Chinese dark tea is one of the six major classes of tea in China, renowned for its post-fermentation process and unique aged aroma profile. The production of dark tea involves fixing (kill-green), rolling, pile-fermentation (wet piling), and drying. This fermentation process gives the tea leaves a dark brown color, a rich aroma, and a full-bodied
Jingshan Tea is a type of green tea, also known as Jingshan Xiangming, originating from Zhejiang Province, China. It gets its name from Jingshan Temple, where it was first created. Jingshan has been a popular destination since the Tang Dynasty, and with its flourishing Zen monastery culture, the local tea industry naturally thrived. By the
Produced at the intersection of Anhui, Zhejiang, and Jiangxi provinces, Chun Mee is an unfermented green tea. It is a well-known Chinese green tea variety and one of the most widely cultivated and highest-yielding types of tea. Characterized by its slender, eyebrow-like shape and tightly twisted strips, it brews into a glossy, emerald-green liquor with
Jinshan Cuiya originates from Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province, and belongs to the green tea category. Created in the 1980s, while not a centuries-old historical tea, Jinshan Cuiya has gained popularity across China in recent years due to its exceptional quality, leading to expanding cultivation areas. Because it is difficult to produce, Jinshan Cuiya is relatively
Yongxi Huoqing tea is produced in Yongxi Mountain, Jing County, Anhui Province, and belongs to the green tea category. Developed and improved from Pingshui gunpowder green tea, the finished product resembles pearls, making it a very rare pearl-shaped green tea. It has a production history spanning 400 years. Origin and Legend of Yongxi Huoqing Tea
Zhenghe Gongfu Black Tea, also known as Zhenghe Black Tea or Zhenghe Gongfu, is produced in Zhenghe County, Fujian Province, and is classified as a fully fermented black tea. Crafted primarily from Zhenghe Dabai (Large White) tea leaves, Zhenghe Gongfu stands out for its abundant pekoe, rich and robust flavor, mellow body, and lingering aroma.
Pingyang Huangtang, also known as Wenzhou Huangtang, is produced in regions such as Pingyang, Taishun, and Rui’an in Zhejiang. Belonging to the yellow tea category, it can be further classified into small-leaf yellow tea and yellow bud tea. It is characterized by yellow leaves and a bright yellow liquor, offering a rich yet non-astringent taste
Yuan’an Luyuan Yellow Tea is produced around Luyuan Temple in Yuan’an County, Hubei Province, and is a yellow tea with a long history. It is crafted using a traditional process of prolonged pile-fermentation (menghuang) after rolling, resulting in a golden appearance, rich aroma, bright apricot-yellow liquor, and a mellow, sweet, and refreshing taste. Yuan’an Luyuan
Kaihua Longding Tea, often simply called Longding Tea, originates from Kaihua County in Zhejiang Province and belongs to the green tea category. Known for its robust buds covered in fine hairs, refreshing and crisp taste, and resemblance to a blooming orchid, Kaihua Longding Tea is a favorite in the tea market. Although its history is
Produced in Anhua County, Hunan Province, Anhua Dark Brick Tea represents a specific material grade among Anhua dark brick teas. Traditionally, dark brick tea was considered to be made from more ordinary material; however, with proper aging and favorable growth of golden flower fungi (Eurotium cristatum), Anhua Dark Brick Tea can also elevate itself to
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
Selenium-enriched tea refers to tea that is rich in the element selenium, which is an essential trace element for the human body. Selenium originates from the soil. In China, only Enshi and Ziyang have relatively high soil selenium content, making Enshi selenium-enriched tea and Ziyang selenium-enriched tea the only two varieties of their kind. Produced
