Appreciating Yangta Big White Tea
Yangta Big White Tea is a precious tea variety with a history of about 200 years. Its distinctive yellow-white buds and leaves are covered with fine hairs, creating a golden appearance when viewed from afar. This tea is suitable for making high-quality black tea with golden tips, while as green tea...
Tea News · Oct 31, 2025
Introduction to Huangjingui Oolong Tea
Huangjingui is an oolong tea made from tender shoots of the Huangdan tea plant, named for its golden-yellow liquor and osmanthus-like aroma. Known as the 'Qingming Tea' and 'Sky-Penetrating Fragrance' in producing regions, it is celebrated for its early harvesting and distinctive qualities. The tea...
Tea News · Oct 30, 2025
The Taste of Health Tea
Health tea is primarily a type of tea that possesses the color, aroma, and flavor characteristic of tea—offering good texture and delightful taste. However, it differs from ordinary tea leaves and herbal medicines. It combines the properties of medicinal ingredients with the enjoyment of tea, creati...
Tea News · Oct 29, 2025
Wild Tea in Pu'er Tea
Wild tea refers to naturally evolved tea plant varieties that are the ancestors of cultivated tea. While many consumers seek wild and ancient tree teas in the Pu'er market, most products labeled as 'wild tea' are overpriced beyond their actual value. It's important to understand that true wild tea i...
Tea News · Oct 25, 2025
What Kind of Tea Snacks Should Be Paired with Pu-erh Tea?
Pairing tea with appropriate snacks enhances the tasting experience. For Pu-erh tea, known for its unique aged flavor and robust character, sweet and rich pastries are ideal companions. The tea's earthiness balances the sweetness and oiliness of snacks like traditional Suzhou pastries, preventing th...
Tea News · Oct 25, 2025
The Story of Osmanthus Tea
The author shares a personal story about discovering the delightful combination of osmanthus flowers and tea. While enjoying tea under blooming osmanthus trees, petals fell into the cup, creating a beautifully fragrant drink. An attempt to preserve this by mixing fresh petals with stored tea failed...
Tea News · Oct 25, 2025
How to Identify the Quality of Black Tea
Black tea, a fully fermented tea, is made from tea plant buds and leaves through processes like withering, rolling, fermentation, and drying. Its characteristics include red leaves and a red liquor, with an aromatic and robust flavor. To identify quality, observe the appearance: high-quality black t...
Tea News · Oct 24, 2025
Pu'er Tea Origin - Yibang Ancient Tea Mountain
Yibang Ancient Tea Mountain, once the political, military, economic, and transportation center of the 'Six Ancient Tea Mountains,' is regaining its former fame as Pu'er tea gains renewed attention. Located in Mengla County, this area was designated as a tribute tea source during the Qing Dynasty, wi...
Tea News · Oct 24, 2025
Little Knowledge | Ten Magical Uses of Tea Leaves
Used tea leaves have multiple surprising functions beyond brewing. They can be used for beauty treatments such as tea baths to soften skin, tea bags to reduce dark circles, and DIY green tea masks for acne treatment. Dry tea leaves effectively absorb odors in refrigerators, kitchens, and closets. Ad...
Tea News · Oct 23, 2025
The Legend of Black Tea
Compared to other varieties of tea leaves, black tea emerged relatively late. There are two different legendary versions about its origin. Since they are legends, their authenticity need not be scrutinized; reading them is merely for entertainment. One version claims Lapsang Souchong is the ancestor...
Tea News · Oct 23, 2025