Drinking tea has become a great way for people to pursue health and tranquility. Chinese tea ceremony is about cultivating the mind and seeking self-discovery; it emphasizes stillness as the foundation of health, much like the tea ceremony itself. However, dear tea enthusiasts, did you know that the use of teaware also involves feng shui? Using them well can bring benefits, but using them poorly can be detrimental. Below, we will explain in detail the feng shui aspects related to teaware. First The teaware you purchase must be intact and undamaged; do not buy flawed or broken pieces, especially those with damaged spouts. A damaged spout can invite disputes and is also impolite when entertaining guests. Second Gongfu tea typically includes an electric stove, so when the water boils, steam circulates. This should ideally be placed at a prosperous location according to the facing star, to stimulate the flow of auspicious energy, truly achieving the effect of "wind and water rising." Third When selecting a tea table for your living room, if there's a sofa, choose a table that doesn’t rise above knee level. In an office setting, select chairs with backs higher than the tea table, ensuring support. Fourth…

Jingmai Mountain belongs to the Pu'er tea region. Pu'er tea is categorized into three major tea regions based on geographical location: Xishuangbanna, Lincang, and Pu'er. Jingmai falls under the Pu'er tea region. Located in the southwesternmost part of Yunnan Province, China, Jingmai Mountain is situated within the Huanong Township of Lancang County, which is home to the Lahu Nationality. It borders Menghai County of Xishuangbanna to the east and Myanmar to the west, serving as a tripoint between Xishuangbanna, Pu'er, and Myanmar. Jingmai Mountain is renowned for its Pu'er tea and comprises 14 traditional villages, divided between Jingmai Village and Mangjing Village administrative areas. To Which Tea Region Does Jingmai Mountain Belong? Jingmai Mountain is located in the southwesternmost part of Yunnan Province, China, bordering Menghai County of Xishuangbanna to the east and Myanmar to the west. It is at the tripoint between Xishuangbanna, Pu'er, and Myanmar. The village is 20 kilometers away from the town, with an elevation of 1,500 meters and an annual rainfall of 1,800 millimeters, making it suitable for growing crops like rice. There are 5,437.5 mu (approx. 362.5 hectares) of cultivated land, averaging 2 mu per person, and 58,595.4 mu (approx. 3,906.36 hectares) of forested…

Scented tea originated in the Song Dynasty, began to be produced in the Ming Dynasty and was perfected in the Qing Dynasty. In the late Qing Dynasty, Zhang Changyi established Zhang Yiyuan Tea Shop, which has been passed down through generations, specializing in the production and sale of jasmine tea. During the Republican era, Zhang Yiyuan jasmine tea became well-known throughout Beijing. Regulars at bathhouses and theaters almost always requested Zhang Yiyuan tea by name, and Peking Opera masters such as Qiu Shengrong, Ma Lianliang, Tan Fuying, and others were all regular customers of Zhang Yiyuan. Zhang Yiyuan jasmine tea is made using spring tea from Fujian oolong green tea as the base tea, which is scented multiple times with jasmine flowers. Zhang Yiyuan Teahouse bustling with customers Production Techniques 1. Raw Material Inspection (Tea Base and Flowers Inspection): Strictly inspect the tea base, and select jasmine flowers that are full-bodied, evenly sized, and have a lustrous white color. 2. Tea Base Processing: Process different grades of tea into piles for refined production, requiring the tea base moisture content to reach 8%, with an appearance that is clean, uniform, and free of foreign objects. 3. Flower Processing: The jasmine flowers…

In daily life, to know how to preserve tea, one must first understand what damages it. Only then can one know how to store it to avoid such damage. Different types of tea have different characteristics and are damaged in different ways and to varying degrees, so the methods and requirements for their storage also differ. Many people do not know how to store green tea after opening it, which can lead to the tea going bad or losing its flavor. Under normal circumstances, green tea can be stored at room temperature for about a year; however, once opened, it should be transferred into an airtight container and used within two months if possible. Since green tea is prone to absorbing moisture, even unopened tea stored for too long will lose its aroma, so it should be brewed while fresh. Here are some key taboos to remember when storing green tea: The Five Taboos of Storing Green Tea 1. Avoid Moisture Firstly, one must be very careful to avoid moisture when storing green tea, as most tea enthusiasts know. Most teas have a strong tendency to absorb moisture and humidity. A relative humidity of 60% is suitable for storage, but…

