The Five "Collection Values" of Anxi Tieguanyin
Anxi Tieguanyin is a precious natural beverage with excellent health and beauty benefits. Scientific analysis proves it is rich in amino acids, vitamins, minerals, tea polyphenols, and alkaloids. It offers multiple nutritional and medicinal effects, including clearing vision, reducing inflammation,...
Tea News · Jan 21, 2026
Evaluating Oolong Tea: Dry Leaf Appearance and Wet Aroma Taste
Oolong tea is a special tea category from Fujian Province, known for its intricate initial processing and complex quality evaluation. Sensory assessment remains a crucial method for determining its quality, divided into evaluating rough tea (毛茶 and refined tea. The evaluation of rough Oolong tea in...
Tea News · Jan 21, 2026
Ten Must-Know Little Facts About Anxi Tieguanyin
Anxi Tieguanyin, one of China's top ten famous teas, is beloved by tea enthusiasts. It was featured as the 'leader of the top ten teas' at the Shanghai World Expo in 2010. Known for its quality 'as solid as iron,' its traditional form is characterized by a dragonfly head, spiral body, and frog leg s...
Tea News · Jan 18, 2026
A pot of tea in the early morning, no need to find a doctor
There is a popular saying: 'A pot of tea in the early morning, no need to find a doctor.' Many seasoned tea lovers start their day by drinking a strong pot of tea on an empty stomach. Observing these elderly tea enthusiasts, they often have smooth skin and rosy complexions. Could morning tea on an e...
Tea News · Jan 18, 2026
Have You Understood the Various "Yun" (Rhymes) of Tea?
The term "Yun" (韵 , meaning rhyme or charm, refers to the harmonious and pleasant aftertaste or sensation experienced when drinking tea. It is a hallmark of a tea's highest quality and unique character. Different teas possess their own distinctive "Yun," such as the "Rock Rhyme" (Yan Yun of Wuyi Ro...
Tea News · Jan 17, 2026
Summer Tea: More Than Just Green Tea
Summer is the perfect season to explore the diverse world of tea beyond the classic green tea. This article highlights several excellent choices for the hot season. While light, refreshing green tea is a traditional favorite for its cooling properties and heart-nourishing benefits, other options shi...
Tea News · Jan 12, 2026
Tea Zhihu: Why is Oolong Tea Called 'Oolong'?
Oolong tea, also known as green tea, is a semi-fermented tea with many varieties. It is a distinctive tea category in China, known for its unique processing method involving steps like picking, withering, shaking, frying, rolling, and baking. The name 'Oolong' comes from a Fujian dialect word meanin...
Tea News · Jan 10, 2026
Tieguanyin is too fragrant, teach you to identify 'flavored tea'
Some teas on the market smell very fragrant but lack true tea flavor when brewed, leading to suspicions of added flavorings. Tea aroma primarily depends on the tea plant variety, processing, and storage. While some low-quality teas may indeed be adulterated with flavorings or pigments to refresh old...
Tea News · Jan 09, 2026
Why is Tieguanyin tea, and why does tasting it feel like first love?
Tieguanyin is a premium variety of Oolong tea (also known as green tea , originating from Anxi County in Fujian Province, China, with a long history and revered as the 'King of Teas.' It is renowned for its unique 'Yunwei' (rhythmic flavor , offering a rich, sweet aftertaste and a lingering aroma th...
Tea News · Jan 09, 2026
Is Tieguanyin Also Better with Age?
Traditional Tieguanyin tea is believed to improve with age, with varieties aged over 20 years being treasured by tea farmers. Authentic aged Tieguanyin is produced using traditional methods, including long-term baking over longan wood charcoal and storage in sealed ceramic jars, typically requiring...
Tea News · Jan 08, 2026