In the long history of China’s five thousand years, tea culture is a significant part, from the sayings ‘qin chess calligraphy painting poem wine tea’ to ‘firewood rice oil salt soy sauce vinegar tea’, it is evident that tea holds a vital position in the lives of Chinese people. Tea embodies the essence of Chinese […]
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Among the six major tea categories in China, which one is the most popular among the people, has the largest production volume, and the highest sales volume? Many tea lovers may be surprised to learn that the answer is green tea. Different from Pu-erh tea from Yunnan or Wuyi Rock Tea among oolong teas, which
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Today is Minor Cold, one of the twenty-four solar terms, marking the official start of the mid-winter season. The cold air has accumulated over time, indicating that we are about to enter the extremely cold period of the third nine-day cycle of winter when people can walk on ice. In the southern Jiangnan region of
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In the world filled with the aroma of tea, black tea stands out like a bright pearl, capturing the hearts of many tea enthusiasts with its unique charm and rich cultural heritage. Today, let’s delve into the world of black tea, exploring its origins, varieties, production processes, taste, health benefits, and global impact, as well
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Peace and perseverance lead to success. I’m Lin Fangzhi. When we come across something new, the common approach is to start from the shallow and simple, and gradually move towards the profound and difficult, getting to know and familiarize ourselves step by step. The same is true for white tea. We need to start with
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In the Muromachi period of Japan in the 6th century, there circulated an allegorical text written in Chinese characters titled “On Wine and Tea”. In this text of over two thousand characters, two people with the elegant names “Exorcist of Weariness” and “Lord of Carefreeness” sat opposite each other. One was drinking tea while the
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Tea people, tea words, tea heart, tea as vast as the sea, deep and wide. Together, we delve into the extensive and profound tea culture. Tea leaves are products of labor, a beverage. Tea culture uses tea as a medium to disseminate various cultures, representing an organic integration of tea and culture, reflecting the material
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Tea is the national drink. After more than 1000 years of tea consumption in China, with the advent of the Age of Discovery, European merchant ships arrived in China, and Chinese tea entered the Western world. Initially regarded as a ‘poison’, tea later became a popular health beverage in the West. What is tea? It
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Dear tea enthusiasts, have you had your cup of tea today? While savoring the aroma of a fine brew, have you ever wondered why different countries have such varying names for tea? Some call it ‘tea’, while others refer to it as ‘cha’. What historical roots lie behind these differences? Recently, I came across an
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Do you often brew flower tea in your daily life? It is common to see female colleagues in the office brewing flower tea in a health pot, often brewing a large pot that lasts the whole day. When asked, ‘What is brewed inside? What are the benefits?’, the response is usually ‘I don’t know’ or
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