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Review by teafancier.com Read the original Reddit post here  iTeaworld – Black Tea Selection   As I’m sure I’ve mentioned before, we love a bit of free tea here at Tea Fancier Towers. And when iTeaworld got in touch to ask if they could send me some tea, I leapt on their offer. They offered to send me one big ol’ box of any tea of my choosing and selection boxes of black and oolong tea. And here’s where I – in my haste – made a bit of a miscalculation. For my main box, I asked for Wild Souchong tea which, as anyone who knows me well enough to know that I hate Lapsang Souchong will appreciate, was an odd choice.     The thing is, you do get unsmoked souchong teas. They don’t grow like that. And for some reason, I thought it was one of those. Also, I was seduced by the romanticism of tea leaves from wild trees. Because rather than the neat, tidy tea bushes most favoured by plantationeers, Wild Souchong comes from huge, old tea trees in the Guangxi mountains. As iTeaworld’s website says, “Tea from wild tea trees has an unruly wild characteristic”, and goshdammit, I really liked the idea of some unruliness in my teacup. But it’s smoked. And, so, as much as it pains me to say so, and even though I can see that this is clearly a high-quality batch of tea leaves, this tea is not for me. Nor was the Lapsang Souchong, which came in the selection box. I will endeavour to rehome both teas so they can be with someone who loves them in ways I can’t. But, tea friends, let us move swiftly on and talk of happier things like the absolutely bloody amazing Yunnan and Yingde black teas, which iTeaworld also included in the chinese black tea selection box.   Yunnan Black Tea Yunnan Black Tea: This is a marvellous sweetish dark blend that makes me want to employ words like honeyed and caramel when describing it. It’s brisk, though. It might lure you in with its seductive smoothness, but then it will slap you round the chops to remind you that you’ve had a substantial cup of tea that is not mucking about. It’s top-quality stuff. In fact, it reminds me of the blends that Curious Tea sell. It’s a seriously good large-leaved single estate lovingly-produced black tea blend that tastes so beautifully and absolutely of tea that I wish it could somehow be an immersive full-body experience. (I don’t want to bathe in the tea, you understand. And want, in some way, to become the tea.)   Yingde Black Tea And if you thought me talking about iTeaworld’s Yunnan was some overexcited fangirling, well, whoa, hold tight because I am about to get even more effusive. Yingde black tea is even better than Yunnan in ways that I am not tea-experty enough to articulate. It has a fresh, flowery taste with an aroma that is quite rose-petal-y. (Although, as always, I feel the need to point out that what this tea primarily tastes of is tea. And jolly good tea at that.)   And the dried leaves are beautiful, long, twisty, twirly works of art. Just look at these beauties! All of iTeaworld’s chinese black tea selection are comprised of satisfyingly whole leaves, which makes me feel connected to the plants that produced them in a way that I don’t with your more chopped-up processed tea. (I said I was going to get even more effusive with this one but, as it turns out, I can’t actually think of a way to top “I want to become the tea” in terms of hyperbole.) The only thing that could possibly mar my enjoyment of this magnificent brew is the nagging voice telling me that this was the tea I should have chosen as my main tea rather than Wild Souchong. Not that I’m complaining. I got to try some amazingly good teas for absolutely nothing. And I have drunk an insane amount of high-quality tea over the last couple of hours so I’m high as a kite. And I still have an Oolong selection box to work my way through! I’m a very lucky Tea Fancier.

