Drink Tea in Moderation, Beware of 'Tea Drunkenness'
Tea culture has a long history in China, where tea drinking is considered an important health practice. However, excessive consumption can lead to adverse effects, including 'tea drunkenness.' Symptoms include palpitations, dizziness, weakness, and gastrointestinal discomfort. Different teas offer v...
Tea News · Nov 08, 2025
Basic Characteristics and Development History of Zisun Tea
Zisun Tea, named from Lu Yu's 'Tea Classic' meaning 'purple is superior, bamboo shoot shape is superior', is a famous historical tea from Changxing's Guzhu Mountain. Characterized by purple buds and bamboo-shoot-shaped leaves, this tea has an orchid-like aroma and refreshing taste. First recommended...
Tea News · Oct 27, 2025
The History, Culture, and Brewing Method of British Black Tea
British Black Tea, a fermented beverage whose color, aroma, and taste vary with the degree of fermentation, captivates like fine wine. Since the 18th century, it has been revered by British aristocracy, even surpassing wine as a status symbol. The most traditional representation is the English After...
Tea News · Oct 26, 2025
Fragrant Flowers and Strong Tea Also Serve as Medicine
Flowers are symbols of beauty that not only provide visual enjoyment and enhance our lives but also possess medicinal and edible value. Different flowers can treat various ailments—either used alone or in combination with other floral medicines. With evolving trends, drinking floral teas has become...
Tea News · Oct 26, 2025
The Origin of Black Tea
Black tea originated during the Ming Dynasty approximately 400 years ago in the Wuyi Mountain Tongmu Guan area of Fujian Province, where it was initially known as Zhengshan Xiaozhong. According to legend, its discovery was accidental when soldiers passing through the area slept on tea leaves, causin...
Tea News · Oct 23, 2025
The Transhistorical Culture of Black Tea
Black tea's history began over four centuries ago in Wuyi Mountain due to an accidental oxidation process, creating the first Lapsang Souchong. This distinctive tea later sailed to Europe via Dutch merchants, captivating British aristocracy and sparking afternoon tea traditions. While China's tea se...
Tea News · Oct 14, 2025
Human Among Plants: The Tea Art of Anxi Tieguanyin
Tea serves as a bridge connecting urban life with nature, promoting health and tranquility. The Chinese character for tea (茶 literally represents 'human among plants,' reflecting this connection. Anxi Tieguanyin tea culture embodies a unique heritage where tea artistry blends with southern Fujian l...
Tea News · Oct 13, 2025
Tea: Does It Raise or Lower Blood Pressure?
Tea is one of the world's three major beverages and a popular health drink originating from China with at least 3000 years of culture and history. The effect of tea on blood pressure is complex - while strong tea containing caffeine may temporarily raise blood pressure due to increased heart rate an...
Tea News · Oct 11, 2025
The Depth of Love: The Brewing Method of Sun-Dried Red Tea
This article shares the author's poetic experience of brewing Sun-Dried Red Tea from Yunnan. Describing the tea leaves as heavy and substantial, the process becomes a sensory journey—from the crisp sound of leaves hitting the porcelain gaiwan to the gentle infusion of water that awakens the tea's ar...
Tea News · Oct 09, 2025
Ten Little Details About Tea Drinking That Even You as a Tea Connoisseur Might Not Know!
China, as a nation of etiquette, has specific protocols for dining tables, wine tables, and tea tables. While tea drinking is a relaxing activity, certain essential etiquette should be observed to avoid causing discomfort to others. This article highlights ten subtle yet important details in tea cul...
Tea News · Oct 07, 2025