It's All About Tea — tea processing

Tea is a beverage that has been enjoyed for centuries, and its popularity continues to grow worldwide. Nowadays, countless teas are being produced by thousands, if not millions, of producers around the world. Some teas are produced by individual tea masters on their family farms; others are grown on large estates and produced by big tea factories. 

However, not all teas are created equal. Handmade teas, also known as handcrafted or artisan teas, are a cut above the rest. (Read more)

Tea has been a staple in Asian culture for centuries, with various types and flavors that vary from region to region. The popularity of Chinese tea spread beyond its borders as tea seeds and cultivation methods were introduced to other Asian regions through trade, cultural exchange, and agricultural experimentation. That led to the production of Chinese tea types in other countries.

In today's blog post, we'll explore some of the most popular varieties of Asian tea produced in some of China's neighboring countries. We'll explore the production specifics that vary by each country, and some teas with unique profiles, that stemmed from these bold experiments. We can even offer you some of them in our tea store, too, so make yourself a cuppa and let's dive in! (Read More)

Green tea is one of the most popular types of tea in the world, and China is one of the largest producers of green tea. Chinese green teas come in a variety of shapes and flavors, and each type has its unique taste and aroma.

In this article, we will explore loose leaf green tea according to the variety of tea leaf shapes and their characteristics. (Read More)

Among China's six types of tea, Yellow Tea is somewhat rare and less known of. It seems more enigmatic and remains wrapped in mystery. Even in its home country China, this tea is considered uncommon. Compared to other tea types, fewer people are aware of Yellow Tea in terms of history, production, and properties.

Today, we'll discuss this tea in depth and let it take its deserved seat as a top tea to discover and enjoy! Let's uncover the secrets of this unique and refined tea together! (Read more)

In the Western market, tea connoisseurs know the price of an adequately aged pu-erh cake or white tea. However, when hearing about aged oolong, many might become perplexed. Aging oolong never quite took off in the way that aged pu-erh did, perhaps because the production of aged oolongs remains pretty scarce and reserved for true enthusiasts of this tea type. So what is so special about aged oolong? (Read more)