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.

Mei Zhan is a tea cultivar from Wuyishan that produces a bold and rich oolong tea. Recently we've received a request from a tea lover to source this tea for him. And as curious as we're we made sure to get some more to try it out ourselves.

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.

Today we’re going to review 2 dian hong black tea samples that we’ve received from a tea growers in Yunnan. If you don’t know yet, ‘dian hong’ is a term mainly used for black teas from the Yunnan province in China.

Back in the days, we didn't have the luxury of using an electric water cooker. It's therefore not strange that such tools aren't part of traditional Chinese tea ceremony as performed in the past. Instead of electric water cookers, water was heated in a kettle on a charcoal stove. Such way of heating water is part of a Chaozhou style tea ceremony originated from the Song Dynasty (960-1127)

Gongfu tea is a traditional way of preparing tea, characterised by multiple infusions of the same tea in a small teapot. This way of brewing is originated from Chaozhou during the Song Dynasty, which is why it’s also often referred to as ‘Chaozhou Gongfu Cha’.

Ti Kuan Yin is one of those oolongs that are tightly rolled. Because of this, a small amount will produce a lot of tea. See the video in this post.

Today we’re evaluating our Silver Needle! Learn about how we steep this white tea as well as evaluate its flavour and aroma. We'll end this with a discussion on the caffeine level and health benefits.

How to evaluate, appreciate and enjoy the aftertaste of tea? How can palette cleansing help?

Getting rid of the first brew is also known as ‘rinsing’ tea as the water is discarded right away. But why is there such a habit among tea drinkers?

An easy recipe to blend and brew a classic Osmanthus oolong tea.

Learn how you can easily blend and steep a traditional osmanthus green tea (With Video).

You can buy the best green teas in the world, but if you don’t prepare it the right way, it will be such as waste of your money. Follow these expert tips and tricks to steep better loose leaf green tea.

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

Storing white tea cakes is simple. There's just a few things you'll have to keep in mind, including temperature, humidity and air circulation.

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

Watch the video supplemented with images in this post to learn the best ways to pour with an Yixing teapot.

Using a gaiwan can be tricky in the beginning. Watch this video and read our notes to avoid common pitfalls and brew like a tea master.

Should you get a Yixing teapot or a porcelain gaiwan? Read this before you start shopping.

Learn how to make osmanthus sugar (糖桂花) with fresh or dried osmanthus flowers in a few easy steps.