The "Black Periods" for Tea Drinking
Tea drinking offers health benefits but requires careful timing, especially for the elderly. There are four critical periods when drinking tea should be avoided to prevent adverse effects. First, on an empty stomach, tea can cause symptoms like palpitations and dizziness due to rapid absorption of c...
Tea News · Dec 16, 2025
Introduction to the Origin of Huangshan Maofeng
Huangshan Maofeng, a renowned green tea, originated in the Chongtouyuan area of Huangshan during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty. Its production gradually expanded from this core region along ancient paths to surrounding villages and valleys, such as Caoxi, Xintang, and Tangkou, benefiting fr...
Tea News · Dec 16, 2025
Introduction to Junshan Silver Needle Tea
Junshan Silver Needle is a premium yellow tea produced on Qingluo Island in the vast Dongting Lake. It is characterized by its bright green color, high and refreshing aroma, mellow and sweet taste, and orange-yellow liquor. As a treasure among Chinese yellow teas, it consists entirely of bud shoots...
Tea News · Dec 16, 2025
Summary of Famous Teas from Sichuan
Sichuan Province is renowned for its diverse and high-quality teas, deeply rooted in history and culture. Among the most celebrated is Mengding Tea from Mount Meng, including the precious Mengding Ganlu (green tea and Mengding Huangya (yellow tea , which have been tributes for over a millennium. Ot...
Tea News · Dec 16, 2025
Where Does the Aroma of Pu-erh Tea Come From?
The aroma of Pu-erh tea is influenced by multiple factors. Firstly, the initial processing techniques, such as the temperature and duration of fixation (kill-green , directly shape the tea's fragrance—insufficient fixation results in a grassy smell, while proper fixation yields a fresh, aromatic sce...
Tea News · Dec 15, 2025
White Cockscomb: One of the Four Famous Bushes of Wuyi Rock Tea
White Cockscomb is celebrated as one of the Four Famous Bushes of Wuyi Rock Tea, renowned for its unique character. Often described as the 'graceful beauty' among Wuyi teas, it stands in contrast to the robust 'Iron Arhat'. Its origins are intertwined with Taoist lore, particularly associated with t...
Tea News · Dec 14, 2025
Tea Nourishes the Body, Tea Leaves Nourish the Skin
Tea is not only a healthy beverage habit, especially for men, but its leftover tea leaves also hold remarkable benefits for skincare. Traditionally used for oral hygiene, tea leaves can be repurposed to enhance skin health. They help soften and brighten the skin, reduce dark circles and puffiness ar...
Tea News · Dec 14, 2025
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[Tea Taboos] A Comprehensive Guide for My Tea-Loving Friends
This article provides a detailed overview of consumption taboos and precautions for various types of tea, including Iron Goddess Tea (Tieguanyin , Pu-erh Tea, Green Tea, and Chrysanthemum Tea. It covers important points such as avoiding tea on an empty stomach, limiting intake before bedtime, not dr...
Tea News · Dec 12, 2025
Precious Pre-Qingming Fuding White Tea
Pre-Qingming Fuding White Tea, harvested before the Qingming Festival (around April 5th , is highly prized for its rarity and quality. The tender buds, rich in aromatic and flavorful compounds, grow slowly in the cool early spring, resulting in a very limited yield. While often considered superior,...
Tea News · Dec 12, 2025
Listen to Me Talk About the Real West Lake Longjing Tea
West Lake Longjing tea, renowned as the 'Queen of Green Tea,' faces challenges from commercialization and counterfeits. As a local tea farmer and wholesaler, I aim to clarify the realities. Authentic West Lake Longjing is produced within Hangzhou's West Lake area, with sub-regions like core (Shi, Lo...
Tea News · Dec 10, 2025