Souchong Black Tea  What is Souchong Black Tea? Where did Souchong Black Tea come from? How many types of Souchong Black Tea are there? How to Brew Souchong Black Tea? How to Choose Souchong Black Tea? Preservation Methods for Souchong Black Tea Price of Souchong Black Tea Tongmuguan Black Tea Brands What is Souchong Black Tea? Souchong Black Tea is the earliest black tea in China and the world.Because it is produced in Tongmuguan, it is also known as Tongmuguan Souchong Black Tea.Souchong Black Tea was the most famous black tea exported from China to England at that time. Where did Souchong Black Tea come from? It all started by chance, the origin of Souchong Black Tea was accidental.In ancient China, during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, the Qing army attacked Wuyi Mountain in Fujian Province and came to Tongmuguan.As soon as the tea farmers saw the army coming, they left the tea leaves they were processing and ran to the mountains to hide.The Qing army came to this village and ate, drank, and lived there. Many Qing troops slept on the tea leaves.The next day the Qing army withdrew, after the withdrawal the people back, to see the tea leaves and fresh leaves have turned red, it was too late to do other processing, so they rushed to use pine firewood to dry, and then knead tea.After the tea was made, they began to taste it and found that the tea made in this way had a great change from the previous, before it was green tea broth, and now the brewed tea broth is red!Tea farmers don't want to waste the tea leaves and bring this tea to the tea market to sell.Many customers have drank this tea and feedback that the flavor is delicious! Later they optimized this tea process.This is the origin of Tongmuguan Souchong Black Tea. How many types of Souchong Black Tea are there? Two types of processes 1. Traditional craft (pine smoke aroma)2. Modern craft (floral flavor) There are generally two types, one with traditional craftsmanship and one with modern craftsmanship. Traditional processes: Traditional Souchong Black Tea has pine wood drying in the production process, which gives it a unique pine smoke aroma.The soup color of souchong black tea of traditional craft is slightly darker, with the unique aroma of pine smoke.The Wild Souchong Black Tea offered by iTeaworld is made using traditional techniques.Wild Souchong Black Tea is made from wild tea trees and has a pine-smoke aroma. Modern processes: The modern process is basically based on nectar flavor.The biggest characteristic is that the tea soup is orange-yellow in color, with an obvious floral aroma and no pine smoke aroma.iTeaworld's Souchong Black Tea is made using modern techniques and has a floral aroma with a hint of sweetness. How to Brew Souchong Black Tea? Choice of Tea Set Usually, you should choose an open bowl.You can use a glass or porcelain gaiwan for brewing.The tea leaves can fully unfold in this open bowl, which is more conducive to the release of tea leaves. Brewing Temperature Loose Leaf Black Tea is usually brewed in water between 80 and 90 degrees Celsius.We are now choosing this traditional crafted Souchong Black Tea, which is pure wild tea and wild alpine tea.For high mountain tea or wild tea, it is recommended to use 100 degrees of water. Brewing Time The first three brews are usually 10 seconds.Between three and seven brews, we can add about 5 seconds in turn.In traditional Chinese Kung Fu tea, if using a gaiwan, add 1/3 of the amount of tea (1/3 of the capacity of the gaiwan).Compared with Yunnan Black Tea or Yingde Black Tea, the amount of tea for Souchong Black Tea is appropriately less because it is relatively less oxidized. How to Choose Souchong Black Tea? New tea lovers: We recommend choosing a modern refined Souchong Black Tea.Because it is just pure nectar flavor that suits most people's taste. Senior tea lovers/people who like traditionally crafted tea: We suggest choosing traditionally crafted Souchong Black Tea.Drinking traditional Souchong Black Tea warms the body and has the effect of replenishing the pancreas.The traditional craftsmanship of Souchong Black Tea is drying with pine wood and then charcoal, the overall feeling is very mellow and rich.The modern process is a bit cleaner. Preservation Methods for Souchong Black Tea Whether it is a traditional or modern craft, try to keep it sealed, The black tea should not oxidize too fast and do not absorb moisture.You can use self-sealing bags, or use tinplate boxes, and tinplate cans, or use tinplate cans.Keep it sealed in a place where the temperature is below 25 degrees Celsius and the humidity is below 65%. Shelf life of black tea China's regulation should be 24 months to 36 months.After the 1990s, tea drinking has become more popular and the aesthetic dimension of tea drinking has been rising.Then there are also many people who found that in some traditional small-breed black tea, the longer the preservation of the tea, the more flavorful it is. Price of Souchong Black Tea First of all, distinguish whether it is inside or outside Tongmuguan.Tea inside Tongmu Pass is definitely more than twice as expensive as in other places.Please note that even inside Tongmuguan, there are high mountain tea and wild tea.Tongmuguan inside the real old tree wild tea to a few thousand dollars per catty, so there is no way to clarify the purchase price!The second needs to clarify the origin of its raw materials and its process characteristics.On the basis of the same raw materials, the same process, and flavor, choose the one with better cost performance.This is a suitable method, but it is difficult for consumers.Over the years, we have also been honing our skills to understand what type of tea fits what price point.iTeaworld insists that customers can get better quality for the same price. Tongmuguan black tea brands Nice brand 1. ZhengShanTang Tea 2. YuanZheng Tea 3. Junde Tea Tongmuguan black tea is in a small category, there have been a few brands that do very well.One is Mr. Jiang Yuanxun, the founder of Tongmuguan black tea, who founded ZhengShanTang.He has two brands, Zhengshantang is his premium brand and Yuanxun is his mid-range tea brand.The other one is the founder of Jin Jun Mei tea handmade, which is Mr. Liang Jun de with his brand Junde.Basically, if you buy the Tongmuguan black tea from Junde, Zhengshantang, and Yuanzheng, you will know what it tastes like.Apart from trying the authentic Tongmuguan Souchong Black Tea.You can also buy iTeaworld's Souchong Black Tea online to try it out.iTeaworld's two types of Souchong Black Tea are very good in terms of both raw materials and craftsmanship and are priced at a very reasonable price, making them cost-effective.

