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For many Western tea drinkers, Chinese tea names are often the first real barrier to understanding Chinese tea. Names such as Longjing, Tieguanyin, Da Hong Pao, Bingdao Lao Zhai, Phoenix Dancong, or Y … read more

Marukyu Koyamaen is a prestigious tea house in Kyoto, boasting a history of over 300 years. Recognized as the leading matcha brand among Japan's top three, it upholds a quality-first philosophy, ensur … read more

One day in 1984, in the port of Gothenburg, Sweden, on the sea near Lighthouse No. 8, an expedition team seemed to be searching for something. The salvage operation had been going on for many days, bu … read more

Oolong tea, one of the most celebrated categories of Chinese tea, occupies a special place in the world of tea for its semi-oxidized nature, which lies between green and black teas. While traditional … read more

There are two types of Pu-erh tea: loose tea and pressed tea, and most of the teas on the market are pressed tea, such as tea cake, brick, tuo cha, melon and so on. Why is Pu-erh pressed into pressed … read more