Eight Key Points of Tea Tasting
The art of tea tasting can be summarized in eight essential steps: Preparation, Cleaning, Selection, Brewing, Serving, Tasting, Refilling, and Clearing. This comprehensive process begins with preparing tea leaves, hot water, tea sets, and the tasting environment. It involves cleaning and warming the...
Tea News · Nov 06, 2025
Tea Collection (Part 1)
China is the homeland of tea with a history traceable to the 'Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors'. Today, tea is not only for drinking but certain types can also be stored and collected. Similar to collecting wine, tea collection preserves value while reflecting personal taste. In recent years, it h...
Tea News · Nov 06, 2025
The Art of Brewing and Drinking Tea
Tea has become one of the world's three most popular non-alcoholic beverages. While many recognize its health benefits—such as improving eyesight, aiding weight loss, and reducing blood pressure—proper knowledge about tea consumption remains limited. This includes understanding daily intake, optimal...
Tea News · Nov 06, 2025
Black Tea is Beneficial for Reducing Abdominal Fat
Recent Japanese research shows certain teas can effectively prevent obesity. Tea contains dietary fiber that creates a feeling of fullness and helps burn fat through vitamin B1. Black tea specifically inhibits abdominal fat accumulation due to a component produced during fermentation. Other benefici...
Tea News · Nov 05, 2025
Is Light Tea or Strong Tea Better?
Tea has effects such as refreshing the mind, aiding digestion, and benefiting health, and is closely related to people's lives. However, if tea is consumed too strong, it can harm the body. For elderly individuals, paying attention to the strength of tea is particularly important for protecting thei...
Tea News · Nov 05, 2025
Black Tea Knowledge
Black tea is a fully fermented tea. During the fermentation process, the tea tannins oxidize to form tannin red, which not only gives the tea leaves a dark color and bright red infusion but also transforms its aroma and flavor. It develops a fruity fragrance and mellow taste, making it distinctly di...
Tea News · Nov 05, 2025
Basic Knowledge of Anxi Tieguanyin Tea
Anxi Tieguanyin is a famous Chinese oolong tea originating from Fujian province. The tea gained national recognition when referenced in CCTV's 2005 Spring Festival Gala couplet. Since the 1980s, Anxi County has actively promoted its tea culture through tea competitions and events across major Chines...
Tea News · Nov 04, 2025
Ten Health Benefits of Pu-erh Tea
Pu-erh tea offers numerous health benefits including weight loss, cholesterol reduction, and immunity enhancement. Studies show it can lower cholesterol by 30% in subjects fed high-cholesterol diets. The tea contains unique compounds that boost metabolism and balance cholesterol levels. Additional b...
Tea News · Nov 04, 2025
How to Drink and Store Pu-erh Tea in Summer
During summer, proper consumption and storage of Pu-erh tea are crucial. Pu-erh tea is categorized into raw (sheng and ripe (shou varieties. Raw Pu-erh, similar to green tea, is refreshing and helps relieve summer heat but may not suit those with cold or deficient stomachs. Ripe Pu-erh, fermented...
Tea News · Nov 04, 2025
Can Moldy Aged Pu-erh Tea Still Be Drunk?
Moldy aged Pu-erh tea should generally not be consumed due to potential health risks. While some white mold might be harmless, proper Pu-erh storage requires dry, clean, and ventilated environments to prevent spoilage. When examining Pu-erh, distinguish between natural aging aroma and musty mold sme...
Tea News · Nov 04, 2025