Decrypting Tea Varieties
The content of tea polyphenols, amino acids, and caffeine in tea leaves is the most important characteristic for distinguishing tea plant varieties. Different varieties exhibit varying levels: tea polyphenol content follows the pattern large leaf > medium leaf > small leaf; amino acid content...
Tea News · Dec 08, 2025
Tea Knowledge: Tea Tasting and Evaluation (Part 4)
This section focuses on the evaluation of the liquor color during tea tasting. The process involves assessing the internal qualities of tea, including liquor color, aroma, taste, and infused leaves. The liquor color is evaluated quickly to prevent oxidation, which can alter its appearance, especiall...
Tea News · Dec 07, 2025
Inheritance of Tieguanyin Culture and Tieguanyin Tea Packaging
Since the beginning of winter, the northern regions have not experienced much cold. As the fiery ginkgo leaves gradually fall from the branches, Tieguanyin autumn tea has already spread its fragrance across tea markets nationwide. As a southerner engaged in tea packaging design and sales in the nort...
Tea News · Dec 05, 2025
The 4 Look-For's and 6 Look-Out-For's of Inferior Pu-erh Tea
Pu-erh tea, with a history of thousands of years in Yunnan, has only recently gained widespread attention. Its unique flavor and health benefits align with modern wellness trends, driving popularity. However, the market remains immature, with few experts capable of authentic assessment. Driven by pr...
Tea News · Dec 05, 2025
Tasting Pu-erh Tea is Like Tasting the Flavors of Life - Understanding the Three Charms of Pu-erh Tea
True tea tasting is not merely about the mouth or tongue, but about the heart and soul. It is a profound art of appreciation where one savors the tea while the tea, in turn, reflects the taster. Understanding Pu-erh tea involves grasping its three essential charms: Chen Yun (Aged Charm , Shen Yun (S...
Tea News · Dec 05, 2025
Savoring the World's Four Major Black Teas
The article explores the origins of tea and black tea, tracing its discovery to Shennong in ancient China and its formal documentation in Lu Yu's 'The Classic of Tea' during the Tang Dynasty. It highlights the development of black tea, from its early mentions in the Ming Dynasty to the evolution of...
Tea News · Dec 03, 2025
If You Think Anxi Only Has Tieguanyin, You're Outdated
Anxi is famous for Tieguanyin tea, but it also produces other excellent varieties such as Benshan, Huangjingui, Maoxie, and Meizhan. While these varieties are often misunderstood or used to impersonate Tieguanyin, each has its own unique qualities. For instance, Benshan offers a robust flavor apprec...
Tea News · Dec 02, 2025
The Oldest Pu'er Tea Tree
Pu'er tea is currently a best-selling product in the tea market, beloved and highly praised by tea enthusiasts for its unique health benefits and rich flavor. There are many varieties of Pu'er tea, differing by tea mountain and production methods, with ancient tree Pu'er tea being particularly favor...
Tea News · Dec 02, 2025
Which Tea Region? Stimulate Your Taste Buds
Yunnan Province is a major tea-producing region in China, with Pu'er tea primarily cultivated in four main areas from north to south: Baoshan City, Lincang City, Pu'er City (formerly Simao , and the Xishuangbanna Autonomous Prefecture. Lincang City, located in southwestern Yunnan, is currently the h...
Tea News · Dec 02, 2025
Laowu Mountain: An Ancient Tea Mountain Facing Xigui Across the River
Laowu Mountain, located in Zhenyuan County, is a notable branch of the Wuliang Mountains and one of Pu'er City's 26 famous ancient tea mountains. With an altitude of 1700-2200 meters, it boasts a rich history of tea cultivation dating back to the Tang Dynasty, over a thousand years ago. The mountain...
Tea News · Dec 01, 2025