In China, drinking tea is mostly a cultural thing with the majority of the people drink tea throughout the day. Chinese teas can be traced back all the way to the Tang Dynasty and were first discovered in 2737 BCE, by the Chinese Emperor Shen Nong. In the Chinese culture, tea is considered of the seven necessities of life. There are five basic categories of teas in China; white, green, oolong, black and post-fermented (Puerh). Chinese tea is almost as recognizable as Kung Fu is in the Chinese culture. Tea is actually drunk more frequently for healthy living than it is for thirst. Different types of Chinese Tea White Tea - White is made from steeping the dried immature leaves of the Camilla Sinensis Tea Bush. White tea is frequently consumed for its presumed health benefits as an anti-aging and promotes healthy and smooth skin. Green Tea - Green Teas are made from leaves of Camilla Sinensis Tea Bush and are put through a very short fermentation process. Oolong Tea - Oolong teas are made by using a unique process of withering the leaves of Camilla Sinensis Tea Bush and using a special drying and oxidation process. Like other Chinese…

Not every tea is created equal. Some of them may be light and breezy, and others may be richer and more mellow. Pu-erh tea belongs to the latter. Pu-erh tea is a special type of dark tea made in Yunnan, China. It is special because it tastes better as it ages – just like wine. Pu-erh tea undergoes a fermentation process when it ages, creating a richer taste in every cup. In China and Hong Kong, pu-erh tea is usually consumed with dim sum. In other parts of the world, pu-erh tea is more known for its good reputation of health benefits. But what exactly is pu-erh tea? Find your answers here: the history, flavor, types, caffeine content, health benefits, brewing method, and where to find the best ones. The history of pu-erh tea The history of pu-erh tea can be traced back to more than a thousand years ago, during the Tang Dynasty era (618-917 CE). Back then, tea was traded all across China and its neighboring regions, including to the Tibetan plateau. Since the Tibetan plateau could not produce their own teas, they depended on Chinese traders who traveled for months to reach Tibet. One of the tea-producing…

  Tea is a favorite drink for folks everywhere, no matter their age or where they come from. It's not just tasty and soothing but also really good for you. With lots of antioxidants and helpful stuff in it, tea can do great things like help keep your heart healthy, manage your weight, make you feel mentally better, and even improve how your stomach works. In this blog post, we're going to dive into these four major perks of drinking tea, including iced tea, and see how it helps us live healthier lives. Our store offers a wide range of high-quality teas that can improve your body health to the next level, welcome to browse and shop! CONTENT OUTLINE The Antioxidant Power of Tea Heart Health Benefits of Drinking Tea Tea's Role in Weight Management Mental Wellness and Relaxation Improving Digestive Health with Tea Immune System Support Through Tea Tea and Skin Health Conclusion FAQs The Antioxidant Power of Tea Tea, especially green tea, is packed with antioxidants that come from the Camellia sinensis plant. These substances are great at fighting off damage in our bodies caused by harmful molecules called free radicals. Among these antioxidants, one standout is epigallocatechin gallate…

You may have heard of cold-brew coffee, but have you ever heard of cold-brew tea? Yes, that thing exists! Cold-brew tea has actually been around for a while, but its popularity is not as high as its hot-brew counterparts. In this article, you will find out more about the history of cold-brew tea, the innovative ways of cold-brewing teas, the caffeine level of cold-brew tea, the differences between cold-brew tea and iced tea and hot-brew tea, and of course, the health benefits of cold-brew tea! Interested? Read more to find out! Traditional way of Cold-brew Cold-brew tea is not a new innovation. The Japanese have long believed that hot-brewing tea destroys the tea’s natural benefits as it burns the tea, which gave rise to the traditional way of cold-brewing teas: steeping tea in cold water for hours. However, this process may take a long time to finish – from 6 to 24 hours. Our way of Cold-brew In this fast-moving world, it is always convenient to have the instant option for our everyday necessities – and that includes cold-brew teas! If you are looking for the natural benefits and low caffeine level of cold-brew tea but steeping your tea for…

