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It's All About Tea — tea processing

Hei Cha vs Pu-erh

Posted by Angelina Kurganska on

Both Hei Cha and Pu-erh are known as fermented teas so many wonder what is the actual difference between the two kinds of tea.

 

The origin of Hei Cha dates back many centuries ago. Its production methods are a somewhat iconic part of Chinese tradition passed on for many years. Hei Cha production has a rich heritage and diverse craftsmanship spread across multiple China provinces. Hei Cha is a post-fermented tea category that includes teas like Shou Pu-erhLiu Bao, and Lu An (Read more)

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What Exactly Is Tea

Posted by Angelina Kurganska on

Coming after water, tea is the second most consumed drink in the world.  What comes as a surprise to many is that all teas come from the same plant – Camellia Sinensis.

Anything else, while sometimes called "tea", is more accurately referred to as an herbal tea or tisane. Tisanes include chamomile, rooibos and fruit teas. (Read more)

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