Wu Yi Tea Classification, Benefits, Taste & Caffeine
Discover oolong tea from the its source: Wuyishan. Learn about wu yi rock tea and why the natural environment matters.
Wuyishan: 3 Strange Things About Wuyi Rock Tea
Wuyishan Tea Growing Region & 10 Ways It's Unique
Wuyishan, also known as Wuyi Mountain, is a famous tea growing region in China. Learn what makes this region unique!
Dan Cong Oolong Tea: Legend, History & Origin
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.
Dan Cong Tea Types Classification
Welcome to the super confusing world of Dan Cong tea names. Learn what names and terms to ignore and which are actually relevant to remember.
These 4 Main Tea Growing Regions In China Are Ideal For Producing Chinese Tea
China tea farms are located in 4 main production regions. Each area has an unique climate which gives it an advantage in producing certain types of teas.
Yancha Comparison: Qilan versus Rougui Rock Tea
Today we’re tasting a Qilan and Rougui rock tea from Wuyishan, which are part of our Rock Tea Sampler. Read about our discoveries in this post!
The Rise of Agricultural Insurance: The Case for Chinese Tea Farmers
Tea farming has been here since thousands of years, yet not everyone knows that it's a high risk and high stake business for its owners. It’s a labor intensive business. Especially for artisan tea farmers who still produce teas the traditional way and only harvesting during the Spring season.
Why is Da Hong Pao So Expensive: The Most Expensive Tea?
The most expensive Da Hong Pao costs more than gold when compared in terms of weight. They’re grown inside the protected nature reserve and come in very low supply.
2016 Chinese Green Tea Update
Here's our evaluation of five 2016 Spring green teas with pictures of dry and steeped leaves, and a few notes about their flavor and fragrance.
Oolong Tea Processing: Roasting/Baking Technology in Production
When it comes to the processing of oolong tea, there are many similar steps overlapping with other types. Still, oolong tea is in itself a very unique category of teas, because of the baking/roasting technology applied.
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Wu Yi Tea Classification, Benefits, Taste & Caffeine
Discover oolong tea from the its source: Wuyishan. Learn about wu yi rock tea and why the natural environment matters.
May 8, 2022 -
Wuyishan: 3 Strange Things About Wuyi Rock Tea
While exploring the Wuyishan region this year one of our cooperating farmers told us about the '10 strange things' of Wuyishan (武夷山十大怪). It's a pretty amusing list and as expected the top 3 are about tea. Read the translations of the top 3 below:May 7, 2022 -
Wuyishan Tea Growing Region & 10 Ways It's Unique
Wuyishan, also known as Wuyi Mountain, is a famous tea growing region in China. Learn what makes this region unique!
May 3, 2022 -
Dan Cong Oolong Tea: Legend, History & Origin
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.
September 30, 2019 -
Dan Cong Tea Types Classification
Welcome to the super confusing world of Dan Cong tea names. Learn what names and terms to ignore and which are actually relevant to remember.
August 13, 2018 -
These 4 Main Tea Growing Regions In China Are Ideal For Producing Chinese Tea
China tea farms are located in 4 main production regions. Each area has an unique climate which gives it an advantage in producing certain types of teas.
June 9, 2017 -
Yancha Comparison: Qilan versus Rougui Rock Tea
Today we’re tasting a Qilan and Rougui rock tea from Wuyishan, which are part of our Rock Tea Sampler. Read about our discoveries in this post!
April 25, 2017 -
The Rise of Agricultural Insurance: The Case for Chinese Tea Farmers
Tea farming has been here since thousands of years, yet not everyone knows that it's a high risk and high stake business for its owners. It’s a labor intensive business. Especially for artisan tea farmers who still produce teas the traditional way and only harvesting during the Spring season.
March 19, 2017 -
Why is Da Hong Pao So Expensive: The Most Expensive Tea?
The most expensive Da Hong Pao costs more than gold when compared in terms of weight. They’re grown inside the protected nature reserve and come in very low supply.
February 28, 2017 -
2016 Chinese Green Tea Update
Here's our evaluation of five 2016 Spring green teas with pictures of dry and steeped leaves, and a few notes about their flavor and fragrance.
April 20, 2016 -
Oolong Tea Processing: Roasting/Baking Technology in Production
When it comes to the processing of oolong tea, there are many similar steps overlapping with other types. Still, oolong tea is in itself a very unique category of teas, because of the baking/roasting technology applied.
March 2, 2016