Who Should Avoid Drinking Black Tea
Black tea is a fully fermented tea. While regular consumption is generally harmless to health, and many people drink it without a second thought, it's important to note that certain individuals or specific conditions warrant caution. Primarily, those with 'stomach heat' or internal heatiness should...
Tea News · Jan 23, 2026
What tea is good to drink after the Dragon Boat Festival?
After enjoying delicious but often rich and heavy zongzi (sticky rice dumplings during the Dragon Boat Festival, pairing them with the right tea can aid digestion and enhance the experience. Black tea, being fully fermented, is gentle on the stomach and helps break down fats. Green tea offers a ref...
Tea News · Jan 20, 2026
What tea is effective for summer weight loss
Weight loss is not just about reducing body weight; relying solely on dieting is not advisable. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the principles of spring growth, summer flourishing, autumn harvest, and winter storage, aligning with the natural growth patterns of all things. Our lower body is...
Tea News · Jan 15, 2026
How Many Times Should Tea Be Brewed for Health? Drinking Tea Incorrectly Can Cause Cancer
This article discusses the health effects of drinking tea, particularly addressing misconceptions about tea aiding in weight loss. It explains that while tea can stimulate gastric acid secretion and promote digestion—creating a feeling of hunger or reducing greasiness—it does not actually lead to we...
Tea News · Jan 10, 2026
Tea Brewing Tips
This article introduces basic knowledge about tea brewing, covering tea selection, health benefits, teaware, and water quality. Different teas suit different people: black tea is good for the weak, green tea for the young, scented tea helps regulate mood, and oolong tea aids weight loss. Purple clay...
Tea News · Jan 02, 2026
What kind of tea is Fujian Da Hong Pao?
Da Hong Pao is a type of Oolong tea (also known as Qing tea , a semi-fermented tea produced in the Wuyi Rock region of Fujian. It is often mistakenly thought to be a black tea. Da Hong Pao is rich in beneficial components such as tea polyphenols, tea polysaccharides, and theanine, which are associat...
Tea News · Jan 01, 2026
Introduction to Tea Classification
Tea can be classified based on its processing method, fermentation level, harvest season, and growing environment. The main categories by processing are: non-fermented green tea (e.g., Longjing , lightly fermented yellow tea (e.g., Junshan Yinzhen , lightly fermented white tea (e.g., Baihao Yinzhen ...
Tea News · Dec 29, 2025
Three Taboos in Drinking Oolong Tea
Oolong tea combines the mellow taste of green tea, the richness of black tea, and the fragrance of scented tea. Experts note that different varieties of Oolong tea have their own unique characteristics after brewing. However, there are three important taboos to keep in mind when drinking Oolong tea:...
Tea News · Dec 28, 2025
How Long Is the Shelf Life of Tea?
The shelf life of tea varies depending on the type. Fully fermented teas like Pu'er tea and black tea can be stored for 10 to 20 years, and even improve in quality with proper storage. Other examples include Wuyi rock tea and Liubao tea. Typically, sealed packaged tea has a shelf life of 12 to 24 mo...
Tea News · Dec 27, 2025
Black Tea Classified by Different Tea Colors
Due to the coarse and old raw materials, black tea generally undergoes a longer fermentation period during processing and manufacturing, resulting in leaves that mostly appear dark brown, hence the name black tea. This tea is mainly consumed by some ethnic minorities, such as Tibetan, Mongolian, and...
Tea News · Dec 23, 2025