Identifying the Three Aromas of Tea
Tea aromas can be classified into three main categories based on their origin: varietal aroma, processing aroma, and storage aroma. Varietal aroma refers to the distinctive fragrance inherent to specific tea varieties, such as the cinnamon scent of Wuyi Rougui. Processing aroma develops during manuf...
Tea News · Nov 16, 2025
Do You Know All Eight Functions of Green Tea?
Green tea is a precious and noble beverage that represents spiritual enjoyment, an aesthetic and artistic activity, and a method of self-cultivation. As the national drink of the Chinese nation, tea originated from Shennong, became known during Duke Zhou of Lu's era, flourished in the Tang Dynasty,...
Tea News · Nov 15, 2025
Buying Tea: Taste is the Key!
When purchasing tea, ordinary tea enthusiasts should trust their own palate above all else, rather than being swayed by so-called 'vintage'. Regardless of the year, a tea can only become excellent under suitable conditions, paired with appropriate tea base and proper transformation. If a tea tastes...
Tea News · Nov 15, 2025
Identification Methods and Characteristics of Hangzhou Longjing Tea
Hangzhou Longjing Tea, known as China's premier tea, is a type of green tea produced in the West Lake region of Hangzhou, Zhejiang, specifically in areas like Shifeng, Longjing, Wuyun Mountain, and Hupao. Historically categorized into 'Shi, Long, Yun, Hu' four types, Shifeng is often considered the...
Tea News · Nov 15, 2025
The Health Benefits of Tea for Humans
Tea offers numerous health benefits primarily due to its rich antioxidant components, such as catechins, theaflavins, and thearubigins (collectively known as tea polyphenols . These compounds effectively scavenge harmful free radicals in the body, helping to prevent diseases and slow aging. Tea also...
Tea News · Nov 15, 2025
Discussing the Efficacy, Functions, and Contraindications of White Tea
White tea, a specialty of Fujian province, is one of the six major tea categories. It is characterized by intact buds covered in fine hairs, a fresh and fragrant aroma, clear yellow-green liquor, and a light, sweet aftertaste. Its benefits include strong antioxidant properties (its catechins are 200...
Tea News · Nov 14, 2025
Processing of Xinyang Maojian White Peony
Xinyang Maojian White Peony is a premium variety of Xinyang Maojian, one of China's top ten famous teas from Henan province. Known as the 'pride' of Xinyang Maojian, it features green leaves with silver-white hairs and buds resembling flowers. The processing involves only withering and baking withou...
Tea News · Nov 14, 2025
Introduction to Huangshan Gongju Chrysanthemum Tea Storage Methods
Huangshan Gongju chrysanthemum tea should be stored at room temperature in a dark, odor-free environment. If the tea has high moisture content or has become damp, it can be dried at around 80°C (176°F and cooled before storage. Chrysanthemum tea is not suitable for long-term preservation and is bes...
Tea News · Nov 13, 2025
Introduction to the Differences Between Anxi Tieguanyin Spring Tea and Autumn Tea
Anxi Tieguanyin spring and autumn teas exhibit distinct characteristics. Spring tea generally contains richer beneficial compounds with superior liquor thickness, longer aftertaste, and greater brew endurance. Autumn tea is renowned for its intense aroma, often called 'autumn fragrance,' with lastin...
Tea News · Nov 13, 2025
Nine Types of Aroma in Finished Tea
The aroma of tea is complex and influenced by factors like variety, origin, cultivation conditions, fresh leaf quality, and processing methods. Expert Shi Zhaopeng categorizes finished tea aromas into nine types in his book 'Tea Evaluation and Inspection': rice fragrance, tender fragrance, floral fr...
Tea News · Nov 13, 2025