The Taste of Huangshan Maofeng
Huangshan Maofeng tea offers diverse taste profiles across its varieties. The orchid-type features 'freshness, aroma, charm, and sharpness' with high-intensity floral fragrance and golden-green liquor. Cloud-mist type emphasizes 'richness, charm, smoothness, and distinctiveness' through full ferment...
Tea News · Oct 18, 2025
The Story of Huangshan Maofeng
Huangshan Maofeng is one of China's top ten historical famous teas, produced in Huangshan, Anhui Province. During the Tianqi period of the Ming Dynasty, County Magistrate Xiong Kaiyuan discovered this tea while lost in Huangshan. A monk brewed it for him, revealing a miraculous phenomenon: when stee...
Tea News · Oct 18, 2025
Precautions for Picking Huangshan Maofeng Tea
The high quality of Huangshan Maofeng tea is not only attributed to its growing environment but also closely related to its meticulous picking process. The timing and standards for harvesting are carefully determined rather than arbitrary. Generally, picking occurs in April, though it may start in l...
Tea News · Oct 18, 2025
Why Should You Leave One-Third of the Tea Soup in the Cup Before Adding Water Each Time?
When brewing tea with a glass or large pot, leaving one-third of the tea soup before adding water is called the 'root-retaining brewing method.' This technique is suitable for teas with high extraction rates and low tolerance to multiple infusions, such as green tea or new white tea. By retaining pa...
Tea News · Oct 15, 2025
How Much Do You Know About Tips for Choosing Tea Sets?
Choosing the right tea set greatly impacts the tea drinking experience. For beginners, essential tools include water preparation equipment like electric kettles, tea trays made from bamboo, inkstone, or bakelite (considering climate and usage , and brewing vessels such as Yixing clay teapots (best d...
Tea News · Oct 14, 2025
29 Secrets of Used Tea Leaves
Tea is a popular beverage worldwide, but the leftover tea leaves after brewing are often discarded. However, these used tea leaves have numerous practical applications beyond drinking. They can be repurposed in cooking to tenderize beef and eliminate odors from foods like garlic and onion. In househ...
Tea News · Oct 14, 2025
Does the Taste of Tea Depend on Amino Acids?
The taste quality of tea is significantly influenced by its amino acid content, particularly theanine, which contributes to fresh, sweet, and refreshing flavors. Amino acids, making up 1%-4% of tea leaves, are crucial components alongside polyphenols and caffeine in determining tea's taste profile....
Tea News · Oct 13, 2025
Please Remember! Ten Taboos of Drinking Tea
Tea is considered an ideal beverage for middle-aged and elderly people, containing vitamins, tea polyphenols, and trace elements that help regulate physiological functions. However, drinking tea has its limitations and taboos. There are ten key precautions: avoid drinking tea on an empty stomach as...
Tea News · Oct 13, 2025
Why Does Some Pu-erh Tea Have Unresolved Astringency and Bitterness?
Some Pu-erh teas exhibit persistent astringency and bitterness that do not dissipate, which differs from the desirable 'bitterness transforming into sweetness' characteristic of high-quality tea. This unresolved bitterness often stems from tea cultivation practices. Teas grown using chemical fertili...
Tea News · Oct 13, 2025
How to Brew a Cup of Fragrant Longjing Tea
Longjing tea is a type of green tea known for its excellent quality. It offers various health benefits such as refreshing the mind, beautifying the skin, aiding weight loss, lowering blood pressure and lipids, and promoting salivation. Regularly drinking Longjing tea provides significant health and...
Tea News · Oct 13, 2025