The most comprehensive list of tea names on the web. Each tea is listed with Western and Chinese names.

It doesn’t take a tea connoisseur to tell that Chinese and Japanese teas are different. The difference is very noticeable even to those who are new to the world of tea. Read this article to find out!

Learn about the historical context of the rise of Tenmoku, how Jian Zhan tea cups are made, and what the benefits are.

Learn how tea gradually became a form of art, ritual/ceremony philosophy and religion throughout history.

If you are not yet an avid tea drinker, then below are some tops reasons why you should start right away.

Tea pets are ceramic figurines, mostly made of Yixing purple clay (Zisha). Chinese tea lovers believe that a fun and meaningful tea pet not only adds fun to the tea sessions, but also brings in luck and fortune.

The terracotta army of the Qin dynasty (221 - 207 BC), both in human and animal form, are exquisitely realistic and of enormous proportions, showing the great skill of the pottery makers of the Qin dynasty.

Previously we've introduced a full guide on the traditional Gongfu tea ceremony discussing the meaning and brewing tools required. In this post, we introduce a detailed 21 step gongfu tea ceremony.

In China, oolong tea has become one of the most demanded beverages to be part of a healthy weight loss program. In this article, we'll discuss the best moments of the day to consume this wonderful brew.

Recently we received pictures from a visitor, who wanted our opinion on a very special teapot.

The quick answer is: absolutely! In this guide we’ll explain why tea (especially loose leaf tea) can and should be reused.

Easy and fast step by step instructions to make your own herbal tea blend at home that's great for eye health.

Discover China's most popular pu erh Chrysanthemum tea blend.

Read about how Dan Cong tea was the elixir of the last emperor of the Song dynasty Zhao Bing and the rise of this oolong tea during the Qing dynasty lead by emperor Jia Qing.

Here's a story one of the white tea farmers in Fujian told us during our sourcing trip.

Avoid missing any crucial steps when seasoning your Yixing teapot. Get it right the first time with this easy to follow, step by step guide.

What's the best time to drink black tea for health or for weight loss? And can one drink black tea when pregnant? Find your answers in this article.