Introduction to Tea Classification
Tea can be classified based on its processing method, fermentation level, harvest season, and growing environment. The main categories by processing are: non-fermented green tea (e.g., Longjing , lightly fermented yellow tea (e.g., Junshan Yinzhen , lightly fermented white tea (e.g., Baihao Yinzhen ...
Tea News · Dec 29, 2025
Three Taboos in Drinking Oolong Tea
Oolong tea combines the mellow taste of green tea, the richness of black tea, and the fragrance of scented tea. Experts note that different varieties of Oolong tea have their own unique characteristics after brewing. However, there are three important taboos to keep in mind when drinking Oolong tea:...
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
The Art of Seasonal Tea Drinking
Traditional Chinese tea culture emphasizes drinking different types of tea according to the seasons to harmonize with nature and promote health. In spring, fragrant jasmine tea helps dispel winter chill and refresh the mind to combat spring fatigue. Summer calls for cooling green tea to clear heat,...
Tea News · Dec 26, 2025
Introduction to Anxi Famous Teas
Anxi boasts a uniquely favorable natural environment and abundant tea tree resources, with over 50 collected tea varieties, earning it the reputation as a 'treasure trove of fine tea tree cultivars.' The six most representative famous teas of Anxi are introduced as follows: Tieguanyin, originally fr...
Tea News · Dec 23, 2025
Green Tea: Anti-Cancer and Teeth-Cleaning
Green tea offers multiple health benefits. Firstly, it contains tea polyphenols, which have anti-cancer properties, making green tea the top choice among all beverages in this regard. Secondly, it contains fluoride, which helps strengthen teeth, prevent cavities, and eliminate plaque. Thirdly, green...
Tea News · Dec 18, 2025
Classification of Chinese Tea
Chinese tea is classified into six main categories: green, black, oolong, yellow, dark, and white tea. Green tea is unfermented, preserving its natural green color. Black tea is fully fermented, giving it a reddish hue. Oolong tea is semi-fermented, offering a balance between green and black tea. Da...
Tea News · Nov 28, 2025
What is the difference between Oolong tea and Jin Xuan tea?
Oolong tea, also known as green tea or semi-fermented tea, is a distinctive category among Chinese tea varieties. Created around 1725 during the Qing Dynasty, it undergoes processes like killing green, withering, shaking, semi-fermentation, and baking. Oolong tea is renowned for its fat decompositio...
Tea News · Nov 26, 2025
Why is Black Tea Called 'Black Tea' in English?
The English name 'black tea' for what Chinese call 'red tea' (红茶 originates from historical trade practices. When Britain began direct tea trade with China in the 17th century, they established a trading base in Xiamen, Fujian province. The primary tea variety traded there was Wuyi tea, a semi-ferm...
Tea News · Nov 25, 2025
Intuitive Graphic Distinction of Tieguanyin, Huangjingui, Maoxie, and Benshan
This article provides an intuitive comparison of four famous Oolong tea varieties from Anxi, Fujian: Tieguanyin, Huangjingui (Golden Osmanthus , Maoxie (Hairy Crab , and Benshan. Tieguanyin is characterized by its robust, tightly rolled leaves with a sand-green color, producing a golden amber liquor...
Tea News · Nov 22, 2025