Burning Tea Leaves is Effective in Repelling Mosquitoes
During summer when mosquitoes are abundant, the best way to prevent bites is to keep them out. Burning tea leaves is an effective and non-toxic method for repelling mosquitoes, while experts caution against the overuse of toxic mosquito coils. Dried leftover tea leaves can be ignited as incense, and...
Tea News · Jan 03, 2026
Discussing the Causes of Tea Deterioration
The preservation of tea remains a significant challenge worldwide. Tea leaves are highly hygroscopic and absorb odors easily, leading to rapid quality degradation if stored improperly. Key factors causing deterioration include the decomposition of chlorophyll (leading to color loss , oxidation of po...
Tea News · Jan 03, 2026
Tea Brewing Tips
This article introduces basic knowledge about tea brewing, covering tea selection, health benefits, teaware, and water quality. Different teas suit different people: black tea is good for the weak, green tea for the young, scented tea helps regulate mood, and oolong tea aids weight loss. Purple clay...
Tea News · Jan 02, 2026
The Reason and Origin of Tea Rinsing
When brewing oolong tea in a teapot, it is customary to discard the first infusion, a practice known as 'tea rinsing.' Some tea enthusiasts explain this as a way to remove impurities like tea dust or dirt from the leaves, considering those who skip this step as 'unhygienic' or 'lacking tea art knowl...
Tea News · Jan 02, 2026
The Origin of Wuyi Rock Tea
Wuyi Rock Tea is produced in the Wuyi Mountain area of northern Fujian Province, China, and is considered the finest among Chinese Oolong teas, as well as one of China's Top Ten Famous Teas. The Wuyi Mountain region, renowned for its 'peerless beauty in southeast China,' features interconnected peak...
Tea News · Jan 02, 2026
Taiwan Oolong Tea Actually Originated from Fujian
In Zhangzhou, few people seem familiar with Taiwan tea. In fact, Taiwan Oolong tea originally came from Fujian. Although Taiwan introduced tea plants from Fujian only about 200 years ago, after years of improvement, the production techniques for Taiwan Baozhong tea and Oolong tea have developed thei...
Tea News · Jan 02, 2026
Introduction to Da Hong Pao Tea
Da Hong Pao tea is produced in Wuyi Mountain, Fujian Province, and is renowned for its distinctive 'rock bone' floral aroma, mellow and sweet aftertaste, and unique regional characteristics. Its history can be traced back to the era of Shennong (the Divine Farmer in legend, and it became highly pop...
Tea News · Jan 01, 2026
Understanding Tea Vacuum Packaging
The tea vacuum packaging machine consists of a sealing system, vacuum pumping system, electrical control system, and nitrogen supply system. It extracts air from tea bags made of heat-shrink packaging materials, reducing the oxygen content inside the bag to below 0.1%, and can automatically fill the...
Tea News · Dec 31, 2025
Basic Knowledge about Tieguanyin Tea
Tieguanyin tea is best brewed in a covered bowl using purified water at around 90°C. The first infusion is for rinsing the tea leaves and warming the cup, while the second infusion, steeped for about 15 seconds, brings out the aroma. Each subsequent infusion can be extended by 15 seconds, but it is...
Tea News · Dec 31, 2025
The Origin of the English Word "TEA"
The English word 'TEA' and its similar pronunciations in other European languages are widely acknowledged to have originated from the Minnan dialect pronunciation of the Chinese character for tea, '茶'. From the Tang Dynasty's establishment of the 'Maritime Trade Commission' to the Ming Dynasty, the...
Tea News · Dec 30, 2025