Black Tea

Black tea is the second largest category of teas in China and the most widely sold type of tea worldwide. The origin of black tea can be traced back to China, where it was first produced over 400 years ago during the Ming Dynasty by tea farmers in Wuyi Mountain, Fujian Province, as Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong. In terms of processing techniques, due to differences in rolling methods and fresh leaf varieties, black tea can be classified into: Gongfu Black Tea, Xiao Zhong Black Tea, and Broken Black Tea. Xiao Zhong Black Tea is the oldest type of black tea, originally produced in Wuyi Mountain, and is also the progenitor of other black teas; Gongfu Black Tea comes in many varieties, produced in different regions, such as Qimen Gongfu Black Tea mainly produced in Qimen County, Anhui Province, and Dian Hong Gongfu from Yunnan Province; Broken Black Tea is produced across a wide range of areas and is primarily for export. Although there are different classifications of black tea, the basic process generally includes "withering, rolling, fermentation, and drying." As a fully fermented tea, the core and soul of black tea is its "fermentation," which is a critical step in…...

In daily life, drinking Puer tea in moderation can have excellent health benefits. It can refresh and invigorate, as well as aid in weight loss. When drinking Puer tea, it's important to understand the appropriate methods and timing. Drinking improperly or excessively can have adverse effects on health. Drinking a little Puer tea in the morning can help energize and clear the intestines. Drinking some in the afternoon can boost immunity and improve work efficiency. When is the best time to drink Puer tea during the day? 1. Drinking Puer Tea in the Morning After a night's sleep, the body has lost a lot of water. Drinking a cup of light tea in the morning can quickly replenish the body's water needs, cleanse the intestines, lower blood pressure, and be highly beneficial for overall health. In the morning, it is advisable to drink black tea, as it promotes circulation and removes coldness from the body, ensuring adequate blood supply to the brain. It can also be consumed with milk. When drinking tea in the morning, two points should be noted: First, drink only after breakfast. Second, avoid strong tea; opt for a lighter brew instead. 2. Drinking Puer Tea in…...

With continuous technological advancements and growing market demands, the application of intelligent control technology has become a key factor in driving the development of the tea industry. Therefore, studying intelligent control technology for tea processing equipment is of great significance to the production and development of China's tea. This review summarizes the latest research progress on intelligent control technology in green tea, black tea (red tea in China), and dark tea primary production lines, exploring innovative applications of intelligent withering equipment and intelligent pan-firing machines in the refinement process of tea. This can provide insights for future research on intelligent control technology for tea processing equipment. I. Research on the Application of Intelligent Control Technology in Primary Production Lines for Tea 1. Green Tea Production Line Green tea, the most common and widely consumed type of tea in China, has seen the introduction of smart production lines by many companies. These production lines are equipped with data collection and management capabilities to achieve digitalized processing. Photographed by the Editorial Department of China Tea The automated production line system for stir-fried green tea is precise and highly automated, enabling fully automatic continuous production of green tea. Advanced energy-saving production equipment and…...

For many newcomers, there may indeed be some confusion. After all, the culture of purple clay has continued for hundreds of years, enduring and thriving, playing an increasingly important role in tea culture. This further illustrates that for tea drinkers, a purple clay pot is indispensable tea ware. Many seasoned tea enthusiasts have used purple clay pots from the beginning, and later even purchased dozens of various styles of Yixing purple clay pots. To those unfamiliar with purple clay pots, this may seem quite perplexing! Why do so many people like to brew tea using a purple clay pot? Why is Tea Brewed in a Purple Clay Pot Better? The most direct benefit is that it doesn’t get too hot to handle. Due to the nature of the material, a purple clay pot does not conduct heat easily. Also, because of the unique shape of the pot, one’s hand is less likely to touch the walls of the pot. A purple clay pot can absorb the aroma of tea. The unique material allows a frequently used clay pot to retain the tea fragrance, and the longer the pot is used, the stronger the tea scent it retains. A purple clay…...

Tea ware is often referred to as the father of tea, for it carries the essence of a cup of tea. The word "China" itself also means porcelain, and the West came to know China through its porcelain. Early pottery, bronze wares, later porcelains, and teaware made from materials like purple clay and glass were all adapted to the social productivity levels and brewing methods of their times. The complete set of gold and silver tea ware unearthed from the Famen Temple’s underground palace from the Tang Dynasty is breathtaking (multiple types of tea ware can also be seen in the painting “Night Banquet in the Tang Palace”). During Emperor Huizong's reign, tea competitions included the use of tea ware as an essential element, and Jian bowls, necessary for the tea-whisking method, became popular. Three of the Jian bowls (also known as Tenmoku bowls) that were brought to Japan are now considered national treasures there. The five famous kilns that produced tea ware are also world-renowned. The evolution of tea ware is a vast topic, but at its core, it cannot be separated from three words: "ceramics, technology, culture." Today, we will explore the evolution of tea ware from two…...

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…...

Advantages of Brewing Tea in a Glass Kettle 1. Visual Enjoyment One of the greatest advantages of brewing tea in a glass kettle is the clear view it provides of the tea leaves unfurling in the water. As the tea leaves gradually unfurl and float, it’s like watching a dance performance of the leaves. Especially for those who enjoy appraising tea, observing the changes in the shape of the leaves and the color of the tea through a transparent glass kettle is a great pleasure. (Image source: network, delete upon request) 2. Preserves Original Flavor A glass kettle does not absorb the flavor of the tea like ceramic or purple clay pots do, preserving the original taste of the tea leaves. This is a significant advantage for those who prefer pure tea aroma. The material of the glass kettle does not react chemically with the tea, ensuring a purer taste of the brewed tea. 3. Easy to Clean The smooth surface of a glass kettle makes it very easy to clean. Simply rinse with warm water and wipe clean with a soft cloth. For those who don’t like to spend too much time cleaning teaware, a glass kettle is undoubtedly…...

