Hello fellow tea enthusiasts! The long-awaited 2025 spring tea season has officially begun! Due to cooler temperatures this year, the spring tea harvest is slightly behind schedule, delayed by about a week. Between late March and early April, early- and mid-season varieties grown in lowland areas (such as Four Seasons Spring and JinXuan) were harvested.
Green tea powder is finely ground green tea packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. It can be enjoyed as a beverage or used in baking pastries and cakes. While it offers numerous health benefits, consuming too much may lead to side effects. Here is a breakdown of the benefits, precautions, and side effects of green
When exploring Taiwanese high mountain tea for the first time, many tea lovers are puzzled by tea labels featuring a number followed by ‘K’, such as “Dayuling 100K”, “Biluxi 90K”, or “Lishan 83K”. What do these “number + K” combinations actually mean? What does ‘K’ stand for, and what do the numbers represent? The True
TTES No. 2 is a cultivar developed by the Tea Research and Extension Station (TRES). Trials began in 1952, selecting from 46 lines before final selection in 1968 and official registration in 1969. It was created through controlled hybridization between a Jaipuri male parent and a Daye Oolong female parent. TTES No. 2 Tea Cultivar
TTES No. 3 is a cultivar developed by the Tea Research and Extension Station (TRES). Trials began in 1952, selecting from 46 strains, with final selection completed in 1968 and its naming registered in 1969. It was created through artificial hybridization using the father plant Manipuri and the mother plant Hongxin Dahong. TTES No. 3
TTES No. 5 is a tea cultivar developed by Taiwan’s Tea Research and Extension Station (TRES) and officially named in 1974. Selected from natural hybrid descendants of a Fuzhou maternal line, it is an early-budding cultivar exceptionally suited for green tea production. TTES No. 5 Tea Cultivar Selected from natural hybrid offspring of a Fuzhou
Yingzhi Hongxin is a tea cultivar selected during the Japanese era and established as a renowned local cultivar through vegetative propagation. Together with Qingxin Oolong, Qingxin Damao, and Daye Oolong, it is celebrated as one of Taiwan’s “Four Great Cultivars.” Its defining characteristic is young leaves with a purplish-green tint and tender leaf midribs that
For people living with gout, managing their diet is a constant battle at every meal. Beyond seafood, organ meats, and beer, what about tea? Does tea raise uric acid levels or trigger gout flare-ups? The answer might surprise you: people with gout can indeed drink tea, and drinking unsweetened tea in moderation can actually support
On the journey to managing blood sugar, “Can diabetics drink oolong tea?” is a common question among those monitoring their sugar levels. If you find green tea a bit too astringent and black tea a bit too heavy, partially fermented oolong tea might just be the ultimate blood-sugar-friendly beverage! The answer is: Not only can
Question from a tea lover: “I have high blood sugar, so I need to avoid sugary drinks and fruit juices. But drinking plain water every day is getting boring, and I’d love to try something else. Does your tea contain any added sugar? Is it suitable for someone managing their blood sugar?” Beverages suitable for
Is waiting for the spring tea harvest feeling like an eternity? Right before the spring harvest, tea lovers often ask us when ShanLinXi spring tea is picked. We’ve put together a guide answering the most common questions to help you out. Q1: When is ShanLinXi spring tea harvested? Customer Support: Generally, the harvest season for
Ren’ai Township spring tea is expected to be harvested in 7 days! With vibrant yellowish-green hues, sturdy stems, and thick, healthy leaves, what kind of divine tea will this batch produce? We can’t wait to find out!
Dear tea lovers, greetings!First of all, thank you so much for your overwhelming support for this year’s spring tea! Thanks to your patronage, many of our spring tea selections sold out very quickly after launch. We are deeply grateful for your support. However, we sincerely apologize to customers who placed orders on our website over
Japan has a rich tea culture with a wide variety of green teas, each offering its own unique taste and flavor profile. Kukicha (stem tea) is a unique category in Japanese tea. Made from stems and stalks sorted out during the production of Sencha or Gyokuro, it is known for its refreshing, delicate flavor and
When people think of Japanese green tea, premium varieties like Matcha, Gyokuro, or Sencha often come to mind. In daily Japanese life, however, “Bancha” is the much more accessible choice. Refreshing and light, Bancha pairs wonderfully with meals or as an after-dinner drink, and its affordable price tag makes it a well-loved staple across Japan.
