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Jeoncha, as the name suggests, refers to tea cakes shaped like copper coins. According to Korean records, Jeoncha originated from Boreumsa Temple in Changseong County, Jeollanam-do, South Korea. The temple's founder, Seon Master Daoui, traveled to Tang Dynasty China in 784 AD and during his 37 years there learning Buddhist teachings, he developed a habit of tea production and consumption. Upon his return, he planted tea trees around Boreumsa and taught others how to make a solid, coin-shaped tea using techniques from the Tang Dynasty. Jeoncha produced in Changseong County is known for its color, similar to seaweed and green moss, which is why Koreans also refer to it as Moss Jeoncha. Moss Jeoncha has won awards at various tea evaluations in Japan and Korea and has been featured at major tea expos in South Korea, enjoying great popularity among Korean tea enthusiasts. The traditional production technique of Jeoncha remains preserved in Changseong County, Jeollanam-do, which is quite similar to the tea-making methods described in the Chinese Tang Dynasty's "The Classic of Tea." Following the seven steps from "from picking to sealing," the process of making Jeoncha is as follows: (1) Picking: Fresh leaves for Korean Jeoncha are typically harvested…

Summer is a good time to expel the cold and dampness from your body. As temperatures rise, so does the humidity in the air. For those with high levels of dampness, this can be even more harmful. Do you know how to get rid of dampness? Here are some recommended teas for summer to help. Tea is not medicine, but it's a great health drink. Although tea is not medicine, different people with different constitutions should make different choices. For those with high levels of dampness, there should also be different considerations when choosing tea... What are the harms of having high levels of dampness? 1. When dampness meets cold, it becomes cold-dampness; when it meets heat, it becomes damp-heat; when it meets wind, it becomes wind-dampness. Under the skin, it causes obesity; 2. If dampness remains in the body and isn't eliminated, one may experience loose stools and unformed feces. The tongue may appear yellowish and greasy; 3. Those with high levels of dampness feel lethargic throughout the day, affecting digestive functions. They may feel heavy-headed, with limbs and waist feeling weighed down by something, making them reluctant to move; 4. Those with high levels of dampness tend to…

Black tea is a fully fermented tea and is the most consumed type of tea worldwide. Its mild nature makes it suitable for general consumption and is a popular recommendation among merchants. To fully appreciate the unique flavor of high-quality teas like ancient tree black tea, it must be brewed correctly. So how should one brew ancient tree black tea? Awakening the Tea: Use water at approximately 85°C for 10 seconds to awaken the tea. The resulting infusion will have a light apricot color that appears somewhat dull. When cooled, the tea has a rich, burnt aroma and a thin yet sweet taste with noticeable aftertaste. First Sipping (Third Infusion): Brew for about 5 seconds using water at around 85°C. The infusion turns a deep brownish red and emits a reddish glow in the cup. It tastes sweet right away, is rich and smooth, and leaves a lasting fragrance in the mouth. The sweetness remains in the mouth, encouraging continuous sipping. The lid of the cup has a faint burnt and sweet aroma mixed with a hint of milkiness. The bottom of the cup has a more pronounced milky aroma mixed with honey notes that linger. Fourth Infusion: The texture…

Tea is the best beverage for middle-aged and elderly people. Scientific analysis has shown that tea contains proteins, fats, over 10 types of vitamins, as well as nearly 300 components such as polyphenols, caffeine, and lipopolysaccharides, which can regulate physiological functions and play a variety of health-preserving and pharmacological roles. What are the greatest benefits of drinking tea? 1. Improves Muscle Endurance. There is an antioxidant in tea called "catechins," which can increase the body's ability to burn fat, improve muscle endurance, help fight fatigue, and increase the duration of physical exercise. Regular consumption of green tea shows the most significant effects. 2. Fights Ultraviolet Radiation. Tea polyphenols are water-soluble substances. Washing your face with tea water can remove facial grease, tighten pores, and have disinfecting, sterilizing, and anti-aging effects on the skin. It also helps reduce damage from ultraviolet rays in sunlight, acting as a natural "sunscreen." 3. Maintains Body Shape. The caffeine in tea can promote the secretion of gastric juice, aid digestion, and enhance the body’s ability to break down fat. Regular tea consumption can reduce waist circumference, lower body mass index (BMI), and thus help prevent diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. 4. Protects Against Radiation. Tea polyphenols…

