With so many types and grades of black tea, how should one choose?
Choosing the best black tea is subjective, as preferences vary widely. For beginners, it's recommended to start with three popular types: Keemun black tea, known for its balanced flavor and subtle aroma; Lapsang Souchong, which is sweet and fragrant, making it a great introductory choice; and Dianho...
Tea News · Jul 20, 2025
Types of Black Tea: Lapsang Souchong, Congou Black Tea, Broken Black Tea
Black tea is a renowned health tea among various types of tea. This article introduces the main categories of black tea. Lapsang Souchong, the earliest black tea invented in the Wuyi Mountain region, is known for its strong aroma and rich, refreshing taste, with distinctions between authentic Lapsan...
Tea News · Jul 01, 2025
Lapsang Souchong Tea Soup Turns Black? It's All the Fault of Theabrownin!
When the soup of Lapsang Souchong tea is left for a few hours, it turns a light black color. This phenomenon is primarily caused by theabrownin, a compound formed during the oxidation and polymerization of tea polyphenols. In black tea production, tea polyphenols are enzymatically oxidized into thea...
Tea News · Jun 04, 2025
Tea Aroma Like a Woman: Choose Your Favorite
The article compares different types of black tea to various women, each with unique characteristics. For instance, Lapsang Souchong is likened to a refined and independent woman, while Keemun black tea is compared to a noblewoman. The piece explores how factors like terroir, climate, tea plant vari...
Tea News · May 31, 2025
The Art of Distinguishing Black Tea: Don't Be Fooled Anymore
Today, let's talk about selecting black tea. Black tea, a fully fermented tea, is made from the buds and leaves of tea plants through processes like withering, rolling, fermentation, and drying. It is highly popular, but many people struggle to identify high-quality black tea. This article provides...
Tea News · May 31, 2025
Tea Knowledge: Wuyi Lapsang Souchong Black Tea
This article introduces Wuyi's Lapsang Souchong black tea, originating from Tongmu Village, the birthplace of black tea. With a history of over 400 years, Lapsang Souchong is the earliest black tea in the world, created during the mid-to-late Ming Dynasty. It gained international fame in the 17th ce...
Tea News · May 27, 2025