Types of tea

Is black tea once again in the spotlight? Doctors have discovered that when drinking black tea, there are several points to pay attention to for the sake of health. “Lao Li, why haven’t I seen you drinking black tea lately?” Lao Zhang asked with a puzzled look at Lao Li. Lao Li sighed, “Don’t mention […]

Black tea, traceable back to the Ming Dynasty in China, around 1567 to 1610, was first created by tea farmers in the Wuyi Mountain tea region of Fujian, known as ‘Lapsang Souchong’. According to the book ‘Duoneng Bishi’ written by Liu Ji during the Ming Dynasty, the term ‘black tea’ first appeared in writing, with

Embodying the righteousness of heaven and earth, capturing the essence of the sun and moon, the misty mountains and vast seas in the distance, with the silhouette of tea leaves swaying in the wind. Bai tea, a natural sprite of the deep mountains, is a beautiful part of the rural scenery. As recorded in the

How is black tea classified? Historically, the earliest black tea to appear was the small-leaf black tea first created in Chong’an County, Fujian Province, China, known as the ‘ancestor of black tea’. Modern black tea varieties have increased, and they can be divided into two categories based on processing techniques: black strip tea and black

Have you ever been captivated by the rich aroma of black tea, yet unsure of how to choose or brew it for the best taste? Fear not, for today I present to you a black tea tasting bible, guiding you from a novice to a connoisseur! Last year, I purchased various black teas for comparative

White tea, a variety of tea, is a slightly fermented tea that has been traditionally crafted by Chinese tea farmers. It is one of the six major types of tea in China. White tea refers to a type of tea that, after picking, does not undergo the process of fixing or rolling, but is processed

Fuding white tea has gained increasing popularity in recent years, known for its unique production process and the special value of ‘one year as tea, three years as medicine, seven years as treasure’, attracting the attention of many health-conscious individuals. Many are torn between wanting to maintain their health through tea consumption and worrying about

White tea, a term first seen in the ‘Tea Classic’ written by the tea sage Lu Yu, refers to ‘Bai Cha Mountain’ located 300 li east of Yongjia County, which is now known as Fuding City. Fuding is the birthplace of the ‘King of White Tea’ – Bai Hao Yin Zhen, situated at an optimal

As the saying goes: ‘Aged white tea is a treasure, drinking it can drive away all viruses.’ Studies have shown that half of the illnesses people suffer from throughout the year occur in spring. Aged white tea, as a daily beverage, can easily address these minor ailments when combined with a single ingredient (red dates).

As the most naturally processed type of tea, white tea does not possess the prominent characteristics of other teas, with a taste primarily known for its sweetness. Are you familiar with appreciating white tea? Today, we will share what makes a good cup of white tea and why its taste is often described as sweet.