Why Capital Favors Ancient Tree Tea
In 2014, it is rumored that the price of Laobanzhao raw material will exceed 8,000 yuan per kilogram, doubling annually since 2009. Bingdao is expected to become the first region with prices surpassing 10,000 yuan per kilogram. Other famous regions like Xigui in Lincang, Yiwu in Xishuangbanna, and J...
Tea News · Nov 21, 2025
Only Picked from 6 Mother Trees is Called Authentic Da Hong Pao
Da Hong Pao tea has always been one of the most discussed teas. There is confusion about what constitutes authentic Da Hong Pao. One definition refers to tea produced from the 6 mother trees in Wuyi Mountain's Jiulong Ke. Between 1998-2005, 20 grams from these trees were auctioned annually, reaching...
Tea News · Nov 21, 2025
The Difference Between Raw Tea and Ripe Tea - Which is Better, Raw Tea or Ripe Tea?
Raw tea and ripe tea represent two distinct categories of Pu'er tea with different processing methods and characteristics. Raw tea is naturally aged without fermentation, resulting in a stronger, more stimulating brew with bitter and astringent notes, light yellow-green liquor, and heat-clearing pro...
Tea News · Nov 20, 2025
How Can Small and Medium-Sized Tea Enterprises Cope with the Pressure from Major Tea Companies?
As the economy develops and the environment changes, small and medium-sized tea shop enterprises have been severely marginalized in the market, with their survival space shrinking. Although China's tea industry only has categories and no truly world-renowned tea brands, domestic competition remains...
Tea News · Nov 18, 2025
Identification Methods and Characteristics of Hangzhou Longjing Tea
Hangzhou Longjing Tea, known as China's premier tea, is a type of green tea produced in the West Lake region of Hangzhou, Zhejiang, specifically in areas like Shifeng, Longjing, Wuyun Mountain, and Hupao. Historically categorized into 'Shi, Long, Yun, Hu' four types, Shifeng is often considered the...
Tea News · Nov 15, 2025
Pu'er Tea Does Not Belong to Black Tea
The article argues that Pu'er tea should not be classified as black tea based on authoritative sources. While traditional black tea is made from coarse leaves of small-leaf tea varieties through processes like killing-green, rolling, pile-fermentation, and drying, Pu'er tea uses sun-dried large-leaf...
Tea News · Nov 15, 2025
Discussing the Efficacy, Functions, and Contraindications of White Tea
White tea, a specialty of Fujian province, is one of the six major tea categories. It is characterized by intact buds covered in fine hairs, a fresh and fragrant aroma, clear yellow-green liquor, and a light, sweet aftertaste. Its benefits include strong antioxidant properties (its catechins are 200...
Tea News · Nov 14, 2025
The Appearance of Oolong Tea Leaves
Oolong tea exhibits various elegant shapes in its dry form, including strip-shaped, curled, and spherical varieties. The leaves are relatively loose with many green leaves and occasional stems. High-quality varieties like Shui Xian tea have plump, firm, and curved strips, while premium Tieguanyin fe...
Tea News · Nov 13, 2025
Tieguanyin Tea, Rich Flavor is Truly Satisfying
Tieguanyin tea should offer a rich and robust flavor experience. Weak or bland tea can result from several factors: using coarse, older tea leaves; insufficient processing during shaking, rolling, and curling stages, which leads to low cell breakage and less extraction of soluble compounds; or simpl...
Tea News · Nov 12, 2025
Clear, Blue, and Emerald Green Tea
Green tea is the tea category with the longest production history and the most varieties in China. Its processing involves picking tender buds and leaves, followed by high-temperature deactivation to prevent fermentation, preserving its characteristic emerald green color and forming its unique appea...
Tea News · Nov 11, 2025