Dive Deep Into Yunnan White Tea Mist Maiden 2024 Jingmai White Tea Found in Shop What does Yunnan white tea taste like? I found out on my first tea journey when I moved to China in 2018. I learned through my Chinese friends and visiting local tea shops that there are many wonderful white teas […]
What is Gongfu Tea? Gongfu tea is the historically rich Chinese way of getting the best taste out of loose leaf tea, using one’s skill and patience. Jay Hendren (Gongfu Cha: A New American Luxury, Colorado Journal of Asian Studies) argues “gongfu is not a formal ceremony but rather a style of brewing and serving
3 Tea Options to Add to Your Morning Routine 1. Introduction Close your eyes and picture this. Sunlight is streaming in through your window. You look down at a warm cup of tea in hand. Aromatics of orchid flower and honey drift in the air as you prepare your first yoga stretch. This is how
The Role of Yunnan’s Climate and Geography in Shaping Its Diverse Tea Characteristics Unique Climate Factors Influencing Tea Growth Yunnan is China’s most biodiverse region, known as the “Kingdom of Animals and Plants“. It houses over 17,000 plant species and is home to Asian elephants and Indo-Chinese tigers, while hosting 25 different ethnic minority groups—the
Dark Tea (Heicha): Everything You Need to Know Dark tea, also known as Heicha(黑茶), is one of the six major categories of Chinese tea. Unlike green or black tea, it undergoes a unique post-fermentation process, which gives it a rich, earthy flavor and makes it smooth and gentle on the stomach. It is prized for
Understanding Shou Puerh Tea: Process, Taste, and Brewing Basics What is Shou Puerh Tea? https://www.youtube.com/shorts/taCHARK8pI0 Let’s start by learning the meaning behind the Chinese pinyin (phonetic spelling) of shou puerh tea. “Shou” (熟) literally means “ripe” or “cooked,” indicating it is fully fermented compared to raw (Sheng) Puerh. Puerh (普洱, pǔ’ěr) tea is a type
Everything You Need to Know about Sheng Puerh Tea I. Introduction: Understanding Sheng Puerh Tea Sheng puerh tea, also known as raw puerh, is a lightly fermented green tea from Yunnan Province in China. It is made from the leaves of Camellia sinensis, often from assamica trees that can range from 80 to over 1,000
Elevate Your Tea Experience: The Benefits of Trying Tea Samples The Growing Popularity of Tea Samplers Purcraftea Samples The rising global popularity of trying tea samples can be attributed to the seeking of variety, education, and a desire for low-commitment exploration. For newcomers of tea, tea samplers offer an accessible entry point into the diverse
4 Reasons Why our Jingmai Teas are Orchid Fragrance Tea You may have heard us mention several times in our videos that our Jingmai teas contain an orchid fragrance upon brewing. You might have seen in our flavor cards that each tea shares this smell in common. Why is it that all our teas can
5 Types of Chinese Tea for Detox Support Chinese tea has a long tradition of supporting wellness, culture, and daily rituals. While no Chinese tea for detox can medically detoxify your body — your liver and kidneys already do that — certain teas naturally support digestion, metabolism, antioxidants, and overall balance. Differences in processing influence antioxidants,
