Drinking a Lot of Rock Tea, Yet Still Can't Brew It Well?
The flavor of tea is inseparable from the correct brewing method. While anyone can brew tea, to perfectly bring out the color, aroma, taste, and charm of a tea is no easy task. Tea, utensils, water, and the brewer are all indispensable, especially the need to understand how to brew according to the...
Tea News · Jan 06, 2026
Which Tea Category Does Oolong Tea Belong To?
Oolong tea, originally known as 'green tea' in historical texts, is a semi-fermented tea and one of the six major tea categories in China. It is believed to have evolved from the tribute teas of the Song Dynasty, such as Dragon Ball and Phoenix Cake, and was created around 1725 during the Qing Dynas...
Tea News · Jan 03, 2026
The Origin of Wuyi Rock Tea
Wuyi Rock Tea is produced in the Wuyi Mountain area of northern Fujian Province, China, and is considered the finest among Chinese Oolong teas, as well as one of China's Top Ten Famous Teas. The Wuyi Mountain region, renowned for its 'peerless beauty in southeast China,' features interconnected peak...
Tea News · Jan 02, 2026
Oolong Tea Classified by Different Tea Colors
Oolong tea, also known as green tea or semi-fermented tea, is named after its creator and represents a distinctive category among China's major tea types. Its origin is legendary: during the Qing Dynasty, a tea farmer and hunter named Su Long (nicknamed 'Oolong' in Fujian's Anxi County forgot to pr...
Tea News · Dec 23, 2025
What is Aged Tea
Aged tea refers to tea leaves that have been stored for an extended period, typically over 10 to 20 years, undergoing a natural aging process. The rarity of aged tea lies in its transformation over time. Starting with high-quality raw materials, such as premium Pu-erh, and stored under scientific co...
Tea News · Dec 22, 2025
White Cockscomb: One of the Four Famous Bushes of Wuyi Rock Tea
White Cockscomb is celebrated as one of the Four Famous Bushes of Wuyi Rock Tea, renowned for its unique character. Often described as the 'graceful beauty' among Wuyi teas, it stands in contrast to the robust 'Iron Arhat'. Its origins are intertwined with Taoist lore, particularly associated with t...
Tea News · Dec 14, 2025
Horse Head Rock Rougui
Horse Head Rock Rougui, a renowned Wuyi Rock Tea, is celebrated for its distinctive cinnamon aroma and rich, smooth taste. The unique terroir of the Horse Head Rock area, with its well-draining sandy soil, optimal sunlight, and surrounding vegetation, contributes to its characteristic flavor profile...
Tea News · Dec 09, 2025
Discriminating Wuyi Rock Tea
This article details the sensory evaluation method for Wuyi Rock Tea, a premium Chinese oolong tea, through the processes of 'Three Smells,' 'Three Observations,' and 'Three Tastings.' 'Three Smells' involves smelling the dry leaves, the hot brew, and the cooled residue to identify aroma types and p...
Tea News · Dec 08, 2025
Differences Between Pu-erh and Rock Tea
Pu-erh tea and Wuyi Rock tea share some similarities, such as the appreciation for aged flavors and the reverence for old tea trees, both being historically significant tribute teas. However, they differ significantly in aging periods, production techniques, product categorization, and tasting cultu...
Tea News · Dec 07, 2025
100 Questions on Chinese Tea Knowledge (Questions 81-100)
This section covers detailed knowledge about famous Chinese teas, primarily focusing on Wuyi Rock Tea and Tieguanyin. It explains the historical 'Four Famous Bushes' of Wuyi Rock Tea, including Da Hong Pao, Tie Luohan, Shui Jingui, and Bai Jiguan, selected during the Qing Dynasty's Xianfeng era. The...
Tea News · Nov 27, 2025