Summer is a good season to expel cold dampness from the body. As temperatures rise, the humidity in the air also increases. This can be more harmful for people with high levels of dampness. Do you know how to eliminate dampness? Here are some recommended teas for removing dampness during summer.Tea isn't medicine, but it's a great health drink. Although tea isn't medicine, different body types should choose different types of tea. For those with high levels of dampness, the choice of tea should also vary... What Are the Dangers of High Levels of Dampness? 1. When dampness in the body meets cold, it becomes cold-dampness; when it meets heat, it becomes damp-heat; and when it meets wind, it becomes wind-dampness. Under the skin, it leads to obesity. 2. If dampness remains in the body, one may experience loose stools and unformed feces regularly. The tongue will appear yellow with a greasy coating. 3. People with high levels of dampness feel lethargic all day, which affects their digestive function. They feel heavy in their head, limbs, and waist, as if something is wrapping around their body, making them lazy to move. 4. Those with high levels of dampness tend to…

Autumn has arrived, and winter is not far behind. With the coolness of autumn mornings and evenings, it's time to consider enjoying a cup of black tea, which can warm your body better than anything else. For those who love and wish to learn more about black tea, these seven questions should prove quite helpful. 01. Does the saying "high mountains produce good tea amidst clouds and mist" apply to black tea as well? Yes, it does. Tea plants prefer diffused light and are best grown under the shade of larger trees or amid clouds and mist, where sunlight is sparse and less intense. Under such conditions, tea plants find it easier to synthesize theanine. Tea plants grown at high altitudes tend to have richer theanine content, resulting in a fresher and more refreshing flavor. 02. What causes the sweetness when drinking black tea? The sweetness in black tea comes from the presence of sugars and amino acids. During fermentation, very complex chemical reactions occur centered around the enzymatic oxidation of polyphenols. The chemical composition of fresh tea leaves changes significantly, with over 90% of polyphenols reduced and new components like theaflavins and thearubigins produced. The aroma compounds increase markedly.…

In the scorching summer, people enjoying cool air indoors are prone to "air conditioning sickness," experiencing symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, sore limbs, and dry skin. "Air conditioning sickness" is caused by factors such as dry indoor air, poor air circulation leading to increased bacteria, and large temperature differences between indoor and outdoor environments. In addition to improving indoor air circulation, we can also alleviate symptoms by drinking tea. But what kind of tea is best? Ginger Tea to Remove Cold from the Body In an air-conditioned environment, feeling dizzy and fatigued can be attributed to the accumulation of cold in the body. Ginger has the effect of warming the middle and dispelling cold, as well as inducing sweating and relieving exterior conditions. Simply steep 3 to 5 slices of ginger in boiling water, and drinking it will help remove the cold. To enhance its effectiveness, you can boil the ginger slices in water for 5 minutes or heat them in a microwave at high power for 3 minutes. It's important to note that hot ginger tea can dispel the cold in your body and boost your immunity. If you experience noticeable discomfort in your stomach, adding a bit of…

As a member of the tea family, black tea seems destined to be sociable. It loves to pair with different ingredients and always stands out brilliantly. Black tea is perhaps the most accommodating of all teas. Add milk, and it becomes a milky tea; add fruit, and it turns into fruity black tea; add flowers, and it becomes a floral infusion. With such versatility, can you resist the urge to mix your own cup of delicious black tea? Honey Black Tea: Ingredients: Black tea, honey Preparation: Brew an appropriate amount of black tea and pour the tea into a drinking cup. Once it has cooled down, add honey and stir well before serving. Milky Black Tea: Ingredients: Black tea, pure milk, white sugar Preparation: Prepare the tea first. Warm the milk slightly and then mix it with the tea. The ratio of black tea to milk is usually 3:1, but adjust according to taste. If needed, add some white sugar for sweetness. Lemon Black Tea: Ingredients: 2-5 infusions of black tea, fresh lemon juice, rock sugar Preparation: Pour the black tea into a cup and add a few drops of fresh lemon juice. Rock sugar can be added to taste.…

