What are the health benefits of drinking Tieguanyin tea?
Nutrition experts from the Quanzhou Nutritionist Association recently analyzed the health benefits of traditionally processed Anxi Tieguanyin tea. They highlighted that this type of tea, made through a heavy shaking and fermentation process, has a golden soup color, a distinct "Guanyin charm," and a...
Tea News · Mar 05, 2026
10 Tips for Pu-erh Tea Beginners
For newcomers to Pu-erh tea, it's important to avoid direct comparisons with other teas like oolong or green tea, as Pu-erh differs in aroma, processing, and value. Focus on learning through observation, asking questions, and tasting before purchasing. Be cautious of marketing terms like 'wild,' 'ce...
Tea News · Mar 04, 2026
Classification of Anxi Tieguanyin
Anxi Tieguanyin is primarily classified into three major types based on fermentation level and production techniques: Fragrant Type, Rich Aroma Type, and Aged Aroma Type. The Fragrant Type features a light, slightly sweet taste with a clear, floral aroma and emerald green leaves. The Rich Aroma Type...
Tea News · Mar 02, 2026
The Difference Between Tieguanyin and Aged Tieguanyin?
This article explains the key differences between standard Tieguanyin tea and Aged Tieguanyin. Standard Tieguanyin is a lightly fermented oolong tea best consumed fresh, typically within one to three months when stored at room temperature, or up to two years if vacuum-sealed and refrigerated. In con...
Tea News · Mar 01, 2026
Keep Tieguanyin at home, it can be used as medicine in critical moments!
Tieguanyin tea contains high levels of amino acids, minerals, tea polyphenols, and alkaloids, along with various nutritional and medicinal components, offering several practical uses in daily life. It can be applied to treat minor burns or scalds by using a concentrated decoction of the tea leaves....
Tea News · Feb 28, 2026
New Tea is Better: Several Tips for Identifying Spring Tea
Spring tea generally refers to tea leaves made from the first buds sprouted by tea plants after overwintering. In China, spring tea is primarily defined by the time period between the Beginning of Spring and before the Grain Rain. As the spring tea season arrives, it's important to know how to ident...
Tea News · Feb 28, 2026
How to Store Anxi Tieguanyin New Tea
Anxi Tieguanyin spring tea is about to hit the market after the May Day holiday. For tea enthusiasts who acquire high-quality tea, proper storage is crucial to prevent spoilage. This article shares key methods for preserving new Anxi Tieguanyin tea. The primary principles are to keep the tea dry and...
Tea News · Feb 24, 2026
The Distinctive "Old Bush" Tieguanyin
The article discusses the emerging trend among tea enthusiasts of pursuing "Old Bush Tieguanyin," which refers to tea made from older tea trees aged several decades. It presents perspectives from both followers, who believe older trees yield richer flavor and are suitable for aging, and industry exp...
Tea News · Feb 19, 2026
The Difference Between Huangjingui and Tieguanyin
Huangjingui and Tieguanyin are both premium Oolong teas from Anxi, but they have distinct characteristics. Tieguanyin is known for its tightly rolled, heavy leaves with a sand-green color, producing a golden amber liquor with a rich orchid fragrance and a lasting sweet aftertaste, often described as...
Tea News · Feb 18, 2026
The Taste of Anxi Tieguanyin Tea
The taste of Anxi Tieguanyin tea is a comprehensive reflection of the changes in dozens of flavor substances. The main astringent component is tea polyphenols, while bitterness comes from caffeine, anthocyanins, and tea saponins. Umami is primarily provided by amino acids, and sweetness by soluble s...
Tea News · Feb 15, 2026