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The Nature and Art of Yellow Tea
Among the six great categories of Chinese tea, yellow tea holds a quiet and graceful place. It is a lightly oxidized tea, sharing much of its process with green tea — with one crucial difference: a unique step known as menhuang (闷黄), or “yellowing.” This gentle oxidation softens the sharp freshness of green tea, giving yellow tea its signature golden liquor, mellow sweetness, and warm aroma.
Cherish the Tea in Your Cup, Cherish the One in Your Heart
Tea does not speak, yet it understands the weight of passing years.
Tea does not compete, yet it can wash away the dust
that clouds the soul.
Each sip is an act of gratitude —
a moment of awareness, a reverence for the present.
The Villages of Nannuo Mountain — Where Ancient Trees Still Breathe
High in the misty hills of Xishuangbanna lies Nannuo Mountain (南糯山) — a place where tea trees are not merely plants, but elders of the earth. For centuries, the Aini and Hani people have lived among these forests, nurturing the ancient trees whose roots drink from cloud-fed soil. Here, Pu’er tea is not a product of cultivation alone; it is a dialogue between humans and nature, shaped by altitude, rainfall, and reverence. Each village on Nannuo Mountain has its own heartbeat. Bama, proud and bold, is known as the “King of Pu’er.” Banpo whispers through its ancient forests. Zhulin tests the tongue with its fierce bitterness, while Duoyi, shrouded in mist, offers teas of gentle sweetness and quiet strength.
Speaking of Tea — From One Word to Seven
Tea culture in China is vast as an ocean.
Generations have found peace, friendship,
and reflection in a single cup.
Let us speak of tea —
in one word, then two, and so on, up to seven.
What Does “Washing Tea” Really Wash Away?
In traditional tea preparation, many people instinctively “wash” the tea leaves before brewing. Most believe this first rinse removes dust or pesticide residue; others see it as a kind of psychological ritual — a way to feel reassured that the tea is “clean” and safe to drink. Even in the academic world, “washing tea” has long been included in classical tea-ceremony manuals as a formal step. Yet the word wash itself can suggest impurity, which might make guests uneasy and disrupt the quiet elegance of tea tasting.
To Be a Person as Kind as Tea
Kindness is not an act,
it is the nature of the heart.
As tea does not deceive,
neither should a person.
Granny A-Pu’s Tea 阿蒲茶 – A Story of Kindness and Tea
Kindness is like tea — quiet yet transformative. It isn’t measured by words or deeds, but by the gentle warmth it leaves behind. Where people meet over a cup, the lines between strangers and friends disappear, between giving and receiving. The story of Granny A-Pu from the water villages of China reminds us that even the simplest bowl of tea can be a gift warmer than fire — because it was made with kindness. Every tea can be like Granny A-Pu’s — simple, yet filled with compassion. When you share tea, you share a part of yourself.
人在草木间 — A Person Between the Plants
When you open a tea leaf between your fingers, you touch a living symbol of China’s landscape — a bridge between mountains and humanity, between tradition and tomorrow. The old character for “tea” (茶) itself hides a story: “艹” for grass, “人” for person, and “木” for tree. It pictures a human standing gently amid the greenery — a person between the plants. That simple image reveals an entire philosophy: to live within nature, not above it. To take what grows, but only in its season. To drink deeply of life, but never to exhaust the source.
When Frost Falls, Brew Slowly — The Way of Tea at Shuang Jiang 霜降
Across the Chinese solar calendar, each of the 24 solar terms captures a turning point in nature’s rhythm. Around October 23–24, when the sun reaches 210° longitude, the world enters 霜降 (Shuāng Jiàng, Frost Descent) — the moment when dew hardens into delicate frost and autumn releases its final warmth. It is not yet winter, but a luminous pause before it — the hush between brightness and stillness. The air thins and sharpens, leaves surrender their color, and all living things begin to rest.
Frost Descent (Shuang Jiang 霜降) – When Autumn Yields to Winter
As the crisp breezes of late autumn sweep across China, the solar term called Frost Descent (霜降) arrives — usually around October 23–24 in the Gregorian calendar. This moment marks not just a change in weather, but a deeper shift in the rhythms of nature and human life: dew begins to freeze, vegetation sighs under cooler air, and the balance between yin and yang tilts further toward the quiet, introspective yin side.
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How to perfectly prepare tea?
What is perfect for one person may not be for another. We should prepare tea so that it tastes good to us above all. Our satisfaction will also carry over to others. The experience of tasting tea is influenced by many factors. These include, of course, the quality of the tea itself, the quality of the water used, the material and shape of the teaware, the method of preparation, but also, for example, ambient temperature and humidity, the environment, food consumed beforehand, and last but not least, our mood.
But let’s think a bit more about tea preparation...
How to make Hong Kong style Milk Tea?
Hong Kong milk tea is second to none. If you are a tea lover, this is one thing you must experience in your life. It has a creamy texture with a sweet and rich flavor and is great both hot and iced. It probably goes without saying that you will enjoy Gang Shi Nai Cha 港式奶茶 most in Hong Kong, not only because of the authentic environment, but also because of the local original recipes, which are often strictly guarded. Authentic Hong Kong milk tea has its own viscosity, texture, taste and aroma as well as color. After a certain time spent in Hong Kong, it will become indispensable and irreplaceable for you.
How to properly brew Japanese green tea?
In principle, the steeping procedure is always the same, but the amount of tea, water temperature, steeping time, etc. can be different for each individual type of tea. There is no manual that teaches us one ideal way to make the perfect cup of tea. Although certain types of tea should be prepared in specific ways, it is most important to use a correct water temperature and adjust the steeping time to your personal taste preferences. Brewing parameters can also change with respect to differences in the content of mineral substances in the water.
