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Yellow Tea: The Rare and Niche Tea on the Verge of Disappearance

Yellow Tea: The Rare and Niche Tea on the Verge of Disappearance

1. Current Situation of Yellow Tea: Why It Is "a Tea on the Verge of Disappearance" As the rarest and most niche category among China's six major tea types, yellow tea's sharp decline in output and marginalized status are mainly...

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White Tea: "Green Dressed in White" – The Skincare Tea

White Tea: "Green Dressed in White" – The Skincare Tea

1. Core Charm of White Tea: Unique Health Benefits White tea is known as the "skincare tea" mainly due to its health value that improves with age. Among its active components, flavonoids are the key, forming the classic characteristic of "tea...

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Green Tea Tutorial: Steaming, Roasting, and Drying "Clear Green Tea"

Green Tea Tutorial: Steaming, Roasting, and Drying "Clear Green Tea"

1. Core Processes and Quality Characteristics of Green Tea (1) Fixing: The Soul Process of Green Tea Fixing is the core link in green tea production. Its main function is to inactivate the active enzymes in tea leaves at high...

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Tea Tasting Guide: Master the "Four Senses and Ten Steps" Method

Tea Tasting Guide: Master the "Four Senses and Ten Steps" Method

1. Core Tea Tasting Method: Four Senses and Ten-Step Tasting (1) Application of Four Senses: The Sensory Foundation of Tea Tasting Tea tasting requires the precise use of four senses: sight, smell, taste, and touch. Hearing does not participate in tea...

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Chinese Tea Classification: Six Major Categories with Unique Charms

Chinese Tea Classification: Six Major Categories with Unique Charms

1. Pre-class Introduction This course focuses on the basic knowledge of China's six major tea categories. The core content is the tea classification system established by tea industry experts in 1979. It will systematically analyze the characteristics, representative varieties and...

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Smell Tea to Know It: A Little Tea Knowledge Improves Taste Instantly

Smell Tea to Know It: A Little Tea Knowledge Improves Taste Instantly

Tea is not only a daily drink but also a carrier of thousands of years of culture and natural wisdom. From recognizing the essence of tea from a botanical perspective to tracing the evolution of ancient people's tea-drinking methods, every...

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Brewing White Tea – Silver Needle (Part II): Multi-Infusion Techniques and Process Analysis

Brewing White Tea – Silver Needle (Part II): Multi-Infusion Techniques and Process Analysis

The charm of Silver Needle (Baihao Yinzhen) lies not only in the sweet hairy fragrance of the first infusion but also in the delicate changes in flavor across multiple infusions. From flavor control in the second infusion to characteristic observation...

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Brewing White Tea – Silver Needle (Part I): From Variety Cognition to Basic Brewing Guide

Brewing White Tea – Silver Needle (Part I): From Variety Cognition to Basic Brewing Guide

Silver Needle (Baihao Yinzhen), as a treasure in white tea, is famous for its plump buds, dense white hairs (baihao), and sweet taste. To fully showcase its unique charm of "hairy fragrance and honey rhyme", it is necessary to first...

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Brewing Oolong Tea – Dongding Oolong (Part II): Advanced Guide to Utensil Selection and Quality Identification

Brewing Oolong Tea – Dongding Oolong (Part II): Advanced Guide to Utensil Selection and Quality Identification

Brewing Dongding Oolong not only requires precise techniques but also relies on reasonable selection of utensils and accurate judgment of tea quality. From the concentration-balancing role of the fairness cup, to the safe practice of simplified tasting procedures, and to...

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Brewing Oolong Tea - Dongding Oolong (Part I): Classic Oolong Brewing and Flavor Exploration

Brewing Oolong Tea - Dongding Oolong (Part I): Classic Oolong Brewing and Flavor Exploration

As a iconic variety of Taiwanese oolong tea, Dongding Oolong is renowned in the tea world for its unique hemispherical appearance, rich aroma, and mellow taste. Its brewing method not only follows the common techniques of oolong tea but also...

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Brewing Oolong Tea – Tieguanyin (Part II): Advanced Techniques and Durability Control

Brewing Oolong Tea – Tieguanyin (Part II): Advanced Techniques and Durability Control

As a representative of durable oolong teas, Tieguanyin's characteristic of "remaining fragrance after seven infusions" not only depends on the quality of the tea itself but also on the precise control of brewing techniques. This article will delve into the...

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Brewing Oolong Tea – Tieguanyin (Part I): A Basic Guide from Awakening Tea Properties to Tasting Etiquette

Brewing Oolong Tea – Tieguanyin (Part I): A Basic Guide from Awakening Tea Properties to Tasting Etiquette

Tieguanyin, a classic variety among oolong teas, is beloved by tea enthusiasts for its unique hemispherical appearance, rich orchid fragrance, and mellow taste. To fully showcase Tieguanyin's charm, it is essential to master every detail from warming cups and awakening...

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Brewing Oolong Tea – Da Hong Pao: A Tasting Guide from Technique to Culture

Brewing Oolong Tea – Da Hong Pao: A Tasting Guide from Technique to Culture

Da Hong Pao, as the iconic variety of Wuyi Rock Tea, has become a classic representative of oolong tea with its unique "rock rhyme", mellow taste, and profound cultural heritage. Mastering the brewing techniques of Da Hong Pao can not...

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Biluochun and Huangshan Maofeng (Part 2): Comparison of Advanced Techniques and Methods

Biluochun and Huangshan Maofeng (Part 2): Comparison of Advanced Techniques and Methods

In the advanced practice of green tea brewing, the delicate downy protection of Biluochun and the layered release of Huangshan Maofeng require more precise operational skills. This article will delve into the secrets of maintaining clarity in multiple infusions of...

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Practice of Biluochun's top-dip method and Huangshan Maofeng's middle-dip method (Part 1)

Practice of Biluochun's top-dip method and Huangshan Maofeng's middle-dip method (Part 1)

The art of brewing green tea lies in choosing appropriate techniques based on tea characteristics. The delicate, downy Biluochun and the stretch Huangshan Maofeng correspond to the classic applications of top-pouring and middle-pouring methods respectively. This article focuses on these...

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Brewing Green Tea – West Lake Longjing: An Elegant Guide from Technique to Tasting

Brewing Green Tea – West Lake Longjing: An Elegant Guide from Technique to Tasting

West Lake Longjing, a paragon of Chinese green tea, is renowned for its "green color, rich aroma, sweet taste, and beautiful shape". Its brewing art not only relies on precise techniques but also requires understanding the essence of green tea—"freshness,...

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Brewing Keemun Black Tea: A Complete Guide from Cognition to Tasting

Brewing Keemun Black Tea: A Complete Guide from Cognition to Tasting

Keemun Black Tea (referred to as "Qihong" in Chinese), one of the world's three famous high-fragrance teas, is renowned globally for its unique "Keemun fragrance", tight Strip, and sweet mellow taste. Mastering the essence of brewing Keemun can not only...

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Jin Jun Mei Brewing Advanced (Part II): From Technique to Tea Ceremony

Jin Jun Mei Brewing Advanced (Part II): From Technique to Tea Ceremony

The art of brewing Jinjunmei goes beyond replicating basic procedures; it lies in a profound understanding of tea properties, precise control of mindset, and natural expression of tea dao spirit. Once techniques are mastered, the core of advanced practice becomes...

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