Chinese Tea for You

We share information about Chinese tea with you to encourage the everyday drinking of Chinese tea. Tell us your Chinese tea experiences.

Wednesday, August 30, 2006

Do you know how Chinese tea is produced?

Green tea, yellow tea, black tea etc. all originate from the same plant (Camellia sinensis); the differences in a tea's characteristics come from the processing.

The quality, aroma and taste of the tea depends largely on the soil in which it is grown, the water which helps it grow, and the skill and experience of those who pick and process the tea leaves.

Though the processing of the tea leaves at each facility may be as individual as the processing of the grapes at each vineyard to make wine, there are several key processes which are common to all.

To find out more, please look at the Chinese Tea Processing page provided by Chinese Tea for You.

Saturday, August 26, 2006

What is Chinese Green Tea?

green tea is the most natural of Chinese tea classes since it is subject to minimum processing
• key processing steps: Killing the Green, Rolling, Baking
• most of the Chinese tea produced is green tea
green tea has beauty of shape, a strong fragrance and a rich, natural, fresh taste
• has the greatest potential health benefit since most nutrients and antioxidants are preserved
• because green tea leaves are delicate it is generally brewed at 85-90°C using one part tea to seven parts water

The above information is provided by Chinese Tea for You.

Click the following links to buy Chinese green tea.

Grade 1 Dragon Well

Supreme Dragon Well

Yu Qian Dragon Well

Ming Qian Dragon Well

Huangshan Fur Peak

Dongshan Biluochun

Tunxi Green

Huangshan Green Sea Anemone

Thursday, August 24, 2006

Do you know how Chinese tea is classified?

There have been several attempts to formalise Chinese tea classification, the latest having occurred after the Second World War. This classification of Chinese tea is defined according to the amount of fermentation the tea leaves undergo. Fermentation (or oxidation) is the process of exposing the tea leaves to air which changes the leaves to give them their distinct taste/colour.

To find out more about it, please look at the Tea Classification page provided by Chinese Tea for You.

Friday, August 18, 2006

Chinese Tea for You

Your one-stop tea shop for quality Chinese tea and tea-related products. It brings you a different tea experience and encourages the everyday drinking of Chinese tea.

Chinese Tea for You

Your one-stop tea shop for quality Chinese tea and tea-related products. It brings you a different tea experience and encourages the everyday drinking of Chinese tea.

Chinese Tea for You

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Saturday, August 12, 2006

Enhance Your Tea Experience with Tea Accessories

• to help you enjoy your Chinese tea experience a variety of tea accessories, for different purposes, are made

tea accessories are a perfect accompaniment to the brewing of fine Chinese teas and are a good addition to a teaware collection

tea accessories also make perfect gifts for the Chinese tea drinkers you know

Click the following links to buy tea accessories from Chinese Tea for You.

Rosewood Tea Tool 4-piece Set

Lotus Tea Dispenser

Characters Tea Caddy

Airtight Tea Container

Butterfly Teacups

Red Gift Box

Tuesday, August 08, 2006

Chinese Tea Sampler Sets

Chinese tea sampler sets can be used for many purposes. By having a selection of teas readily available, they are ideal for offering to visitors at home or in the office. They are perfect for someone who is just starting to drink Chinese tea, and wishes to experience each class of tea. Tea sampler sets also make wonderful gifts for friends and family who already enjoy Chinese tea.

Click the following links to buy Chinese tea samplers sets from Chinese Tea for You.

Premium Tea Sampler Set

Supreme Tea Sampler Set

Green Tea Sampler Set

Oolong Tea Sampler Set

Blooming Tea Sampler Set

Friday, August 04, 2006

Why use glass teaware?

Glass teaware enables you to enjoy the 'spectacular' Chinese teas. You can watch your blooming teas blossom, your Junshan Silver Needle tea dance, and your Jasmine Pearl tea unfurl!

For regular Chinese tea it is easy to see the colour of the tea with glass teaware, and so to decide when to stop the infusion.

Click the following links to buy glass teaware from Chinese Tea for You.

Piao I Teapot 500ml

Piao I Teapot 1000ml

Glass Gaiwan 100ml

Glass Gaiwan 160ml

Glass Teacup with Infuser 250ml

Glass Teapot with Infuser 200ml

Glass Teapot with Infuser 250ml

Wednesday, August 02, 2006

What is Chinese Compressed Tuocha and Tribute Tea?

• made in Yunnan Province, the home of Pu-erh tea
Tuocha can be described as the shape of a bird's nest, a bowl or a mushroom head
• originally tea was compressed into tuocha of various sizes for easier storage, and convenience in transportation; the new mini tuocha provides convenience for today's living
• in old China, tribute tea was used to pay the Emperor in lieu of taxes; only the very best quality teas were acceptable as tribute
tribute teas are shaped as bricks, cakes or melons, with melons ranging in size from a few hundred grams to several kilograms
green compressed tea is aged completely naturally; mature compressed tea is given its aged taste more quickly by stacking the tea before being compressed

The above information is provided by Chinese Tea for You.

Click the following links to buy Chinese compressed tuocha and tribute tea.

1994 Mini Tuocha

Green Mini Tuocha

Rose Mini Tuocha

Jasmine Mini Tuocha

Chrysanthemum Mini Tuocha

1994 Xiaguan Mature Tuocha

1994 Menghai Mature Tuocha

1993 Phoenix Mature Tuocha

1998 Crane Green Tuocha

1992 Crane Green Tuocha

1984 Crane Green Tuocha

Mature Melon Tribute Tea

Golden Melon Tribute Tea

Golden Melon Tribute Tea Bundle

Aged Golden Melon Tribute Tea 3.3kg

Aged Golden Melon Tribute Tea 5.5kg