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
Classification of Black Tea
Black tea is a fully fermented tea with basic processing steps including withering, rolling (or cutting , fermentation, and drying. It is currently the most consumed tea category worldwide. According to the initial processing methods, Chinese black tea can be broadly classified into three main types...
Tea News · Nov 14, 2025
Does Tea Choose Its Drinkers?
According to traditional Chinese medicine, different teas possess distinct properties that may suit different individuals. Green tea is considered cooling, black tea is warming, while floral tea falls in between as neutral. Generally, most adults can consume any type of tea without negative effects....
Tea News · Nov 10, 2025
Precautions for Drinking Black Tea
While black tea offers numerous benefits, it's important to recognize its dual nature and consumption precautions. Newly harvested tea contains high levels of unoxidized polyphenols, aldehydes, and alcohols that can irritate sensitive stomachs, making it unsuitable for those with gastrointestinal is...
Tea News · Nov 09, 2025
Yuehong Congou Tea Introduction
Yuehong Congou is a type of Gongfu black tea produced in Zhejiang Province, primarily in regions such as Shaoxing, Zhuji, and Shengxian. It is renowned for its tightly curled, straight, and even strips, with prominent tips and buds, and high cleanliness. The tea features a dark, glossy appearance wi...
Tea News · Nov 08, 2025
The Health Preservation Way of Drinking Tea Differently in Four Seasons
Traditional Chinese medicine has long emphasized the health benefits of drinking tea according to different seasons. The practice involves consuming specific types of tea that align with seasonal changes to promote well-being. In spring, floral teas like Jasmine Tea help dispel winter cold and boost...
Tea News · Nov 06, 2025
Tea Collection (Part 1)
China is the homeland of tea with a history traceable to the 'Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors'. Today, tea is not only for drinking but certain types can also be stored and collected. Similar to collecting wine, tea collection preserves value while reflecting personal taste. In recent years, it h...
Tea News · Nov 06, 2025
Black Tea Knowledge
Black tea is a fully fermented tea. During the fermentation process, the tea tannins oxidize to form tannin red, which not only gives the tea leaves a dark color and bright red infusion but also transforms its aroma and flavor. It develops a fruity fragrance and mellow taste, making it distinctly di...
Tea News · Nov 05, 2025
How to Drink Tea for Optimal Health?
After choosing tea that suits you, maximizing its benefits requires proper knowledge. Professor Han Chi, a researcher at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, emphasizes that different teas have specific methods for storage, brewing, and consumption. Proper storage involves using ai...
Tea News · Nov 03, 2025
Dark Tea and Health
Dark tea is one of China's six major tea categories with over 400 years of history. Unique to China, it's an essential beverage for ethnic minorities. Through a special 'pile fermentation' process, dark tea develops multiple enzymes that research shows can enhance insulin receptor binding capability...
Tea News · Nov 02, 2025