Oolongs: Wuyi Varieties
Wuyi oolongs generally give a shorter, but more robust impression both in the aroma and in the taste, as compared with other oolongs. This character is highly related to the prevalent processing style in this region
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White Tea: Health & Buying tips
Three teas from exactly the same cultivar, but are different in nature; only one is...
A (Very) Brief History of Green Tea
The use of tealeaves as a medicine has been in existence for three millenniums in China, but it is unclear when it has become a drink until Wang. Further records of it being a hospitality beverage and a grocery item were…
What Really is a White Tea?
Two teas both with the name “white”, but only one is a white tea.Left: Anji...
Tea Infusion: Basic Techniques
Whether you are using a mug (note), a specialist tool or a plain old teapot,...
Tea Usage Care and Cautions
Do’s and Don’ts In the documentary film Food Inc., reports of horrid manipulations of our...
Phoenix Oolongs: Health & Buying tips
Dancongs have a health nature that is very different from any other teas. I have...
Traditional Oolong Production: A Showcase
The production of oolongs varies from one region to another but the most traditional approach...
Oolongs: Phoenix Varieties
Phoenix Oolongs aka Fenghuang Dancongs (fèng-huáng dān-cōng) 鳳凰單欉 Orientation This is the most delicately produced...
Tea Storage: Containers
To have understood the need to protect tea from the elements listed in the previous...