In addition to traditional steeping, Pu-erh tea can also be prepared by boiling. The boiling method involves placing the tea leaves in a pot and simmering them continuously in boiling water, offering a distinct flavor profile compared to regular steeping. Here is our recommended way to boil Pu-erh tea: The Best Way to Boil Pu-erh
Pu-erh tea is divided into raw (sheng) and ripe (shou) tea. Ripe tea can be sold and brewed immediately after pile-fermentation (wo dui), while raw tea requires aging. On the market, aged raw Pu-erh tea is the most popular and commands high prices. Therefore, to distinguish the quality, grades, and overall value of Pu-erh tea,
Mengku Town is located in Shuangjiang County, Lincang City, Yunnan Province, specifically in the northern part of Shuangjiang Autonomous County. Historically a renowned tea region, it produces exceptional Mengku Pu-erh tea. Famous producing areas for Mengku Pu-erh include Daxueshan (Great Snow Mountain) and Bingdao, home to many wild tea trees. A well-known tea manufacturer in
Menghai Tea Factory is widely recognized as one of the finest Pu-erh tea producers, renowned for both yield and quality. Since beginning production in 1940, Menghai has crafted numerous exceptional teas, including both tea bricks and tea cakes. Some Menghai tea bricks and Menghai Seven-Son tea cakes have become true classics in the world of
Tea Lover Inquiry: I bought Dayuling High Mountain Tea from you last time. The quality is fantastic, and I really enjoyed it. The other day while walking around, I saw another tea shop selling Dayuling High Mountain Tea for only NT$1,200 per 600 g. Why is there such a huge price gap? They’re both Dayuling
Taiwanese high mountain tea generally refers to tea produced in tea gardens at elevations above 1,000 meters. Although these high mountain gardens also produce black tea, green tea, and heavily fermented oolong, lightly fermented high mountain oolong tea makes up the vast majority. Below are some of the most famous types of Taiwanese high mountain
The production process of High Mountain Tea is similar to that of lowland tea, primarily featuring lighter fermentation and roasting levels. The process includes tea leaf harvesting, sun-withering, indoor withering, fixing (shaqing), rolling, tea loosening, initial drying, cloth-ball rolling (wrapping and kneading), final drying, and refinement. Harvesting: The quality of the harvested tea leaves determines
A tea lover asks: I previously bought some very expensive Lishan High Mountain Tea, but it didn’t taste very good. I suspect my brewing method might be wrong. I used pure water bought from a convenience store, heated to 100 degrees to brew. It was very fragrant, but the sweetness didn’t seem obvious, and the
Customer Inquiry: Hello, I’d like to know if machine-harvested Sijichun tea is of good quality. I really love the unique cultivar aroma of Sijichun and want to buy it to serve to clients at my storefront. Hand-picked tea is too expensive, so I’d prefer machine-harvested tea. Which production area offers the most stable quality and
Reader Message: Hello, how much caffeine is in black tea? I really love drinking black tea and drink it to stay awake at the office, sometimes up to a dozen cups a day. I’m really worried that the caffeine might harm my health. Could you tell me how much caffeine is in black tea, whether
Customer Inquiry: I bought some Honey Black Tea and SunMoon Lake Black Tea from you last week. They both have unique characteristics, and my family and coworkers really love them. I’m looking to try some different black teas this time. Does your company offer any other types of black tea? Also, what are some of
Reader Inquiry: Hello, how effective is green tea for weight loss? I tend to gain weight easily, and since I don’t have time to exercise, I want to manage my weight through my diet. I’ve heard that drinking green tea helps with weight loss—could you tell me the right way to use green tea for
Customer Inquiry: Hello, I really love drinking tea, especially green tea, and I usually drink six or seven cups a day or even more. Lately, though, I’ve been having trouble sleeping after drinking green tea, to the point where I’m scared to drink it anymore. What should I do if green tea keeps me awake?
Customer Question: What is the difference between high mountain tea and lowland oolong tea? They look quite similar on the outside and are made using comparable methods. Why does high mountain tea cost several thousand NT dollars per 600 g, while low-altitude tea is only around NT$1,000? Aside from the elevation where they are grown,
Some people feel dizzy after drinking black tea, which puzzles many tea lovers. Why does black tea cause this symptom? Is it the tea leaves, or is it due to individual constitution? If you are one of them, you might want to check out the explanations and suggestions below, which may help you resolve this
