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There are three key elements which occur naturally in Chinese tea and to which the major health benefits are attributed: nutrients, antioxidants and caffeine. Since it undergoes the least amount of processing which alters the natural components, green tea generally has the highest content of all these nutrients and antioxidants and so is thought to give the most health benefits. Oolong and black teas do, however, have supporting studies for their own distinct health benefits claims which are now being made known.
To find out more, please look at the Chinese Tea and Health page provided by Chinese Tea for You.
• white tea is made from the youngest buds, picked in Spring, before they are open and still covered in fine white hairs
• key processing steps: Withering, Baking
• white tea does not go through the Killing the Green or Rolling processes so that the fine white hairs are not destroyed
• the delicate appearance and flavour of the leaf are also preserved
• white tea is generally brewed at 95°C, using one part tea to three or four parts water
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Shou Mei
Grade 1 White Peony
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Silver Needle Pekoe
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.
• 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
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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
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.
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• 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
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Rosewood Tea Tool 4-piece Set
Lotus Tea Dispenser
Characters Tea Caddy
Airtight Tea Container
Butterfly Teacups
Red Gift Box
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.
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Premium Tea Sampler Set
Supreme Tea Sampler Set
Green Tea Sampler Set
Oolong Tea Sampler Set
Blooming Tea Sampler Set
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.
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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
• 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.
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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
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