Illustrated Guide: Analysis and Comparison of Pu-erh Tea Leaves (Part 2)
Selecting tea leaves and judging their quality through leaf base analysis is not entirely accurate but serves as a 'best possible estimate.' In most cases, good tea exhibits characteristics of high-quality raw materials. However, in rare instances, invisible processing or storage issues may prevent...
Tea News · Nov 29, 2025
When is the Best Time to Drink Pu-erh Tea for Weight Loss?
Pu-erh tea, a specialty from Yunnan, is renowned for its weight loss benefits due to its higher concentration of active compounds compared to regular teas. The optimal time to drink it for weight loss is generally 30 minutes after meals, as it helps break down fat and promotes digestion. While it ca...
Tea News · Nov 29, 2025
Four Common Misconceptions About Pu-erh Tea
Pu-erh tea is beloved for its reddish appearance, bright liquor, unique aroma, and mellow taste. However, many people hold misconceptions about it. Firstly, not all older Pu-erh is better - quality and proper storage are crucial. Secondly, repeatedly boiling water for brewing harms both flavor and h...
Tea News · Nov 25, 2025
Detailed Knowledge of Dark Tea
Dark tea is a uniquely Chinese post-fermented tea with a long production history. Originating from Sichuan, it was compacted for transport to northwestern regions. Through a microbial fermentation process involving pile-wetting for over twenty days, the leaves turn dark brown, developing a distinct...
Tea News · Nov 22, 2025
Tea Merchant Story: Playing with Tea Through Dialectical Materialism
A tea merchant shares his methodology for navigating the Pu-erh tea market using dialectical materialism. By combining historical context with tea knowledge, he avoids scams and identifies authentic products. He explains how understanding production timelines (like the Cultural Revolution era or the...
Tea News · Nov 22, 2025
Tea Market Analysis: Will Ripe Pu-erh Tea Disappear?
Since its inception in 1973, ripe Pu-erh tea has been the gateway for many tea enthusiasts into Pu-erh. However, amidst the current craze for mountain-origin and ancient tree raw teas, ripe Pu-erh faces neglect. Quality ripe teas are becoming scarce as premium raw materials are hoarded for raw tea p...
Tea News · Nov 21, 2025
Three Realms of Drinking Pu-erh Tea
Pu-erh tea, as a material symbol, embodies three main characteristics of Yunnan's ethnic culture: inclusiveness, openness, and harmony. Due to its unique physical properties, cultural background, and contemporary cultural construction, Pu-erh tea has become a symbolic representation of Yunnan's ethn...
Tea News · Nov 18, 2025
The Spirit of Pu-erh Tea
Among China's hundreds of teas, Pu-erh tea stands as the most capable inheritor and representative of traditional Chinese tea culture. Pu-erh tea embodies warmth and nobility in character, while its tasting experience is profound and elegant. Through aging, Pu-erh becomes increasingly fragrant, poss...
Tea News · Nov 17, 2025
Sun-drying, Oven-drying, and Pan-firing
Sun-drying, oven-drying, and pan-firing are all classified as green teas in traditional tea categorization, sharing the same initial processing steps: fresh leaves, fixation, rolling, and drying. However, their technical requirements differ significantly, resulting in distinct quality characteristic...
Tea News · Nov 17, 2025
Buying Tea: Taste is the Key!
When purchasing tea, ordinary tea enthusiasts should trust their own palate above all else, rather than being swayed by so-called 'vintage'. Regardless of the year, a tea can only become excellent under suitable conditions, paired with appropriate tea base and proper transformation. If a tea tastes...
Tea News · Nov 15, 2025