The Debate Between Spring Tea and Autumn Tea
Based on seasonal changes and the intermittent growth of new tea shoots, tea is categorized into spring tea, summer tea, and autumn tea. As an old saying goes, 'Spring tea is bitter, summer tea is astringent; for good taste, choose autumn tea (referring to autumn tea .' Spring tea, made from the fir...
Tea News · Sep 28, 2025
So Many Nutritional Values and Beauty Benefits! Did You Know Them All?
Pu-erh tea is unique due to its rare tea tree varieties and distinctive production process. Unlike other teas, it improves with age and possesses remarkable beauty benefits. As Pu-erh tea ages, large molecular compounds break down into smaller molecules beneficial to the human body. Microbial activi...
Tea News · Sep 27, 2025
You're Not Still Drinking Loose Tea, Are You?
The article discusses the differences between brewing bagged tea and loose-leaf tea in terms of nutrient release and recommended brewing times. Bagged tea, due to its finely processed leaves, releases 80-90% of its nutrients, such as cancer-fighting tea polyphenols and blood sugar-lowering tea polys...
Tea News · Sep 21, 2025
Don't Let 'Worry-Relieving Tea' Become 'Worry-Increasing Tea'
While new tea offers superior aroma and nutrients, drinking it immediately after production can cause side effects like insomnia, headache, and stomach discomfort due to high levels of unoxidized compounds. Green tea, known for its anti-cancer properties, should be consumed in moderation—no more tha...
Tea News · Sep 16, 2025
Qualified Tea Doesn't Need 'Washing', and Unqualified Tea Won't Be Helped by 'Washing'
Many novice tea drinkers practice 'washing tea' by discarding the first brew, believing it removes impurities or pesticides. However, this is a misconception. In professional tea culture, this step is called 'warming and moistening brew' (温润泡 , a technique to enhance the flavor of tightly rolled tea...
Tea News · Sep 09, 2025
Tea is not a panacea, but it is absolutely essential not to drink it
The article clarifies common misconceptions about drinking tea. It emphasizes that while tea is not a cure-all, abstaining from it can be detrimental to health. Key points include debunking the myth that strong tea aids digestion after meals—it actually hinders iron and protein absorption. It also c...
Tea News · Sep 06, 2025
Do You Only Drink Your Favorite Tea? Drinking Tea Also Requires Avoiding a One-Sided Diet
While many people have a strong preference for a specific type of tea, experts advise against this 'tea pickiness.' Just like a balanced diet, drinking a variety of teas is better for your health. Different teas, from different regions and of different types (like green, oolong, black, or pu-erh , c...
Tea News · Sep 04, 2025
What about chewing tea leaves?
While drinking tea is common, consuming the leaves directly is also practiced in some cultures. Chewing and eating tea leaves allows for the intake of both water-soluble nutrients, like catechins and vitamin C, and fat-soluble ones, such as vitamin E, carotenoids, and dietary fiber, which remain in...
Tea News · Sep 04, 2025
Can You Stir the Tea Leaves When Brewing Pu-erh Tea?
When brewing Pu-erh tea, it is generally advised not to stir the tea leaves after several infusions. Although one might think that turning the leaves could make the tea more durable, in reality, stirring the leaves affects the quality of the tea soup. It can cause the tea soup to become turbid and i...
Tea News · Aug 30, 2025
Pu-erh Tea Not Brewing Well? Perhaps You Should Store It for Half a Year First
When trying Pu-erh tea, assessing its taste, aroma, and brewing resistance is crucial for selection. Some tea enthusiasts find new teas fragrant and tasty but lacking in durability. This often occurs after the tea is compressed into cakes due to high-temperature steam processing, which increases moi...
Tea News · Aug 26, 2025