Savoring the World's Four Major Black Teas
The article explores the origins of tea and black tea, tracing its discovery to Shennong in ancient China and its formal documentation in Lu Yu's 'The Classic of Tea' during the Tang Dynasty. It highlights the development of black tea, from its early mentions in the Ming Dynasty to the evolution of...
Tea News · Dec 03, 2025
You Can Tell the Six Major Tea Types at a Glance!
This guide simplifies identifying the six major tea types: green, yellow, oolong, white, black, and dark tea. Classification depends on processing techniques, especially fermentation level and whether/when 'killing the green' (halting oxidation occurs. For quick identification: observe shape (bud,...
Tea News · Dec 01, 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
100 Questions and Answers on Chinese Tea Knowledge (Questions 41-60)
This section covers questions 41 to 60 about Chinese tea knowledge, focusing on various famous teas from Shaanxi Province, such as Ningqiang Queshe, Hanshui Yinsuo, and Dingjun Mingmei, detailing their classifications, origins, characteristics, and honors. It also explains the economic significance...
Tea News · Nov 28, 2025
The Definitive Guide to Black Tea: Essential Black Tea Knowledge You Must Know
Black tea originated in the Wuyi Mountain region of China during the mid-Ming Dynasty, with Lapsang Souchong being the earliest variety. Through trade, it reached Europe where it became particularly popular among British aristocracy. Unlike green tea which is unfermented and oolong which is semi-fer...
Tea News · Nov 27, 2025
Tea · Some Misconceptions
This article clarifies numerous common misconceptions about tea. It explains that the first brew of tea isn't necessarily beneficial and should be discarded. It distinguishes between tea types, noting that Da Hong Pao is an oolong tea, Anji White Tea is a green tea, and Junshan Yinzhen is a yellow t...
Tea News · Nov 27, 2025
Places in China Abundant in Tea Production
China boasts a profound tea culture with diverse tea-producing regions across the country. The main tea-growing areas are divided into four zones: Jiangbei, Jiangnan, Southwest, and South China. Jiangbei, north of the Yangtze River, primarily produces green tea despite colder winters. Jiangnan, sout...
Tea News · Nov 24, 2025
Types of Tea and the Best Time to Drink Tea
This article introduces over 70 varieties of tea and herbal infusions, detailing their unique health benefits. From well-known types like Tieguanyin and Pu'er to floral teas like chrysanthemum and rose, each offers distinct advantages such as anti-aging properties, cholesterol reduction, and digesti...
Tea News · Nov 23, 2025
10 Health and Beauty Uses for Used Tea Leaves
Used tea leaves offer numerous practical benefits beyond brewing. They can be repurposed for skincare, haircare, and household cleaning. From creating a rejuvenating tea bath that softens skin to reducing dark circles with tea bags, these natural remedies are economical and effective. Tea leaves als...
Tea News · Nov 22, 2025
The Beauty of Tea: Name, Shape, Color, Aroma, and Taste
This article explores the multifaceted beauty of Chinese tea, examining it through five key dimensions: the poetry of its names, the elegance of its forms, the allure of its colors, the richness of its aromas, and the complexity of its tastes. It details how tea names often derive from geography, sh...
Tea News · Nov 20, 2025