Answering Some Common Questions About Oolong Tea
Oolong tea refers to a broad category of tea, classified primarily by its processing technique. It is a semi-fermented tea, also known as 'green tea'. Unlike the 'fermentation' in raw Pu-erh tea, which involves microbial activity, the 'fermentation' in Oolong tea refers to the oxidation process of t...
Tea News · Nov 26, 2025
Da Hong Pao Originated from the Emperor Bestowing a Red Robe
Da Hong Pao, literally meaning 'big red robe', is a famous tea from Wuyi Mountain, Fujian, classified as Wuyi Rock Tea and one of China's Top Ten Famous Teas. Legend traces its name to the Ming Dynasty (1385 AD when a top scholar, cured of illness by this tea, draped his official red robe over the...
Tea News · Nov 20, 2025
What is the Difference Between Pu'er and Rock Tea?
Pu'er tea and Wuyi Rock tea are both renowned historical teas with some similarities, such as the appreciation for aged character and old tea trees, as well as their long history as tribute teas. However, they differ significantly in aging periods, processing techniques, product categorization, and...
Tea News · Nov 08, 2025
How to Distinguish the Grades of Da Hong Pao
Da Hong Pao tea is the head of the five traditional famous teas in Wuyi Mountain, renowned both domestically and internationally as the king of Wuyi Rock Tea. According to national regulations on the protection of products of geographical origin, relevant departments have established sensory indicat...
Tea News · Oct 29, 2025
How to Distinguish New Tea from Old Tea
The saying 'Drink new tea, age old wine' reflects traditional wisdom about tea consumption. While most teas are best when fresh, some varieties like Biluochun and Huangshan Maofeng actually improve with short-term storage of 1-2 months, developing better aroma and flavor. Certain teas such as Wuyi R...
Tea News · Oct 21, 2025
Watching 'Monster Hunt', the adorably silly monster is so much like this tea!
This article creatively draws parallels between the popular movie 'Monster Hunt' and various types of Chinese tea. It compares the main characters to different teas based on their personalities and traits. For instance, Yao Chen's character, the chef master, is likened to the premium Wuyi Rock Tea '...
Tea News · Oct 07, 2025
Have You Ever Seen Such Da Hong Pao?
Da Hong Pao is a shrub-type plant that can grow up to 2 meters tall. It has dense branches with grayish trunks and often hosts symbiotic green moss. Its elliptical leaves are 6-7 cm long with serrated edges and thick, glossy texture. The plant blooms white flowers from November to January. What dist...
Tea News · Oct 04, 2025
【Learning Tea】Oolong Tea Classification - Understand in 1 Minute
Oolong tea, also known as green tea, was created during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It was developed by tea farmers in Anxi based on green tea processing methods before spreading to northern Fujian, Chaozhou in Guangdong, and later Taiwan. After tasting, it leaves a lingering fragrance and sweet af...
Tea News · Oct 02, 2025
Aged Rock Tea: 'Deep Red' Storage Triples Its Price
High-quality Wuyi Rock tea, produced through traditional methods, increases in value with age, as captured by the saying 'deep red storage triples its price.' Aged Rock tea offers complex flavors and remarkable health benefits. Over time, its taste transforms—initially developing a slight acidity th...
Tea News · Oct 02, 2025
Learning About Tea: How Good Rock Tea is Made
Selecting a good Rock Tea involves three key aspects: superior terroir as its star label, skilled craftsmanship as its crucial guarantee, and excellent taste as its ultimate goal. The 'terroir' refers to the tea's place of origin, which significantly influences its quality through microclimates and...
Tea News · Sep 28, 2025