Water Determines the Quality of Tea
Tea brewing is both simple and complex. While the basic steps are easy, mastering the art requires skill. The quality of water significantly impacts the taste, aroma, and appearance of tea. Tap water, often treated to remove chlorine and impurities, is convenient but not ideal. Spring water is excel...
Tea News · Feb 01, 2026
How to Select Good Tea for Each Season
This article provides a guide on selecting high-quality tea based on the season of harvest. It explains how to evaluate tea through both 'dry inspection'—observing the color, aroma, and shape of the dry leaves—and 'wet inspection'—assessing the brewed tea's infusion speed, aroma, taste, liquor color...
Tea News · Jan 31, 2026
Drinking Tea is Good, But Attention is Needed
While drinking tea offers many benefits, recent research from Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago warns against consuming cold tea, as it may increase the risk of kidney stones. Cold tea contains high levels of oxalates, which can form small stones that block the ureters. Experts note that a...
Tea News · Jan 31, 2026
Why is tea called the medicine for all diseases?
For Chinese people, drinking tea for health preservation is a tradition that has been passed down for thousands of years. In recent years, more and more research has been conducted on the health benefits of tea: anti-cancer, protecting cardiovascular health, anti-radiation... It seems that all healt...
Tea News · Jan 31, 2026
How to Correctly Understand the Bitterness, Astringency, Sweetness, and Sweet Aftertaste of Tea
The article explains the complex interplay of flavors in tea, primarily bitterness, astringency, and the subsequent sweet aftertaste and salivation. It details the key chemical components responsible for these tastes: amino acids (for freshness , caffeine (for bitterness , and catechins/tea tannins...
Tea News · Jan 29, 2026
Why Do Lips and Tongue Go Numb When Drinking Wuyi Rock Tea?
Drinking Wuyi Rock Tea may cause a numbing sensation on the lips and tongue, primarily due to its unique roasting process. The roasted tea leaves produce a thick, heavy liquor that can create a pronounced thickening feeling on the tongue. If drinking Rougui tea, its inherent characteristics also con...
Tea News · Jan 29, 2026
After Drinking Tea for So Many Years, I Actually Didn't Know These Six Points!
This article reveals six lesser-known facts about tea. It explains that Lu'an Guapian is unique among world teas for being made solely from single leaves without buds or stems, resulting in a rich, non-bitter flavor. It clarifies a common misconception by stating that white tea is actually a type of...
Tea News · Jan 28, 2026
Why is Pu-erh Tea Pressed into Cakes?
Originally, pressing Pu-erh tea into cakes was primarily to reduce transportation losses caused by inconvenient traffic conditions during a certain historical period. Pressing tea into compact cakes minimizes the impact of moisture absorption and evaporation, better preserving microorganisms and aro...
Tea News · Jan 28, 2026
The Efficacy of Tea from the Perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine Pharmacology
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM views tea as a natural health beverage that can clear the head and eyes, aid digestion, and promote urination. The pharmacological effects vary depending on the tea's origin and variety. For instance, Songluo tea from Anhui aids digestion, Rizhu tea from Shaoxing c...
Tea News · Jan 27, 2026
The 9 Principles of Drinking Tea: Must Remember!!
Tea is an indispensable part of modern lifestyle, but it should not be consumed carelessly. Ignoring certain tea-drinking methods can lead to adverse health effects instead of benefits. This article outlines nine key principles for healthy tea consumption. These include avoiding overly strong tea, n...
Tea News · Jan 27, 2026