Tuocha is a tightly compressed tea. It is made from loose raw pu erh tea (also called 'maocha') or pile-fermented maocha. The tuocha shape resembles a bird's nest. Learn about its history and origin.
As you embark on your journey of exploring the world of Chinese tea, you will undoubtedly come across the renowned Yixing teapots. These teapots are a testament to the mastery of traditional Chinese craftsmanship. They're loved for their beautiful appearance, excellent heat retention, and aroma enhancing capability. However, to maintain the quality your Yixing teapot, and allow it to develop a glossy patina, it is important to take proper care of it. In this blog post, we will discuss in detail on how to clean and care of your Yixing teapot.
If you want to enjoy loose leaf tea without measuring the weight, our Dragon balls are ideal for you. Each ball weighs about 7 grams, which is enough for one tea session. However, these balls take time to unfurl, so you need to pay attention to the steeping time. In this guide, we will discuss the best temperature and steeping time for Western and Traditional brewing. Use the information below as a starting guide, but feel free to adjust it to your own taste.
A cup of cold brew jasmine tea is the perfect beverage to cool down on a hot summer day. In this post, we’ll discuss everything from getting the right jasmine tea to utensils and brewing parameters to tips to spice up your tea.
In recent years, cold brewed tea has become a popular alternative for hot brewed tea. Especially during the Summer season, many tea enthusiasts crave for a refreshing cup of cold brewed tea. In this blog post, we will delve into the differences and nuances between the two techniques, providing a comprehensive guide for tea lovers.
In recent years, pu erh tea has gained massive popularity amongst tea aficionados worldwide. With its unique flavor profile, aroma, and brewing style, pu erh has become a must-try for tea enthusiasts. As (ripe) pu erh also brews a deep dark cup of liquor, it's no surprise that those who learn about it for the first time wonder: Is pu erh tea a black tea?
In this guide, we'll provide you with everything you need to know about the various types of Chinese tea and help you unlock the secrets of flavor and aroma.
Ruyao porcelain (also known as ‘Ru ware’ or ‘Ru kiln) is considered one of the highest achievements in Chinese ceramics. Named after its originating city of Ruzhou, Ruyao holds a unique status as one of the five great kilns of the Song Dynasty.
While pu erh tea and liu bao tea are both Hei Cha (dark tea), they do differ in many different ways. Below we discuss the difference in terms of origin, raw material, production and appearance.
Yixing teapots are ideal to make this delicious dark tea from Guangxi. Learn how to prepare Liu Bao tea with this easy step by step guide with photo instructions.
In the early days of tea, tea production was as simple as simply picking and drying and/or roasting the leaves. But during the Ming Dynasty people noticed that tea leaves can actually be allowed to wither and oxidise. These allowed the leaves to develop more flavour and black tea was discovered.
Su Shi (1037-1101), also know as Su Tungpo, was a Chinese writer, poet, painter, calligrapher and statesman of the Song. As a tea enthusiast, he showed his love for tea in many of his works. In this post, we introduce you one of his tea poems today. We hope you enjoy it!
