The Efficacy of Tea from the Perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine Pharmacology
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM views tea as a natural health beverage that can clear the head and eyes, aid digestion, and promote urination. The pharmacological effects vary depending on the tea's origin and variety. For instance, Songluo tea from Anhui aids digestion, Rizhu tea from Shaoxing c...
Tea News · Jan 27, 2026
Is green tea the only option this summer? Don't be silly!
As summer arrives, the need to cool down and combat heat and humidity becomes a priority. While the saying 'drink flower tea in spring, green tea in summer, oolong in autumn, and black tea in winter' suggests green tea is the ideal summer beverage, it's not the only choice. Green tea, with its bitte...
Tea News · Jan 20, 2026
Liking Tea ≠ Knowing Tea: Have You Made These 4 Tea Drinking Mistakes?
Many people enjoy drinking tea, but liking tea doesn't necessarily mean understanding it. This article highlights four common misconceptions among tea enthusiasts. First, newer tea isn't always better, as very fresh tea can irritate the stomach. Second, not all teas improve with age; this mainly app...
Tea News · Jan 17, 2026
Effects of Several Commonly Consumed Teas
This article introduces the effects and preparation methods of several common teas beneficial for health and wellness. Oolong tea aids digestion, relieves greasiness, detoxifies, and reduces fat. Pu'er tea helps digest stomach stagnation, promotes normal consumption of fat and sugar, and maintains a...
Tea News · Dec 31, 2025
Exploring the Ancient Tea Garden of Bingdao in Yunnan
Located in the southwestern frontier of China, Yunnan is one of the important origins of large-leaf tea. The ancient tea garden in Bingdao, also known locally as 'Bingdao', is a famous tea-producing village in Shuangjiang County, renowned for its Bingdao large-leaf tea variety. It is also one of the...
Tea News · Dec 30, 2025
Top Ten Famous Teas in the World
The world's top ten famous teas include Indian Masala Chai, Genmaicha, Earl Grey, Matcha, Tieguanyin, Pu'er, Chamomile Tea, Rooibos Tea, Lapsang Souchong, and White Tea. Each boasts unique characteristics and cultural significance. For instance, Indian Masala Chai blends strong black tea with milk,...
Tea News · Dec 29, 2025
New Tea Should Be Stored for Half a Month Before Drinking
The common belief that 'the fresher the tea, the better' is a misconception. While green tea is typically consumed fresh, it is not advisable to drink it immediately after picking. New tea refers to leaves picked within a month, which may contain substances like polyphenols, alcohols, and aldehydes...
Tea News · Dec 28, 2025
How Long Is the Shelf Life of Tea?
The shelf life of tea varies depending on the type. Fully fermented teas like Pu'er tea and black tea can be stored for 10 to 20 years, and even improve in quality with proper storage. Other examples include Wuyi rock tea and Liubao tea. Typically, sealed packaged tea has a shelf life of 12 to 24 mo...
Tea News · Dec 27, 2025
Black Tea Classified by Different Tea Colors
Due to the coarse and old raw materials, black tea generally undergoes a longer fermentation period during processing and manufacturing, resulting in leaves that mostly appear dark brown, hence the name black tea. This tea is mainly consumed by some ethnic minorities, such as Tibetan, Mongolian, and...
Tea News · Dec 23, 2025
The Taste of Time
The life of Pu'er tea is a microbial struggle, where harmful fungi gradually disappear over time through aging. Black mold recedes, white mold fades, and beneficial microbial cultures ultimately remain. When Fu brick tea develops its characteristic golden flowers, it demonstrates the power of nature...
Tea News · Dec 08, 2025