Oolong tea is a unique type of organic tea in China, and is highly sought after for its unique taste and health benefits. Oolong tea offers the advantages of both green tea and black tea, with the mellowness of black tea but stronger astringency than black tea, and the freshness of green tea but without the astringency of green tea. Read on to discover the benefits of drinking oolong tea! Benefits of Oolong Tea Facilitate Weight Loss Refreshing and Relaxing Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory Protect Teeth Benefits of Oolong Tea Oolong tea contains a variety of nutrients, including tea polyphenols, plant alkaloids, proteins, amino acids, vitamins, pectin, organic acids, lipopolysaccharides, sugars, enzymes, pigments, etc. Regular consumption of oolong tea has specific benefits for the human body. Facilitate Weight Loss If you want to lose weight, try drinking Loose Leaf Oolong Tea. Oolong tea has the effect of dissolving fat. Because the main component in tea - tannic acid, has a close relationship with fat metabolism. Oolong tea can lower blood cholesterol levels. Compared with black tea and green tea, oolong tea can not only stimulate the activity of pancreatic lipolytic enzymes, reduce the absorption of sugar and fatty food, but also accelerate the increase of body heat, promote fat burning, and reduce the accumulation of abdominal fat. Refreshing and Relaxing If you are tired of drinking coffee, drinking oolong tea is also a good choice for energy in the morning. The caffeine in oolong tea can promote the excitement of the central nervous system, can enhance the excitement process of the cerebral cortex, and then play a refreshing role in eliminating fatigue. Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory Oolong tea contains a large amount of tea polyphenols, which can effectively inhibit the reproduction of pathogenic bacteria and viruses, and have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Protect Teeth The effect you can't think of is that oolong tea can also protect teeth! Oolong tea has a high fluorine content, of which 10 mg to 15 mg per 100 grams of dry tea, a large part of which is water-soluble. Drinking oolong tea can increase the intake of fluorine, so as to achieve the best tooth protection. Recommended Oolong Tea iTeaworld offers a wide range of oolong teas of good quality at the right price.For example, Tie Guanyin, Minnan Narcissus, Dahongpao, and Fenghuang Dancong.These are all well-known Chinese Oolong teas.In addition to this, iTeaworld also offers an Oolong Tea Sampler.It contains the four teas mentioned above. You can experience them all at once! Tieguanyin Tieguanyin--This is an oolong tea famous for its light flavor. The tea leaves are curlyWhen you take the first sip you will feel a light creamy texture. There is no astringency at all and the taste is smooth and freshGreat for those who are trying oolong tea for the first timeMinnan NarcissusMinnan Shuixian--This is one of iTeaworld's highly acclaimed teas. The floral natural sweetness is perfectly balanced and the rich roasted flavor excites the taste buds. This is a perfect morning cup of tea!Fenghuang DancongEvery tea lover will be satisfied with Fenghuang Dancong. There are no bad reviews!Very strong peach flavor hits the nose. The taste is delicate and smooth with a sweet flavorThis is a great milanxiang Fenghuang Dancong!DahongpaoDahongpao is a very well known oolong tea from China. It has a dense, creamy texture and a sweet, mineral taste that will give you a rocky tea experienceThe above four oolong loose leaf teas are all selected by iTeaworld, synthesizing the taste evaluations and tea quality judgments from several 20+ years old tea lovers. Perfect for tea lovers who want to savor a variety of Chinese Oolong teas at once. If you are interested in Oolong tea, why don't you try them out and experience the special taste of Oolong tea and its efficacy together!

Tea and biscuit pairingWhat biscuits go well with oolong tea?In this review, Alicia B paired the iTeaworld oolong tea with the corresponding biscuitsHave a sip of tea and a bite of biscuit. enjoy life quietly

There are very many types of black tea, and in China, Yingde black tea is renowned as one of the top three types of black teas. Follow the founder of iTeaworld to get to know this famous black tea!

In traditional Chinese medicine, tea leaves are used as medicinal herbs for treatment. For tea therapy, the tea tree must have good therapeutic effects, and the selection of tea leaves with therapeutic properties should primarily consider wild tea trees and ancient tea trees growing in the dense mountains of southern China, with minimal human intervention. Many such tea trees can be found in China, and authentic wild and ancient tree teas can be purchased online at iTeaworld.

