Tea: Brewing Healthily to Drink Healthily
Different types of tea, especially due to variations in production processes, fermentation levels, and the tenderness of the tea leaves, require slightly different brewing methods. To savor the best flavors and reap health benefits, it's essential to understand the proper brewing techniques for each...
Tea News · Jun 30, 2025
Which Steeping of Tea Tastes the Best?
The question of which steeping of tea tastes the best is often debated among tea enthusiasts. A common saying describes the progression of tea flavors: the first steeping is mild, the second begins to reveal the tea's character, the third and fourth are considered the essence, the fifth and sixth re...
Tea News · Jun 30, 2025
The Orchid Fragrance of Anxi Tieguanyin is the True Aroma
For beginners in tea drinking, the aroma of tea can be captivating. The charm of tea lies not only in its fragrance but also in the subtle, natural, and inherent qualities of its scent. True tea aroma is understated, lingering, and deeply rooted in the tea's essence. Different teas exhibit distinct...
Tea News · Jun 30, 2025
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[Four Flavors Hermit · Talking About Liubao] Why Does the Lower Abdomen Cramp After Drinking Tea?
After drinking ancient-method Liubao tea, some people, especially women, may experience lower abdominal cramps. This is often due to pre-existing coldness in the uterus, and the tea rapidly expels dampness and cold, leading to an extreme reaction. The process, though uncomfortable, is a positive sig...
Tea News · Jun 29, 2025
How Much Is a Good Cup of Tea Worth?
During the Jiaqing era of the Qing Dynasty, a provincial official praised a local tea from Liangcha River, Baojing, and rewarded it with one tael of gold, listing it as a tribute. This story illustrates that the value of tea is not just a legend. Tea, as a priceless health product, has long been deb...
Tea News · Jun 29, 2025
Learn a Little Every Day | General Tea Tasting Terminology
This article introduces the general terminology used in tea tasting, covering aspects such as the appearance of dry tea, the color of the tea soup, the aroma, the taste, and the condition of the tea leaves after brewing. It provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and describing the qualities...
Tea News · Jun 29, 2025
The water used for brewing tea also has an expiration date; use it with caution
The quality of water is crucial for brewing good tea, but many are unaware that boiled water used for tea has an expiration date. Water left exposed to air for more than 16 hours can harbor excessive levels of E. coli, posing health risks over time. Experts advise boiling water for three minutes to...
Tea News · Jun 29, 2025
Who Needs to Drink Tea the Most? Are You One of Them?
Certain groups of people are more in need of drinking tea due to their lifestyle habits. These include individuals with 'alcohol stomachs' from frequent drinking, 'smoking stomachs' from excessive tobacco use, 'stress stomachs' from irregular meals under work pressure, 'late-night stomachs' from dis...
Tea News · Jun 28, 2025
When These Symptoms Appear, Avoid Drinking Tea at All Costs!
In recent years, the health and wellness benefits of tea have gained widespread recognition, with numerous scientific studies confirming its positive effects on the human body. However, tea is not suitable for everyone or every situation. Certain health conditions, such as nervous disorders, liver d...
Tea News · Jun 28, 2025
What tea is called raw Pu-erh tea?
Raw Pu-erh tea is made from fresh tea leaves that are naturally aged without undergoing pile-fermentation. It has a strong and stimulating flavor, with a pronounced bitterness when newly made or shortly stored. The tea soup is light or yellowish-green in color. Raw Pu-erh tea is suitable for drinkin...
Tea News · Jun 28, 2025