Wuyi Rock Tea Initially Used for Medicinal Purposes
Wuyi Rock Tea is a unique semi-fermented tea produced in the Wuyi Mountains of northern Fujian. It combines the fragrance of green tea with the mellow sweetness of black tea, making it a premium variety of oolong tea. Historically valued for its medicinal properties, it was known as the 'medicine fo...
Tea News · Mar 02, 2026
Tea Aroma, Understanding Aroma to Know Tea
The aroma of tea is complex, influenced by factors such as variety, region, cultivation conditions, fresh leaf quality, and processing methods. Finished teas can be categorized into nine main aroma types. For instance, 'Hao Xiang' (pekoe aroma is typical in teas like Silver Needle, characterized by...
Tea News · Mar 01, 2026
Quality Characteristics of Tea in Different Seasons
Regardless of the type of tea, the season in which it is harvested and processed significantly impacts its quality. This is due to changes in the biochemical processes of tea plant metabolism under varying external conditions. The distinct quality traits of seasonal teas are essentially shaped by th...
Tea News · Feb 28, 2026
The Hidden Truth Behind Why Pu'er Tea Should Not Be Stored as Loose Tea
High-quality raw Pu'er tea, similar to premium green tea, offers a fresh and sweet taste when brewed at low to medium temperatures. The optimal drinking period begins when the tea leaves turn reddish, the buds and leaves shift from white to light brown, and the surface develops a glossy sheen. At th...
Tea News · Feb 28, 2026
The Difference Between White Tea and Green Tea
White tea and green tea are both among the six major tea categories in China. While green tea is widely recognized, white tea remains less familiar to many. Green tea is made from suitable fresh tea shoots through processes like fixation and drying, characterized by its green color in dry leaves, te...
Tea News · Feb 27, 2026
Why is Anji White Tea Called 'White Tea' When It Belongs to Green Tea?
Anji White Tea is a unique tea variety whose name can be misleading. Despite being called 'White Tea,' it is actually processed as a green tea. This is because 'Anji White Tea' refers to a specific cultivar of tea plant whose young leaves appear yellowish-white due to a temperature-sensitive genetic...
Tea News · Feb 27, 2026
Five Questions about 'Pre-Qingming Tea'
'Pre-Qingming Tea' refers to tea leaves picked and processed before the Qingming Festival (around early April in the Jiangnan tea region of China's Yangtze River basin. It is primarily green tea, with some red tea varieties. Famous examples include West Lake Longjing and Dongting Biluochun. The tea...
Tea News · Feb 26, 2026
The Value and Preservation of Pu-erh Tea
Pu-erh tea, a fermented tea from Yunnan Province, has gained significant attention for its rising value and health benefits. It is primarily made from large-leaf tea varieties grown in ancient tea mountains at high altitudes. Pu-erh is categorized by shape (cake, brick, tuo, etc. and fermentation p...
Tea News · Feb 26, 2026
Pre-Qingming? Pre-Grain Rain? Which Spring Light Do You Prefer?
As Qingming Festival approaches, the season for new spring tea arrives. Tea enthusiasts often debate: is Pre-Qingming tea or Pre-Grain Rain tea superior? 'Pre-Qingming tea' refers to leaves harvested before the Qingming Festival, known for their tenderness, while 'Pre-Grain Rain tea' is picked betwe...
Tea News · Feb 25, 2026
Why is Tea Soup Fresh, Sweet, Bitter, and Astringent?
When drinking tea, our sensitive tongue quickly conveys the flavors of the tea soup to the brain, leading to feelings of satisfaction or enjoyment. But what substances are responsible for these tastes? The flavors in tea soup can be categorized into: sugars, amino acids, phenolic compounds and their...
Tea News · Feb 24, 2026