Tang Dynasty Tea – Crossing the Border
The father warned him, saying, “I led the army for a long time, and now I am tired. our...
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Rare Tea From Ancient Tea Trees
Introducing Sophie Yuan from the Golden Oriental Ancient Tea Estate in Thailand with her first...
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Milk Tea in Hong Kong Style Restaurants
Discovering Hong Kong Style Cafes on Yelp The restaurant rating service, Yelp.com, recognizes 200+...
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The Legend of Dragon Well Tea
Dragon Well is a Chinese tea is also known as Longjing. Pouring hot water into my cup, I watch...
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Mahjong Tea
The earliest version of mahjong originated in China. Tea and mahjong complement each other seamlessly.
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Why do Translations of Chinese Tea Names Differ so Much?
Iron Buddha, Iron Goddess of Mercy, Iron Bodhisattva, Tik Goon Yam, Tieguanyin, Tie Guan Yin, Tit Kwon Yin. These are different spellings of the same tea. Of course this same tea can have a huge spectrum in terms of grade, taste and quality but that is a story for another post.
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An Introduction to the Chinese Tea Ceremony – Gongfu Cha
A recent discussion on T Ching has inspired me to explain the basic concepts of the Chinese tea ceremony – “gongfu cha.”
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Pu’er City
A dance troupe organized by the Cultural Center of Pu’er City performed at this year’s CCTV Spring Gala.
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Cha Gao – Traditional Instant Tea
I’ve tried a broad range of tea types in the past but never cha gao – traditional instant tea.
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Comparing Chinese Tea Art Ceremony, Korean Tea Ceremony, and Japanese Chado Tea Ceremony
When most practitioners think about tea culture, they think about the word “Cha Dao (茶道).” More specifically, when they think about tea culture pertaining to particular countries, they think of Chinese “tea art,” the…
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What Does it Mean for a Tea to be Brisk?
What does briskness in tea mean? To me it means bright in flavor and character or else astringent.
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Exploring the Unique Tea Culture in Mongolia
Far from Tea’s origin in southwest China, the nomadic tribes in Mongolia depend on tea, not just for its healing properties but for basic nutrition.
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