Phoenix Narcissus tea originated in Guangdong, with the Phoenix Mountain area in Chao’an County being its earliest production region. It later spread to various areas in Guangdong such as Huanan, Raoping, Fengshun, Jiaoling, and Pingyuan, eventually becoming a renowned tea tree variety and an ideal cultivar for making Oolong tea. The characteristics of Phoenix Narcissus
Fujian is the primary origin of Oolong tea, which is further categorized by region into Northern Fujian Oolong and Southern Fujian Oolong. Among Southern Fujian Oolongs, Anxi Tieguanyin serves as the main representative, with primary tea cultivars including Tieguanyin, Huangdan, Maoxie, Benzhan, and Meizhan. Southern Fujian Oolong represents a major category of Oolong teas, among
Netizen inquiry: When buying tea at a tea shop, I noticed that the prices of high mountain tea are all over the place. Lishan high mountain tea ranges anywhere from NT$500 to NT$8,000, and there’s even hand-picked Dayuling tea priced at just NT$400. So, what is actually a reasonable price for high mountain tea? What
Oolong tea is a semi-fermented tea primarily produced in Fujian, China, and is generally categorized into Minbei (Northern Fujian) Oolong and Minnand (Southern Fujian) Oolong. Minbei Oolong is best represented by Wuyi Rock Tea, with notable varieties including Minbei Shuixian, Rougui, Qilan, and Foshou. It is characterized by a heavier fermentation process and a dark,
Customer Question: What are the standards for choosing tea? When buying tea at a tea shop, most of them look similar on the outside. How can I pick a really good tea out of dozens of options? Chang-Hsing Tea: When choosing tea, you can evaluate it by its appearance, tea liquor, and aroma. For tightly
Customer Question: How can you tell if tea leaves are good quality? There are so many options when buying from a tea shop, and I shouldn’t just rely on the owner’s recommendation. Could you share some tips on how to evaluate tea quality? Chang-Hsing Tea: Good tea can be evaluated by its appearance, tea liquor,
Netizen Xiao Yu asks: Lapsang Souchong is a very famous black tea. I saw it introduced on your website, but I was wondering how much your Lapsang Souchong black tea costs? What is the general price range for Lapsang Souchong? Chang Hsing Tea: Hello, Xiao Yu. Due to regulations, tea from mainland China cannot be
Taiwanese tea traces its origins back to the tea lineages of Fujian. After over a century of development in Taiwan, it has gradually forged a unique identity of its own, winning widespread acclaim in both Taiwan and the global tea market. As Taiwanese tea has surged in popularity across mainland China in recent years, some
Tianmu Lake White Tea is produced in Liyang City, Jiangsu Province, and belongs to the white tea category. The area surrounding Tianmu Lake is the finest white tea production region in Liyang, making Tianmu Lake White Tea the top-tier white tea of Liyang. Tianmu Lake White Tea: The Premier Origin of Liyang White Tea Liyang
Jiuqu Hongmei tea, also known as Jiuqu Hong or Jiuqu Black Tea, is produced in Zhoupu Township, Xihu District. It is characterized by tightly knotted, slender leaves that curve like fishhooks, with a dark, lustrous color and plenty of downy hairs. When brewed, it releases a fragrant aroma and yields a reddish hue reminiscent of
Many tea enthusiasts hold the stereotype that “hand-picked tea is always superior, while machine-harvested tea is inferior.” In reality, the main difference between the two lies in “visual integrity.” When it comes to flavor and quality, machine-harvested tea can easily make up for it through post-processing techniques and the timing of the harvest. The Difference
Rizhao Green Tea is produced in Rizhao City, Shandong Province. It is a strip-style tea belonging to the green tea category. Rizhao Green Tea is characterized by its strip-shaped leaves. When brewed, it yields a bright yellowish-green liquor with a chestnut aroma and a sweet, mellow flavor. Thanks to its excellent quality, it is now
Mao Xie tea, also known as Mao Wai or Ming Hua, is one of the four major tea plant varieties of Anxi. Originally from Dalun, Fumei Village in Anxi County, it is an asexual propagation variety. The tea leaves are characterized by a wide base and a pointed tip. The bushes yield abundantly with a
JinXuan is one of Taiwan’s four major tea tree varieties, cultivated from the south to the north. Among them, the Alishan area boasts the largest cultivation and the finest quality, delivering exceptional performance in both quantity and quality when it comes to Alishan JinXuan tea. Introduction to Alishan JinXuan Tea Most of the Alishan tea
JinXuan tea is known for its distinct aroma and unique varietal milk-like notes, qualities that are further enhanced by the favorable climate, soil, and rainfall of the Alishan region. Combined with the unique mountain character exclusive to the Alishan high mountain tea region, prominent milky aromas and rich mountain notes are the defining characteristics of
