Zhejiang Famous Teas Among Modern Chinese Famous Teas
China boasts hundreds of modern famous teas, which can be categorized into three types based on their history: traditional famous teas with long-standing reputations like West Lake Longjing and Biluochun; revived historical teas that were lost and recreated, such as Jingting Lvxue; and newly created...
Tea News · Nov 14, 2025
Nine Types of Aroma in Finished Tea
The aroma of tea is complex and influenced by factors like variety, origin, cultivation conditions, fresh leaf quality, and processing methods. Expert Shi Zhaopeng categorizes finished tea aromas into nine types in his book 'Tea Evaluation and Inspection': rice fragrance, tender fragrance, floral fr...
Tea News · Nov 13, 2025
Nine Types of Aroma in Finished Tea
Tea aroma is complex and influenced by many factors including variety, region, growing conditions, fresh leaf quality, and processing methods. Renowned tea expert Shi Zhaopeng categorized finished tea aromas into nine main types in his book 'Tea Evaluation and Inspection': rice fragrance, tender fra...
Tea News · Nov 13, 2025
Clear, Blue, and Emerald Green Tea
Green tea is the tea category with the longest production history and the most varieties in China. Its processing involves picking tender buds and leaves, followed by high-temperature deactivation to prevent fermentation, preserving its characteristic emerald green color and forming its unique appea...
Tea News · Nov 11, 2025
The Efficacy and Effects of Maofeng Tea
Maofeng tea, often associated with varieties like Huangshan Maofeng, is a term for tender baked green teas. Rich in caffeine, it stimulates the central nervous system to boost alertness and mental focus while enhancing metabolism and blood circulation. Its content of vitamins, proteins, and polyphen...
Tea News · Nov 09, 2025
The Scorching Sun Blazes Like Fire, Green Tea Relieves Heat and Disperses Stagnation
During hot summer days when the scorching sun blazes like fire and people sweat profusely, physical energy is greatly depleted, leading to lethargy. Drinking green tea is advisable at this time. As an unfermented tea, green tea has a cold nature that can clear heat, effectively reducing internal hea...
Tea News · Nov 07, 2025
How to Distinguish New Tea from Old Tea
The saying 'Drink new tea, age old wine' reflects traditional wisdom about tea consumption. While most teas are best when fresh, some varieties like Biluochun and Huangshan Maofeng actually improve with short-term storage of 1-2 months, developing better aroma and flavor. Certain teas such as Wuyi R...
Tea News · Oct 21, 2025
The Shape Characteristics of Huangshan Maofeng Tea
Huangshan Maofeng tea is one of China's top ten famous teas, renowned for its unique appearance. The leaves are slender and slightly curled, resembling sparrow tongues, with plump, even buds and silvery pekoe. They exhibit a golden-yellow hue with a tender green, oily sheen. The tea offers a fresh a...
Tea News · Oct 19, 2025
Office Wellness is Trending: Drink Green Tea and Exercise More
Office wellness practices are becoming increasingly popular. Drinking green tea is highly recommended as it contains abundant nutrients like vitamins, chlorophyll, tea polyphenols, and amino acids. Varieties such as Huangshan Maofeng, Xinyang Maojian, and Biluochun offer health benefits including im...
Tea News · Oct 19, 2025
The Taste of Huangshan Maofeng
Huangshan Maofeng tea offers diverse taste profiles across its varieties. The orchid-type features 'freshness, aroma, charm, and sharpness' with high-intensity floral fragrance and golden-green liquor. Cloud-mist type emphasizes 'richness, charm, smoothness, and distinctiveness' through full ferment...
Tea News · Oct 18, 2025