Today’s Perks from iTeaworld First order ships free (U.S. 50% off shipping; free over $39.99 / $99.99) Free tea samples with every order 30‑Day Satisfaction Guarantee Faster delivery: now up to 7 days quicker Shop Iced‑Tea‑Friendly Teas › Table of Contents Why Choose Chinese Tea for Iced Tea Best Chinese Teas for Iced Tea How to Make Chinese Iced Tea (3 Easy Methods) Brewing Time & Storage Tips Iced Tea Comparison Table FAQ – Chinese Iced Tea Shop the Best Teas for Iced Tea Why Choose Chinese Tea for Iced Tea Aromatic & layered – florals, honeyed sweetness, and refreshing greenery. Naturally sweet – cold brewing reduces bitterness and highlights umami. Healthy & clean – no added sugar needed. Versatile – great as cold brew, hot brew then chill, or ice‑melt styles. Serving tip: Add ice and a slice of citrus (lemon/yuzu) to brighten the tea without sweeteners. Sweetness control: If needed, use a splash of simple syrup or honey; start with 1–2 tsp per 500ml. Best Chinese Teas for Iced Tea Choose teas that are fresh, aromatic, and tender. The picks below are especially good for chinese iced tea and cold brew chinese tea: Green Tea Biluochun – fragrant and refreshing; Huangshan Maofeng – orchid‑like aroma; Enshi Yulu – steamed style with a clean, seaweed note. Shop Biluochun ›   Shop Huangshan Maofeng ›   Shop Enshi Yulu › 1. White Tea Pick fresher lots like Silver Needle or White Peony for a floral, honeyed iced tea. (Brew gently; see methods below.) 2. Oolong Tea Lightly oxidized, aromatic oolongs shine on ice. If you want a fruit‑forward style, look for Dancong or other high‑aroma oolongs. 3. Black Tea Choose sweet and aromatic styles (e.g., Yunnan/Keemun‑like profiles). Smoke‑heavy styles (e.g., classic Lapsang) are better hot. 4. Floral/Herbal Blends Jasmine, osmanthus, and peach‑accented blends are crowd‑pleasers. For a clean finish, keep the brew time moderate. Sampler shortcut: Not sure which to pick? Try a mixed set and compare on ice: Flower Tea Sampler, Cold Brew Tea Sampler or Top 10 classic Chinese Oolong sampler. How to Make Chinese Iced Tea (3 Easy Methods) Method 1: Cold Brew (Clean & Sweet) Ratio: 1g tea : 100–150ml mineral water (lighter at 1:150; richer at 1:100). Combine & chill: Add tea to a bottle, fill with water, shake gently, refrigerate. Time: 4–8 hours depending on tea and taste (see “Brewing Time” below). Serve: Strain, pour over ice, garnish with citrus if desired. Method 2: Hot Brew, Then Chill (Faster Aroma Release) Add tea to a heat‑safe vessel. Pour in about half the total water as hot (e.g., 80–90°C), then top with cold water. Stir, cool to room temp, and refrigerate. Method 3: Ice‑Melt (On‑the‑Go) Fill a cup with ice; add tea leaves (about 3g per 300–400ml). Let the melting ice extract flavor; swirl occasionally and strain to serve. Brewing Time & Storage Tips Green/White/Light Oolong: 4–6 hours cold brew; check early to avoid over‑extraction. Aromatic Black: 6–8 hours cold brew for round sweetness. Storage: Keep sealed in the fridge and finish within 24–72 hours (best flavor within 24–48h). Hygiene: Use clean teaware and fresh water; avoid touching leaves with wet hands. FAQ – Chinese Iced Tea How to make Chinese iced tea?Use one of the three methods above. For the cleanest, sweetest results, try cold brew with a 1:100–150 tea‑to‑water ratio for 4–6 hours. Which Chinese tea is best for iced tea?Fresh, aromatic greens (e.g., Biluochun, Huangshan Maofeng, Enshi Yulu) and lightly oxidized oolongs are excellent. For black tea, pick sweeter, aromatic styles. How long does iced tea last in the fridge?Best within 24–48 hours; finish within 72 hours in a sealed container. Shop the Best Teas for Iced Tea First order ships free (U.S. customers 50% off shipping; free over $39.99 / $99.99) Free tea samples with every order (Buy 1 get 1; Buy 2 get 2; Buy 3+ get 3 unique samples) 30‑Day Satisfaction Guarantee — full refund if not satisfied Faster Delivery — now up to 7 days faster Shop Iced‑Tea‑Friendly Teas › Back to top ↑  

I have no affiliation with this vendor, these are my own subjective tasting notes. I appreciated the opportunity to taste these samples and see what they have to offer. These are all very nice teas and I enjoyed the opportunity to taste them.

First of all, I was very pleased that these teas were generally a noticeable step above your average specialty tea store. A few of the teas were solid but mundane, but most of them were clearly of a higher quality and a few were real surprises.

