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.

Learn about Chinese tea etiquette and why it's essential for business meetings.

Should you drink green tea before or after meals? In the morning or during the evenings? And before or after exercise? Find it!

Nobody knows for sure where oolong tea is originated from and where it was discovered. In this article, we’ll discuss the 3 competing theories: Anxi theory, Wuyi theory and Beiyuan tribute tea theory.

What is cold brew tea exactly? And why would you cold brew versus hot brew? Let experienced tea sommeliers teach you how to cold brew your tea the correct way and get the best taste out of your tea bags or loose leaf tea.

There's no such thing as the best tea for cold brewing. That doesn't mean that all teas are suitable. We've curated 7 teas that will guarantee an amazing result. In this article we'll discuss each of these teas and introduce you easy to make recipes with blending suggestions.

Da Hong Pao (Big Red Robe) is a famous oolong tea from Wuyishan, China. What makes the tea so expensive, and are different grades? In this article, we'll discuss what factors determine the price of Da Hong Pao tea.

The story of one of China's most famous oolong tea: Da Hong Pao.