Shu Cha
Shu cha ( Chinese: 熟茶 ) is a relatively new term that came about as...
Tea Guardian
First Flush
A first flush is the first round of leaf buds coming out of the tea...
Cultivar
In reference to tea, a cultivar is a natural or cultivated strain of the tea plant (Camellia sinensis) chosen...
Gaiwan
The term gaiwan ( Chinese: 蓋碗 ) is the romanization of Mandarin Chinese pronunciation for...
3 Tea Recipes for the Festive Season
I have developed three recipes for you here that are not only great for entertaining, but also good health companions through the ups and downs of the festivals. Each of these recipes has its own unique character for different needs…
Tea against Cancer
27% of all deaths in UK are due to cancer; the disease is the number...
Quality Basics 4: The Interpretation
Unlike wine, which can be consumed quite directly pouring from a bottle, tea has to be...
Quality Basics 3: The Myths of Grades
quality grades There is a Western grading system given to conventional black tea productions basing...
Quality Basics 2: The Production Process
The making that makes the difference:
Very often one would hear that the different kinds of tea is a result of different degrees of fermentation. This is only partially true…
Special Feature: Tea Polyphenols
Tea is a gentle, yet potent health potion incarnated as an unassuming daily drink. Scientists...