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  • Spend US$100: a full box of Golden Flower White Tea — 10 individually packed 3g portions, 30g total.
  • Spend US$150: the white tea box, plus one 100g Yunnan Red Glow ripe Pu-erh cake.
  • Spend US$200: both gifts above, plus one 100g The Little Brick — 2018 Golden Flower Fu Brick Tea.

Your first order also comes with a complimentary tea towel. No minimum spend or code is required for this welcome gift, and it can be enjoyed alongside the tea gifts above.

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  • Gift thresholds are based on the amount paid for eligible merchandise after discounts, excluding shipping, taxes and gift value. Discovery Boxes and teaware count toward gift thresholds but are excluded from the 15% discount. K KOU electric kettles are excluded from both the discount and gift thresholds.
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  • The 15% discount combines only with “No Shipping Fee for Discovery Box”; it cannot be combined with other discounts. The gifts described here are part of this promotion.
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  • The same offer continues through Singles’ Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

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Tea 101 · Guides

The Qinling Mountain Tea Series - Part 1: What is Tea?

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    Xi'an and Tea

    Ich bin in Xi'an, einer Stadt von großer Bedeutung, die die Wiege der chinesischen Zivilisation getragen hat. Vom Zeitalter von Qin Shihuang, der sechs Staaten vereinigte, bis zur glorreichen Tang-Dynastie, die für Chinesen weltweit ein Stolzgefühl auslöst, war Xi'an die Hauptstadt dieser blühenden Dynastien. An der nördlichen Fuße der Qinling-Berge gelegen, hat Xi'an ein reiches historisches Panorama und markiert den Ausgangspunkt der alten Seidenstraße. In früheren Zeiten legte der Austausch von chinesischem Tee gegen Gewürze und Silber aus anderen Ländern auf dem Eurasien-Kontinent die Grundlage für eine einzigartige und altertümliche Handelsroute.

    Dusk in the ancient city of Xi'an
    The Terracotta Army of Qin Shihuang

    Vor fünf Jahren, als ich mich auf die Reise in den Teehandel begab, war ich fasziniert von den verschiedenen hochwertigen Teesorten, die in den südlichen Teilen der Qinling-Berge in der Nähe von Xi'an hergestellt werden. Obwohl diese Tees in China und weltweit noch relativ mysteriös und wenig bekannt sind, zeichnen sie sich durch eine außergewöhnliche Qualität aus. Ab jetzt plane ich, eine Reihe von Blogs zu veröffentlichen, in denen ich die Herkunft des Qinling-Berg-Tees und die vielfältigen Teesorten, die aus dieser Region stammen, untersuche. Ich hoffe, dass diese Informationen für Sie, lieber Leser, aufschlussreich und nützlich sein werden.

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    The Qinling Mountain Tea Series - Part 1: What is Tea?

    According to legend, tea leaves, with a rich history dating back thousands of years, originated in China around 2737 B.C. It is said that Emperor Shennong accidentally discovered tea when a tea leaf fell into his boiling water, releasing an enticing aroma. Although this tale lacks concrete evidence, it reflects the enduring history of tea in Chinese culture.

    The cultivation and manufacturing of tea have detailed historical records in China, notably found in "The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica." This ancient text contains descriptions of tea tree cultivation and tea leaf processing, indicating that the basic techniques were already established in ancient times. Subsequently, tea culture in China continued to evolve, becoming an integral part of traditional Chinese culture.

    The primary ingredients of tea are the tender leaves and buds of the tea tree, containing rich components such as tea polyphenols, caffeine, and amino acids. Scientific research has shown that tea polyphenols possess powerful antioxidant properties, positively preventing cardiovascular diseases and cancer (Chen et al., 2018). Caffeine, a natural stimulant present in tea, aids in enhancing alertness and mental clarity.

    Die Verarbeitungsmethoden für Tee variieren je nach Teesorte. Beispielsweise behält Grüner Tee seine leuchtende grüne Farbe durch Verfahren wie Fixierung und Walzen bei. Im Gegensatz dazu durchläuft Schwarzer Tee eine Fermentation, was zu seiner charakteristischen rötlich-braunen Erscheinung und einzigartigem Aroma führt. Diese Verarbeitungstechniken beeinflussen nicht nur das Aussehen und den Geschmack von Tee, sondern auch seine chemische Zusammensetzung und bestimmen dadurch seine Qualität (Wang et al., 2019).

    The quality of tea is also influenced by its place of origin. As the birthplace of tea, China boasts a diverse range of tea varieties and production regions, including renowned types like Biluochun and West Lake Longjing. Countries such as India, Sri Lanka, and Japan, with their unique climates and soil conditions, cultivate tea varieties with distinct characteristics.

    In conclusion, tea, as an ancient and significant beverage, has a fascinating history, composition, and processing techniques that have been subject to extensive research. With its rich content and diverse expressions, tea culture has not only been passed down for centuries in China. Still, it has also spread and developed globally, becoming a valuable part of human civilization. In the modern era, tea is a delicious beverage and a cultural treasure worthy of in-depth exploration.

    Referenzen:

    1. Chen, S., et al. (2018). Antioxidant activity of tea polyphenols and their application in preventing cardiovascular diseases. Food Research and Development, 39(10).
    2. Wang, M., et al. (2019). Study on the chemical composition changes during tea processing. Tea Science Research, 40(3).
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