For many new tea enthusiasts, the production process of Pu'er tea is both familiar and unfamiliar; they know the general steps but are unaware of the specific details. This article will reveal the detailed process of pressing Pu'er tea cakes for you. Why is Pu'er tea pressed into cakes? 1. Pressing tea into cakes makes it convenient for storage and doesn't take up much space. It's also easy to carry one or two cakes when visiting friends and family. 2. Over time, the original aroma of loose Pu'er tea can dissipate, while cake tea retains its aroma for a very long time, becoming more fragrant as it ages. 3. In terms of aging and transformation, loose tea has a larger surface area exposed to air, making it easier to transform initially. However, over time, cake tea transforms more stably and maintains a richer, sweeter flavor. The process of pressing tea can be done manually or by machine. Manual pressing typically refers to using a stone mill, which is a traditional method. Why do we use manual pressing? Manually pressing tea with a stone mill results in better aroma and character, which is more conducive to aging. Let's explore what happens…

Severe Infestation of Tea Looper How to Cope, Find Out Here It is currently late summer and early autumn, with cool weather in the morning and evening. This year has seen more rain than usual, resulting in vigorous growth of tea plants with lush green leaves, providing rich food for tea plant pests. According to investigations into the infestation of tea loopers in Longwu tea gardens, various age groups of larvae coexist, with severe overlapping generations. In some severely affected areas of tea gardens, the older leaves have been completely consumed, affecting the growth of tea plants, which requires close attention from tea garden managers. Due to differences in cultivation and management practices among individual households, the timing of infestations and the degree of damage vary across different tea gardens, making pest control challenging. It is essential to strengthen pest monitoring through field observations and the use of trapping devices, promptly understanding the dynamics of pest outbreaks and implementing appropriate measures: 1. Turn on insect-killing lamps, taking advantage of the fact that adult tea loopers are most active between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM. Set the operating times of the lamps accordingly, ideally using a light-controlled mode where they automatically…

Nowadays, basic sustenance is no longer the biggest issue for a family. People pay more attention to the spiritual pursuits and aspirations of happiness and fulfillment in their homes. A family that loves tea: the father, as steady as tea, is the pillar of the home; the mother, like water, manages the household with tenderness; the children, like broth, are pure and innocent. A small habit—drinking tea—not only changes each person's life but is also one of the simplest ways for a family to find happiness. The Greatest Wealth of a Family: Health Sometimes the greatest wish we have for our loved ones is simply that they be healthy: that the elderly remain robust, parents stay energetic, and children grow up lively and adorable. Moderate tea drinking can reduce the risk of high blood pressure in seniors and effectively slow down aging. When coming back from work, young people should not rush to rest but instead brew a pot of hot tea to relieve the fatigue of the day. As parents, it's important to instill the habit of drinking tea in your children from a young age, which strengthens their immune systems and reduces the frequency of illnesses. Use the…

Everything can be polished, especially purple clay teapots, but how you do it is key! Thinking back to my early years as an apprentice, I made a Shiliang teapot and left it on my master's tea table to "nourish." I was very excited and wanted to nurture a teapot that was exclusively mine. Being young and impetuous, I was a little impatient and wished to achieve the same luster as my master's teapot immediately. In the dead of winter, coming into the studio early in the morning, there was no better pleasure than brewing a pot of tea. After pouring out the tea, I would take a full sip and, while the teapot was still warm, quickly cup it in both hands and rub it vigorously, using it like a hot water bottle. It was a wonderful warming tool in the winter. At the time, I didn't care if my hands were clean or oily. If they were oily, all the better; rubbing the oil onto the teapot made it look particularly beautiful and shiny. I even rubbed my face against the teapot to accelerate the patina, spreading the oil all over its surface and continuously caressing it with my…

