The Secret to Brewing Pre-Ming Tea
Pre-Ming tea is delicate and tender, requiring careful brewing to fully appreciate its true flavor. The water temperature should be controlled between 85°C and 88°C, as boiling water can 'scald' the tea, damaging its veins and fine hairs, and causing the loss of nutrients. It is best to use a glass...
Tea News · Jan 01, 2026
Two Misconceptions About Drinking Tea
This article clarifies two common misconceptions about drinking tea. The first is the belief that more expensive tea is always better, while in reality, moderately priced tea often offers excellent quality and health benefits. The second misconception is focusing solely on the physical act of drinki...
Tea News · Dec 31, 2025
Three Small "Tips" for Drinking Tea
This article shares three practical tips for enjoying tea. First, savor tea slowly to appreciate how its flavor unfolds at different temperatures. Second, when using tea bags, always add hot water first before placing the bag to avoid bitterness, and never squeeze it. Third, for homemade milk tea, f...
Tea News · Dec 31, 2025
Clever Method for Restoring Damp Tea Leaves
Tea leaves are highly absorbent and can easily become damp if stored improperly, which diminishes their aroma and flavor when brewed. This article introduces an effective technique to restore damp tea leaves. Using a low-heat iron pan, gently stir the leaves until their fragrance is released, then p...
Tea News · Dec 31, 2025
Compressed Tea Knowledge
Compressed tea was created primarily for the convenience of long-distance transportation and long-term storage. It is made by compressing and drying tea leaves into square bricks or blocks. To prevent spoilage during transit, compressed tea is typically produced from black tea or dark tea. Historica...
Tea News · Dec 31, 2025
Introduction to Dong Ding Oolong Tea
Dong Ding Oolong Tea, commonly known as Dong Ding tea, is a highly renowned tea from Taiwan. It is a type of Taiwanese Bao Zhong tea. The name 'Dong Ding' (meaning 'frozen summit' originates from Dong Ding Mountain, where fog and rain are frequent, and the mountain paths are steep and difficult to...
Tea News · Dec 31, 2025
Exploring the Ancient Tea Garden of Bingdao in Yunnan
Located in the southwestern frontier of China, Yunnan is one of the important origins of large-leaf tea. The ancient tea garden in Bingdao, also known locally as 'Bingdao', is a famous tea-producing village in Shuangjiang County, renowned for its Bingdao large-leaf tea variety. It is also one of the...
Tea News · Dec 30, 2025
New Tea Should Be Stored for Half a Month Before Drinking
The common belief that 'the fresher the tea, the better' is a misconception. While green tea is typically consumed fresh, it is not advisable to drink it immediately after picking. New tea refers to leaves picked within a month, which may contain substances like polyphenols, alcohols, and aldehydes...
Tea News · Dec 28, 2025
Tea Beverages Are Not Suitable for Regular Consumption
Tea beverages are often marketed as green and healthy options among bottled drinks. However, a recent test by the Hong Kong Consumer Council on 30 bottled green tea samples revealed that one brand contained up to 184 kilocalories—more than a can of cola. Regular consumption of such high-calorie tea...
Tea News · Dec 27, 2025
Identification of Good and Bad Wuyi Da Hong Pao
According to experts, the quality of Wuyi Da Hong Pao can be distinguished by its external appearance and internal quality. Dry evaluation assesses the appearance: high, pure aroma and even color, high tenderness, tight strips or granules, uniform thickness, and few broken leaves indicate superior t...
Tea News · Dec 26, 2025