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 […]
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
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
Gushu Meaning: What Does “Gushu” Mean in Chinese Tea? When people begin exploring Chinese tea—especially Pu’er tea or teas from Yunnan—they often encounter the word Gushu. Many search online for the gushu meaning, hoping to understand why this term appears so frequently on premium tea labels and why gushu tea is often priced higher than
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
Hongcha vs Black Tea: Why Chinese Black Tea Changed the World The same tea carries two different names: hongcha in China, and black tea in the West. This difference is not a translation mistake, nor a cultural curiosity. It is the result of history—how hongcha was cultivated, processed, traded, and understood across continents. To understand
Springtime Tea: What Makes Spring Tea the Best of the Year For tea lovers around the world, springtime tea is the most anticipated harvest of the year. With only a few rare exceptions where certain teas shine in other seasons, spring tea is widely regarded as the season when most teas reach their peak in
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
Loose Leaf Tea Storage For Freshness and Flavor Loose leaf tea—tea that has not been pressed or shaped—retains its natural leaf structure and aroma. Because loose leaf tea has a larger surface area exposed to air than compressed teas (like cakes, bricks, or tea balls), it transforms faster and needs more careful attention in storage.
