How to Identify the Quality of Pu-erh Tea from its Aroma?
The aroma of Pu-erh tea, primarily from large-leaf arbor varieties, is a key indicator of its quality. Distinguishing between raw (sheng and ripe (shou Pu-erh is essential. Ripe Pu-erh, due to the wet-piling fermentation process, develops a distinct 'ripe' aroma, which may fade over decades, leavi...
Tea News · Aug 26, 2025
In the Eyes of TCM Experts, None of Us Are Drinking Tea Correctly!
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM experts, healthy tea drinking involves more than just the type of tea. Key elements include drinking weak tea to avoid adverse effects like insomnia, using a large cup to consume enough warm tea for proper metabolism, drinking during the 'Shen Shi' (3-...
Tea News · Aug 25, 2025
What is the best season to drink black tea?
According to traditional Chinese medicine, black tea is warm in nature and has stomach-warming properties, making winter the ideal season for its consumption. It aids in increasing appetite and promoting digestion. During cold weather, the body's physiological functions slow down, and black tea help...
Tea News · Aug 24, 2025
Brewing Method and Efficacy of Jin Jun Mei Tea
Jin Jun Mei tea is a branch of the black tea variety Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong, originating from Tongmu Guan in Wuyishan City, Fujian Province. It is renowned as a premium health-preserving tea, alongside treasures like Lingzhi mushroom. Its value lies in its entirely handmade production process, requir...
Tea News · Aug 23, 2025
When Tea Meets Wine, It Blends into Such a Wonderful Flavor!
Tea and wine, two seemingly opposite beverages, can create surprisingly delightful flavors when combined. Black tea, due to its fermentation process, reduces bitterness and enhances aroma, making it ideal for mixing with alcohols like whiskey, rum, or brandy. This article introduces several recipes...
Tea News · Aug 22, 2025
If You've Tasted All These Tea Flavors, I'll Kneel in Admiration!
This article explores 14 distinct taste profiles found in premium teas, categorized by leaf quality, processing methods, and sensory characteristics. It covers robust types like strong and mellow green teas (e.g., Tunlu, Wulu , intense black teas with high stimulation, and rich oolongs like武夷岩茶(Wuyi...
Tea News · Aug 21, 2025
The Effects of Rose Tea and Its Nutritional Value
Rose tea is a type of scented tea made by scenting tea leaves with fresh rose flowers. It is rich in vitamins A, C, B, E, K, and tannic acid, which help improve endocrine disorders, relieve fatigue, and aid wound healing. It regulates qi and blood, addresses women's physiological issues, promotes bl...
Tea News · Aug 20, 2025
Boiling Tea is Good, But Not All Teas Are Suitable for Boiling
While boiling is a traditional method to enjoy tea, it is not universally suitable. Generally, aged teas like old White Tea, Hei Cha (Dark Tea , and aged Tieguanyin are more appropriate for boiling. The process can be done either by boiling the leaves directly or by boiling them after initial infusi...
Tea News · Aug 20, 2025
The Benefits and Taboos of Drinking Black Tea in Winter
Black tea, known for its warm properties, is an ideal beverage for winter. Rich in nutrients, it offers numerous health benefits such as preventing flu, lowering bad cholesterol, and strengthening bones. Unlike green tea, which is cooling, black tea is gentle on the stomach and can even protect it....
Tea News · Aug 16, 2025
Does Black Tea Turn Cloudy When Cold? Is It a Quality Issue?
Have you ever noticed that when brewing black tea, if you don't drink it while it's hot and let the tea cool down, the originally clear and bright tea soup becomes somewhat cloudy? You might think this indicates poor tea quality. But is that really the case? What is this 'cloudy substance,' and how...
Tea News · Aug 13, 2025