The Health Benefits of Tea for Humans
Tea offers numerous health benefits primarily due to its rich antioxidant components, such as catechins, theaflavins, and thearubigins (collectively known as tea polyphenols . These compounds effectively scavenge harmful free radicals in the body, helping to prevent diseases and slow aging. Tea also...
Tea News · Nov 15, 2025
Processing of Xinyang Maojian White Peony
Xinyang Maojian White Peony is a premium variety of Xinyang Maojian, one of China's top ten famous teas from Henan province. Known as the 'pride' of Xinyang Maojian, it features green leaves with silver-white hairs and buds resembling flowers. The processing involves only withering and baking withou...
Tea News · Nov 14, 2025
Clear, Blue, and Emerald Green Tea
Green tea is the tea category with the longest production history and the most varieties in China. Its processing involves picking tender buds and leaves, followed by high-temperature deactivation to prevent fermentation, preserving its characteristic emerald green color and forming its unique appea...
Tea News · Nov 11, 2025
Jingshan Tea Appreciation Introduction
Jingshan Tea is renowned for its philosophy of 'respecting nature, pursuing vibrant greenness, and emphasizing true color, true aroma, and true taste.' The most representative variety is Jingshan Maofeng, a special type of curled green tea that is baked during processing. It is made from tender leav...
Tea News · Nov 11, 2025
What is Oolong Tea?
Oolong tea, also known as green tea or semi-fermented tea, is a distinctive category among Chinese tea varieties. Created around 1725 during the Qing Dynasty, it evolved from the tribute teas of the Song Dynasty. The production process involves withering, shaking, semi-fermentation, and baking. Oolo...
Tea News · Nov 11, 2025
Does Tea Choose Its Drinkers?
According to traditional Chinese medicine, different teas possess distinct properties that may suit different individuals. Green tea is considered cooling, black tea is warming, while floral tea falls in between as neutral. Generally, most adults can consume any type of tea without negative effects....
Tea News · Nov 10, 2025
Drinking Green Tea May Weaken the Effect of Blood Pressure Medication
A recent study from Fukushima Medical University in Japan reveals that consuming green tea might interfere with the effectiveness of the blood pressure medication nadolol. The research involved 10 participants divided into two groups: one drank plain water and the other consumed three cups of green...
Tea News · Nov 09, 2025
The Efficacy and Effects of Maofeng Tea
Maofeng tea, often associated with varieties like Huangshan Maofeng, is a term for tender baked green teas. Rich in caffeine, it stimulates the central nervous system to boost alertness and mental focus while enhancing metabolism and blood circulation. Its content of vitamins, proteins, and polyphen...
Tea News · Nov 09, 2025
Five Key Points to Note When Storing Green Tea
Proper storage of green tea is essential to maintain its quality and health benefits. The five crucial precautions include: avoiding moisture as tea leaves are highly absorbent and prone to mold above 70% humidity; protecting from sunlight which decomposes chlorophyll and triggers chemical reactions...
Tea News · Nov 09, 2025
Drink Tea in Moderation, Beware of 'Tea Drunkenness'
Tea culture has a long history in China, where tea drinking is considered an important health practice. However, excessive consumption can lead to adverse effects, including 'tea drunkenness.' Symptoms include palpitations, dizziness, weakness, and gastrointestinal discomfort. Different teas offer v...
Tea News · Nov 08, 2025