It's All About Tea — chinese tea

In today's post we will discus the origins of tea in China and ancient Chinese tea drinking methods. From 2737 BCE and all the way up to modern times, let's take a look at how tea culture transformed. (Read more)

Hei Cha is a post-fermented tea from China (and Shou Pu-erh is one of its forms), that underwent microbial fermentation - a process distinct from oxidation.

Hei Cha (黑茶) translates as "Black Tea." We also sometimes refer to it as "Dark Tea" to not confuse it with what we call "Black Tea" in the West. That's right, Hei Cha is China's 'real' Black Tea. The history of this tea goes back to the late Ming / early Qing dynasties. Although processing methods of Dark Tea have evolved over time, people throughout China still highly revere this tea as a regional specialty and historical attribute. (Read more)

This week, the Northeast coast has been hit by a blizzard, and of course, many of us reached for something warm. Something hot. Tea! Granted, most of us tea heads drink tea year-round, no matter the outside temperature. And undoubtedly, there's something exceptionally satisfying about warming up with hot tea when the weather is chilly. (Read more)

Although the jasmine flower originated in Persia, it was introduced to China and planted there during the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD). Tea, of course, had already been well established in China by then. The pairing of jasmine flowers with tea leaves (creating Jasmine Tea), however, likely began much later – most records point to the Song or Ming Dynasties.

Jasmine tea is a favorite among those who love sweet and highly aromatic teas. While most teas develop floral notes naturally from their origin and processing, jasmine tea’s fragrance comes from the tea being scented with real jasmine blossoms.

The flavor of a quality jasmine tea will be sweet, refreshing, and exceptionally aromatic! When brewing jasmine tea, the aroma of the flowers fills the room immediately. It’s a celebration of the senses. The aroma of jasmine tea is known to relax and lift the mood. Many tea drinkers find that regular jasmine tea sessions help them feel calmer and more content. When choosing a tea for relaxation, we recommend jasmine tea without hesitation! (Read more)