Brewing Time for Various Types of Tea
This article shares the optimal brewing times for different types of tea. For delicate Biluochun, steep for 2–3 minutes after adding hot water. Longjing and Huangshan Maofeng require a 4-minute steep with a lid. Pu'er tea, a type of dark tea, benefits from a 5-minute steep and a crucial rinsing step...
Tea News · May 06, 2026
What You Need to Know When Buying Da Hong Pao
Da Hong Pao is a highly debated topic involving many aspects of Wuyishan rock tea and even deep-seated issues in Chinese tea studies. As a non-expert, I can only provide a brief introduction based on my knowledge. The term commonly refers to the six tea trees currently on the stone wall of Jiulongke...
Tea News · Apr 09, 2026
Winter Skin Dryness and Itching, Drinking Tea Can Prevent
In the cold and dry winter, many people suffer from seasonal skin itching, primarily due to excessively dry skin. This is especially common among the elderly, whose sebaceous and sweat glands secrete less. Drinking tea can help prevent skin itching because tea leaves contain manganese, a trace eleme...
Tea News · Apr 03, 2026
What tea is good for men with winter colds?
During winter, men can alleviate cold symptoms by drinking specific teas. While there's a common belief that tea should be avoided when taking cold medicine due to potential interactions, certain teas themselves can help treat colds. Recommended teas for winter colds include Sangju Tea (mulberry lea...
Tea News · Mar 18, 2026
Longjing Tea Should Not Be Brewed with Boiling Water
Longjing tea is a famous Chinese green tea produced in the West Lake area of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. It is renowned for its four unique characteristics: green color, rich aroma, sweet taste, and beautiful shape. When brewing Longjing tea, it is recommended to use water at approximately 85°C rat...
Tea News · Mar 02, 2026
How to Properly Use a Refrigerator to Store Tea
For tea enthusiasts, proper storage is key to preserving flavor and quality. While refrigeration can help keep certain teas fresh, it's not suitable for all varieties. Green teas, such as Longjing, with their high aroma, benefit from cold storage—around 5°C in the fridge for daily use, or the freeze...
Tea News · Feb 17, 2026
Longjing Tea, Must Pay Attention!!
Longjing tea, renowned for its 'green color, rich aroma, sweet taste, and beautiful shape,' requires careful selection and brewing to fully appreciate its qualities. Key selection criteria include examining the dry leaves for a flat, straight, and tender green appearance, and observing the wet leave...
Tea News · Jan 11, 2026
Not All Teas Need to Be Rinsed
When brewing tea, the step of rinsing tea leaves is commonly practiced, a tradition spanning over four hundred years. Rinsing aims to wash away impurities from the surface of loose tea leaves, enhancing their aroma and flavor. However, not all teas require this step. For instance, tender new teas li...
Tea News · Dec 05, 2025
Let You Know About Green Tea
The article shares a personal experience discovering green tea in Hangzhou, contrasting it with the tea culture in Shantou. It describes the ritual of tasting premium Longjing tea, explains different types of green tea and their health benefits, and observes how green tea consumption is growing in S...
Tea News · Nov 26, 2025
Learn About Green Tea
The article describes the author's experience with green tea in Hangzhou, particularly Longjing tea. It contrasts the purchase of expensive packaged tea by a tourist with the author's more knowledgeable approach of tasting different grades of loose-leaf tea. The piece delves into green tea varieties...
Tea News · Nov 26, 2025