Introduction to the Origin of Pu-erh Tea
Pu-erh tea, also known as wild tea tree (including cultivated wild tea trees , is a rare species primarily distributed in southern Yunnan and Hainan, China. Its main production areas in Yunnan include Menghai, Mengla, Simao, Gengma, Cangyuan, Shuangjiang, Lincang, Yuanjiang, Jingdong, Dali, Pingbian...
Tea News · Dec 15, 2025
Types and Origins of Dark Tea
Dark tea is a unique tea category in China, named for its dark, blackish color. It primarily includes Hunan dark tea, Hubei old green tea, Sichuan border tea, and Yunnan-Guangxi dark tea (such as Pu-erh and Liupao . Each type has distinct production regions and processing methods. For instance, Huna...
Tea News · Dec 15, 2025
Where Does the Aroma of Pu-erh Tea Come From?
The aroma of Pu-erh tea is influenced by multiple factors. Firstly, the initial processing techniques, such as the temperature and duration of fixation (kill-green , directly shape the tea's fragrance—insufficient fixation results in a grassy smell, while proper fixation yields a fresh, aromatic sce...
Tea News · Dec 15, 2025
Identifying Inferior Pu-erh Tea: 4 Things to Look For, 6 Things to Ignore
While Pu-erh tea has a history of thousands of years in Yunnan, its mysteries have only begun to be unveiled in the last couple of decades. Its unique flavor and pharmacological effects, aligning with modern health trends, have garnered increasing attention. However, the Pu-erh market remains imperf...
Tea News · Dec 14, 2025
Quality Characteristics of Pu-erh Tea from Various Production Areas
This article provides an analysis and comparison of the quality characteristics of Pu-erh tea from several famous production areas in Yunnan, aiming to offer reference for tea enthusiasts when selecting and purchasing. It explains that due to Yunnan's unique topography and climate, there are signifi...
Tea News · Dec 13, 2025
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[Tea Taboos] A Comprehensive Guide for My Tea-Loving Friends
This article provides a detailed overview of consumption taboos and precautions for various types of tea, including Iron Goddess Tea (Tieguanyin , Pu-erh Tea, Green Tea, and Chrysanthemum Tea. It covers important points such as avoiding tea on an empty stomach, limiting intake before bedtime, not dr...
Tea News · Dec 12, 2025
What is Raw Tea? What is Ripe Tea? Which is Better, Raw Tea or Ripe Tea?
Raw tea and ripe tea are classifications specific to Pu-erh tea, distinguished by their processing methods. Raw Pu-erh undergoes sun-drying and natural aging, resulting in a robust, astringent flavor that mellows over years of storage. Ripe Pu-erh is created through an accelerated fermentation proce...
Tea News · Dec 12, 2025
Introduction, Price, and Selection Tips for Mansong Tribute Tea
Mansong Tribute Tea is a historically renowned Pu-erh tea from Yunnan, once designated as imperial tribute during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is known for its sweet, mellow, and rich flavor, often described as honey-like or reminiscent of candied lotus seeds. Due to limited ancient tea tree reso...
Tea News · Dec 10, 2025
What is Tea Paste?
Tea paste is a concentrated solid instant tea product made from the leaves of large-leaf arbor tea trees native to Yunnan, China. It has a history dating back to the Southern Tang Dynasty, matured in the Song Dynasty, flourished in the Qing Dynasty, and thrives today. The production process involves...
Tea News · Dec 10, 2025
Tea Culture - Chinese Dark Tea
Dark tea, one of the six major tea categories, is a fully fermented tea with a history of nearly a thousand years since its emergence in 1034. Due to the use of relatively coarse and old raw materials and a prolonged piling fermentation process during production, the leaves typically exhibit a dark...
Tea News · Dec 09, 2025