What is Qimen Black Tea 'Refined Tea'?
Refined tea refers to tea that undergoes further精细加工 after the initial rough processing of raw毛茶. This process significantly improves the overall quality of the tea. The refining of tea, especially for varieties like Qimen Black Tea, involves complex techniques aimed at sorting, shaping, grading, an...
Tea News · Feb 01, 2026
Categories of Black Tea
Black tea is a major category of Chinese tea with a rich variety. Representative types include Qimen Gongfu from Anhui, known for its 'precious luster' and orchid-like aroma; Dianhong Gongfu from Yunnan, characterized by its robust leaves and prominent golden buds; and Minhong Gongfu from Fujian, wh...
Tea News · Jan 04, 2026
Nine Types of Aroma in Finished Tea
The aroma of tea is complex and influenced by factors like variety, origin, cultivation conditions, fresh leaf quality, and processing methods. Expert Shi Zhaopeng categorizes finished tea aromas into nine types in his book 'Tea Evaluation and Inspection': rice fragrance, tender fragrance, floral fr...
Tea News · Nov 13, 2025
Nine Types of Aroma in Finished Tea
Tea aroma is complex and influenced by many factors including variety, region, growing conditions, fresh leaf quality, and processing methods. Renowned tea expert Shi Zhaopeng categorized finished tea aromas into nine main types in his book 'Tea Evaluation and Inspection': rice fragrance, tender fra...
Tea News · Nov 13, 2025
Jiuqu Hongmei - The Forgotten 'Republican Era Style'
Jiuqu Hongmei, known as the most iconic black tea of the Republican era, was once a famous tea celebrated alongside Qimen Black Tea and Zhengshan Xiaozhong. Originating from Hangzhou's West Lake area, it is renowned for its unique characteristics: tightly curled leaves resembling fish hooks, a dark...
Tea News · Sep 16, 2025
Chuanqi 1915, A Masterpiece of Craftsmanship
Chuanqi 1915 is a commemorative product crafted by Xiangyuan Tea in 2015 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Qimen Black Tea's award at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. Made from early spring one-bud-one-leaf raw materials, it is supervised by intangible cultural heritage inheritors an...
Tea News · Aug 01, 2025
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