Let's start with a chart of the Longjing family relationships. The head of the family is Hang Jiahe, who has a daughter named Hang Pan with his former wife Fang Xiling. In the previous article, we mentioned the love at first sight between Hang Pan and Nationalist pilot Cao Jiayuan. Hang Pan is in charge of overseeing hundreds of acres of tea garden, including the famous Lion Peak Hu Gong Temple area. By "overseeing," it mainly means managing the garden rather than preventing others from stealing tea leaves. During the month or so when Longjing tea is picked and processed, there are many people bustling about on the mountain, making it difficult to steal tea. If it's not the picking and processing season, stealing tea would be pointless because the resulting tea would taste terrible and couldn't even be sold as vegetables. Hang Pan's oversight is essentially garden management. The People's Liberation Army took over ten days to capture Hangzhou, officially announcing its liberation on May 3, 1949. The first third of "Looking South of the River" describes the winter and spring before the liberation of Hangzhou. In her diary, Hang Pan wrote: "The fighting has started again, and everywhere…

Different teas serve different purposes for your body, so it's important to choose carefully. Here are some specific teas suitable for summer: 1 Flower Tea Flower tea is often regarded as a natural health drink and is very suitable for consumption in the summer. Drinking flower tea in summer can help cool you down and quench thirst. Additionally, it can aid digestion, improve complexion, treat colds, and relieve irritability. In summer, it's best to choose cooling and heat-relieving flower teas, but if you have a weak spleen and stomach, you should consume them in moderation or avoid them altogether. If you have a weak spleen and stomach and still want to drink tea, it's better to choose warmer or neutral flower teas. 2 Ginger Tea According to traditional Chinese medicine, even though we feel hot in summer, our bodies are actually in a state of being externally hot and internally cold. Many people like to stay in cool places and eat cold foods in summer, which can be quite damaging to the spleen and stomach, potentially causing stomach pain or diarrhea. Therefore, when deciding what to drink in summer, it's best to choose warming foods or teas to regulate the…

During spring, a person's liver qi tends to become excessively active, which can have adverse effects on the spleen and stomach. Spring is also the season when yang energy rises, making it a time when various pathogens and microorganisms thrive and reproduce. As such, diseases tend to be more prevalent during this period, making spring health preservation particularly important. Tea is described in "Compendium of Materia Medica" as: “Ming, bitter tea. Ming, bitter in taste, slightly cold, non-toxic. It is primarily used for acne, promotes urination, clears phlegm, and quenches thirst. It also helps with sleeplessness and is best harvested in autumn. Bitter tea is used to regulate qi, eliminate food residue from the previous day, and when made into a drink, it can include ingredients like mountain hawthorn, green onions, and ginger.” Here, tea is characterized by its nature and taste as “slightly cold” and “bitter.” According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theory, sweetness is considered nourishing, while bitterness has a purgative effect, so tea possesses both nourishing and purgative properties. Thus, there is the saying that “tea is a remedy for all illnesses.” Many historical records in China mention the benefits of Pu'er tea, suggesting that “Pu'er tea…

Xinhui citrus peel, with its spicy, sweet, and warm properties, is a high-quality product that can invigorate the spleen and stomach, relieve nausea, stimulate appetite, and eliminate dampness and phlegm. It's a traditional ingredient that's both medicinal and culinary, perfect for home use. While commonly consumed as a tea, it can also be used in cooking and soups, but perhaps most effectively in health-promoting porridges. This article presents five recipes using Xinhui citrus peel in porridge along with their benefits, for the benefit of our fellow tea enthusiasts. Making porridge is simple, but choosing the right citrus peel is key. 1. Appetite-Boosting and Digestive Ma Bao Porridge 2. Herbal Citrus Peel and Amomum Villosum Porridge Ingredients: 5 grams of citrus peel, 5 grams of amomum villosum, 3-4 slices of ginger, 50 grams of lean meat, and 50 grams of Northeastern rice (for 1-2 servings, adjust according to number of people). Preparation: Wash the citrus peel, amomum villosum, and rice. Cut the lean meat into thin strips. Place the citrus peel, ginger, and rice in a pot, add 1 liter of water, and cook until the porridge is done. Add the lean meat and cook for another 10 minutes. Finally, add…

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.…