What tea is fresh and fragrant? What tea is strong and intense?
Teas can be broadly categorized based on their taste profiles into fresh/fragrant types and strong/intense types. Fresh and fragrant teas, such as Dongting Biluochun and Mengding Ganlu, are known for their clear, refreshing aroma and brisk, sweet taste, typically made from tender leaves processed pr...
Tea News · Feb 03, 2026
Six Questions About 'Pre-Qingming Tea'
'Pre-Qingming Tea' refers to tea leaves picked and processed before the Qingming Festival in the Jiangnan tea region of China's Yangtze River basin. It is primarily green tea, with some black tea. Due to low pre-Qingming temperatures, tea trees grow slowly, resulting in low yield but high quality. T...
Tea News · Feb 03, 2026
Appreciating the Subtle Differences in Professional Terminology
This text explores the nuanced vocabulary used to describe the flavor profiles of different teas. It categorizes teas into distinct taste types such as 'Fresh and Clear,' 'Fresh and Rich,' 'Fresh and Mellow,' and 'Fresh and Mild,' each defined by the tea's aroma, taste, and mouthfeel. The descriptio...
Tea News · Feb 01, 2026
Where Does the 'Freshness' of Spring Tea Come From?
The fresh and brisk taste of spring tea, especially green tea, is beloved by many tea enthusiasts. This delightful flavor primarily comes from amino acids present in the tea leaves. Key compounds like glutamic acid and the tea-specific theanine contribute significantly to the umami and sweet afterta...
Tea News · Jan 24, 2026
Cool Down in Summer: Learn to Brew High-Quality Green Tea in 6 Steps
Green tea is particularly suitable for summer consumption due to its cooling and heat-relieving effects. This guide outlines six essential steps for brewing high-quality green tea. It covers selecting appropriate tea ware, cleaning utensils, observing the tea leaves, mastering brewing techniques wit...
Tea News · Jan 22, 2026
Differences Between Green Tea and Black Tea
Green tea and black tea are two of the most common and historically significant types of tea in China. Green tea has a light, bitter fragrance, while black tea carries a subtle sweetness. Each has its own characteristics and enjoys widespread popularity. However, many people who are not tea experts...
Tea News · Jan 18, 2026
Not Suitable for Drinking: Smoky, Burnt, and Moldy Tea
Research indicates that heavily smoky or burnt tea, like other charred foods, can produce '3,4-Benzopyrene', a carcinogen. Accumulation in the body may increase cancer risk, making such tea unsafe. Slightly smoky tea stored for a period may lose its odor; if tested and found within safe limits for t...
Tea News · Jan 05, 2026
Drinking Green Tea: Recognize Your Body Constitution to Drink for Health
During the hottest part of summer, many people opt for cold drinks to cool down. However, research shows that drinking warm tea can lower body temperature effectively. Mr. Dong Gaosheng, President of the Luoyang Tea Culture Research Association, recommends several teas suitable for summer consumptio...
Tea News · Jan 04, 2026
Which Variety of Green Tea is the Best
The question of which variety of green tea is the best may seem redundant to some, but for those less familiar with green tea, understanding the characteristics of different varieties is beneficial for both selecting and appreciating it. This article introduces what constitutes green tea and discuss...
Tea News · Jan 02, 2026
The Secret to Brewing Pre-Ming Tea
Pre-Ming tea is delicate and tender, requiring careful brewing to fully appreciate its true flavor. The water temperature should be controlled between 85°C and 88°C, as boiling water can 'scald' the tea, damaging its veins and fine hairs, and causing the loss of nutrients. It is best to use a glass...
Tea News · Jan 01, 2026