With so many types and grades of black tea, how should one choose?
Choosing the best black tea is subjective, as preferences vary widely. For beginners, it's recommended to start with three popular types: Keemun black tea, known for its balanced flavor and subtle aroma; Lapsang Souchong, which is sweet and fragrant, making it a great introductory choice; and Dianho...
Tea News · Jul 20, 2025
How many members of the Keemun black tea family do you know?
The Keemun black tea family has expanded beyond the traditional Keemun Gongfu to include two new members: Keemun Xiangluo and Keemun Maofeng. Keemun Xiangluo, developed in 1997 by the Tea Research Institute of the Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, is a curly-shaped tea made through withering,...
Tea News · Jul 05, 2025
Xiaozhong, Dianhong, Qihong: Distinct Personalities
Compared to Pu-erh tea, black tea offers a less varied flavor profile, making it a challenge for beginners to choose among different types and grades. The rule of 'you get what you pay for' doesn't always apply—for instance, expensive Zhengshan Xiaozhong may not taste as sweet as cheaper versions, w...
Tea News · Jun 18, 2025
Tea Aroma Like a Woman: Choose Your Favorite
The article compares different types of black tea to various women, each with unique characteristics. For instance, Lapsang Souchong is likened to a refined and independent woman, while Keemun black tea is compared to a noblewoman. The piece explores how factors like terroir, climate, tea plant vari...
Tea News · May 31, 2025
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