It's All About Tea — rock tea
Re-discovering Gong Fu Cha: Expectations vs Reality
Posted by Misha Gulko on
We just returned from a journey through several renowned tea regions in China, including Chaozhou, Dehua, Jianyang, Wuyi, Hangzhou, and Yixing. During our travels, we had the privilege of mingling with locals, tea producers, teachers of tea art, and pottery artists, all of whom have a deep connection to tea. While drinking unimaginable amounts of tea with them, we were fortunate to observe their interactions with tea and gain insight from our conversations and direct experience.
As many Westerners do, we embarked on this trip with certain preconceived notions about these legendary tea places and their tea traditions. However, what we experienced often diverged from our expectations. In this blog post, I want to share my preconceived perceptions and juxtapose them with my actual experiences. So, join me as I recount our adventures and observations. (Read More)
Signature Oolong Teas - Yancha and Dan Cong Oolong
Posted by Boyka Mihaylova on
In the previous article, we talked about what defines Oolong tea, as well as Oolong tea's main varieties split by growing region.
Today, we'll focus on brewing requirements and how they impact Oolong tea taste. We'll also highlight signature Oolong teas - like Dan Cong Oolong and Yancha - and see what makes them unique and sought after. Let's dive in! (Read more)
Wuyi Tea: Da Hong Pao Vs. Shui Xian Oolong
Posted by Angelina Kurganska on
Describing Yan Yun: The Elegance Of Wuyi Rock Tea
Posted by Angelina Kurganska on
In Chinese Yan means rock, which is also where the name Yan Cha comes from — Rock Tea.
Yun, on the other hand, is much more abstract and is more of a feeling, or a knowing, than it is anything of the physical realm. (Read more)
What is Rock Tea?
Posted by Angelina Kurganska on
Rock tea, also known as Yancha (yan meaning rock, cha meaning tea), are oolong teas that come from the Wuyi Mountains in Fujian Province, China.
Tea from this region is the most expensive in the world, with Da Hong Pao topping world records for some of the most expensive tea ever sold. (Read more)