Do You Really Know How to Brew Tieguanyin Tea?
A perfect pot of Tieguanyin tea depends on factors like water, teaware, and brewing time. The brewing method of Anxi Tieguanyin is unique and distinctive. The best water is mountain spring water, and the ideal teaware is small and convenient. Using charcoal fire to boil water is highly recommended....
Tea News · Jun 26, 2025
How to Store Good Tea?
Tea is highly susceptible to moisture and odors, and under conditions of high temperature, humidity, sunlight, and ample oxygen, the internal components of tea can rapidly degrade, reducing its quality and even causing it to spoil in a short time. This is especially true for freshly picked green tea...
Tea News · Jun 26, 2025
Post-holiday syndrome strikes again, have a cup of tea to calm down!!
The beautiful National Day holiday has quietly passed amidst scenery, delicious food, and gatherings. Many friends have returned to their work posts, but the excessive eating and drinking during the holiday have left some feeling unwell and fatigued, suffering from post-holiday syndrome. Have you sn...
Tea News · Jun 24, 2025
Common Misconceptions About Collecting Pu-erh Tea: How Many Have You Fallen For?
Pu-erh tea stands out from other tea types due to its unique characteristic of improving with age, which also grants it value beyond immediate consumption—storage and collection. However, many tea enthusiasts inadvertently stumble into pitfalls when collecting Pu-erh. This article highlights five co...
Tea News · Jun 24, 2025
What Level Are You at in Drinking Pu-erh Tea?
Do you love drinking Pu-erh tea? Do you understand it? Do you know what level you've reached in appreciating Pu-erh tea? Quickly check to see where you stand in the world of Pu-erh tea! The stages range from beginner (elementary school level , where you might drink tea casually without distinguishin...
Tea News · Jun 24, 2025
Beginners Brewing Pu-erh Tea, Can It Be Delicious and Professional?
As a beginner who loves Pu-erh tea, how can you brew it in a way that looks professional and tastes great? This article explains the three key elements of brewing Pu-erh tea and the step-by-step process. The three elements are the amount of tea leaves, brewing time, and water temperature. Suitable t...
Tea News · Jun 22, 2025
Where Does the 'Astringency' in Tea Actually Come From?
Many people judge tea based solely on its initial taste, dismissing it as 'bad' if it is bitter or astringent. However, this is a misconception. The bitterness and astringency in tea are natural flavors, not indicators of poor quality. In fact, high-quality teas often contain these flavors due to th...
Tea News · Jun 19, 2025
Xiaozhong, Dianhong, Qihong: Distinct Personalities
Compared to Pu-erh tea, black tea offers a less varied flavor profile, making it a challenge for beginners to choose among different types and grades. The rule of 'you get what you pay for' doesn't always apply—for instance, expensive Zhengshan Xiaozhong may not taste as sweet as cheaper versions, w...
Tea News · Jun 18, 2025
People with these diseases must drink more Pu-erh tea...
Modern pharmacological research has found that Pu-erh tea can reduce blood lipids, aid in weight loss, lower blood pressure, resist arteriosclerosis, prevent cancer, nourish the stomach, protect teeth, reduce inflammation, and slow aging. In addition to direct consumption, Pu-erh tea can also be use...
Tea News · Jun 17, 2025
Why is a Pu-erh tea cake not 356 grams or 358 grams?
Pu-erh tea, a beloved beverage from Yunnan, has gained national popularity due to its unique flavor and health benefits. One intriguing aspect is the standardized weight of its tea cakes, which are almost always 357 grams. This weight traces back to historical trade practices in ancient China, where...
Tea News · Jun 17, 2025