The Legend of Tea
According to one Chinese legend, tea was discovered approximately 5,000 years ago. It was discovered by Shennong Shi, whose name literally means “Divine Farmer.” Shennong Shi was the first Chinese herbal physician and was highly respected as the father of Chinese...The History of Japanese Tea
From China through Chanoyu to Sencha The fascinating history of Japanese tea reveals how a Chinese import—green tea—became a favorite drink on the islands of Japan. Tea spread from China to Japan. Over the centuries, the Japanese created their own unique tea-drinking...The Tea-Drinking Ceremony Originated with the Samurai
Tea drinking is an important part of Japanese culture and philosophy of life. At first, tea was consumed only by the clergy and high nobility, primarily for medicinal purposes. This changed only a thousand years later, in the 18th century. Tea ceased to be merely a...Yunnan – the Homeland of Tea
This mountainous province in the far south of China, whose forests are home to the indigenous wild tea plant (Camellia sinensis), is the homeland of tea. Yunnan lies in the tropical zone near the Himalayas and borders Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam. The consistently warm...Taiwan – the Kingdom of Oolong Tea
Taiwan is an island more than two-thirds covered by mountains. Tea-growing areas are located at elevations between 1,000 and 2,500 meters. High-mountain conditions provide abundant mist and low temperatures that are ideal for growing oolong tea, while the water used...Shizuoka
Some of the finest teas in the world are grown in the gardens of Japan’s Shizuoka Prefecture, where tea cultivation and a love of tea began as far back as the year 1200. Although ideal natural conditions allow 40% of Japan’s tea to be produced here, quantity does not...YIN AND YANG Tea – GREEN TEA WITH JASMINE
The tea that has far surpassed all other flavored teas for centuries is undoubtedly jasmine green tea. This tea is believed to represent the perfect balance of Yin and Yang: green tea represents warm Yang, while jasmine represents cool Yin. This harmony is considered...Monkey-Picked Tea – Tea Picked by Monkeys
In ancient China, long ago before tea plantations existed, people went into the forests to gather tea from wild tea plants. The finest leaves grew at the tops of trees in inaccessible places and therefore remained unpicked. One day, Yang Hsien, a tea picker and tea...Green Tea – More Than a Beverage
Green tea is more than just a green beverage.Many of the active substances in the leaves make it a healthy drink rich in antioxidants. Substances in tea leaves reduce the formation of free radicals, which are known to play a significant role in aging and the...Why Do the Best Teas Stay in Taiwan?
Taiwan is located off the southwestern coast of China, approximately halfway between Japan and the Philippines. It is one of the few places with ideal natural conditions for growing and producing premium oolong teas. Taiwan is an island with tropical Southeast Asian...100,000 Buds for Just 1 kg of Tea!
The highest-quality harvest of tea leaves is the first one in early spring. At that time, flavor, aroma, vitamins, and minerals are most concentrated in the first young buds , so special attention is given to picking. Top-grade teas are picked exclusively by hand by...How to Recognize High-Quality Tea
All types of green tea come from the same plant— Camellia sinensis.The quality, composition, and flavor of tea depend on the location, soil, and elevation at which the plant grows, the harvesting time, and the leaf-processing techniques. Tea processing includes...WHAT IS “REAL” TEA?
The word “tea” originated where tea culture itself was born—in ancient China. It reached Europe overland through Russia, while the Dutch first imported it by sea in the early 17th century. The Chinese origin “ch’a” can easily be recognized in the pronunciation of the...Matcha – Why Is It So Special?
Matcha rightfully stands far ahead of all other green teas.Unlike conventional tea preparation, in which tea leaves are infused with water and then strained, Matcha is a powder made by grinding whole leaves into a smooth powder. The powder is then mixed with water at...The Money Frog and the Tea Ceremony
The meaning and use of the Feng Shui money frog are deeply rooted in Chinese culture. According to legend, the wife of one of the Eight Immortals stole the elixir of immortality and drank it, transforming into a frog. Frogs are associated with water, which is a symbol...Experiencing Tea with All the Senses
Just as with coffee or wine, when choosing tea there is a very significant difference between high-quality and lower-quality tea. Regardless of how fine your teaware is, the quality of the leaves themselves ultimately determines whether you truly experience the tea or...The Tea Plant – Older Than Human History?
Despite numerous sources and historical legends, the best known being the story of an emperor into whose vessel of hot water a leaf accidentally fell, we cannot determine exactly when or how the story of tea truly began. There is, however, a lesser-known fact from the...Anhui – a Famous Mountain for Famous Teas
There is an old Chinese saying that “famous mountains produce famous tea.” Mount Huangshan is one of the best-known locations for growing high-quality green teas in Anhui Province. Anhui is a major agricultural tea-producing region in eastern China and includes both...Assessing Tea Quality
Once processing is complete, tea from thousands of plantations must find a buyer. Tea production and quality in China are supervised by offices of a unified state enterprise responsible for exporting tea and other natural products. Based on highly precise criteria,...FREE SHIPPING
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