The scorching summer is the most unbearable time of the year, causing inexplicable irritability. At such a moment, sipping on a cup of Pu'er ripened tea is an exquisite pleasure. Some say that drinking green tea helps to quench internal heat in summer, while drinking black tea and Pu'er tea promotes health in winter. So, is it suitable to drink such a warming Pu'er ripened tea in the scorching summer? Some even directly put ripened Pu'er tea on the "blacklist" of summer beverages, but this is not the case! Ripened Pu'er tea, after undergoing pile fermentation, has a mild nature and a mellow, smooth taste. Drinking ripened Pu'er tea in summer can warm the body and dispel dampness, quench thirst, warm and protect the stomach, and promote sleep at the same time. Who is Suitable to Drink Pu'er Ripened Tea in Summer 1. Overweight People In summer, overweight people are more suited to drink Pu'er ripened tea. The caffeine, vitamins, amino acids, phospholipids, and other components in Pu'er tea help with digestion and have a significant effect in inhibiting the increase of abdominal fat. The tea is rich in vitamin B1, which is essential for burning fat and converting it…...

It is good to drink black tea in summer, and it can be very beneficial to the body. Black tea is a fully fermented tea, with a mild nature and a red infusion. It is rich in amino acids, theaflavins, vitamins, proteins, and tea polyphenols. Drinking it in summer has the benefits of quenching thirst and relieving heat, as well as reducing fatigue and stress. It also helps promote metabolism and alleviate heat-induced irritability. What are the benefits of drinking black tea in summer? Because of the hot weather in summer, many people often experience poor appetite. Drinking an appropriate amount of black tea at this time can help improve appetite and also eliminate feelings of fatigue. Black tea is a variety of tea that contains multiple active components. Drinking it can protect human cells and has the effects of delaying skin aging and beautifying the complexion. Furthermore, black tea contains caffeine. During hot summer afternoons when people often feel lethargic and drowsy, drinking an appropriate amount of black tea can stimulate the central nervous system, helping to invigorate and improve memory. 1. Refreshing and cooling. Drinking black tea in summer can quench thirst and cool the body. This is…...

When did the variety of Wuyi Rock Tea originate? According to "The New Gazetteer of Tong'an County," "Wuyi tea was originally wild, not planted by human hands. It is said that it was first discovered by an old man... The old man first offered the tea and after his death, he was revered as a mountain deity and enjoyed temple sacrifices." In Fan Zhongyan's "Song of Tea Competition with Zhang Min," it states: "The miraculous tea by the stream surpasses all in the world, cultivated since ancient times by the immortals of Wuyi." The "immortals of Wuyi" likely refer to the distant ancestors of the Wuyi tea region, traditionally believed to be Wuyi Jun or Pengzu. According to Hu Haochuan's research, Wuyi Caicha evolved from a wild species. Professor Zhuang Wanfang believes that Wuyi tea was cultivated by ancients or possibly introduced from Wulong Ridge in Zhejiang Province. Caicha is the mother of Wuyi teas and is the collective term for the sexually propagated group of tea trees in Wuyi. This means these teas are as common as the vegetables grown around the house, only for everyday drinking. In the natural environment of Wuyi Mountain, due to the cross-pollination of…...

In recent years, Suxianshi Township has strengthened its approach of using party building to promote rural revitalization. Leveraging its own resource endowments, it has cultivated and expanded distinctive industries. The township has transformed organizational advantages into development advantages for the tea industry and turned the exemplary role of party members into driving forces for growth. Currently, there are 26,000 mu (approximately 1733 hectares) of high-altitude tea gardens in the township, generating nearly 200 million yuan in output value. It has received certifications as a "Green Food" raw material base and a provincial "Three Products and One Mark" base. Party Building Leads Organizational Efforts To Boost the Tea Industry's Growth and Strength Focus on "Dual Binding" to Gather Strength. The township continues to deepen the approach of "building branches along the industrial chain." Two provincial key leading enterprises play a leading role in integrating resources, innovating models, and setting examples. They establish a "dual binding" mechanism, binding households to cooperatives and cooperatives to leading enterprises, which radiates to more than 120 participating party members and leads to the establishment of 127 tea-specialized cooperatives, involving 13,000 mu (approximately 867 hectares) of tea gardens, and benefiting over 500 tea-growing households. Focus on Linkage…...

Guizhou's mountains and waters are endowed with remarkable natural beauty and rich resources. Data shows that Guizhou's tea garden area has expanded from 5.24 million mu in 2014 to over 7 million mu in 2023, ranking it among the top in the country; the province's tea industry's comprehensive output value also jumped from 27 billion yuan to 63 billion yuan during the same period. The Multi-Color Guizhou Network specially launches the column "[Visit Guizhou's Tea]," starting from Guizhou's tea industry chain, interviewing tea farmers, tea makers, scientific researchers, teahouse owners, and foreign tea seekers, reflecting how Guizhou's excellent ecology fosters clean tea and its path of high-quality industrial development. "Qian Tea No.1" took nearly 16 years to develop from a superior strain to a new variety. In April 2019, it was registered by the Ministry of Agriculture as a non-principal crop variety, allowing for its promotion. Its primary developer is Dr. Chen Zhengwu, researcher at the Guizhou Tea Research Institute and leader of the tea plant resource breeding discipline. On August 5th, Dr. Chen Zhengwu told reporters that since its promotion in 2019, "Qian Tea No.1" has been introduced to areas such as Daozhen Autonomous County, Sinan County, Yanhe Autonomous…...