Liking Tea ≠ Knowing Tea: Have You Made These 4 Tea Drinking Mistakes?
Many people enjoy drinking tea, but liking tea doesn't necessarily mean understanding it. This article highlights four common misconceptions among tea enthusiasts. First, newer tea isn't always better, as very fresh tea can irritate the stomach. Second, not all teas improve with age; this mainly app...
Tea News · Jan 17, 2026
Traditional Chinese Medicine Tells You What Tea Is Best to Drink in the Morning, Afternoon, and Evening
Traditional Chinese Medicine suggests that different teas are best suited for different times of the day. In the morning, black tea is recommended to promote blood circulation and dispel internal coldness after a night's rest. In the afternoon, green tea, oolong tea, or white tea can help alleviate...
Tea News · Jan 15, 2026
How Many Times Can a Cup of Tea Be Steeped Without Waste?
The number of times tea can be steeped varies greatly depending on the type of tea, water temperature, amount of tea leaves used, and personal drinking habits. Generally, for common green or black tea brewed in a cup, three infusions are considered appropriate. The first infusion extracts about 50-5...
Tea News · Jan 11, 2026
Why are Pu-erh tea cakes tightly compressed instead of stored loose?
Pu-erh tea is often compressed into cakes, bricks, or other shapes rather than stored loose. This tradition originated from historical transportation needs along the ancient Tea Horse Road, where compact forms allowed for easier and more efficient transport by horse caravans. Beyond practicality, ti...
Tea News · Jan 11, 2026
Black Tea Health: Drinking Black Tea Regularly, Enjoying Tea and "Longevity"
What is "Tea Longevity"? Folklore suggests that when ancient people created characters, they noted this pattern: eating grains is called "Rice Longevity," meaning living to 88 years old, while "Tea Longevity" adds twenty years on top of the character for rice, implying one can live to 108. China is...
Tea News · Jan 09, 2026
Why Tea Has Its Aroma
The aroma of tea originates from the tea plant itself, similar to how flowers produce their scent. The unique qualities, fragrances, and effects of different teas stem from their functional genes. While tea tree molecular biology research has progressed relatively slowly due to the plant's character...
Tea News · Jan 03, 2026
What are the types of Taiwanese tea?
Taiwanese tea originated from Fujian but has developed unique characteristics due to its distinct climate, soil, and continuous improvements in processing techniques. This has led to the creation of many distinctive tea varieties, establishing the precious status of Taiwanese tea. Major types includ...
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
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