The Great Knowledge in Serving and Pouring Tea
Drinking tea is a refined practice, and so is pouring it. It involves not just the method but also the mindset. Before serving, ensure the tea set is clean, seat the guests, and rinse all utensils with boiling water—a gesture of hygiene and respect. When pouring, fill the cup only eight-tenths full...
Tea News · May 11, 2026
Detailed Analysis of Pu'er Tea Tree Age
Pu'er tea is like life, and life is like Pu'er tea. The age of Pu'er tea trees can reach over a thousand years, far exceeding the human lifespan. From wild ancient trees over a thousand years old to modern terrace tea trees, each age group has distinct characteristics. The tea tree age not only affe...
Tea News · May 08, 2026
The Beauty of Chinese Tea Names
Tea aesthetics is an important part of tea culture, and tea names are a component of tea aesthetics. The beauty of tea names lies in the infinite imagination they inspire about tea, reflecting a high level of aesthetic appreciation. From the perspectives of season, shape, color, aroma, region, and m...
Tea News · May 03, 2026
The Fascinating Legend of a Thousand-Year Tea History: The Road to Fame of Anxi Tieguanyin
Tracing its origins, tea cultivation in Anxi dates back at least to the late Tang Dynasty, with over a thousand years of history. Wild tea trees discovered in Jiandou and Xiping demonstrate Anxi's rich tea resources. During the Ming Dynasty, Xiping tea farmers invented Oolong tea processing techniqu...
Tea News · May 02, 2026
Tea-Related Xiehouyu: Have You Heard of Them?
Xiehouyu is a unique, humorous form of Chinese folk language, often compared to a 'bundle of wisdom flowers' in folk art. Among them, many are related to tea, reflecting the deep connection between tea culture and everyday life. These witty sayings are divided into categories such as teapot-related,...
Tea News · May 01, 2026
In 5000 Years of Chinese History, Tea Is the Most Willful!
For five thousand years, tea has quietly existed with an unyielding spirit. From Shennong tasting hundreds of herbs to free himself from poison, to the Tang and Song dynasties' thriving tea culture, and even the Boston Tea Party that sparked the American Revolution, tea has played a unique role in h...
Tea News · Apr 30, 2026
The Three Lives of Tea
The three lives of tea trace its journey from a living tree, through harvest and processing, to the final infusion that releases its essence. From ancient tea forests in Yunnan to the Ming dynasty innovation of pan-firing, each stage shapes its character. The third life begins when water meets the l...
Tea News · Apr 27, 2026
Tea Competition: A Unique Way to Savor the Fragrance of Tea
Tea competition, also known as tea battle, originated in the Tang Dynasty and flourished in the Song Dynasty. It was a refined activity loved by all classes and, together with incense burning, flower arranging, and painting hanging, was regarded as one of the "Four Arts" of the Song Dynasty. Partici...
Tea News · Apr 24, 2026
The Formation and Development of Chinese Tea Culture
Tea culture encompasses both the natural science and the humanities of tea. Originating in the Three Kingdoms period, it evolved through the Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties, becoming not just a beverage but an art and a spiritual practice. Modern developments include tea museums, societies, and...
Tea News · Apr 24, 2026
This Will Overturn Everything You Know About Tea
Tea, a beverage enjoyed by nearly 3 billion people across 160 countries, holds surprising facts that challenge common perceptions. While China is the birthplace of tea, it ranks only 19th in per capita consumption, with Turkey leading globally. Scientific studies reveal tea's potent health benefits:...
Tea News · Apr 13, 2026