100 Questions and Answers on Chinese Tea Knowledge (Questions 61-80)
This section covers questions 61 to 80 about Chinese tea knowledge, focusing primarily on black teas and oolong teas. It details the grading and characteristics of Keemun black tea, its award history, and other famous Chinese black teas. For oolong tea, it explains the definition, classification int...
Tea News · Nov 28, 2025
Black Tea Origins
The world boasts many renowned black teas, often named after their regions of origin like Assam tea from India's Assam state. Premium varieties include Darjeeling from West Bengal, Ceylon from Sri Lanka, and Nilgiri from Southern India. Taiwan produces distinctive black teas like No.8, No.18 and No....
Tea News · Oct 24, 2025
Black Tea Story
On a cold winter night, a woman brews a cup of black tea, its steam carrying her thoughts back to a significant afternoon. During a difficult period of marital uncertainty, she met someone at a riverside tea house. Over a pot of black tea, they discussed life, marriage, and responsibility. The warm...
Tea News · Oct 23, 2025
How to Brew Different Types of Delicious Black Tea?
Black tea is a fully fermented tea known for its sweet and mellow flavor. When combined with milk and sugar, it becomes as rich as chocolate syrup, making it a favorite among tea lovers worldwide. This guide explores the brewing techniques and selection methods for various types of black tea, includ...
Tea News · Aug 15, 2025
The tea you drink must not be as fragrant as mine. Want to know why?
We enjoy drinking tea not just because it represents an elegant lifestyle, but also because its rich and captivating aroma easily wins over our taste buds and sense of smell. However, some might wonder why their tea doesn’t smell as fragrant as others', even when using the same leaves. The reason li...
Tea News · Aug 04, 2025
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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