1 The Aromatic Substances in Tea Can Help People Relax 2.1 Tea Can Help to Diminish Inflammation 2.2 Green Tea Has a Good Effect of Removing Dark Circles Under Your Eyes 2.3 It Is Easy to Think That the Newly-Made Tea Is of Better Quality People like tea for various reasons. Many people choose tea as their daily drink because they have experienced the magical benefits of tea. Tea is like a kind of safe elixir in our life. It can help us to cure and relieve minor problems of our body. Meanwhile, we don’t have to suffer from the side effects of drugs.  In this article, we'll explore some of the best loose leaf teas, including loose leaf oolong tea and loose leaf black teas, as well as classic tea collection packs to reveal their health benefits. 1. The Aromatic Substances in Tea Can Help People Relax Aromatic substances have effects on mood and emotion. It is beneficial to reduce anxiety and release pressure. Aromatic substances are usually used in emotive therapy and emotion enhancement. Flower tea (jasmine tea, rose tea, osmanthus tea, etc.) contains high levels of aromatic substances and the effects of flower tea are the best. The reason why aromatic substances can help people relax is that aromatic substances have very small molecules. The small scale of these substances makes them easy to be transported to the “emotional brain” by olfactory cells. The “emotional brain”, also called the cerebral limbic system, is the place that has the most profound effects on people’s emotions and memories. The psychological and emotional states of a person are decided and controlled by the cerebral limbic system. 2. Besides Calming the Heart and Comforting the Soul, There Are Some Other Magic Things About Tea 2.1 Tea Can Help to Diminish Inflammation The tea, with a feature of one leaf on one leaf bud, which is picked before March or April, has an immediate effect on esophagitis. The tea polyphenol can effectively control and kill germs, so it has an obvious anti-inflammatory effect. The tea made by tender one-leaf bud contains the highest level of tea polyphenol. 2.2 Green Tea Has a Good Effect of Removing Dark Circles Under Your Eyes If you apply brewed green tea bags around your eyes at night, the effect would be better. 2.3 It Is Easy to Think That the Newly-Made Tea Is of Better Quality In contrast, some tea, such as Pu’er tea, Liubao tea, white tea, Hunan dark tea, and Sichuan Tibetan tea, is better when their age is older. Tea stored for many years is rare and quite valuable. 3. Health Benefits of Loose Leaf Oolong Tea Loose leaf oolong tea is a tea with a unique taste and a variety of benefits, here are the benefits of loose leaf oolong tea1. Weight control:Oolong tea is rich in tea polyphenols, which help increase metabolism, which allows you to accelerate fat burning for weight loss.2. Enhance heart health:A large number of studies have argued that oolong tea can lower cholesterol levels, thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.3. Refreshing:Oolong tea contains caffeine, which can replace coffee to provide you with caffeine, which is healthier than coffee to make you refreshed!Drinking a cup of oolong tea in the morning has the same effect as drinking a cup of coffee.4.Recommended Oolong Tea:We highly recommend Fenghuang Dancong, which is a tea with a very strong peach aroma. It has a smooth taste with a sweet flavor. Very suitable for most people's tasteWe also recommend Dahongpao Oolong Tea. This is a well-known Chinese oolong tea with a unique flavor and is a famous rock tea. It is an oolong tea that is well worth trying Health benefits of loose leaf black tea The health benefits of loose leaf black tea, which has a rich flavor and is also rich in a variety of benefits, include:1. Elevates mood:Black tea is rich in theanine, an amino acid unique to tea, which helps to soothe the body and mind, reduce stress and make you feel better.2. Maintaining bone health:Black tea is rich in minerals such as manganese and potassium, which are good for maintaining bone health.3. Promotes digestion:Black tea is mild and can be consumed by people with weak spleen and stomach. If there is a loss of appetite, you can also drink black tea in moderation, can make people appetite, promote digestion and absorption, but also able to relieve grease. 4.Recommended black tea: Yingde black tea is highly recommended. Yingde black tea is China's national gift tea, once used to entertain the British Prime Minister. It has a strong taste and sweet flavor, which is very suitable for people who are new to drinking tea.Guangxi old tree black tea is also recommended. This is a very special black tea from iTeaworld, the tea leaves come from hundred years old trees, full of the feeling of nature. The amazing benefits of tea are not only limited to these, but there are many other benefits, such as improving concentration, improving skin health, protecting teeth, and so on.Therefore, tea is the perfect choice for your daily drink. There is a wide variety of choices and all of them can bring you health benefits!Try various types of loose leaf teas and experience the amazing benefits of tea. Make tea a part of your daily life.

There are old tea trees of hundreds of years, or even thousands of years, in regions like Yunnan Province, Guizhou Province, and Guangxi Province in China. Since 2015, iTeaworld has been working on the conservation and management of old tea trees in Guilin, Guangxi Province. Now, iTeaworld has developed more than 100 mu old tree tea gardens and has managed more than 2000 old tea trees over 100 years old. Meanwhile, iTeaworld has developed and managed more than 6000 mu ecologically wildly-growing tea gardens. In these sexually wildly growing tea gardens, tea trees grow together with other colonies of animals and plants. Tea produced from these tea trees contains natural and abundant tea substances and keeps better flavors. The Wild Tea and Old Tree Tea in iTeaworld product series use fresh leaves of wild tea trees or old tea trees. The features of Wild Tea products and Old Tree Tea products are as follows: 1. Wild Tea and Old Tree Tea belong to sexual tea, which uses seeds to reproduce. This kind of tea is also called group species. Compared with asexual tea trees, sexual group tea trees have obvious main roots and the root system is well-developed. This kind of root system is advantageous for tea trees to absorb mineral substances deep in the soil. Consequently, sexual group tea tree species have richer flavors. It can be proved by the higher level of water extract substances and amino acids in the tea. Meanwhile, there are various species in sexual group tea trees. It means that this kind of tea has leaves of different tea tree species. It is a natural blend of more abundant flavors. 2. The management of wild tea trees and old tea trees uses traditional farming methods. Compared with modern tea gardens (terrace tea gardens) management, the main feature of traditional farming methods is the low planting density (one tea tree in an area of 6-8 m²). In this condition, tea trees grow in a relatively natural environment. The shapes of the tea trees are larger and the tea yield is lower. Tea produced by traditional farming methods has richer flavors and the bitterness is not obvious. In contrast, terrace tea under modern management is planted densely. The root system of terrace tea is under-developed. The shapes of the tea trees are small and the tea yield is high. Such kind of tea is insipid and tasteless and the bitterness is very obvious. 3. Wild Tea and Old Tree Tea are only picked once every year in spring. Generally, wild tea trees and old tree tea trees are located in the deep mountains and forests at high altitudes. The weather is cold and the temperature varies widely from day to night. There is a long growing cycle of tea trees and the germination rate is low. As a result, the tea is only picked once in spring. In summer and autumn, tea cannot be picked because of the low production, which is due to the lack of manual intervention and fattening. In contrast, the terrace tea trees are pruned every spring to enhance the germination rate. Also, fertilizers are added to the trees to enhance growth. Therefore, terrace tea can be picked in four seasons in a year. When other conditions are the same, yield is inversely proportional to quality. That’s one of the reasons why Wild Tea and Old Tree Tea have better tastes. 4. Wild tea gardens and old tree tea gardens have a more diverse ecological environment. Compared with terrace tea gardens, there are two advantages of wild tea gardens and old tree tea gardens. First, in wild tea gardens and old tree tea gardens, tea trees grow together with other animals and plants, which results in a more balanced ecological environment. Meanwhile, abundant fallen leaves, animal feces, and microorganisms help to create more nutritious soils. Second, growing on the slopes and under the shades of other plants, tea trees in wild tea gardens and old tree tea gardens are in obvious diffused light conditions. Such conditions bring higher levels of amino acids in Wild Tea and Old Tree Tea. Thus, Wild Tea and Old Tree Tea are more fragrant and less bitter. The following old tree loose leaf teas are available from iTeaworldThese tea trees are 100 years oldPurchase and enjoy the natural, organic centennial teas! Fenghuang Dancong The most aromatic oolong tea from old tea trees is over 100 years old. Guangxi Old Tree Black Tea Made from fresh leaves of old tea trees over 100 years old. Minnan Narcissus Oolong Tea From 60 years old tea plantation, resistant to brewing, high sweetness More than half of the teas from the old tea plantations have a better taste than other modern tea gardens, and more than half of the teas from the old tea plantations have a better flavor.If you haven't tried old tree tea, we highly recommend you try it!You will experience a very different taste!Old Tree Tea is sweeter and mellow.I believe you will fall in love with old tree tea

