Take You to Appreciate the Knowledge of Chinese Tea Culture
Chinese tea culture boasts a long history, with Han Chinese tea drinking said to date back to the Shennong era, at least 4,700 years ago. As the homeland of tea, China still preserves the folk custom of offering tea as a gift. The culture encompasses far more than just planting and drinking tea; it...
Tea News · Apr 13, 2026
A Comprehensive Collection of Pu-erh Tea Drinking Methods
Pu-erh tea is renowned not only for its quality but also for its unique drinking methods and remarkable health benefits. The basic ways to enjoy it are 'brewing' (which includes steeping and infusing and 'boiling'. Loose-leaf Pu-erh is typically brewed, while compressed Pu-erh is best boiled in an...
Tea News · Mar 30, 2026
The Eighteen Levels and Layers of Tea Drinking
This article outlines a humorous and philosophical hierarchy of tea drinkers, spanning eighteen distinct levels. It begins with those who do not drink tea at all and progresses through various attitudes and relationships with tea, such as those who drink for utility, pleasure, or social gain. The mi...
Tea News · Mar 30, 2026
A Brief Introduction to Green Bean Tea
Green Bean Tea is a traditional leisure beverage from the Jiangnan region, specifically around Hangzhou, Jiaxing, and Huzhou. It gained popularity in teahouses in Lin'an (present-day Hangzhou during the Southern Song Dynasty and later spread to households. This slightly salty and fragrant tea is es...
Tea News · Dec 31, 2025
Tea Marketing: The Art of Operating a Tea Shop
With the increase in business activities and the rise of leisure consumption, the tea industry is quietly capturing the market and facing increasingly fierce competition driven by substantial profits. Despite this, tea shops, tea houses, and tea rooms continue to spring up like mushrooms. So, what a...
Tea News · Dec 17, 2025
Quality Characteristics of Pu-erh Tea from Various Production Areas
This article provides an analysis and comparison of the quality characteristics of Pu-erh tea from several famous production areas in Yunnan, aiming to offer reference for tea enthusiasts when selecting and purchasing. It explains that due to Yunnan's unique topography and climate, there are signifi...
Tea News · Dec 13, 2025
The Art of Brewing | A Detailed Discussion on the Three Key Elements of Tea Brewing
This article delves into the three essential elements of brewing tea: tea quantity, water temperature, and steeping time. It begins with an intriguing analogy between brewing tea and pursuing romance, highlighting shared principles like mood, setting, and dedication. The core of the article systemat...
Tea News · Dec 12, 2025
Differences Between Tianjian Tea, Gongjian Tea, and Shengjian Tea
Tianjian, Gongjian, and Shengjian are collectively known as the 'Three Jians' or 'Xiangjian Tea,' traditionally packaged in bamboo baskets. These teas were historically offered as tributes to the imperial court. Tianjian tea primarily uses first-grade raw materials with a small portion of second-gra...
Tea News · Dec 02, 2025
Four Cities in China with the Strongest 'Tea Atmosphere'
China boasts a profound tea house tradition, with four cities standing out for their vibrant tea cultures: Hangzhou in the east, Chengdu in the west, Chaozhou-Shantou in the south, and Beijing in the north. Hangzhou's tea culture emphasizes refinement, often enjoyed in exquisite settings like the We...
Tea News · Nov 24, 2025
Which Tea Expo Was the Most Influential in 2013?
The year 2013 witnessed numerous tea expositions, each with its unique features. Based on criteria such as influence, scale, popularity, and special activities, the 7th Shenzhen Tea Expo stood out as the most influential. Held from December 19th to 22nd at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Cent...
Tea News · Nov 23, 2025