Dragon Well (Longjing) Tea: Grades, Origin, and Brewing
Dragon Well tea (Longjing) explained: pre-Qingming vs before-rain picks, the 168 km² West Lake zone,…
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Huangshan Maofeng Tea: Fur Peak Green Tea, Brewed Right
Huangshan Maofeng tea explained: the fur-peak leaf, Keemun Maofeng vs Huangshan, how grade is judged,…
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Tea Brewing Temperature: Water Heat for Every Chinese Tea
Tea brewing temperature for Chinese tea: 70 to 80°C for green, 80 to 85°C for…
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Caffeine in Chinese Tea: How Much by Type and Brew
Chinese tea holds 15 to 70 mg of caffeine per 8 oz cup, by type.…
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What Is Songluo Tea? Why Ours Is a Black Tea, Not Green
Songluo is the green tea that shaped Longjing, made in Anhui since the Ming dynasty.…
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What Is Blooming Tea? The Story Behind Jasmine Fairies
A Jasmine Fairy is whole tea leaves hand-tied around real jasmine, marigold, and amaranth. Learn…
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What Is a Gong Dao Bei? The Fairness Pitcher Explained
A gong dao bei, or fairness pitcher, evens out a gongfu brew so every cup…
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What Is Shou Mei? The Late-Harvest Fujian White Tea
Shou Mei is the boldest grade of Fujian white tea, picked late from mature leaf.…
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How to Use a Gaiwan: Grip, Ratios, and Steep Times
How to use a gaiwan without burning your fingers. The grip, leaf ratios by tea…
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Why Pu-erh Cakes Weigh 357 Grams, and What Qi Zi Bing Means
A 357g pu-erh cake weighs that much because 7 cakes make a 2.5 kg tong…
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