Da Youcha is a local tea-drinking custom in Guangxi. Da (make) refers to the preparation process of this unique food, and Youcha (oil tea) is the name of this unique food. The climate of Guangxi is cold and wet. Drinking Youcha keeps people away from cold and helps people prevent disease. Da Youcha is a kind of wisdom that has been passed down from generation to generation. It is said that the local people will feel sick if they do not drink Youcha for a day. The common ingredients of Youcha are glutinous rice, peanuts, corn kernels, chopped scallions, tea and oil, etc. More abundant ingredients are added to Youcha when it is served to guests. The taste of Youcha is unique and rich. When you try is at the first time, you may not be used to the taste. But you will gradually fall in love with it after drinking it for several times.

Make a cup of tea at the top of the mountain. Look at the mists and listen to the mountain wind.

There are many wild old tea trees growing on Longsheng Mountain. Nowadays, these old tea trees are faced with many difficulties. In this video and subsequent videos, we will share our experiences in conserving these old tea trees, and what we have learned from them about the wisdom of living in harmony with nature.

In Guangxi, with its distinct seasons and abundant rainfall, there are some wild old tea trees, scattered in the red soil of mountainous areas…

On rainy days, it is perfect to hold a cup of tea, chill out, or casually turn the pages of a book. Listening to the sound of the rain and sipping tea slowly is a pleasure. Then, what kind of tea can be tasted in rainy days without losing much of its taste? What kind of tea can warm and comfort your body and mind on rainy days? First, the humidity is high on rainy days. Dry tea is easy to absorb water, especially for tea that is newly produced. After being brewed, tea with a high level of moisture tends to have little fragrance and insipid flavor. Thus, the tea that is known for its fragrance is not suitable for rainy days. It is better to choose tea with a rich flavor. Thus, fermented Pu’er tea, black tea, Liubao tea, and various old teas are good choices on rainy days.   Second, the weather on rainy days might influence a person’s mood. It is easy to feel a bit down on rainy days. You might feel that the taste of the tea is not as good as before. So it is important to keep a calm mind. At last, rainy days are wet and cold. It is easy for people to catch cold on rainy days. There some tea, like fermented Pu’er tea, Liubao tea, and black tea, can make your body warm. They are very suitable for rainy days. Next, we'll discuss how to choose the right tea for a rainy day and some of the black tea varieties I recommend. Of course, I recommend loose leaf tea, which has a stronger flavor than bagged tea.1, Yunnan Black Tea:Yunnan black tea is an excellent choice for a rainy day. Its rich flavor and strong aroma can bring you a warm and cozy feeling.2, Yingde Black Tea:Yingde black tea is a must-have tea for English afternoon tea, and of course, it's perfect for rainy days. Imagine yourself enjoying an English afternoon tea in a warm room on a rainy day, it's fantastic!3. Wild Souchong Black Tea: When you drink Wild Souchong Black Tea, the smoky flavor mixes with woodsy and earthy notes reminiscent of a campfire, and it's fantastic to drink on a rainy day!4, Souchong Black Tea:Souchong Black Tea is a black tea with a floral aroma and a hint of honey. If you like strong malt smells and flavors, you'll love small black tea. Drinking souchong black tea on a rainy day will give you a sweet feeling5、Guangxi Old Tree Black tea: Guangxi Old Tree Black Tea is a tea made from century-old trees. Its strong flavor and long-lasting aftertaste will let you enjoy the feeling of contact with nature on a rainy day.Apart from that, you can also try iTeaworld's loose leaf black tea collection pack, which includes Yunnan black tea, Yingde black tea, wild souchong black tea, and souchong black tea. This allows you to try a variety of black teas at a low cost, and also enjoy a warm black tea on a rainy day!Regardless of the weather, tea is an indispensable beverage in life. And on a rainy day, it brings a more peaceful and pleasant feeling. Choosing the right tea can make you feel warm and cozy on a rainy day.

