Xiao Chen on Tea: The Emperor's New Clothes - Tea Qi
Xiao Chen, a tea enthusiast from Shanghai, began learning tea art at eight and tea evaluation in his youth. He frequently visits major tea markets and shares his reflections in 'Tea Words Observing the World.' He argues that discussing tea must first be grounded in proper principles to truly appreci...
Tea News · Dec 07, 2025
Why Use Different Tea Sets for Different Teas
The choice of tea set significantly impacts the tea-drinking experience. Different teas have unique characteristics that are best highlighted by specific utensils. For delicate green and white teas made from buds, glass cups are ideal for appreciating their visual beauty and producing a fresh, sweet...
Tea News · Dec 06, 2025
The Production Process of China's Six Major Tea Categories
This article introduces the fundamental production processes that distinguish China's six major tea categories. It explains key procedures such as withering, which allows oxidation through catechins and enzymes; fixation (kill-green , which halts fermentation by deactivating enzymes; rolling, which...
Tea News · Dec 06, 2025
Tea: Strong is Not Rich, Light is Not Thin
This article explores the nuanced concepts of 'thickness' versus 'strength' and 'thinness' versus 'lightness' in tea appreciation. It clarifies that 'thickness' refers to a rich, multi-layered complexity of flavors inherent to high-quality tea leaves, while 'strength' merely indicates the intensity...
Tea News · Dec 06, 2025
What is the phenomenon of sweet aftertaste and salivation?
The 'sweet aftertaste' (回甘 is a mysterious and pleasant sensation often associated with high-quality tea, where a lingering sweetness emerges after the initial bitterness. This sensation is frequently accompanied by increased salivation (生津 . Contrary to the common belief that bitterness directly t...
Tea News · Dec 05, 2025
How much do you know about Starbucks coffee giant's tea business strategy?
While coffee shops are flourishing across China, Starbucks, the world's largest coffee chain giant, is shifting its focus towards tea beverages. This move reflects changes in the U.S. beverage market landscape: between 2003 and 2013, American coffee consumption grew by only 1.9%, while average tea c...
Tea News · Dec 03, 2025
Xu Fang: Tea, Be Yourself Again
The article reflects on the identity of tea in modern society. Originally a simple leaf from China that spread worldwide, tea has been transformed into a symbol of culture, a luxury gift, and a commodity for profit. It discusses how tea has been commercialized through elaborate packaging, marketing...
Tea News · Dec 03, 2025
Pu'er Tea Investment Analysis: The Biggest Negative at Year-End
As the year ends, the Pu'er tea market is unusually active with merchants prepaying for next year's spring harvest at 30%+ higher prices. This analysis warns such speculation violates Pu'er's core value of improving with age. Using Old Ban Zhang as an example, if raw tea hits 8,000 RMB/kg, new cakes...
Tea News · Dec 01, 2025
Nine Essential Tips for Drinking Tea
This article outlines nine fundamental guidelines for tea consumption. It covers optimal brewing times, explaining that most teas should be steeped 3 times maximum, with nutrients largely extracted in the first infusion. Seasonal tea drinking recommendations are provided: flower tea in spring, green...
Tea News · Dec 01, 2025
China Tea Marketing Association Predicts Tea Industry Situation for 2014
According to China Tea Marketing Association statistics, China's tea industry in 2014 shows continued growth in overall production with significant quality improvements. Total output is expected to reach approximately 1.95 million tons, an 8% increase year-on-year. However, the industry faces challe...
Tea News · Dec 01, 2025