The Differences Between Oolong Tea, Tieguanyin, and Dongding Oolong
Oolong tea, also known as green tea, is a semi-fermented tea that combines the production methods of green tea and black tea, with qualities between the two. It is categorized into Northern Fujian Oolong, Southern Fujian Oolong, Guangdong Oolong, and Taiwanese Oolong. Tieguanyin originates from Anxi...
Tea News · Dec 26, 2025
Methods of Naming Tea
The naming of tea leaves generally follows seven categories: 1. Named after the shape of the tea leaves, such as Liu'an Guapian, Junshan Yinzhen, Dongting Biluochun, Zhen Mei, and brick tea. 2. Named after the tea plant variety, like Baihao. 3. Named after the tea's place of origin, such as Pu'er te...
Tea News · Dec 26, 2025
Taiwan Oolong Tea: Baozhong Tea
Baozhong tea, a type of Taiwan Oolong, is characterized by its strip-like appearance and emerald green color. Its liquor displays a bright honey-green hue with golden notes. The tea offers a delicate, floral aroma and a smooth, sweet, and lively taste. High-quality Baozhong tea is prized for its int...
Tea News · Dec 24, 2025
The Ultimate Teas: A Showcase of Records
This article highlights several remarkable teas from China, each holding a unique distinction. Silver Ball Tea from Guizhou's Leishan is noted for its dynamic visual appeal, as the compressed ball unfurls into a chrysanthemum shape when brewed. Several teas, like certain green teas from Anhui and Oo...
Tea News · Dec 24, 2025
How to Drink Tea Correctly
Drinking tea correctly involves choosing the right type for each season and avoiding common mistakes. In spring, flower tea helps dispel cold and promote vitality; in summer, green tea cools and aids digestion; in autumn, oolong tea balances internal heat; and in winter, black tea provides warmth an...
Tea News · Dec 21, 2025
Oriental Beauty Tea - Bai Hao Oolong
Oriental Beauty Tea, also known as Bai Hao Oolong, is a unique semi-fermented oolong tea originating from Taiwan. It is considered the most authentic form of oolong tea, with a high fermentation level of 60% to 85%, resulting in a smooth, non-bitter, and non-astringent flavor. The tea leaves are han...
Tea News · Dec 19, 2025
Classification Methods of Tea (Part 1)
This passage introduces various methods for classifying tea. It begins by distinguishing between unprocessed 'Mao Cha' (rough tea and refined 'Jing Cha' based on the manufacturing process. It then details classification by harvesting season (spring, summer, autumn, winter , explaining how climate a...
Tea News · Dec 18, 2025
Six Major Tea Categories in China and Their Representative Products
China, a pioneer in global tea culture, is a major producer and consumer of tea. Tea is primarily classified into six categories based on processing techniques: Green Tea, Black Tea, Oolong Tea (or Blue Tea , Dark Tea, White Tea, and Yellow Tea. Products made by reprocessing these basic teas are cal...
Tea News · Dec 17, 2025
The Efficacy and Functions of Oolong Tea, Types of Oolong Tea
Oolong tea, also known as green tea or semi-fermented tea, is named after its founder. It is a distinctive category among China's major tea types, featuring a unique production process that includes sun-withering, indoor-withering, shaking, fixation, rolling, and drying. Combining techniques from bo...
Tea News · Dec 14, 2025
The Art of Brewing | A Detailed Discussion on the Three Key Elements of Tea Brewing
This article delves into the three essential elements of brewing tea: tea quantity, water temperature, and steeping time. It begins with an intriguing analogy between brewing tea and pursuing romance, highlighting shared principles like mood, setting, and dedication. The core of the article systemat...
Tea News · Dec 12, 2025