6 Chinese Tea Color Terms You Should Know
Bai Cha. Red Tea. Wulong. Do you know your Chinese tea color terms? Here are some basics to help you understand more about the type of tea that you're drinking.
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Why Do Puerh Cakes Weigh 357 grams?
Traditionally puerh cakes weigh an oddly precise 357 grams. I've often wondered what the reasons are for that and this post sets out to find the answer.
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How Long Have People Been Drinking Tea?
How long have people been drinking tea? In this post, I'll discuss some of the theories behind tea's origin and what archeological researchers have uncovered.
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The Real Lapsang Souchong and the Dangers of Mistranslation
Did you know that the real Lapsang Souchong is one of the highest quality Chinese teas? Get the scoop on what the good stuff tastes like.
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Legends of the Leaf: 3 Chinese Green Teas
One of my favorite things about Chinese tea is the rich cultural history that can be traced back thousands of years. Many teas have legends associated with them that have been passed down through the...
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