Oolong Tea's 'Light Fragrance' vs. 'Strong Fragrance': You Won't Know Without Comparing
This article details the differences between 'Light Fragrance' and 'Strong Fragrance' Oolong teas. 'Light Fragrance' Oolong tea, influenced by Taiwanese production techniques, is characterized by its 'three greens': green dry leaves, green tea soup, and green leaf base. It has a fresh, lasting aroma...
Tea News · Sep 27, 2025
Knowledge Boost: The Four Major Types of Oolong Tea Aroma
Oolong teas are primarily named after their tea plant varieties, such as Tieguanyin and Wuyi Rock Tea. Based on aroma quality, they can be categorized into four main types: delicate floral and fruity aroma, floral and fruity aroma, old-fire aroma, and old-fire coarse aroma. The formation of these ar...
Tea News · Sep 26, 2025
Do You Really Know How to Drink Da Hong Pao? Lack of Culture Is Truly Frightening
Da Hong Pao is the king of Wuyi Rock Tea and a premium variety of Oolong Tea, often regarded as a national treasure. While many people claim to enjoy drinking it, few actually master the correct method. Proper preparation involves specific steps: using about half the tea vessel's capacity for leaves...
Tea News · Sep 14, 2025
There are so many Oolong teas, what should we call them?
The world of Oolong tea is vast and complex, far surpassing many other tea types in variety. It is primarily categorized into four main regional styles: Southern Fujian Oolong, known for its representative Tieguanyin; Northern Fujian Oolong, centered around the diverse Wuyi Rock Teas from the Wuyi M...
Tea News · Sep 13, 2025
How to Drink Wuyi Rock Tea's Four Famous Bushes for Better Health?
Wuyi Rock Tea's Four Famous Bushes include Dahongpao, Shuijingui, Tieluohan, and Baijiguan. Besides their delightful taste, these teas are valued for their health benefits, especially when brewed with traditional Chinese herbs. Dahongpao, known as the 'King of Wuyi Tea,' is warm in nature and aids i...
Tea News · Sep 13, 2025
Don't Drink Expired Tea, Do You Know the Shelf Life of Various Tea Types?
Unlike supermarket products, loose-leaf tea from specialty shops often lacks a printed expiration date. However, all teas have a shelf life. Green tea, being unfermented, has the shortest lifespan—about one year at room temperature or 18 months if refrigerated. Fully fermented black tea can last ove...
Tea News · Sep 10, 2025
12 Key Terms You Must Know About Wuyi Rock Tea
Wuyi Rock Tea is a special type of Oolong Tea known for its high fermentation level and full-fire charcoal roasting, often referred to as the 'ripe aroma type.' Appreciating it requires careful tasting and frequent practice to truly understand its essence. The tea is characterized by a thick, smooth...
Tea News · Aug 29, 2025
After drinking Dahongpao for so long, have you ever tried Xiaohongpao?
Xiaohongpao is a rare treasure among China's famous teas, often referred to as the 'Number One Scholar of Tea' and recognized as the king of rock teas. When its buds sprout in early spring, the tree appears brilliantly red from a distance, as if draped in a crimson robe. Typically, Xiaohongpao on th...
Tea News · Aug 29, 2025
Brewing Method and Efficacy of Da Hong Pao
Da Hong Pao is a premium Oolong tea produced in Wuyi Mountain, Fujian Province, China. It is renowned for its tightly rolled, dark green-brown leaves that yield a bright orange-yellow infusion with a distinct orchid-like aroma and a lasting 'rock rhyme' flavor. Beyond general health benefits such as...
Tea News · Aug 25, 2025
The Leaf Bottom, All the Secrets and Details of a Brew of Tea
The leaf bottom refers to the unfurled leaves of dried tea after being brewed with boiling water. It reveals the tea's true character, much like seeing someone without makeup. From the leaf bottom, one can discern the tea tree variety, the degree of roasting, the level of fermentation, the tendernes...
Tea News · Aug 23, 2025