Things About Pre-Qingming Tea
Pre-Qingming tea refers to tea leaves harvested before the Qingming Festival. They suffer less pest damage, with tender buds and leaves, emerald color, subtle fragrance, mellow taste, and beautiful shape, making them a premium variety. Due to generally low temperatures before Qingming, limited bud s...
Tea News · Mar 04, 2026
6 Brewing Rules to Make Black Tea Taste Better
Brewing black tea is an art. To extract the full, aromatic flavor of black tea, specific techniques are essential. This guide outlines six key rules for the perfect cup. Start with fresh, aerated cold water brought to a boil, as the oxygen helps release the tea's aroma. Use freshly boiled water, but...
Tea News · Feb 27, 2026
Tea Drinking Must Be Particular: 7 Types of Tea to Avoid
Tea drinking is a lifestyle that cultivates the mind and body, and it is also the best 'accompaniment' for social gatherings. While tea is beneficial, it is essential to choose good tea and drink it correctly. Tea does not have to be expensive, but it should suit one's taste. The following seven typ...
Tea News · Feb 08, 2026
What Tea Set Can Be Used to Brew Tieguanyin Tea
Tieguanyin tea, a premium oolong variety, can be brewed using various tea sets depending on personal preference and tradition. While some enjoy using glass cups to observe the leaves unfurling and the tea liquor changing color, the most common and traditional setup in Anxi, its place of origin, is t...
Tea News · Jan 22, 2026
Tea Knowledge – The Art of Brewing Aged White Tea!
While steeping white tea is quick and convenient, brewing aged white tea unlocks its full depth and charm. This article explains the method of brewing aged white tea: start by combining tea leaves with cold spring or purified water in a pot, bring to a boil, then simmer gently. For a richer experien...
Tea News · Jan 16, 2026
Why Does Tea Taste Different When Drunk in a Tea Shop Versus Brewed at Home?
Many tea enthusiasts experience a puzzling discrepancy: tea that tastes exquisite at a specialist shop or a friend's house often falls flat when brewed at home. This common frustration leads to questions about swapped leaves or secret techniques. The truth lies in several controllable factors. Key i...
Tea News · Jan 12, 2026
Longjing Tea, Must Pay Attention!!
Longjing tea, renowned for its 'green color, rich aroma, sweet taste, and beautiful shape,' requires careful selection and brewing to fully appreciate its qualities. Key selection criteria include examining the dry leaves for a flat, straight, and tender green appearance, and observing the wet leave...
Tea News · Jan 11, 2026
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
How to Brew Raw Pu-erh Tea and Ripe Pu-erh Tea
Brewing Pu-erh tea requires different techniques for aged, raw, and ripe varieties. Aged Pu-erh is best brewed in a Yixing clay teapot with very high water temperature. New raw Pu-erh, however, is more delicate and should be brewed with slightly cooler water to avoid bitterness. It's recommended to...
Tea News · Dec 22, 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