The Complex Craftsmanship of Tieguanyin Creates Extraordinary Quality
Tieguanyin is a type of Oolong tea, semi-fermented and positioned between green tea and black tea. Among all Chinese teas, Tieguanyin has the most intricate production process. Depending on the processing techniques, it is categorized into three types with distinct appearances and qualities: light a...
Tea News · Jun 19, 2025
What are the effects, functions, and contraindications of Tieguanyin?
Tieguanyin is a common green tea, especially Anxi Tieguanyin, known for its refreshing and soothing qualities. Drinking Tieguanyin tea is a secret to longevity for many elderly people. While most know it as a beverage that aids digestion and refreshes the mind, Tieguanyin also offers numerous health...
Tea News · Jun 19, 2025
What kind of water and at what temperature? Do you really know how to brew Tieguanyin?
A pot of high-quality Tieguanyin tea depends on factors such as water, teaware, and brewing time. The brewing method for Anxi Tieguanyin is unique and distinctive. The best water to use is mountain spring water, and the ideal temperature is 100°C boiling water. For teaware, a small ceramic gaiwan or...
Tea News · Jun 19, 2025
Look! Which pot of Tieguanyin are the savvy senior tea drinkers brewing?
While waves of new tea enthusiasts take pride in brewing light-scented Tieguanyin, experienced senior tea drinkers leisurely uphold tea traditions, savoring classics like 'Fengqing Dianhong 1939' or 'Pu-erh Ripe Tea 1973'—and notably, the 'rich-scented Tieguanyin,' a humble yet unforgettable choice....
Tea News · Jun 15, 2025
What's the Difference Between an 8-Yuan Tea and an 80,000-Yuan Tea?
To explore the vast price differences in tea, the author searched on Taobao, finding teas as cheap as 10 yuan with free shipping and as expensive as 80,000 yuan. The price gap can be attributed to factors like the type and origin of the tea, with famous teas from authentic origins commanding higher...
Tea News · Jun 15, 2025
Getting good tea is easy, brewing it well is hard, details are the key!
Mastering the details of tea brewing can enhance the natural 'fragrance' of the tea. This article shares essential tips for brewing different types of tea, such as finely broken tea, Tieguanyin, green tea, and flower tea. For example, finely broken tea requires less quantity and shorter steeping tim...
Tea News · Jun 14, 2025
Knowledge｜The Difference Between Light and Strong Aroma Tieguanyin
Yesterday, the shopkeeper shared some basic knowledge about Tieguanyin, and a tea enthusiast asked: How exactly can one distinguish the quality of Tieguanyin? To be honest, it’s difficult to explain in just a few words, but the general characteristics of good tea remain consistent. Let’s first look...
Tea News · Jun 12, 2025
Originally, the "sourness" in tea is caused this way
Tea leaves undergo specific processing steps after collection, including rolling, fermentation, drying, etc., which determine the quality of various teas in terms of color, aroma, taste, and shape. The resulting tea may have a strong or smooth taste, with flavors ranging from bitter to sweet, and ev...
Tea News · Jun 11, 2025
Actually, I'm Not Harmful to the Stomach, Perhaps You Didn't Choose the Right One
Tieguanyin tea is beloved worldwide, but some tea enthusiasts misunderstand it as harmful to the stomach. In reality, this is not the case. The article explains the different processing techniques of Tieguanyin, highlighting how its fermentation levels—from lightly fermented (similar to green tea t...
Tea News · Jun 10, 2025
Originally, Thinking About Tieguanyin This Way Was Wrong
The article debunks seven common misconceptions about Tieguanyin tea. It clarifies that authentic Tieguanyin should not be judged by its greenness, as its traditional appearance features砂绿油润 (sandy green and oily with golden-yellow soup color. The 'acidic' taste some associate with Tieguanyin is of...
Tea News · Jun 10, 2025