The 4 Look-For's and 6 Look-Out-For's of Inferior Pu-erh Tea
Pu-erh tea, with a history of thousands of years in Yunnan, has only recently gained widespread attention. Its unique flavor and health benefits align with modern wellness trends, driving popularity. However, the market remains immature, with few experts capable of authentic assessment. Driven by pr...
Tea News · Dec 05, 2025
Fuding White Tea Improves with Age
Fuding White Tea, represented by varieties like Baihao Yinzhen, is harvested in early spring and is rich in nutrients such as free amino acids and antioxidants like tea polyphenols. Its unique processing involves natural withering and drying without fermentation or heating, preserving active enzymes...
Tea News · Dec 05, 2025
Tasting Pu-erh Tea is Like Tasting the Flavors of Life - Understanding the Three Charms of Pu-erh Tea
True tea tasting is not merely about the mouth or tongue, but about the heart and soul. It is a profound art of appreciation where one savors the tea while the tea, in turn, reflects the taster. Understanding Pu-erh tea involves grasping its three essential charms: Chen Yun (Aged Charm , Shen Yun (S...
Tea News · Dec 05, 2025
The Oldest Pu'er Tea Tree
Pu'er tea is currently a best-selling product in the tea market, beloved and highly praised by tea enthusiasts for its unique health benefits and rich flavor. There are many varieties of Pu'er tea, differing by tea mountain and production methods, with ancient tree Pu'er tea being particularly favor...
Tea News · Dec 02, 2025
Bitter-Tasting Pu-erh Tea
The presence of a 'bitter and astringent' taste in Pu-erh tea does not necessarily indicate poor quality. Bitterness primarily stems from natural compounds like caffeine and tea polyphenols, which are actually more concentrated in tender young leaves—often a mark of higher-grade tea. High-quality Pu...
Tea News · Nov 30, 2025
Tea Basics (Questions 1-10)
This article provides fundamental knowledge about tea, explaining why China is considered the homeland of tea and why the southwestern region is recognized as the origin of tea trees. It covers the legendary story of 'Shen Nong Tasting Hundred Herbs' and classifies Chinese tea into six basic types b...
Tea News · Nov 30, 2025
Tea Knowledge and Culture (Questions 66-75)
This section explores Chinese tea culture through historical anecdotes and traditions. It includes the famous Seven Bowls of Tea poem by Tang poet Lu Tong, the origin of the 'Tea and Ink Both Fragrant'典故 involving Su Dongpo, and the etymology of 'TEA' from Fujian dialect. It explains Chinese tea vir...
Tea News · Nov 30, 2025
Illustrated Guide: Analysis and Comparison of Pu-erh Tea Leaves (Part 2)
Selecting tea leaves and judging their quality through leaf base analysis is not entirely accurate but serves as a 'best possible estimate.' In most cases, good tea exhibits characteristics of high-quality raw materials. However, in rare instances, invisible processing or storage issues may prevent...
Tea News · Nov 29, 2025
Anhui Famous Tea: Lu'an Melon Seed Tea
Lu'an Melon Seed Tea is a renowned historical Chinese tea and one of China's top ten famous teas. Originating from Lu'an, Anhui, it was called 'Luzhou Lu'an Tea' during the Tang Dynasty and became known as 'Lu'an Melon Seed Tea' in the Ming Dynasty, regarded as a premium product. It served as a trib...
Tea News · Nov 29, 2025
The 'Foam' on the Tea Soup Surface - Tea Saponin
When brewing tea, a layer of 'foam' often appears on the surface of the tea soup, particularly more abundant in the first two or three infusions. This 'foam' is not pesticide residue or impurities from the tea leaves, but rather a substance called tea saponin. Scientific research has shown that tea...
Tea News · Nov 28, 2025