Ancient Famous Teas
This article introduces four distinctive ancient Chinese teas. Taiping Houkui, a renowned green tea from Anhui, is celebrated for its flat, straight leaves and orchid-like aroma. White Cockscomb, one of Wuyi Mountain's four famous tea bushes, is named for its unique leaf shape resembling a rooster's...
Tea News · Dec 13, 2025
100 Questions on Chinese Tea Knowledge (Questions 21-40)
This section covers detailed knowledge about four famous Chinese green teas: Xinyang Maojian, a roasted and baked green tea created in the late Qing Dynasty, known for its 'three greens and three freshnesses'; Taiping Houkui, a baked green tea with unique 'monkey charm' and red vein characteristics;...
Tea News · Nov 28, 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
Monkey King with pointed ends, neither scattered nor curled up—A comprehensive evaluation of Taiping Houkui
Taiping Houkui, a premium tea, is renowned for its unique appearance—pointed ends, flat and straight leaves without curling or scattering. It originates from Huangshan's Taiping County (now Huangshan District , where the cool, humid climate and fertile soil create the perfect conditions for its grow...
Tea News · Jul 28, 2025
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