Basic Introduction to Mapo TeaThe Mapo Village tea gardens are primarily distributed between an altitude of 800 meters and 1200 meters, belonging to a subtropical monsoon humid climate. There is ample sunlight, distinct seasons, with an average annual temperature around 15 degrees Celsius, relative humidity at 80%, and an average of approximately 1300 hours of annual sunlight. Due to the long hours of sunlight and temperate climate in Rizhao City, it is especially suitable for the growth of tea, thus conducive to the accumulation of internal substances in the tea leaves. The content of various effective components such as tea polyphenols, catechins, and trace elements beneficial to the human body is abundant. Nutritional ValueThrough modern scientific separation and identification, there are over four hundred organic chemical components and over forty inorganic mineral elements found in tea. Many nutritional and medicinal components are present in the organic chemical components and inorganic mineral elements of tea. Major organic chemical components include: tea polyphenols, plant alkaloids, proteins, amino acids, vitamins, pectin, organic acids, polysaccharides, sugars, enzymes, pigments, etc. Product CharacteristicsIt has unique qualities such as "fine, pointed tips and tightly twisted strands; clear green infusion and bright clarity; rich fragrance and lingering aftertaste."…

In the pleasant April weather, with a gentle breeze blowing. In the tea garden of the Pomegranate Seed Group in Naxian Village, New Comfort Town, Mengjiang County, old tea trees taller than a person are sprouting new green leaves. Tea farmers are seen climbing wooden scaffolds or pulling on tree branches to pick the fresh buds. Stepping into the home of Li Kang, a tea farmer in the Pomegranate Seed Group of Naxian Village, New Comfort Town, one is greeted by the aroma of tea. He is diligently inspecting every step of the tea processing and production. Before long, freshly stir-fried spring tea is ready. According to Li Kang, Naxian Village has tea trees over a hundred years old. However, due to a lack of business management concepts, the villagers operated independently without forming a united front, which prevented them from capitalizing on their valuable resource. In 2022, Li Kang registered Mengjiang New Comfort Youzhi Tea Processing Factory, leasing more than 50 mu (approx. 33,333 square meters) of land with over 1,600 tea trees aged 80 years or older across two groups, Baiye Village and Pomegranate Seed Group. He invited experts with over 30 years of experience in producing Pu'er…

With consumers' increasingly diverse and personalized demands, crossover innovation has become a new favorite across industries. Following Luckin Coffee's collaboration with Maotai to launch the internet-sensation "Maotai Soy Aroma Latte," cross-industry combinations have become the latest trend. Recently, Jinxing Beer, a traditional brand with a 42-year history, launched the Jinxing Xinyang Maojian Chinese-style craft beer, quickly gaining widespread attention. In recent years, "tea and alcohol fusion" and "food and alcohol integration" have become hot topics, but most of these are pairings at the sales level rather than actual product fusions. As competition in the craft beer market intensifies, how to open up new avenues and brew a craft beer that embodies Chinese characteristics and Henan cultural elements became a key focus for Zhang Tieshan and the Jinxing R&D team. By chance, they turned their attention to Xinyang Maojian, one of China's top ten famous teas, and thus a completely new craft beer with deep tea-alcohol integration was born: the Jinxing Xinyang Maojian Chinese-style craft beer. This unique craft beer combines the fresh fragrance of tea, chestnut aroma, malt aroma, ester aroma, and hop aroma, retaining the full-bodied and rich taste of craft beer while being rich in beneficial components like…

Stepping into the 2024 Chaozhou Kung Fu Tea Conference, one is greeted by the fresh aroma of tea. Journalists discovered that while many tea companies and merchants are committed to tradition and quality, they have also embarked on an exploration of making their teas more youthful. Products have become more diverse, packaging more modern, and marketing models more varied, not only retaining older customers but also attracting a growing number of young people to the exhibition, infusing new vitality into the tea industry. Combining Tradition with Modern Trends Exploring More Possibilities in the Tea Industry After tasting Phoenix Dancong tea, Academician Liu Zhonghua of the Chinese Academy of Engineering once gave a classic evaluation: "With Phoenix Dancong, the first cup is love at first sight; the second cup leaves you yearning for more; the third cup binds you forever." At the exhibition, the Congxin Dancong booth featured tea packaged with this phrase as its central theme. Yu Yingfeng, founder of the Congxin Dancong brand, spoke with journalists about the creativity behind the tea packaging. "For the packaging, we used hand-drawn images of the ancient tea trees of Wudong Mountain as the background, presenting elements such as the land, the tea…

