The "Alternative" Uses of Pu-erh Tea
Beyond its esteemed role as a beverage for contemplation and tranquility, Pu-erh tea possesses a variety of lesser-known, practical applications. These 'alternative' uses range from household helpers to personal care solutions. For instance, used tea leaves can be dried and repurposed as filling for...
Tea News · Dec 23, 2025
What is Aged Tea
Aged tea refers to tea leaves that have been stored for an extended period, typically over 10 to 20 years, undergoing a natural aging process. The rarity of aged tea lies in its transformation over time. Starting with high-quality raw materials, such as premium Pu-erh, and stored under scientific co...
Tea News · Dec 22, 2025
How to Brew Raw Pu-erh Tea and Ripe Pu-erh Tea
Brewing Pu-erh tea requires different techniques for aged, raw, and ripe varieties. Aged Pu-erh is best brewed in a Yixing clay teapot with very high water temperature. New raw Pu-erh, however, is more delicate and should be brewed with slightly cooler water to avoid bitterness. It's recommended to...
Tea News · Dec 22, 2025
The Anti-Cancer Effects of Pu-erh Tea
Cancer is a serious common disease that endangers human health and has become a leading cause of death in many countries. Preventing and overcoming cancer is a global topic today. After more than 10 years of research, the Kunming Institute of Natural Drugs in Yunnan Province discovered that Yunnan g...
Tea News · Dec 19, 2025
Six Major Tea Categories in China and Their Representative Products
China, a pioneer in global tea culture, is a major producer and consumer of tea. Tea is primarily classified into six categories based on processing techniques: Green Tea, Black Tea, Oolong Tea (or Blue Tea , Dark Tea, White Tea, and Yellow Tea. Products made by reprocessing these basic teas are cal...
Tea News · Dec 17, 2025
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