Tea Bits

Last November we talked about which types of “real/true” tea (Camellia Sinensis), in general, are better for our body in the cold weather—mainly the “higher oxidized” teas such as oolong, blac … read more

When we hear the term “kungfu”, we may automatically think of the kicking of legs, pushing of hands, or other agile or powerful body movements. In the world of tea, “kungfu” means spending time a … read more

Are you enjoying the summer like royalties? Qianlong Emperor (1736-96) once said, “During winter, drink Pu-erh; during summer, drink Longjing." Longjing green tea, also known as Drago … read more

Let us conclude this exploration series of pu-erh tea by looking at some of the commonly believed benefits of drinking pu-erh: Lowering Cholesterol Unlike the other varieties of tea, … read more

Different styles of pu-erh tea This month we continue with our exploration of pu-erh tea. What are mao cha, sheng cha and shu cha? What are the differences among them? How many styles of p … read more