Making Tea | Discussing the Choice of Water
Making tea is an art that requires careful consideration of water selection. Since ancient times, tea connoisseurs have emphasized that water quality directly impacts the flavor, aroma, and color of tea. The best water for brewing tea should be clean, sweet, fresh, and preferably from natural source...
Tea News · Dec 11, 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
Which Variety of Green Tea is the Best?
Determining the 'best' green tea variety is subjective, as it depends on personal preference. While historically significant as the earliest recorded tea type, green tea encompasses diverse varieties like Longjing, Biluochun, Xinyang Maojian, and Huangshan Maofeng. These teas are defined by their un...
Tea News · Nov 24, 2025
The Origin of Longjing Tea (Longjing Series 1)
Longjing Tea, also known as Dragon Well Tea, is a type of green tea and one of China's most famous and widely produced tea varieties. It derives its name from the Longjing (Dragon Well located northwest of Wengjiashan Hill, west of West Lake, in what is now Longjing Village. Originally named Longho...
Tea News · Nov 23, 2025
The Romantic Legend of Longjing Tea (Longjing Series 2)
This legend tells how a celestial teacup fell to earth and became the origin of Longjing Tea. An immortal descended to Hangzhou to retrieve it, but the cup transformed into a well where a dragon once drank. The tea bushes nourished by celestial dew grew exceptionally well. Later, Emperor Qianlong vi...
Tea News · Nov 23, 2025
Identification Methods and Characteristics of Hangzhou Longjing Tea
Hangzhou Longjing Tea, known as China's premier tea, is a type of green tea produced in the West Lake region of Hangzhou, Zhejiang, specifically in areas like Shifeng, Longjing, Wuyun Mountain, and Hupao. Historically categorized into 'Shi, Long, Yun, Hu' four types, Shifeng is often considered the...
Tea News · Nov 15, 2025
Appreciation and Introduction of Dafo Longjing
Dafo Longjing is primarily produced in high mountain tea areas above 400 meters elevation and was included in the protected Longjing tea origin by Chinese authorities in 2001. This premium tea is characterized by its beautiful shape, emerald color, lasting aroma, and sweet taste, representing the fi...
Tea News · Nov 12, 2025
Tea Storage: Pu'er at Room Temperature, Longjing in Refrigerator
Tea leaves are highly susceptible to moisture and odors, requiring proper storage methods to preserve their flavor. Different types of tea require specific storage conditions: green teas like Longjing should be refrigerated to maintain freshness, while fermented teas like Pu'er are best stored at ro...
Tea News · Nov 02, 2025
Science Popularization: Is White Tea Only Sun-Dried?
This article explores the wisdom of tea-based health preservation as depicted in the classic literary work 'Dream of the Red Chamber'. It highlights how tea culture is intricately woven into the lives of characters from various social strata, with over 263 mentions of tea and tea-related activities....
Tea News · Sep 15, 2025
What Do Those Famous Teas Look Like?
This article introduces the appearance and characteristics of several famous Chinese teas, including Huangshan Maofeng, Biluochun, Longjing Tea, Taiping Houkui, Qimen Black Tea, Liuan Guapian, Enshi Yulu, Junshan Yinzhen, Tieguanyin, Xinyang Maojian, Yunnan Pu'er, and Dongding Oolong. Each tea has i...
Tea News · Jul 15, 2025
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