【Learning Tea】Oolong Tea Classification - Understand in 1 Minute
Oolong tea, also known as green tea, was created during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It was developed by tea farmers in Anxi based on green tea processing methods before spreading to northern Fujian, Chaozhou in Guangdong, and later Taiwan. After tasting, it leaves a lingering fragrance and sweet af...
Tea News · Oct 02, 2025
What is the difference between Dong Ding Oolong and Tieguanyin?
Dong Ding Oolong and Tieguanyin are both types of Oolong tea, sharing similarities like being semi-fermented and having a similar hemispherical or spiral shape in their dried form, as well as green stems, green belly, and red edges after brewing. However, they differ significantly. They come from di...
Tea News · Oct 02, 2025
The Debate Between Spring Tea and Autumn Tea
Based on seasonal changes and the intermittent growth of new tea shoots, tea is categorized into spring tea, summer tea, and autumn tea. As an old saying goes, 'Spring tea is bitter, summer tea is astringent; for good taste, choose autumn tea (referring to autumn tea .' Spring tea, made from the fir...
Tea News · Sep 28, 2025
Do You Know the Taboos of Buying Tea?
When purchasing tea, avoid five common pitfalls: First, don't be misled by exaggerated 'tea names' where ordinary teas are falsely labeled as premium varieties like Tieguanyin or Longjing. Second, steer clear of overly elaborate packaging that often conceals low-quality tea. Third, avoid 'complete s...
Tea News · Sep 28, 2025
Knowledge Boost: The Four Major Types of Oolong Tea Aroma
Oolong teas are primarily named after their tea plant varieties, such as Tieguanyin and Wuyi Rock Tea. Based on aroma quality, they can be categorized into four main types: delicate floral and fruity aroma, floral and fruity aroma, old-fire aroma, and old-fire coarse aroma. The formation of these ar...
Tea News · Sep 26, 2025
Four Common Mistakes Chinese People Make When Drinking Tea
Tea drinking originated in China and has evolved over 3000 years. A survey shows that 60% of Chinese people love tea, with half developing the habit after starting work. While 55% drink tea for health reasons, many lack deeper tea knowledge. Common mistakes include prioritizing expensive over qualit...
Tea News · Sep 25, 2025
Autumn Tea is Here! How to Choose Autumn Tea?
When it comes to selecting tea leaves, many people follow others' opinions without truly knowing how to distinguish quality. Most consumers rely solely on the conventional rule that 'the more expensive, the better.' However, this is not entirely accurate. Experts explain that while price can reflect...
Tea News · Sep 23, 2025
"Tuo Suan" is a folk term, but it is actually also a type of Light Fragrance Type Tieguanyin
"Tuo Suan" is a classification within the Light Fragrance Type Tieguanyin, stemming from variations in the light fermentation process. It is characterized by a highly noticeable sour aroma, often described as having a distinct 'Tuo'味 (dragged taste , which is considered a significant flaw by many co...
Tea News · Sep 22, 2025
What is the 'Guanyin Rhythm' of Anxi Tieguanyin?
The 'Guanyin Rhythm' is the unique and elusive charm of Anxi Tieguanyin tea, often described as indescribable and only to be intuitively understood. It encompasses a complex sensory experience, starting with an elegant, penetrating aroma likened to orchids or plum blossoms that feels profound rather...
Tea News · Sep 22, 2025
【Season】Autumn is Suitable for Drinking Oolong Tea, Tieguanyin and Other Green Teas
Tea drinking varies with the seasons, and autumn is the ideal time for Oolong and Tieguanyin teas. These semi-oxidized teas are moderate in nature, neither too cold nor too warm, making them perfectly suited to the dry autumn climate. They help moisturize the skin, benefit the lungs, promote salivat...
Tea News · Sep 15, 2025