Teach You How to Identify 2015 Spring Tea, Don't Be Cheated by Unscrupulous Merchants
Spring tea generally refers to tea leaves made from the first buds sprouted by tea plants after overwintering. In China, spring tea is primarily defined by time, typically referring to tea picked and processed between the Beginning of Spring and before Grain Rain. As the spring tea season arrives, i...
Tea News · Feb 26, 2026
Pre-Qingming? Pre-Grain Rain? Which Spring Light Do You Prefer?
As Qingming Festival approaches, the season for new spring tea arrives. Tea enthusiasts often debate: is Pre-Qingming tea or Pre-Grain Rain tea superior? 'Pre-Qingming tea' refers to leaves harvested before the Qingming Festival, known for their tenderness, while 'Pre-Grain Rain tea' is picked betwe...
Tea News · Feb 25, 2026
The 'Tea Character' of Pu-erh Tea
Pu-erh tea is known for its mild and gentle character, which is non-irritating to the stomach, making it suitable for modern lifestyles often marked by stress and irregular diets. It is a scientifically-backed health beverage, recognized for its potential cancer-preventive properties and benefits in...
Tea News · Feb 25, 2026
Why is Tea Soup Fresh, Sweet, Bitter, and Astringent?
When drinking tea, our sensitive tongue quickly conveys the flavors of the tea soup to the brain, leading to feelings of satisfaction or enjoyment. But what substances are responsible for these tastes? The flavors in tea soup can be categorized into: sugars, amino acids, phenolic compounds and their...
Tea News · Feb 24, 2026
Drinking Anhua Dark Tea Can Boost Low Immunity
With the arrival of spring and fluctuating temperatures, people with low immunity are prone to catching colds. In addition to taking vitamin supplements directly, drinking Anhua Dark Tea is recommended. Experts explain that regular consumption of dark tea can supplement the body with essential vitam...
Tea News · Feb 23, 2026
How to Experience "Tea Qi"
The concept of "Tea Qi" or tea energy is a subtle, often personal experience discussed among tea enthusiasts. It refers to the perceived energy or vital force emanating from high-quality tea, manifesting through various physical sensations. The author describes their first conscious encounter with T...
Tea News · Feb 23, 2026
The Secrets About Pu-erh Tea You Didn't Know!
This article reveals several common misconceptions about Pu-erh tea. It clarifies that Pu-erh tea is not exclusively produced in Pu'er City, Yunnan, but primarily comes from regions like Xishuangbanna, Lincang, and Baoshan. It explains that the grading system for tea leaves relates to size and tende...
Tea News · Feb 22, 2026
Introduction to the Efficacy and Functions of Yellow Tea
Yellow tea is a type of tea produced when the leaves turn yellow due to insufficient or untimely drying after fixation and rolling. Classified into Huang Xiao Cha (small leaf yellow tea and Huang Da Cha (large leaf yellow tea based on leaf tenderness, it has a long production history and was a tri...
Tea News · Feb 19, 2026
Brewing Good Tea Isn't That Hard! A Simple and Practical Tea Brewing Guide You Shouldn't Miss
This article provides a practical guide to brewing different types of tea. It explains that brewing methods vary depending on the tea variety. For example, green tea (like West Lake Longjing and Biluochun should be brewed with 80°C–85°C water for 2–3 minutes without a lid. Black tea, being fully fe...
Tea News · Feb 19, 2026
The Distinctive "Old Bush" Tieguanyin
The article discusses the emerging trend among tea enthusiasts of pursuing "Old Bush Tieguanyin," which refers to tea made from older tea trees aged several decades. It presents perspectives from both followers, who believe older trees yield richer flavor and are suitable for aging, and industry exp...
Tea News · Feb 19, 2026