Composition Table of Pu-erh Tea Fresh Leaves
This article explains the composition characteristics of Pu-erh tea fresh leaves. It takes approximately 4-5 kilograms of fresh leaves to produce 1 kilogram of rough tea, primarily because fresh leaves contain 75-78% water. Pu-erh tea leaves have a high content of tea polyphenols, higher than other...
Tea News · Feb 02, 2026
Why is Summer Tea Disliked by Everyone?
Summer tea, harvested between Grain Full and Slight Heat, is often considered inferior to spring and autumn teas. Due to intense sunlight and high temperatures, tea plants grow rapidly, leading to accelerated aging of the leaves. This results in lower levels of amino acids and vitamins, while increa...
Tea News · Jan 31, 2026
Top Ten Medicinal Effects of Tea
Tea has been used medicinally in China for 2,700 years. Modern research confirms that tea possesses numerous pharmacological effects unmatched by other beverages. Its benefits include delaying aging, inhibiting cardiovascular diseases, preventing cancer, treating radiation damage, resisting viruses,...
Tea News · Dec 22, 2025
Drinking Tea Can Lead to Longevity – Tea Helps You Stay Away from 16 Illnesses
Tea is a common beverage in daily life, known for refreshing the mind. Maintaining a good habit of drinking tea can also be an effective way to help detoxify the body. Moreover, when used properly, tea can be a powerful aid in preventing diseases. Modern scientific analysis shows that tea contains o...
Tea News · Dec 15, 2025
Tea Knowledge: Tea Polyphenols
Tea polyphenols, also known as tea tannins, are a group of polyphenolic compounds found in tea leaves, including flavanols, anthocyanins, flavonoids, flavonols, and phenolic acids. Among these, flavanols (catechins are the most significant, accounting for about 70% of the total tea polyphenols. The...
Tea News · Dec 09, 2025
What is the phenomenon of sweet aftertaste and salivation?
The 'sweet aftertaste' (回甘 is a mysterious and pleasant sensation often associated with high-quality tea, where a lingering sweetness emerges after the initial bitterness. This sensation is frequently accompanied by increased salivation (生津 . Contrary to the common belief that bitterness directly t...
Tea News · Dec 05, 2025
Overnight Tea Does Not Necessarily Cause Cancer
Contrary to popular belief that overnight tea is harmful due to secondary amine formation potentially converting into carcinogenic nitrosamines, scientific analysis reveals the amount of secondary amines from tea leaves is minimal compared to staple foods. Secondary amines themselves aren't carcinog...
Tea News · Nov 01, 2025
The Charm of Pu-erh Tea Lies in Its Tea Qi
The concept of 'Qi' is regarded as the core of appreciating and savoring Pu-erh tea, and it is also the essence of its charm. Tea Qi refers to the comprehensive sensory and spiritual experience that tea brings during the tasting process. The key factors to evaluate are the sufficient content of tea...
Tea News · Aug 19, 2025
The Anti-Cancer Benefits of Tea Are Mainly Due to Its Contribution
Many consumers know that tea has anti-cancer effects, but few understand the reasons behind it. The anti-cancer mechanisms of tea can be explained from two perspectives: biochemistry and molecular biology. Biochemically, tea exhibits antioxidant activity and regulates key enzymes in the carcinogenic...
Tea News · Aug 09, 2025
Repeatedly Boiling Water to Maintain Water Temperature? Perhaps Many Tea Enthusiasts Are Guilty of This!
Generally, the water temperature for brewing Pu'er tea should be above 90°C to enhance its aroma and flavor. Many people repeatedly boil the water or keep it boiling continuously, creating a misty effect. However, this practice is not ideal. Repeatedly boiled water can lead to the precipitation of l...
Tea News · Jul 17, 2025