Dong Yue: Six Taboos of Drinking Pu-erh Tea Regularly
Pu-erh tea offers numerous health benefits, but it is not suitable for everyone in all circumstances. This article outlines six key situations where drinking Pu-erh tea should be avoided or approached with caution. These include drinking new tea on an upset stomach, drinking on an empty stomach, dri...
Tea News · Sep 15, 2025
The Eighteen Levels of Tea, Which One Are You At?
The text describes eighteen levels of tea appreciation, ranging from those who do not drink tea at all to those who have reached a state of spiritual transcendence through it. It begins with 'No Tea' for non-drinkers, moves through stages like 'Reluctant Tea' for those who drink but don't make time...
Tea News · Sep 14, 2025
Tea Play Mix and Match Can Have Such a Flavor, You Might Not Know Yet!
In the crisp autumn season, warm and nourishing black tea and rich, mellow Liubao old tea stems are the most comforting choices. The world of tea offers imaginative possibilities when black tea meets rose or cinnamon, or when aged Liubao tea stems blend with 'crab feet' parasite. Rose black tea, a t...
Tea News · Sep 10, 2025
From the Perspective of Brewing, What Kind of Pu-erh Tea is Considered Good Tea?
From a brewing perspective, good Pu-erh tea is not defined by a single, uniform taste across all infusions, as some might suggest. Instead, it should showcase the tea's inherent character through its extraction curve—starting light, peaking in intensity around the 4th to 7th infusion, and then gradu...
Tea News · Sep 06, 2025
The tea soup has changed color? Is it because the tea leaves are not good?
A tea friend noticed that tea soup turns darker after sitting overnight. This color change occurs because polyphenols in the tea are oxidized by oxygen in the water and air, forming darker pigments. Lighter-colored teas show this change more obviously than darker teas like black tea or ripe Pu-erh....
Tea News · Sep 03, 2025
Dong Yue from Nanming Jiaren: How to Taste Raw Pu-erh Tea?
Tasting raw Pu-erh tea is a meticulous process that requires tranquility and focus. This article by tea expert Dong Yue guides enthusiasts through appreciating its key characteristics: aroma, sweetness, bitterness, astringency, returning sweetness, throat sensation, and smoothness. It emphasizes the...
Tea News · Aug 29, 2025
In the Eyes of TCM Experts, None of Us Are Drinking Tea Correctly!
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM experts, healthy tea drinking involves more than just the type of tea. Key elements include drinking weak tea to avoid adverse effects like insomnia, using a large cup to consume enough warm tea for proper metabolism, drinking during the 'Shen Shi' (3-...
Tea News · Aug 25, 2025
Dong Yue from Nanming Jiaren: How to Brew Aged Pu-erh Tea for the Best Taste?
This article, written by Dong Yue, founder of Nanming Jiaren and a senior tea artist, details the precise method for brewing aged Pu-erh tea to fully appreciate its essence. Using the 2003 Dayi 'Yiwu Zhengshan' (Green Big Tree tea as an example, it emphasizes the importance of a calm mindset, high...
Tea News · Aug 20, 2025
24 Types of Tea, Each with a Unique Flavor
Tea is not just a beverage but a profound cultural and spiritual experience. It can be savored, just as one savors life itself. Throughout history, tea has been elevated to an art form by figures like Lu Yu of the Tang Dynasty and Zhao Ji of the Song Dynasty. The essence of tea lies in its simplicit...
Tea News · Aug 18, 2025