Green tea, the oldest of all teas. There is no way you have never heard of green tea or its types – matcha, hojicha, or dragon well. Originated thousands of years ago, green tea has successfully become one of the most famous drinks in the world. Green tea has every right to become famous - refreshing, easy to process, packed with many benefits for our body. You may have seen it, tasted it, or even fallen in love with it - but what exactly is green tea? What is the difference between green tea and black tea? Is it true that green tea has tons of benefits for our bodies? Read on to learn more about this famous type of tea. The history of green tea Legend has it that almost 5000 years ago, Emperor Shénnóng (神農) from China was boiling water in the shade of a wild tea tree when a breeze flew a few leaves into his pot. He drank the mixture and found that it was delicious and refreshing. It turned out that he was sitting under a Camellia sinensis tree, and that mixture was what we know as green tea now. Green tea was then used…

Basic Introduction to Luaan GuapianLuaan Guapian, a traditional and historic Chinese tea, is one of China's top ten famous teas, often abbreviated as 'Guapian' or 'Pian tea.' It is produced in the Dabie Mountains around the city of Luaan, Anhui Province. In the Tang Dynasty, it was known as "Luzhou Luaan Tea," recognized as a renowned tea; during the Ming Dynasty, it began to be called "Luaan Guapian," considered an excellent and superior-grade tea; by the Qing Dynasty, it had become a tribute tea for the imperial court.Luaan Guapian is a special type of green tea. Among all teas in the world, Luaan Guapian is the only one without buds or stems, made solely from single-leaf tea. Removing the buds not only maintains the single-leaf shape but also eliminates the grassy taste; the stems become woody during processing, so removing them ensures the tea remains rich but not bitter, fragrant but not astringent. The leaves are plucked within ten days before and after the Grain Rain (Guyu) solar term, with two or three leaves taken at a time, prioritizing "maturity" over "tenderness." Nutritional ValueThe chemical components of Luaan Guapian have significant health benefits. Its composition includes 3.5-7.0% inorganic substances and…

Basic Introduction to Tieguanyin of Anxi Tieguanyin was invented by Han Chinese tea farmers in Anxi, Fujian Province between 1725 and 1735. It originated from Yaoyang Mountain in Xiping Town, Anxi County (as per the Wang account). It belongs to the oolong tea category and is one of China's Top Ten Famous Teas, representing oolong teas. It is midway between green tea and black tea. The pure Tieguanyin plant is a shrub type with a sprawling growth habit, oblique branches, and leaves that are horizontally positioned. As a semi-fermented tea, it possesses the general health benefits of tea and was presented as the top of the Top Ten Famous Teas at the Shanghai World Expo in 2010. Nutritional Value The organic chemical components in Tieguanyin, such as tea polyphenols, catechins, and various amino acids, are significantly higher than those in other types of tea. The inorganic mineral elements include abundant potassium, calcium, magnesium, cobalt, iron, manganese, aluminum, sodium, zinc, copper, nitrogen, phosphorus, fluorine, iodine, and selenium. The inorganic mineral elements in Tieguanyin, such as manganese, iron, fluoride, potassium, and sodium, are higher than those in other types of tea. Product Characteristics Appearance: robust, round, resembling the head of a dragonfly,…

Basic Introduction to Mingxi Golden Thread OrchidThe official name of the Golden Thread Orchid in Chinese medicine is Jin Xian Lan. It is the whole plant of Liparis and Saccoglottis plants from the Orchidaceae family. In folk terms, it is also known as Golden Thread, Golden Earring, Bird Ginseng, Golden Thread Tiger Banana, Golden Thread Bone Remedy, Golden Coin Grass, and Golden Thread Lycopodium.Public Notice No. 3 for the Registration of Geographical Indications of Agricultural Products of the People's Republic of China implements the protection of the geographical indication for the product "Mingxi Golden Thread Orchid." Nutritional ValueThe entire plant of the Golden Thread Orchid can be used medicinally, with a neutral taste and sweet flavor. The Golden Thread Orchid has cooling and blood-purifying properties, as well as benefits for expelling wind and dampness, detoxification, pain relief, cough suppression, and more. It is used to treat difficult conditions such as hemoptysis, bronchitis, nephritis, cystitis, diabetes, hematuria, rheumatoid arthritis, tumors, and others. History and FolkloreAccording to legend, a long time ago, a fairy bird with an injured leg hobbled into a valley to find medicine. By a mountain spring, it saw the shiny leaves of the Golden Thread Orchid and pecked…

