Remember to Have a Cup of Pu-erh Tea After Dinner!
Research suggests that drinking a cup of Pu-erh tea after dinner can help the body expel large amounts of carcinogens accumulated during the day. Studies show that potent carcinogens like polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, which build up from activities such as smoking or eating grilled foods, are si...
Tea News · Jan 11, 2026
About the "Raw" and "Ripe" of Pu-erh Tea
Pu-erh tea is categorized into raw (sheng and ripe (shu types, primarily distinguished by the additional artificial pile-fermentation process that ripe Pu-erh undergoes. Raw Pu-erh (especially when young shares some characteristics with green tea, offering a fresh and brisk flavor profile, while...
Tea News · Dec 30, 2025
Harvesting and Processing Techniques of Pu-erh Tea
The harvesting and processing of Pu-erh tea involve intricate traditional methods that define its unique quality. Harvesting is conducted across four seasons—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—with spring tea, picked within 15 days after the Qingming Festival, considered the finest. The processing i...
Tea News · Dec 28, 2025
Six Major Tea Categories in China and Their Representative Products
China is a major producer and consumer of tea, with its vast varieties commonly classified into six major categories based on processing techniques: Green Tea, Black Tea, Oolong Tea (or 'Qingcha' , Dark Tea, White Tea, and Yellow Tea. Each category has distinct processing methods that define its fla...
Tea News · Dec 27, 2025
The Ultimate Teas: A Showcase of Records
This article highlights several remarkable teas from China, each holding a unique distinction. Silver Ball Tea from Guizhou's Leishan is noted for its dynamic visual appeal, as the compressed ball unfurls into a chrysanthemum shape when brewed. Several teas, like certain green teas from Anhui and Oo...
Tea News · Dec 24, 2025
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