Spring is here, here's how to 'brew' green tea
With spring's arrival, fresh green tea is hitting the market. While the common recommendation is to brew green tea in a glass cup for visual appreciation, this method lacks control over two critical factors: steeping temperature and infusion time. Over-steeping often leads to a bitter, astringent br...
Tea News · Mar 18, 2026
Does Drinking Tea Really Cause Insomnia?
Many people believe that drinking tea can lead to insomnia, but some argue that Pu-erh tea is an exception. Experts clarify that while Pu-erh tea offers health benefits, improper consumption can still cause sleep disturbances. Pu-erh tea is categorized into raw and ripe types: raw tea contains highe...
Tea News · Mar 17, 2026
What Tea Is Good to Drink in the Morning, Afternoon, and Evening?
Different teas offer various health benefits, and drinking specific teas at different times of the day can optimize their effects. In the morning, after a night's rest, Black Tea is recommended to promote blood circulation, dispel cold, and enhance brain blood supply—always after breakfast. During t...
Tea News · Mar 17, 2026
Is it better to drink raw tea or ripe tea?
The choice between raw and ripe Pu-erh tea depends on personal preference and health goals. Ripe tea, which undergoes fermentation, is believed to have enhanced health benefits due to beneficial bacteria, making it suitable for purposes like weight management and blood pressure regulation. It offers...
Tea News · Mar 16, 2026
Is Tieguanyin Too Fragrant? The Role of Flavoring Agents? Teaching You How to Distinguish Whether Tea Has Added Flavorings
Some teas on the market smell very fragrant but lack a true tea taste when brewed, leading to suspicions that unscrupulous merchants have added flavorings. This article explains that a tea's aroma primarily depends on the tea plant variety, processing, and storage methods. While some low-quality tea...
Tea News · Mar 16, 2026
New Tea Cup Brewing, Old Teapot Steeping
Different types of tea require specific brewing methods and water temperatures. The principle 'old tea steeped in a pot, tender tea brewed in a cup' guides the choice of vessel: aged teas like Oolong and Black Tea are best brewed in porous vessels like Yixing clay teapots, while delicate, young teas...
Tea News · Mar 15, 2026
Anxi Has More Than Tieguanyin: Decoding the Four Major Varieties of Southern Fujian Oolong Tea
When it comes to Southern Fujian Oolong tea, Anxi Tieguanyin immediately comes to mind. However, Anxi produces more than just Tieguanyin. Since the 1950s, for easier identification and grading, Anxi Oolong teas have been categorized into Tieguanyin, 'Se Zhong' (variety teas , and Oolong. 'Se Zhong'...
Tea News · Mar 15, 2026
On the Timing of Tea Drinking: The Theory of Tea and the Yin-Yang of the Human Body in the Four Seasons
According to traditional Chinese philosophy, the four seasons, day and night are distinguished by Yin and Yang. Spring and summer are abundant in Yang energy, while autumn and winter are abundant in Yin energy; daytime is Yang, and nighttime is Yin. The 12 two-hour periods of a day, like the four se...
Tea News · Mar 15, 2026
Detailed Explanation of the Seven Wonders of Pu-erh Tea
Pu-erh tea, a post-fermented tea often called a 'drinkable antique,' improves with age. With a history of over 2,100 years in Yunnan, it is known for its mild nature, durability in brewing, and a reddish-brown, clear liquor offering mellow, sweet, and smooth flavors. It comes in raw (sheng and ripe...
Tea News · Mar 15, 2026
What Tea Do People Drink in 21 Regions of the World?
Tea drinking is a cherished custom across the globe, with each region boasting its own unique traditions and preferred varieties. From Japan's ceremonial matcha and India's ancient spiced chai to Britain's classic milk tea and Turkey's ubiquitous rock tea, the world of tea is incredibly diverse. Thi...
Tea News · Mar 14, 2026