Brew Your Own Cup of Pu-erh Tea!
Everyone can brew their own cup of Pu-erh tea, a process influenced by factors such as tea characteristics, altitude, tea quantity, and water temperature, resulting in different brewing effects. Pu-erh tea is typically compressed, and it's best to loosen it a week or two before brewing to allow it t...
Tea News · Jul 22, 2025
Which Brew of Tea Tastes the Best?
The question of which brew of tea tastes the best is often answered with the saying: 'The first brew is water, the second is tea, the third and fourth are the essence, the fifth and sixth are still good, the seventh has lingering fragrance, the eighth leaves a lasting taste, and the ninth and tenth...
Tea News · Jul 21, 2025
How to Brew a Cup of Six-Year-Old Shou Mei?
To enjoy aged white tea, using a purple clay teapot is ideal. The spacious and rounded shape of the teapot allows the tea leaves to fully expand, releasing a fragrant aroma and a sweet, mellow flavor reminiscent of a forest. Start by warming the teapot with boiling water to awaken the aged tea leave...
Tea News · Jul 18, 2025
The Brewing Method, Techniques, and Precautions for Black Tea
Many people are captivated by the rich, unique taste and intense, lychee-like aroma of black tea, considering it a true delight. However, the quality of a cup of tea is closely tied to its brewing method. To enjoy a perfect cup of black tea, it's essential to understand the proper brewing techniques...
Tea News · Jun 28, 2025
Beginners Brewing Pu-erh Tea, Can It Be Delicious and Professional?
As a beginner who loves Pu-erh tea, how can you brew it in a way that looks professional and tastes great? This article explains the three key elements of brewing Pu-erh tea and the step-by-step process. The three elements are the amount of tea leaves, brewing time, and water temperature. Suitable t...
Tea News · Jun 22, 2025
Tea has a miscellaneous taste after being stored for a long time, try brewing it like this
If tea has been stored for a while, it may develop off-flavors due to oxidation or moisture. Before drinking, check for mold—discard if moldy. If only slightly stale, adjust brewing methods: use boiling water for the first steep (discard it , then shorten subsequent steeps; lower water temperature t...
Tea News · Jun 22, 2025
Old Huangpian tea is scarce and should be cherished
Huangpian refers to the coarse and loose tea leaves that are sorted out during the raw material screening process of Pu'er tea to avoid affecting its appearance. Although these leaves are left behind, it doesn't mean they are of poor quality. In fact, Huangpian shares the same quality as other tea l...
Tea News · Jun 15, 2025
Tea doesn't have to be expensive; what suits you is best!
A good cup of tea reflects the meticulous care taken at every stage, from planting and harvesting to brewing. Expensive tea isn't necessarily the best or the right fit for you. Tea comes in countless varieties, with flavors varying by region, tree type, and production methods. Personal preference pl...
Tea News · Jun 12, 2025
You said you can brew Tieguanyin tea, have you done these points?
Brewing Tieguanyin tea requires attention to several key aspects to fully enjoy its aroma and flavor. First, choose the right utensils, such as white porcelain Gongfu tea sets, to appreciate the tea's fragrance and the leaves' graceful unfolding. Water temperature is crucial: high-quality Tieguanyin...
Tea News · May 31, 2025
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