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One of the most common questions newcomers ask when exploring puerh tea is why the market seems divided between large, established tea factories and a growing number of smaller boutique brands. Some t … read more

In puerh tea discussions, Guangdong storage and Kunming storage are often simplified into a binary opposition of “wet storage versus dry storage.” From the perspective of a Chinese tea ven … read more

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