In the west the tea is called Dark Tea because Black Tea is being used to identify what is known in China as Red Tea. Instead of trying to rewrite the history of the tea terminology in the west, the tea is simply called Hei Cha, Dark Tea, allowing all other western tea terms to stay in place…for now. Dark tea refers to many different types of teas originating from various regions in China. The commonality between all dark tea is that they are all post fermented, green teas of the large leaf varieties. The method of processing dark tea is as old as that of processing green tea. There is literary evidence of both green tea and dark tea being produced in China starting from the late Tang dynasty (618- 907). The two processing methods initially appear to be similar except for 2 points: First, dark tea must be produced from large leaf tea tree varieties; most green tea comes from small leaf varieties. Second, dark tea must be dried outdoors in the sun after processing; most green teas are dried with applied heat indoors. There is a legend of dark tea. On the ancient Silk Road, tea caravans encountered rain. The tea moistened by rain, grew mildew and became worthless. Tea merchants abandoned the tea along the road. The following year, an outbreak of dysentery caused many deaths in the village. As there was no food to be found for the people, tea merchants gave the mildewed tea to the poor families. A miracle occurred. The sick people recovered from their illnesses thanks to the fermented teas. The main types of dark tea are Liu Bao Tea, Liu An Tea, Fu Brick Tea, Heaven Tips Tea, etc. Liu Bao Tea Liu Bao Tea is named after Liu Bao village of Guangxi Province, Wuzhou District, where it was first produced. Liu Bao dates to the Tang Dynasty (618 – 907). During the Qing Dynasty (1644 – 1912), it was one of the highest prized teas. More recently Liu Bao was exported to parts of Malaysia and Hong Kong where it was mostly consumed by mine workers. Only recently has it started getting more recognition by tea connoisseurs around the world and gaining the appreciation it deserves. Liu Bao production methods have changed over time in response to industry production standards and increasing levels of demand from tea drinkers worldwide. Historically a large quantity of Liu Bao tea was exported to Malaysia. Malaysia had a large tin mining industry, and the Chinese workers in the mines would be offered Liu Bao Tea as a dietary supplement that would help refresh them, energize them, and alleviate sicknesses caused by the tough conditions in the mines. This led to the managers of the mines ordering Liu Bao Tea in wholesale quantities to keep costs down. The lower grades would be given to the workers, and the higher grades would be reserved for the owners and managers of the mines. Liu An Tea Liu An Tea is a famous tea originating in Anhui Province, China. Liu An Tea is produced using the later harvest of a maofeng cultivar. Liu An Tea is a much sought-after favorite among tea connoisseurs. It is a tradition to brew a piece of the bamboo wrapping with the tea together. Liu An Tea peaked during the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties. Liu An Tea’s popularity declined during the reign of the Guangxu Emperor, the last emperor of the Qing Dynasty, who reigned around the turn of the century. It continued to be sold up until the 1930’s but due to a period of unrest, beginning with the Sino-Japanese war in the 1930s & 1940s, production became practically nonexistent after the 1940’s. From the 1940’s to the 1970’s, the demands of Liu An Tea were fulfilled by Macau-made, and some Hong Kong made Liu An Tea. Production of Liu An Tea was revived by tea lovers in the 1980’s. Fu Brick Tea Fu Brick Tea is a dark tea from Hunan Province and Shaanxi Province, China. Traditionally, it was harvested in Anhua, Hunan Province and transferred to Jingyang, Shaanxi Province to process because of the difficulties and complexity of the production. Fu Brick Tea is the most complex and unique dark tea. Today, Anhua tea producers have learned how to produce Fu Brick Tea and today’s Fu Brick Tea is mostly from Anhua, Hunan Province. After undergoing processing, including ‘piling’, in which the leaves are encouraged to wither and ferment, it is compressed into brick form. “Golden Flowers” are the unique characteristic of Fu Brick Tea. Probiotic microorganisms mingle with the leaves, changing their aroma, flavor, and appearance. It is full-bodied, with an earthy aroma and a lightly sweet, floral, smooth taste. Heaven Tips Tea Heaven Tips Tea originates from Anhua, Hunan Province, China. The two critical production steps for making Heaven Tips Tea are pile-fermenting and the drying of the leaves over pine wood. The pile-fermenting is milder than for fermented Pu’er tea. The step of drying gives Heaven Tips Tea its signature pine and smokey taste. Heaven Tips Tea is the most loosely compressed of the compressed teas. The leaves are steamed and pressed into woven bamboo baskets weighing 1-5 kilos each. Light compression allows for good aging by promoting an environment conducive to the development of micro-organisms which will add their own contribution to the tea during the fermentation process.   Some text and pictures are from other sources. If there is any infringement, please contact us.

