Suppose you are a big fan of Hong Kong movies. In that case, you may ever notice that in many films, when several characters meet, one of them will always say, “a pot of Monkey Picked Tea first?” to start the conversation. And soon, it turns into arguments, even physical altercations; that seems to become a fixed […]

TCM has a long history in Asia. In daily life, people use to make some non-irritating herbal teas to keep healthy and treat some simple discomforts. Safflower Tea is the most popular one with a favorable price. What Is Safflower Tea History Safflower belongs to the Asteraceae family, also known as Carthamus tinctorius L., and is native to Europe […]

Burdock is a familiar plant for fellers who love taking adventures in the forest. It was said that Georges de Mestral, the guy who invented Velcro, got inspiration from those bristly leaves. And in the east, people love its root more. Burdock root is a common ingredient in oriental cuisines, and burdock root tea is a kind of […]

Narcissus Oolong tea has nothing to do with daffodil, whatever the fragrance or flavor. However, the teas’ unique taste and excellent mouthfeel, make it populated by tea lovers from south China and even worldwide. What Is Narcissus Oolong Tea Many people may think it is from the ornamental plant – narcissus(or daffodil) when they first heard of Narcissus Oolong […]

As the tea birthplace, China is various in teas. Some of them naturally have better flavor and quality. So, there is a saying about “Top 10 Famous Chinese Teas“, and you might see some related lists online. However, tiny differences are between each version, and which one is the correct?  And, what if I told […]

While buying teas online, we often see that there is a kind of leaves named Anji Bai Cha under the green tea category. Pals who know some Chinese may feel confused – Bai Cha means White Tea in Chinese, and why did all the merchants classify it under green tea? That’s because Anji Bai Cha is indeed a green tea; […]