Tea, as an integral part of Chinese traditional culture, is not just a beverage but also a representation of a way of life. From green tea to black tea and Pu'er tea, each type has its unique flavor and brewing method. In this article, we will delve into the varieties of tea, methods of brewing, and how to select appropriate tea ware. (Image source: network, delete upon request) Green Tea: The Representative of Freshness and Elegance Green tea is an unfermented tea known for its fresh taste and rich nutritional value. Common types include Longjing, Biluochun, and Mao Feng. Brewing Method: The brewing of green tea requires attention to water temperature and time. Generally, use water around 80°C, with a brewing time of 1-2 minutes. Higher temperatures or longer times can destroy the fragrance and taste of the green tea. Tea Ware Selection: Glass cups or porcelain cups are suitable, allowing you to appreciate the beauty of the leaves unfolding in the water. Black Tea: Rich and Smooth Flavor Black tea is a fully fermented tea renowned for its strong aroma and sweet taste. Notable black teas include Keemun, Darjeeling, and Ceylon. Brewing Method: Black tea requires hot water at…

Pu'er tea differs from other types of tea. The quality of a particular tea not only affects its taste but also impacts its storage and potential for appreciation in value. When selecting Pu'er tea, careful examination is necessary. Here’s how to identify the grade of Pu'er tea. How to Distinguish the Quality of Pu'er Tea! First, look at the appearance. Check if the leaves are whole and uniform. Generally, young leaves are finer while older ones are larger. The exterior should be round and lustrous, with the overall structure intact. If the leaves do not appear clearly defined and instead seem fragmented and uneven, it's likely an issue with processing. Second, observe the color. Good tea should have a luster and not appear dull. High-quality loose Pu'er tea has a fragrant aroma and a glossy appearance. Inferior tea has incomplete leaves and a dark, lifeless color without any sheen. Third, inspect the liquor color. Good Pu'er tea produces a clear, bright infusion with an oil-like film on the surface. Lower quality tea will appear dark, murky, and unclean. Fourth, smell the aroma. The fragrance should be pure and free of off-flavors or impurities. High-quality raw Pu'er has a fresh, uplifting…

Basic Introduction to Yunlian Bitter TeaYunlian County, Sichuan Province, is a true “Bitter Tea Homeland,” and Yunlian Bitter Tea enjoys the reputation of “Green Mountains and Clear Waters.” According to statistics, in 2010, the county had 120,000 mu (approximately 8,000 hectares) of bitter tea planted, with a production reaching 173 million dan (approximately 865 tons), generating over 100 million yuan in output value. It has become the largest small-leaf bitter tea base county in China, accounting for over 50% of the national bitter tea market share. The product is sold in major cities across the country and has become a pillar industry for farmers' income growth and a specialty industry cultivated by the industrial structure in Yunlian. Nutritional ValueBitter tea not only contains various amino acids, vitamins, and trace elements such as zinc, manganese, and rubidium that are essential for the human body but also has effects such as lowering blood lipids, increasing coronary artery blood flow, improving myocardial blood supply, and fighting arteriosclerosis. It can effectively prevent and treat symptoms like dizziness, headaches, chest tightness, fatigue, and insomnia in patients with cardiovascular diseases, thus being favored by middle-aged and elderly people. Product CharacteristicsThe appearance of the tea is finely…

White tea is known as a one-year tea, a three-year treasure, and a seven-year elixir—the older it gets, the better it becomes. It's not that time takes its toll on our appearance, but rather that we don't drink enough aged white tea. It's especially beneficial for those who often stay up late, have high liver heat leading to acne, bad breath, and irritability. Cooking or steeping a pot of aged white tea each day can be both comfortable and health-promoting. The Benefits of Drinking White Tea White tea is one of China’s traditional famous teas and belongs to the category of minimally processed teas. After harvesting, white tea is neither pan-fried nor rolled; instead, it is sun-dried or gently dried over low heat. Its appearance features intact buds covered in fine downy hairs. The infusion has a clear yellow-green color and a mild, sweet aftertaste. 1. Regulates Blood Sugar: White tea is rich in essential active enzymes. Long-term consumption can increase the activity of lipase in the body, accelerating the breakdown and metabolism of fats. It can also effectively control insulin secretion, reduce sugar absorption, and promote the excretion of excess sugars, which helps regulate blood sugar levels and maintain…

