Three Bad Phenomena Circulating in the Tea World
This article critiques three problematic trends in contemporary tea culture. First, the excessive reverence for aged tea, where some enthusiasts and masters claim to drink only teas over 30 years old, potentially harming the broader tea industry by marginalizing new teas. Second, the proliferation o...
Tea News · Jan 22, 2026
What does everyone mean by 'old tea'?
The term 'old tea' generally refers to tea that has been aged for a significant period, with the specific timeframe varying by tea type. Experts often consider tea aged over 10 years to qualify as old tea, while tea aged less is termed 'aged tea'. For traditional Tieguanyin, the peak quality is typi...
Tea News · Sep 25, 2025
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