Tea 101

Chinese tea culture has ancient roots, tracing back to legendary times. According to folklore, the Yan Emperor (炎帝), one of the legendary Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, was the first to discover tea as a detoxifying beverage. He found that tea leaves, resembling ordinary leaves, not only quenched thirst and cleared the mind but also had remarkable detoxifying and anti-inflammatory properties. Thus, he ushered in the medicinal era of Chinese tea culture. This indicates that Chinese tea culture shares its origin with Chinese medicinal and culinary cultures. The history of Chinese tea is, in essence, a miniature of Chinese history....

Chen Sheng Hao offers a rich series of Ban Zhang Pu'er raw teas, such as Lao Ban Zhang (老班章), Jin Ban Zhang (金班章), Yin Ban Zhang (银班章), and Ban Zhang Yin Xiang (班章印象). We understand that many people are confused about which Ban Zhang tea to choose and the differences between them. Today, we will compare them through an experienced tea enthusiast's tasting experience, hoping this can provide some inspiration for you.   Tasting Experience of Ban Zhang Series  Let's discuss my personal impressions of the five Ban Zhang teas, taking into account both taste and price. If you're seeking...

Pu-erh tea is a distinctive type of tea that originates from China's Yunnan province, selected from fresh leaves of the large-leaf subspecies arbor tea trees that are over a century old and grown at high elevations in the mountains. Unlike other types of tea, Pu-erh tea goes through a unique fermentation and aging process that tea enthusiasts highly value for its ability to develop complex and nuanced flavors over time. If you are interested in trying pu-erh tea for the first time, here are some tips on where to start: 1. Experiment with different types of Pu-erh tea Pu-erh tea...

For making a good cup or pot of tea, the first thing to master is the amount of tea leaves to use. There is no specific standard for how much tea to use, but the most important thing is to determine it based on the characteristics of the tea, the capacity of the tea set, and the consumer's drinking habits. As for the Pu-erh tea from the Chen Sheng Hao, in general, when brewing young tea with a 150ml gaiwan or teapot, it is recommended to use1 to 5 years aged:- 7 grams of raw Pu-erh - 8 grams of...