Tea 101
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The Ultimate Guide to Fuding White Tea: Origin, Types, Brewing & Benefits
Uncover the story of Fuding white tea, from its birthplace in Fujian to your teacup. Learn what makes it unique, how to brew it, and why it’s so treasured.
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The Ultimate Guide to GABA Tea: Unpacking the Benefits, Safety, and Science of This Calming Brew
A complete guide to GABA tea—exploring its calming benefits, scientific background, safety, and brewing tips to help you enjoy a healthier, more focused life.
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The Ultimate Guide to Brewing Sheng Pu-erh Tea: From Bitter to Blissful
A complete guide to mastering Sheng (Raw) Pu-erh tea. Learn how to avoid bitterness, brew Gongfu-style, and bring out its natural sweetness and depth.
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The Qinling Mountain Tea Series - Part 7: Teas From Qinling Mt.
In 1998, Chinese archaeologists excavated carbonized remains of suspected tea leaves in the Hanyang Mausoleum in Shaanxi Province. These remains were identified as ancient tea leaves. The tea leaves...
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The Qinling Mountain Tea Series - Part 10: Qinling Fu Tea
自古岭北不产茶唯有泾阳出名茶 Tea has never been grown in the north of the Qinling MountainsExcept in Jingyang Fucha(Fuzhuan Tea/ Fu Brick Tea), belonging to the category of black tea among the six...
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The Qinling Mountain Tea Series - Part 9: Qinling Black Tea
The raw materials for Qinling red tea and Qinling green tea are the same; both are sourced from the tender leaves grown in the tea gardens located at the...
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The Qinling Mountain Tea Series - Part 8: Qinling Green Tea
The Qinling Mountains are a renowned green tea region primarily located in the southern foothills of the Qinling Mountains. The Qinling Mountains tea region is the most northwestern and mysterious...
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The Qinling Mountain Tea Series - Part 6: What is Qinling Mt.
Regardless of the perspective, The Qinling Mountains are a significant mountain range. Situated in the eastern part of the Chinese mainland, beyond the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, they boast the highest peaks and...
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The Qinling Mountain Tea Series - Part 5: About Mountain Tea
The superior quality of mountain tea compared to plain tea arises from favorable factors such as lower temperatures, longer sunlight exposure, lower atmospheric pressure, fertile soil, significant temperature variations, and...
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The Qinling Mountain Tea Series - Part 3: Tea Cultivation History in China
Tea plants existed approximately 70 to 80 million years ago, but the discovery and utilization of tea occurred only around four to five thousand years ago. Historical records of...
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The Qinling Mountain Tea Series - Part 2: China Tea and World
The Qinling Mountain Tea Series - Part 2: The History of Chinese Tea and Tea Consumption Worldwide. The initiation of the Maritime Silk Road appears to have begun in...
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The Qinling Mountain Tea Series - Part 1: What is Tea?
Opening Xi'an and Tea I'm in Xi'an, a city of great significance that has nurtured the cradle of Chinese civilization. From the era of Qin Shihuang, who unified six states,...