Introduction to Tea Polyphenols
Tea polyphenols are a general term for compounds in tea including catechins, acetone compounds, phenolic acids, and anthocyanins. Also known as tea tannins, they are easily soluble in water and ethanol with a bitter taste. Extracted from teas like Fuding White Tea, they appear as brownish-yellow or...
Tea News · Nov 17, 2025
Mother Tree Da Hong Pao
The Mother Tree Da Hong Pao consists of six tea trees located on the cliff of Tianxin Rock in Jiulongke. These trees are divided into three distinct strains due to natural hybridization within the Wuyi Caicha population. Trees 3 and 4 mature early with small, long leaves and obvious rock rhythm; tre...
Tea News · Nov 17, 2025
The Spirit of Pu-erh Tea
Among China's hundreds of teas, Pu-erh tea stands as the most capable inheritor and representative of traditional Chinese tea culture. Pu-erh tea embodies warmth and nobility in character, while its tasting experience is profound and elegant. Through aging, Pu-erh becomes increasingly fragrant, poss...
Tea News · Nov 17, 2025
Sun-drying, Oven-drying, and Pan-firing
Sun-drying, oven-drying, and pan-firing are all classified as green teas in traditional tea categorization, sharing the same initial processing steps: fresh leaves, fixation, rolling, and drying. However, their technical requirements differ significantly, resulting in distinct quality characteristic...
Tea News · Nov 17, 2025
Why Do Some People Say New Tea Is Not Resistant to Brewing?
When tasting tea, key factors include flavor, aroma, and brew resistance. Some tea enthusiasts notice that while new tea may be fragrant and flavorful, it often lacks longevity in brewing. This phenomenon is particularly observed when comparing loose raw tea and compressed tea cakes. The transformat...
Tea News · Nov 16, 2025
How to Handle and Brew Tea That Has Been Stored for a Long Time?
Tea that has been stored for a period undergoes changes, potentially developing a stale flavor or even mold. First, check for mold by inspecting the leaves visually and by scent; discard if moldy. If the tea has only developed an off-flavor, adjust brewing methods: use boiling water for the first lo...
Tea News · Nov 16, 2025
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