Introduction to Tanyang GongfuTanyang Gongfu originates from Tanyang Village at the foot of White Cloud Mountain in Fu'an. According to legend, during the reigns of Emperor Xianfeng and Tongzhi (1851-1874 AD), a villager named Hu Fusi (also known as Hu Jin Si) successfully produced black tea and exported it to Western Europe via Guangzhou, where it was very well received. Subsequently, many tea merchants flocked to the area to buy and sell the tea, and set up trading posts. Later, due to changes in tea production, the focus shifted from black to green teas, leaving only a few producers of Tanyang Gongfu. In recent years, through the efforts of relevant departments, Tanyang Gongfu has been restored and developed. Nutritional Value1. Refreshing and Fatigue Relieving: The caffeine in black tea stimulates the cerebral cortex and central nervous system, enhancing alertness, concentration, and memory. It also accelerates the excretion of lactic acid (the substance that causes muscle fatigue) and other waste products, effectively relieving fatigue.2. Moisturizing and Heat Clearing: Drinking black tea in summer can quench thirst and relieve heat because the polyphenols, sugars, amino acids, pectin, and other components in tea react chemically with saliva, stimulating its secretion, making the mouth…

"An ounce of tangerine peel is worth an ounce of gold." Many people recognize tangerine peel for its excellent properties in regulating qi and strengthening the spleen.However, did you know that tangerine peel can also moisten the lungs and dissolve phlegm? Tangerine Peel Has Many Benefits Tangerine peel is the dried mature peel of the fruit of Citrus reticulata and its cultivated varieties. It has a pungent, bitter, and warm nature and targets the spleen and lung meridians. It is effective in promoting the movement of qi to relieve fullness, drying dampness and transforming phlegm, as well as strengthening the spleen and harmonizing the middle. Tangerine peel is a prime example of a food and herb that can be used together. The Song Dynasty's "Medical Narratives" states: "Tangerine peel broadens the diaphragm and descends qi, eliminates phlegm and expels cold, with remarkable effects. Most herbs are more valuable when fresh, but this one is better when aged, and those from Dongting Lake are the best." For conditions such as poor appetite, nausea, abdominal distension, and constipation caused by stagnation of spleen qi, tangerine peel can be incorporated into meals. In treating coughs with cold or damp phlegm, tangerine peel also…

Basic Introduction to West Lake LongjingWest Lake Longjing, named after the Longjing tea area in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. It is one of China's Top Ten Famous Teas. If we compare West Lake to the beauty Xi Shi, then the best tea is like a beautiful lady. Longjing is both a place name, a spring name, and a tea name. The tea is characterized by "four unique qualities": green color, rich aroma, mellow taste, and beautiful shape. Top-grade West Lake Longjing is flat, smooth, and straight, with a tender green luster, fresh and high aroma, fresh and sweet taste, and delicate leaves that resemble flowers. Pre-Qingming Longjing, picked before the Qingming Festival, is also known as "Daughter Red." "The courtyards outside laugh at the wind and lotus; pre-Qingming Longjing is like daughter red." This poetic sentence vividly captures the essence of West Lake Longjing. It combines famous mountains, temples, lakes, springs, and tea, and drinking a cup of Longjing reveals the unique and remarkable tea culture of Longjing.The West Lake Longjing is grown in the hills around Lion Peak, Wengjiashan, Hupao, Meijiawu, Yunqi, and Lingyin in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. Here, the climate is mild, with abundant rainfall and diffuse light. The…

Basic Introduction to Yutian Desert RoseRose buds from Hotan, Xinjiang, are primarily produced in Yutian, on the southern edge of the Taklamakan Desert. These are the best and most fragrant roses in China! The rose flower tea is made from naturally air-dried unopened rose buds with no additives or pollution, making it a pure, natural organic herbal tea. It's a holy product for beautifying your complexion, slimming down, calming your mind, regulating menstruation, and more! Nutritional ValueThe flavor of rose flower tea is elegantly fragrant and can help soothe emotions and relieve depression. It can improve hormonal imbalances, relieve backaches and pains, eliminate fatigue, and aid in wound healing. This tea nourishes the complexion, promotes skincare and beauty, invigorates the blood, protects the liver, and helps digestion. It also has the function of relieving fatigue and promoting blood circulation. It can treat chronic gastritis and hepatitis. The tea helps in soothing the liver, resolving stagnation, strengthening the spleen, reducing internal heat, and dispersing blood stasis. It can treat cold abdominal pain, gastric chills, regulate blood flow and qi, calm the mind, relieve constipation, and reduce internal heat. It can regulate blood flow and qi, and is most suitable for those…

