That Small Pinch of Fragrant Pre-Qingming Tea
Pre-Qingming tea refers to spring tea harvested before the Qingming Festival in southern China. Budding around the 'Awakening of Insects' and 'Spring Equinox' solar terms, it is picked before 'Qingming'. The leaves are tender, rich in aromatic and flavorful compounds, resulting in exceptional qualit...
Tea News · Jan 13, 2026
Tea Cuisine: Clear Tea Kung Fu Pigeon Soup
When it comes to tea-infused dishes, many immediately think of Hangzhou's famous 'Longjing Shrimp'. This renowned dish not only preserves the tender color and fresh flavor of Hangzhou's river shrimp but also embodies the 'fragrant aroma and sweet taste' characteristics of Longjing tea, making it a t...
Tea News · Jan 04, 2026
Which Variety of Green Tea is the Best
The question of which variety of green tea is the best may seem redundant to some, but for those less familiar with green tea, understanding the characteristics of different varieties is beneficial for both selecting and appreciating it. This article introduces what constitutes green tea and discuss...
Tea News · Jan 02, 2026
Introduction to the Characteristics of White Chrysanthemum Tea
White Chrysanthemum, known for its high medicinal value and life-extending properties, was classified as a superior herb in 'Shennong's Classic of Materia Medica'. White Chrysanthemum Tea is characterized by its inflorescence, which is oblate, irregularly spherical, or slightly flattened, typically...
Tea News · Jan 01, 2026
Green Tea Classified by Tea Color
Green tea, also known as non-fermented tea, is made from suitable fresh tea leaves through typical processes such as fixation, rolling, and drying. It is named for the predominant green color of its dry leaves, brewed tea soup, and infused leaves. Green tea retains a high amount of natural substance...
Tea News · Dec 23, 2025
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