How to Brew Tuocha, Mini Tuocha, Brick Tea, and Cake Tea?
Brick tea and cake tea require loosening with a tea pick or knife before brewing, while mini tuocha, often pre-portioned at 5g or 10g, can be steeped directly. These compressed teas are dense, so the first infusion should use boiling water and steep for about 8 seconds to 'awaken' the leaves—a proce...
Tea News · Sep 16, 2025
Tea Science Professor Tu Youying Details the 6 Major Health Benefits of White Tea
White tea, a lightly fermented tea primarily from Fujian, China, is celebrated for its significant health properties. Professor Tu Youying highlights its six main benefits: unique antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, the ability to delay skin aging and enhance beauty, refreshing properties t...
Tea News · Sep 11, 2025
What is White Tea?
White tea is one of the six major tea categories in China, alongside green tea, black tea, oolong tea, dark tea, and yellow tea. It originates from Fuding, hence often called 'Fuding White Tea'. The production process of white tea is extremely simple, involving only two steps: withering and drying....
Tea News · Sep 02, 2025
Is Boiling Aged White Tea Healthier? I Haven't Read Much, Don't Lie to Me
Aged white tea, known for its unique sun-drying and natural withering process, is believed to offer enhanced health benefits when boiled. This method is said to fully release its beneficial compounds, such as tea polyphenols, theanine, and tea polysaccharides, which may help detoxify the body, preve...
Tea News · Sep 01, 2025
You May Not Be Clear About the Efficacy of So Many Types of Tea
Different types of tea offer unique health benefits. Green tea is renowned for its antioxidant properties and ability to combat chronic diseases. White tea, such as Maojian and Baihao, helps prevent heatstroke, detoxify, and relieve toothache, with studies indicating potential anti-cancer effects. B...
Tea News · Aug 28, 2025
White Tea: A Treasure When Aged Seven Years
White tea is renowned for its unique aging potential, encapsulated in the saying: 'One year is tea, three years are medicine, seven years are treasure.' Unlike most teas that lose their aroma after two years, white tea, like raw Pu'er, develops a richer and more fragrant profile over time. Generally...
Tea News · Aug 27, 2025
Tea, Originally Has So Many Benefits
Different types of tea offer unique health benefits. Green tea, being unfermented, helps prevent cancer and cardiovascular diseases while boosting immunity. White tea protects brain nerves, enhances memory, and reduces anxiety with its calming properties. Oolong and black teas, being semi-fermented...
Tea News · Aug 27, 2025
The Top Ten Weird and Wonderful Facts About Tea You Never Knew!
China, an ancient tea-producing nation, has a rich history of unique tea practices. This article explores ten bizarre and fascinating facts about tea. It covers the unusual harvesting method of 'Daughter Tea,' where young girls collect tea leaves by storing them in their clothing. It explains the mi...
Tea News · Aug 24, 2025
Boiling Tea is Good, But Not All Teas Are Suitable for Boiling
While boiling is a traditional method to enjoy tea, it is not universally suitable. Generally, aged teas like old White Tea, Hei Cha (Dark Tea , and aged Tieguanyin are more appropriate for boiling. The process can be done either by boiling the leaves directly or by boiling them after initial infusi...
Tea News · Aug 20, 2025
The Efficacy and Effects of White Tea
White tea is a lightly fermented tea made from buds and leaves with abundant white hairs, processed through a unique method without rolling or frying. It retains natural nutrients due to minimal processing. Known for its 'three resistances' (anti-radiation, antioxidant, anti-tumor and 'three reduct...
Tea News · Aug 05, 2025