Tea Insects: Good or Bad?
Many friends have asked whether tea with small insects on it is still drinkable. There are two types of 'tea insects': the commonly seen white small insects, known as 'paper insects,' which feed on packaging paper, and the less common gray-black insects, which are the true 'tea insects' that consume...
Tea News · Aug 17, 2025
Dong Yue Talks Tea: What's the Difference Between Brewing Tea with a Purple Clay Teapot and a Gaiwan?
The article discusses the differences between brewing tea with a purple clay teapot and a gaiwan. Gaiwans, typically made of white porcelain, are praised for their neutrality and ease of cleaning, making them ideal for new teas. However, they lack insulation, which can be a drawback for older teas r...
Tea News · Aug 16, 2025
Rich-flavored Tieguanyin: A Simple Return to Tradition
Recently, many people have been asking about the best type of Tieguanyin, what traditional Tieguanyin is, and which teas are made using traditional methods. The rich-flavored Tieguanyin has become quite popular—what are its benefits? Traditional semi-fermented Anxi Tieguanyin tea, well-known among s...
Tea News · Aug 16, 2025
What to Do with High Blood Lipids, High Blood Pressure, and Obesity? Eight Fat-Burning and Weight-Loss Herbal Teas for You
Due to the fast-paced lifestyle, changes in dietary habits, and reduced physical activity, the incidence of diseases such as high blood pressure, high blood lipids, and obesity has been increasing, posing serious challenges for modern people, especially urban white-collar workers. After meals, they...
Tea News · Aug 14, 2025
Can tea not be brewed multiple times (adding water multiple times)?
Tea can indeed be brewed multiple times without any issues. The only change is the concentration of dissolved substances in the tea soup, which affects its flavor. When the dissolved substances become too sparse, the tea is still drinkable but may taste bland. Research on Huangshan Maofeng shows tha...
Tea News · Aug 14, 2025
Eurotium cristatum - The Secret of 'Golden Flower' in Fu Tea
Eurotium cristatum, a probiotic known as 'Golden Flower,' is a natural beneficial microorganism that grows on Fu brick tea under specific temperature and humidity conditions during the 'flowering' process. It is unique to Fu brick tea among black teas in national standards. Research shows that 'Gold...
Tea News · Aug 14, 2025
Why Is the Tea You Brew Bitter and Astringent? Here Are 3 Reasons
Brewing tea is both an elegant and technical task. Many assume it's as simple as boiling water and tossing in a few leaves, but this simplistic approach won't yield good tea. To enjoy a perfect cup, attention must be paid to the amount of tea leaves, water temperature, and steeping time—though this...
Tea News · Aug 13, 2025
Medicinal Components of Tea Aligning with Human Organs: Alkaloids
To ensure accurate and professional tea knowledge is disseminated, the editor revisited the 'Classic of Tea,' filtering out misconceptions to share more precise information. One of the medicinal components in tea that aligns with human organs is alkaloids. The primary alkaloids in tea include theoph...
Tea News · Aug 13, 2025
After brewing tea, let it steep for a while to enhance its aroma
The article discusses the techniques of 'steeping' and 'brewing' in tea preparation. 'Brewing' refers to leaving the tea uncovered during the process, allowing the aroma to dissipate naturally with rapid cooling, while 'steeping' involves covering the tea to maintain temperature and enhance its frag...
Tea News · Aug 12, 2025
Don't Throw Away Leftover Tea Leaves—They Have Many Uses!
After drinking tea, we often discard the leftover tea leaves without realizing their many benefits, especially from a traditional Chinese medicine perspective. Used tea leaves can serve various purposes, such as止血 (stopping bleeding , 明目 (brightening eyes , 止痒 (relieving itching , and even promoting...
Tea News · Aug 11, 2025