Distribution of Tea-Producing Areas in China
China has a tea garden area of 1.1 million hectares, with a vast distribution spanning 21 provinces and 967 counties. The tea-producing regions are broadly divided into four major areas: the Southwest Tea Region, South China Tea Region, Jiangnan Tea Region, and Jiangbei Tea Region. The Southwest Tea...
Tea News · Dec 17, 2025
China's Top Ten Famous Teas - Keemun Black Tea
Keemun Black Tea, a renowned historical Chinese tea, is a premium black tea variety produced in Qimen, Dongzhi, Guichi, Shitai, and Yixian counties of Anhui Province, as well as in Fuliang, Jiangxi. Celebrated for its exceptional quality and aroma, it is often called the 'Queen of Black Teas.' Keemu...
Tea News · Dec 13, 2025
Why Lapsang Souchong Black Tea is Best Served Hot
Lapsang Souchong black tea is best consumed hot, not only for optimal flavor but also for significant health benefits. Research from the University of Arizona suggests that drinking hot, strong black tea can reduce the risk of developing squamous cell skin carcinoma. The study compared tea-drinking...
Tea News · Dec 13, 2025
Tea · The Components of a Leaf
Tea leaves contain a complex array of components including water, proteins, amino acids, caffeine, polyphenols, carbohydrates, lipids, minerals, plant pigments, vitamins, volatile compounds, and organic acids. Not all of these dissolve into the tea infusion during brewing. The color, aroma, and tast...
Tea News · Dec 09, 2025
Zhang Jing: India's Three Major Black Teas
India is a paradise for black tea lovers, home to three world-renowned varieties. Darjeeling, grown in the misty Himalayan foothills, is celebrated as the 'Champagne of Teas' for its delicate, muscatel-like aroma. Nilgiri, from the Blue Mountains of South India, offers a fresh, mild flavor ideal for...
Tea News · Dec 09, 2025
Types of Traditional Chinese Black Tea
Chinese black tea is primarily categorized by leaf shape into Zhengshan Xiaozhong and Waishan Xiaozhong. Zhengshan Xiaozhong originates from Tongmuguan in Xingcun Village, Chong'an County, while Waishan Xiaozhong is mainly produced in areas like Zhenghe, Tanyang, Gutian, and Shaxian in Fujian. In re...
Tea News · Dec 09, 2025
Tea Knowledge: Tea Tasting and Evaluation (Part 4)
This section focuses on the evaluation of the liquor color during tea tasting. The process involves assessing the internal qualities of tea, including liquor color, aroma, taste, and infused leaves. The liquor color is evaluated quickly to prevent oxidation, which can alter its appearance, especiall...
Tea News · Dec 07, 2025
Comprehensive Guide to Chinese Black Tea
Chinese black tea, originating from Wuyishan, Fujian, is broadly categorized into three main types: Souchong, Gongfu Black Tea, and Broken Black Tea. Souchong includes varieties like Lapsang Souchong and its derivative, Junmei. Gongfu Black Tea encompasses famous types such as Fujian (Min Gongfu, K...
Tea News · Dec 06, 2025
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