Identification of Authentic and Fake Aged Tea
Aged tea is generally defined as tea made from high-quality raw materials, processed with meticulous craftsmanship, properly stored over a long period, and possessing excellent drinking value, collection value, and cultural significance. It is highly sought after for its health benefits, investment...
Tea News · Dec 14, 2025
Nutrition Hidden in Coarse Old Leaves
Dark tea, known for its ability to relieve greasiness and aid digestion, is made from coarse old leaves. These leaves are rich in woody fiber, which enhances intestinal motility and repairs gut function. They also contain 5–10 times more tea polysaccharides than tender leaves, helping to lower blood...
Tea News · Dec 11, 2025
Debunking Misconceptions: Six Major Tea Categories, All Originating from Processing Techniques
There is a common misconception that the six major tea categories are classified by fermentation degree. In fact, Chinese tea classification is fundamentally based on processing techniques, with other factors serving only as references. For instance, Taiwan Oriental Beauty tea is technically an oolo...
Tea News · Dec 08, 2025
Ya'an Tibetan Tea: A Famous Tea from Sichuan
Ya'an Tibetan tea is a millennium-old dark tea with recorded history dating back to the Tang Dynasty. As the staple beverage for nearly three million Tibetan compatriots, it is known as the 'life-sustaining tea' of the ethnic group. Processed from mature tea leaves and red moss harvested at high alt...
Tea News · Nov 21, 2025
Must Old Tea Be Good Tea? Gained Knowledge
The tea market today is dominated by aged teas, with promotions highlighting their benefits while overlooking potential drawbacks - especially improperly stored moldy teas. Whether new or aged tea is better depends on three factors: leaf maturity (mature leaves age better than tender buds , fermenta...
Tea News · Oct 03, 2025
During the Spring Festival, which types of tea should we drink?
During the Spring Festival, choosing the right tea can benefit your health. To prevent flu, opt for black tea, which warms the stomach and suits those with weak digestion. If you experience internal heat from eating hot pot, green tea, being unfermented and cooling, helps reduce heat and lipids. For...
Tea News · Aug 18, 2025
Pu'er with Golden Flowers – The Finest of Pu'er?
Golden Flower Pu'er, crafted from Yunnan Pu'er raw tea, combines ancient imperial tea-making techniques with modern fermentation technology to cultivate beneficial Eurotium cristatum. This rare probiotic, found primarily in dark teas like Fuzhuan tea, enhances flavor and offers health benefits such...
Tea News · Aug 13, 2025
If you don't store tea when you're young, you'll have no tea to drink when you're old
Life requires planning to ensure happiness. If you don't plan for your old age when you're young, how can you have a happy life? My pursuit of happiness is not high—I just want to carry my good tea when I'm old, travel around the country to find tea friends, and go on in-depth trips with them. Teas...
Tea News · Jul 28, 2025
Tea Knowledge | Don't Use Green Tea Standards to Judge Dark Tea
Many consumers are puzzled when they see mold-like spots on dark tea, mistaking it for spoilage. In fact, these golden spots, known as 'golden flowers,' are a distinctive feature of Anhua dark tea. These are not mold but beneficial bacteria called 'Eurotium cristatum,' cultivated during the tea-maki...
Tea News · Jul 24, 2025
Have You Ever Misunderstood Dark Tea Like This Before?
Dark tea, often misunderstood, holds a prestigious place in tea culture. Contrary to common misconceptions, it is not made from coarse leaves but from tender buds and young leaves, similar to high-grade teas. Historically, dark tea varieties like Tianjian and Gongjian were treasured by royalty. Its...
Tea News · Jun 24, 2025