Believe it or not, both West Lake Longjing tea and Dahongpao are historic teas in China. Both are part of the top ten famous teas in China, with exceptional quality and unique flavors. Drinking them offers numerous benefits. But which is better: West Lake Longjing or Dahongpao? What are the differences between them? Let's explore further. Which is better, West Lake Longjing or Dahongpao? 1. West Lake Longjing Longjing tea is produced in the beautiful region of West Lake, Zhejiang Province. It is renowned for its green color, elegant shape, rich aroma, and mellow taste. Its unique qualities of being light yet far-reaching and fragrant yet clear distinguish it from other famous teas, making it the top among the top ten teas. The picking of West Lake Longjing has three characteristics: early picking, tender picking, and frequent picking. The tenderness of the tea leaves is the foundation for high-quality Longjing tea. Frequent picking means leaving larger leaves while picking smaller ones, with about 30 pickings per year. West Lake Longjing tea is traditionally crafted using a variety of techniques such as tossing, shaking, spreading, fanning, pressing, throwing, grabbing, pushing, snapping, and grinding. Different qualities require different handling methods. Due to…

There is an old saying: "Preserved tangerine peel of a hundred years is like ginseng of a thousand years," meaning that the longer the tangerine peel is preserved, the more valuable it becomes. Runyuanchang's pure dry warehouse for Newhui preserved tangerine peel strictly categorizes and stores the peels according to their origin, age, and grade. The warehouse maintains constant temperature and humidity, and conducts regular inspections, ensuring the high quality of Runyuanchang and its brand Ganrentang's Newhui preserved tangerine peel, which stands out for its clean and sweet flavor compared to other preserved tangerine peels on the market. Nowadays, many people have the habit of using preserved tangerine peel in their cooking. Whether it's in soups or stir-fries, some recipes opt to use tangerine peel instead of scallions and ginger to avoid being too spicy, as it not only detoxifies fish and shrimp but also adds a unique aroma and removes fishy odors. Adding some to mutton or beef soup can help cut through the fat and make the meat cook faster. When cooked with rice porridge, it not only enhances the fragrance but also warms the stomach. Many recipes for using tangerine peel in cooking have been discovered. 1.…

Basic Introduction to Huangshan Tribute ChrysanthemumHuangshan Tribute Chrysanthemum, also known as "tribute chrysanthemum" or "Huizhou tribute chrysanthemum," is a traditional Han ethnic product of Huangshan City. It is one of the four famous Chinese chrysanthemums, alongside Hangzhou chrysanthemum, Chuzhou chrysanthemum, and Bozhou chrysanthemum. It was named "tribute chrysanthemum" because it was offered as a tribute to emperors in ancient times. It is widely produced in the vast areas of Huangshan City, Anhui Province, primarily in Jinzhu Village, She County, between the famous tourist destination Mount Huang Scenic Area and the national nature reserve Qiaoliang Peak. Grown in a unique natural ecological environment, this chrysanthemum boasts excellent quality, integrating color, aroma, taste, and form. It is both ornamental and medicinal, praised as an excellent choice for medicinal and drinking purposes. It is a well-known specialty of Huangshan, enjoying a reputation at home and abroad. Nutritional Value"Huangshan Tribute Chrysanthemum" can treat common colds, carbuncles and sores, high blood pressure, and arteriosclerosis. Combined with other herbs, it can be used to make over-the-counter drugs like Sangju Cold Tablets and chrysanthemum drinks. It can be steeped in tea or wine, and regular consumption can "purify the five organs and detoxify the body," contributing to…

Pu'er shengcha is a treasure in the hearts of tea enthusiasts. To truly appreciate its unique flavor and rich aroma, mastering the correct brewing method is essential. Whether you're a tea art novice or an experienced tea lover, this article will provide you with the most detailed and friendly guide to brewing Pu'er shengcha. (Image source: network, delete upon request) Understanding Your Pu'er Shengcha Before brewing, it's key to understand the basic information about the tea. Pu'er shengcha undergoes natural fermentation, giving it a unique fragrance and taste. Its leaves are typically large, greenish in color, and have a fresh, natural aroma. The quality of Pu'er shengcha is closely related to its origin, harvest time, and storage duration, so when purchasing, choose reliable brands and channels. Preparation: Utensils and Water There are many options for brewing Pu'er shengcha, including covered bowls, purple clay pots, and glass teapots. Each type has its unique advantages, but the most important thing is to choose utensils that you feel comfortable using and can fully showcase the characteristics of the tea. The quality of water greatly influences the tea infusion. Ideally, the water should be clean, odorless, and have moderate mineral content. The best choice…