The first written records of white tea appeared in Tian’s Zhuquan Xiaopin in 1554: “Making tea with fire is second best. It is far more natural to make tea with sun. Pure and bright. Lovely to drink.” As we can see in the written records, the processing progress of white tea does not include green killing. White tea is only processed by the sun. The major techniques of white tea are picking, withering and drying. The main types of white tea are Silver Needle, White Peony, Tribute Eyebrow, Noble Eyebrow, Aged White Tea, etc. Silver Needle In 1857, the Fuding Dabai tea plant, native to Fuding’s Taimu Mountain, was successfully cultivated. Its enormous buds and white hairs make it ideal for making Silver Needle. In 1885, Silver Needle production started in Fuding County. It instantly began selling for 10 times more than its predecessor. Now the Silver Needle is twice the size of the product produced in previous times and it is downier. Silver Needle is processed from all bud materials. White Peony White Peony is made from buds with two leaves on one bud. It is harvested in mid-April after the buds with one leaf on one bud have been gathered for Silver Needle. It is fruitier and darker than Silver Needle and it is not as strong as Noble Eyebrow. The White Peony of the finest quality should have a shimmering clear infusion with a delicate lingering fragrance and a fresh, mellow, sweet taste devoid of astringency and grassy flavors. White Peony is often preferred by white tea drinkers for its fuller flavor and greater potency than the Silver Needle. Tribute Eyebrow / Noble EyebrowBoth Tribute Eyebrow and Noble Eyebrow are processed from leaves harvested after White Peony. These leaves are deemed unsuitable to be processed as Silver Needle or White Peony. The difference between the two is that Tribute Eyebrow is processed from leaves of a higher grade than Noble Eyebrow. Because they are both more oxidized, due to being harvested later in the season, they take on a darker color and bolder flavor. They are both often used in compressed white tea cakes. Aged White TeaWhite tea continues to oxidize very nicely during storage. The longer they are stored, the richer and mellower they will be. There is a famous saying about aged white tea in China: one-year tea, three-year medicine, seven-year treasure. Some text and pictures are from other sources. If there is any infringement, please contact us.

Green tea, as the name suggests, has a main feature of green color. The green tea, the tea soup and the brewed tea leaves are all green. The major tea-making techniques of green tea are green killing, kneading and twisting, drying. Among the techniques, green killing is the most important technique. The purpose of green killing is to deprive the activity of enzymes in fresh tea leaves. Thus, the fermentation progress in fresh leaves is prevented and the green color of tea leaves is kept. Due to the lack of fermentation, more substances in fresh leaves (tea polyphenol, caffeine, chlorophyll, etc.) are kept. For the same reason, green tea is more stimulating compared with other fermented tea. The main types of green tea are Dragon Well, Green Snail Spring, Melon Seed, Anji White, etc. Dragon Well Dragon Well was an Imperial Tribute Tea to the Qing Dynasty. It was originally produced in the West Lake region of Zhejiang province. Dragon Well is shaped and dried by hand using a heated pan. Tea makers use their flat hands to move the bud sets around the pan to produce the signature Longjing shape with each tea bud flat, shiny and yellow-green. The brew has a distinct roasted bean and orchid-like flavor. The legend of Long Jing says that the emperor visited the Hu Gong Temple in West Lake one day and was presented with a bowl of the tea. He was so impressed by the delicious taste and aroma that he gave imperial status to the 18 tea bushes growing in front of the temple. Green Snail Spring Green Snail Spring was an Imperial Tribute Tea to the Tang Dynasty and is still on the list of the Chinese Famous Top 10 Teas. Originally it was produced in the Dongting Mountains near Lake Tai in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. The ingredients of Green Snail Spring are buds with one leaf on one bud. Green Snail Spring is hand-picked and shaped. It is harvested in late March to Early April and it is the one of the earliest harvested green teas of the spring. Green Snail Spring is traditionally brewed by placing the leaves into water, as opposed to pouring water over the leaves. The leaves slowly float to the bottom like falling snowflakes. Melon Seed Melon Seed is a kind of green tea from Lu’an, Anhui Province. It is named for its tightly rolled seed-like processed leaves, which are flat and resemble a melon seed. Melon Seed does not contain any buds or stems. The tea trees of Melon Seed grow in the Dabie Mountains in Anhui Province. Melon Seed is harvested in mid-April, allowing the buds to open up. The first documented evidence of Melon Seed dates back to the Tang Dynasty. It was designated as a tribute tea during the Qing Dynasty. Anji White Anji White is produced in Anji County, Huzhou Prefecture, Zhejiang Province. Anji White has a history of nearly a thousand years. Although Anji White is called white tea, it is not a white tea, it is a green tea. The name is derived from the pale green color of the baiye yihao cultivar leaves used to produced Anji White. It is a specialty of Anji County and is a national geographical indication product of China. Some text and pictures are from other sources. If there is any infringement, please contact us.

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