Tieguanyin is too fragrant, teach you to identify 'flavored tea'
Some teas on the market smell very fragrant but lack true tea flavor when brewed, leading to suspicions of added flavorings. Tea aroma primarily depends on the tea plant variety, processing, and storage. While some low-quality teas may indeed be adulterated with flavorings or pigments to refresh old...
Tea News · Jan 09, 2026
Is Tieguanyin Also Better with Age?
Traditional Tieguanyin tea is believed to improve with age, with varieties aged over 20 years being treasured by tea farmers. Authentic aged Tieguanyin is produced using traditional methods, including long-term baking over longan wood charcoal and storage in sealed ceramic jars, typically requiring...
Tea News · Jan 08, 2026
This is the Only Criterion for Judging Good Tea
The article discusses the criteria for judging good tea, emphasizing that the only standard is what suits the individual. It highlights four key aspects: personal taste preference, physical compatibility, health and safety, and affordability. Good tea should align with one's palate, not cause physic...
Tea News · Jan 06, 2026
Do You Know the Three 'Black Periods' for Drinking Tea?
For those accustomed to a fast-paced lifestyle, the companionship of tea is a delightful and poetic experience. However, everything has two sides. While drinking tea offers health benefits, it also requires attention to timing. Consuming tea at the wrong time may potentially harm one's health. In ou...
Tea News · Jan 05, 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 Great Uses of Unremarkable 'Tea Leaves'
For those who regularly drink tea, don't forget to collect the leftover tea leaves each day—they have many practical uses. This article introduces several clever applications for used tea leaves. They can be used to wash pots and dishes or wipe wooden and bamboo furniture, making items shinier in an...
Tea News · Dec 21, 2025
Do Not Drink Tea Immediately After a Meal
Many people enjoy drinking tea daily, even right after meals, believing it aids digestion. However, this habit is not beneficial. While tea can stimulate gastric juices and help lower cholesterol, drinking it immediately after eating is harmful. Tea contains tannic acid and theophylline, which can i...
Tea News · Dec 19, 2025
How to Distinguish Between Dry and Wet Pu-erh Tea?
Pu-erh tea can be categorized in various ways, including raw and ripe tea, compressed tea, tuo cha, or brick tea based on shape, and dry storage versus wet storage based on aging conditions. Many tea enthusiasts find it challenging to differentiate between dry-stored and wet-stored Pu-erh. This arti...
Tea News · Dec 10, 2025
Discriminating Wuyi Rock Tea
This article details the sensory evaluation method for Wuyi Rock Tea, a premium Chinese oolong tea, through the processes of 'Three Smells,' 'Three Observations,' and 'Three Tastings.' 'Three Smells' involves smelling the dry leaves, the hot brew, and the cooled residue to identify aroma types and p...
Tea News · Dec 08, 2025
Not All Teas Need to Be Rinsed
When brewing tea, the step of rinsing tea leaves is commonly practiced, a tradition spanning over four hundred years. Rinsing aims to wash away impurities from the surface of loose tea leaves, enhancing their aroma and flavor. However, not all teas require this step. For instance, tender new teas li...
Tea News · Dec 05, 2025