The integrated approach to green precision prevention and control of major tea pests involves using core technologies such as narrow-band LED insect traps, yellow-red dual-color insect-attracting boards, and efficient sex pheromone lures to maintain target pest populations at a low level through long-term and efficient trapping. This is complemented by biological preventive measures, such as spraying inchworm virus preparations and releasing predatory mites, along with good agricultural practices to control pest populations. Finally, highly efficient, low water-soluble chemical pesticides are used as emergency measures in the event of large-scale pest outbreaks. In recent years, tea plant protection scientists have conducted extensive research on pest control techniques, developing effective green precision prevention and control technologies for tea pests. Below, we will use three of the most important pests in Chinese tea gardens—the gray inchworm, the tea inchworm, and the tea tiny green leafhopper—as examples. Integrated Approach to Green Precision Prevention and Control of Major Tea Pests I. Green Precision Prevention and Control Technology Model for Gray Inchworm and Tea Inchworm Note: “√” indicates the selected control technique at the corresponding time. The same applies below. 1. Core Key Technologies (1) Sex Pheromone Lures. Based on the severity of the previous year,…

In the midst of winter, the winter cherry blossoms covering thousands of mu sway in the wind at the peak of the tea mountain.Jingmai Mountain is located within Lanchang County, a region inhabited by the Lahu and other ethnic groups in Puer City. To its east lies Menghai County in Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, and to its west is Myanmar. It is one of the famous six major Puer tea mountains and is home to ancient tea forests that have been cultivated for thousands of years, which are among the most intact in the world. Cherry blossoms in full bloom on Jingmai Mountain The area boasts vast seas of clouds, rolling mountains, lush ancient trees, and clusters of traditional villages. In addition to these, this place, listed by UNESCO on the World Heritage List, also has a breathtaking pink spectacle that captures the heart at first sight. Cherry blossoms in full bloom on Jingmai Mountain Cherry blossoms in full bloom on Jingmai Mountain The ancient tea mountain consists of nine traditional villages inhabited by the Bulang, Dai, Hani, and other ethnic groups, including Jingmai, Mangjing, and Manghong. Here, the people are simple and respectful of nature. Apart from living examples…

Drinking some Pu'er raw tea, ancient tree white tea, or sun-dried red tea from ancient trees during the Start of Spring can help in digestion and detoxification, as well as warm the stomach and nourish the liver.During this season, it is good to drink Pu'er raw tea, ancient tree white tea, or sun-dried red tea from ancient trees that have a rich aroma. This helps dissipate the coldness accumulated in the body during winter and promotes the rise of yang qi. These teas also have the benefits of warming the stomach and nourishing the liver. Moreover, Pu'er tea is not only rich and fragrant but also refreshing and invigorating, helping to dispel drowsiness. Benefits of Drinking Tea at the Start of Spring In spring, the liver's energy tends to become too strong, which can negatively impact the spleen and stomach. Additionally, spring is a season when yang qi rises and various pathogens and microorganisms reproduce and revive, making it easy for diseases to spread. Therefore, health preservation during spring is very important. Since tea aids digestion, clears the intestines, and detoxifies, drinking an appropriate amount of tea in spring can help cleanse the intestines, warm the stomach, and nourish the…

Drinking tea is a common practice for adults. However, in daily life, we rarely see children drinking tea. Many parents allow their children to drink regular soft drinks and carbonated beverages but seldom permit them to drink tea. Zhu Haiyan, Director of the Horticultural Culture Research and Dissemination Center at the College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture at Hunan Agricultural University, explains that there are two main reasons why we seldom see children drinking tea in everyday life. Firstly, children do not like the bitter taste of tea. More importantly, people believe that tea has a certain stimulating effect which may be detrimental to children's growth and development, potentially harming their spleen and stomach. In fact, these views are one-sided. "Scientifically speaking, drinking safe and hygienic tea, without consuming it too strong, can bring many benefits to children," Zhu Haiyan says. Firstly, moderate tea consumption helps to reduce fat and promote weight loss. According to relevant surveys, more than one-fifth of school-aged children in major cities in China suffer from varying degrees of nutritional excess, leading to numerous cases of obese children and those with high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels, severely affecting their physical and mental development. The…