Oolong Tea and Its Characteristics
Oolong tea, also known as Qingcha or semi-fermented tea, is a uniquely distinctive category among China's major tea types. It combines the production methods of green tea and black tea, offering a quality that lies between the two—possessing the rich, robust flavor of black tea and the fresh, aromat...
Tea News · Feb 04, 2026
Unveiling the Four Major Production Methods of Anxi Tieguanyin: Zhengchao, Huiqing, Xiaoqing, Tuobu
Anxi Tieguanyin, one of China's top ten famous teas, is renowned for its meticulous and skillful production process. It combines the techniques of green and black tea production, resulting in a unique character that lies between the two. It possesses the rich flavor of black tea and the fresh, fragr...
Tea News · Feb 04, 2026
Tieguanyin Charcoal-Roasted Tea
Charcoal-roasted tea refers to Tieguanyin or Taiwanese oolong roasted using charcoal. Only high-quality raw tea leaves can produce top-grade roasted tea. The process demands superior raw materials and highly skilled artisans with over a decade of experience. Charcoal roasting is challenging due to t...
Tea News · Feb 03, 2026
Relying on Seniority, Aged Tieguanyin is Unrestrained
Aged Tieguanyin is a premium variety of Tieguanyin tea, known for its mild nature and health benefits such as warming the stomach, replenishing qi, reducing fat and blood pressure, and calming the nerves. It is produced by baking, cooling, and sealing the tea for long-term storage, which promotes po...
Tea News · Feb 01, 2026
I Love Tieguanyin! How Much Do You Know About It? (Part 1)
Tieguanyin is a renowned oolong tea originating from Anxi, China, celebrated for its complex processing and diverse flavor profiles. Its leaves are characterized by a unique 'dragonfly head, spiral body, frog leg' shape. The tea exhibits remarkable versatility, ranging from lightly fermented, green...
Tea News · Jan 31, 2026
I love Tieguanyin! How much do you know about it? (Part 2)
This article delves into the art of brewing Tieguanyin tea, emphasizing techniques like using a less dense filter and avoiding over-steeping lightly fermented varieties. It compares different types such as Qingxiang (light fragrance , Nongxiang (strong fragrance , and aged Tieguanyin, along with pro...
Tea News · Jan 30, 2026
Teas That Improve with Age: Pu-erh Tea, Dark Tea, Oolong Tea
Certain teas are renowned for developing richer flavors and aromas over time, a characteristic known as 'improving with age.' The primary teas that exhibit this quality are Pu-erh tea, Dark tea (such as those from Hunan or Sichuan , and some Oolong teas like aged Tieguanyin. For successful aging, it...
Tea News · Jan 27, 2026
The Five Levels of Tea Aroma Explained: The Orchid Fragrance of Tieguanyin is the True Aroma
The article delves into the nuanced world of tea aroma, outlining five distinct levels: Surface Aroma (Floating , Aroma Entering Water, Water Containing Aroma, Water Generating Aroma, and Water as Aroma. It explains that true, high-quality tea aroma is natural, subtle, and lingers after drinking, or...
Tea News · Jan 24, 2026
Should You Drink Tea on an Empty Stomach in the Morning?
The article explores the common practice of drinking tea on an empty stomach in the morning, a habit many veteran tea enthusiasts swear by for its purported health benefits like 'cleansing the intestines'. It presents differing viewpoints from medical professionals and tea drinkers. While some docto...
Tea News · Jan 22, 2026
A Simple Introduction to the Six Major Tea Categories: Oolong Tea
Oolong tea, also known as Qingcha, is a semi-fermented tea. It is broadly categorized into two types based on processing: traditional robust aroma and modern light aroma. Oolong tea is further divided into four main regional styles: Wuyi Rock Tea from northern Fujian, Tieguanyin from southern Fujian...
Tea News · Jan 21, 2026