The Origin of Black Tea
Black tea originated during the Ming Dynasty approximately 400 years ago in the Wuyi Mountain Tongmu Guan area of Fujian Province, where it was initially known as Zhengshan Xiaozhong. According to legend, its discovery was accidental when soldiers passing through the area slept on tea leaves, causin...
Tea News · Oct 23, 2025
The Honors of Lapsang Souchong Black Tea
Lapsang Souchong black tea flourished in the 17th century and gained international acclaim for its rich, unique flavor. It was highly popular in European markets, especially in Britain, where it was praised by poets like Byron and considered superior to other beverages. Known for its tight, dark lea...
Tea News · Oct 23, 2025
The Legend of Black Tea
Compared to other varieties of tea leaves, black tea emerged relatively late. There are two different legendary versions about its origin. Since they are legends, their authenticity need not be scrutinized; reading them is merely for entertainment. One version claims Lapsang Souchong is the ancestor...
Tea News · Oct 23, 2025
Does Drinking Tea During Pregnancy Affect the Fetus?
Moderate consumption of light green tea can be beneficial for pregnant women and fetal development due to its rich zinc content. However, excessive or strong tea, particularly black tea, may pose risks. Tea contains caffeine (2%-5% which can overstimulate the fetus and increase fetal movement. Addi...
Tea News · Oct 21, 2025
Teaching You How to Distinguish Gongfu Black Tea and Broken Black Tea
Qingyuan produces abundant black tea, especially Yingde black tea. However, not everyone is familiar with the classification and quality identification of black tea. Below is an analysis on distinguishing between Gongfu black tea and broken black tea. The identification covers appearance, color, aro...
Tea News · Oct 20, 2025
A Guide to Drinking Tea at Three Times of the Day
This article provides a guide on the optimal times to drink tea throughout the day for health benefits, particularly for office workers. It recommends drinking Black Tea in the morning after breakfast to boost blood circulation and dispel cold. In the afternoon, around 3 PM, Oolong Tea or Green Tea...
Tea News · Oct 20, 2025
What are the health benefits of both green tea and black tea?
Both green tea and black tea offer significant health benefits, though they differ in their specific advantages. Green tea is known for preventing cardiovascular diseases, protecting against radiation damage, and fighting aging through its powerful antioxidants that eliminate free radicals. Black te...
Tea News · Oct 20, 2025
How to Choose the Tea That Suits You?
Choosing the right tea for health preservation requires understanding different tea types and their properties. Chinese teas are categorized into six main types: green, black, yellow, white, oolong, and dark tea, each with distinct characteristics. Green tea, being cool-natured, suits those with war...
Tea News · Oct 19, 2025
Identifying the Quality of Six Major Tea Types by Observing the Color of the Tea Soup
China, the homeland of tea, boasts over 500 varieties categorized into six major types: Green Tea, Black Tea, Yellow Tea, Dark Tea, White Tea, and Oolong Tea. This guide introduces how to assess their quality based on the color of the tea soup. Green Tea is characterized by 'green leaves and green s...
Tea News · Oct 19, 2025
Caution Needed When Regularly Drinking Green Tea
Tea is an important part of Chinese culture, similar to coffee in Western societies. Chinese tea comes in various types including black tea, green tea, oolong tea, and flower tea, each with different properties and effects on the body. Just like medicine and other plants, different teas have distinc...
Tea News · Oct 19, 2025