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History of White Tea

The 'Real' History of White Tea From Ancient Ch...

It is widely believed to have originated in Fujian Province during the Ming or Qing Dynasties, but earlier forms of "white tea" existed during the Tang and Song dynasties. However,...

The 'Real' History of White Tea From Ancient Ch...

It is widely believed to have originated in Fujian Province during the Ming or Qing Dynasties, but earlier forms of "white tea" existed during the Tang and Song dynasties. However,...

simao puer tea region

Exploring Simao/Puer Tea Region, Yunnan: The Or...

Simao (思茅) is one of Yunnan's main tea regions and it's home to some of the most reputable tea mountains: Jingmai, Kunlu, and Bada. Learn more about villages in Simao and the types...

Exploring Simao/Puer Tea Region, Yunnan: The Or...

Simao (思茅) is one of Yunnan's main tea regions and it's home to some of the most reputable tea mountains: Jingmai, Kunlu, and Bada. Learn more about villages in Simao and the types...

xishuangbanna tea region

Exploring Xishuangbanna, Yunnan: A Pu Erh Tea L...

Xishuangbanna, located in the southernmost part of Yunnan, is known for its exceptional pu erh tea. The region borders Myanmar and Laos, and is characterised by a tropical and sub-tropical...

Exploring Xishuangbanna, Yunnan: A Pu Erh Tea L...

Xishuangbanna, located in the southernmost part of Yunnan, is known for its exceptional pu erh tea. The region borders Myanmar and Laos, and is characterised by a tropical and sub-tropical...

Lincang, Yunnan Pu Erh Tea Production Region

Exploring Lincang, Yunnan: A Major Pu Erh Tea P...

Lincang is a major pu erh tea production region nestled in the southwest of Yunnan, along the middle and lower reaches of the Lancang river. The mountainous region is characterised...

Exploring Lincang, Yunnan: A Major Pu Erh Tea P...

Lincang is a major pu erh tea production region nestled in the southwest of Yunnan, along the middle and lower reaches of the Lancang river. The mountainous region is characterised...

How to hold a Chinese tea cup the right way

How to hold a Chinese tea cup the right way

Traditional Chinese tea cups, also known as 'gongfu tea cups', are smaller than Western cups and mugs, and they're also typically handle-free. As a result, for the beginning Chinese tea...

How to hold a Chinese tea cup the right way

Traditional Chinese tea cups, also known as 'gongfu tea cups', are smaller than Western cups and mugs, and they're also typically handle-free. As a result, for the beginning Chinese tea...

2023 Xiaguan Gang Rou Pu Erh Tea: Tasting & Review

2023 Xiaguan Gang Rou Pu Erh Tea: Tasting & Review

We received an 8-gram mini cake sample of Gang Rou raw pu erh tea from the Xiaguan tea factory, while the standard cake weighs 357 grams. Here are our tasting...

2023 Xiaguan Gang Rou Pu Erh Tea: Tasting & Review

We received an 8-gram mini cake sample of Gang Rou raw pu erh tea from the Xiaguan tea factory, while the standard cake weighs 357 grams. Here are our tasting...