Water Temperature Requirements for Brewing Tea
Brewing tea requires careful attention to water temperature, which is categorized into three levels: low (70-80°C , medium (80-90°C , and high (90-100°C . Different types of tea demand specific temperatures to fully release their flavors. For instance, delicate green teas like Longjing and Biluochun...
Tea News · Oct 30, 2025
How to Distinguish New Tea from Old Tea
The saying 'Drink new tea, age old wine' reflects traditional wisdom about tea consumption. While most teas are best when fresh, some varieties like Biluochun and Huangshan Maofeng actually improve with short-term storage of 1-2 months, developing better aroma and flavor. Certain teas such as Wuyi R...
Tea News · Oct 21, 2025
Observing 'Color' and 'Appearance' to Drink Tea
Tea is categorized into six main types: black tea, green tea, yellow tea, white tea, oolong tea, and dark tea. These can be further processed into scented tea, compressed tea, instant tea, bagged tea, fruit-flavored tea, and canned tea. Green tea holds the highest proportion among them. The quality...
Tea News · Oct 20, 2025
Teach You 5 Tricks to Ensure the Freshness of Tea
Tea leaves have strong adsorption properties and easily absorb odors. Since most aromatic components in tea are formed during processing, they are relatively unstable and prone to natural dissipation or oxidation. This article introduces five practical methods to preserve opened tea: using dry boxes...
Tea News · Oct 17, 2025
How to Identify Whether Biluochun Has Been Artificially 'Colored'?
Biluochun, one of China's top ten famous teas, is a type of green tea known for its abundant buds, delicate aroma, clear liquor, and mellow taste. Some consumers mistakenly believe that greener color indicates better quality in green tea. Experts warn that color follows natural growth patterns, and...
Tea News · Oct 05, 2025
Do You Know the Taboos of Buying Tea?
When purchasing tea, avoid five common pitfalls: First, don't be misled by exaggerated 'tea names' where ordinary teas are falsely labeled as premium varieties like Tieguanyin or Longjing. Second, steer clear of overly elaborate packaging that often conceals low-quality tea. Third, avoid 'complete s...
Tea News · Sep 28, 2025
Smoky and Moldy Tea Should Not Be Drunk
Tea leaves are highly susceptible to moisture, and moldy tea should not be consumed. Some may attempt to sun-dry moldy tea for reuse, but this is dangerous. Moldy tea breeds harmful fungi that produce toxins causing symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, and dizziness. Severely smoked or burnt tea...
Tea News · Sep 16, 2025
The Particularities of Drinking Green Tea
Drinking green tea involves specific nuances to fully appreciate its flavor and benefits. The quality of water is paramount; hard or chlorinated tap water can ruin the taste. While some varieties like Guapian may have a slightly smoky note, authentic high-quality teas like Biluochun and Longjing are...
Tea News · Sep 05, 2025
The Most Fragrant Teas: Which Ones Have You Tried?
This article explores some of the world's most fragrant teas, including Ancient Tree Dian Hong, Biluochun, Tieguanyin, and Jasmine Tea. Each tea offers unique aromatic profiles, from the deep, rich notes of aged Dian Hong to the delicate floral essence of Jasmine Tea. The author shares personal tast...
Tea News · Aug 31, 2025
Have You Tried the Six Most Fragrant Teas in China?
China boasts a rich tea culture with several varieties renowned for their exceptional aromas. Among them, Keemun Black Tea is celebrated internationally for its unique 'Keemun aroma,' often compared to roses or honey. Biluochun green tea from Jiangsu is famous for its delicate fruit-like fragrance,...
Tea News · Aug 27, 2025