Articles about tea and tea ware

According to ancient legends, tea didn't originate to invigorate sleepy students or decorate the table in British films.

In China, it was used for centuries as a medicine. Only later did this amazing infusion acquire the status of a "drink for the soul."

And so today, when doctors frighten us with words like "bad cholesterol" and "atherosclerosis," we return to our roots and ask ourselves: which tea is good for the heart and blood vessels, and which is more mood-boosting?

Tea and health: friendship or illusion?

Anyone who has ever tried to lose weight knows: the world is full of miracle tips - from "drink warm water with lemon" to "eat kiwi at night, and the weight will go away on its own." Among all these life hacks, Chinese oolong tea occupies a special place.

The legend says: drink a cup - and the fats, frightened by the powerful aroma, pack their bags and run away. But is this really true?

Let's figure it out without rose-colored glasses, but with a little irony.

The word "aging" is associated with fine wine, cognac or at least cheese that was lucky enough to lie in a cellar under the right lighting. And when it comes to puer, a pattern immediately comes into play: the older, the better, more expensive and more prestigious. But it's not that simple.

Puer is a tea with character. It lives its own life and sometimes behaves unpredictably. Unlike green or black tea, which retain their taste in approximately the same state in which they were packaged, puer is able to change over the years. Sometimes it becomes deeper, softer, acquires new notes. And sometimes - alas - it simply turns into a sad pile of dry leaves if it was stored incorrectly.

And here it is important to understand: aging puer is not magic for the sake of magic, but a process in which the type of tea, and the technology, and the climate, and even the very cabinet where you forgot it for ten years all play a role.

Top 5 Oolongs That Will Surprise Even the Most Experienced Gourmet

It seems like you've already tried everything: Tie Guan Yin, Da Hong Pao, Dong Ding... and even that rare Chinese oolong that a tea-loving friend once gave you? Believe me, the world of oolongs is much bigger and deeper! Oolongs are like Netflix for taste buds: each cup has a new season, a new plot, and a new main character.

Today we'll tell you about 5 oolongs that will impress even the most experienced gourmets, figure out how Taiwanese oolongs differ from Chinese ones, and share the secrets of proper brewing. After this article, you'll definitely find an oolong that will become your favorite.

We have all asked ourselves a global question at least once: Which Chinese tea is the most useful? Exactly with the same level of seriousness as "is there life on Mars?" or "why are cats so indifferent to our love?". After all, tea is not just a drink. It is a lifestyle, a philosophy, inspiration and an excuse to take a break between things (or instead of things in general).

And so you go to a website or a tea shop, and there: green, white, yellow, oolong, red, raw pu-erh, mature pu-erh... And all of them are useful! All of them are unique! All of them have miraculous properties!

Well, let's put the teapots on the shelves and finally find out which Chinese tea is really the most useful - if such a thing exists at all.

Tea and mood: how to brew peace, inspiration or fortitude

We all have days when our internal climate is more capricious than the April weather. Sometimes it’s sunny, sometimes it’s hail, sometimes it’s an incomprehensible melancholy. We wake up in one state, at breakfast – in another, and by lunchtime we fall into an existential stupor. Mood is a delicate thing. But it, like tea, can be brewed. Not literally, of course. Although…

Let this journey begin with a simple action – pouring water over the leaves. But at this moment you are pouring not only tea, you are pouring attention into yourself. The tea moment is an anchor, an assembly point, an opportunity to sit down, breathe and stop running for at least a minute.

Anti-stress tea - a replacement for antidepressants

We are all on edge. But if earlier it was because of work, lack of sleep or domestic disasters, now - because of a real war. Sleepless nights, alarming calls, air raid sirens in the middle of breakfast or deep sleep. It seems that the nervous system is no longer just at the limit - it lives somewhere between adrenaline and apathy.

This article offers advice on which tea is best to choose to relieve stress and anxiety, improve sleep, give the body relaxation, and the brain clarity.

Sheng puer is one of the most mysterious and valuable types of Chinese tea!

In this article, we will tell you about its unique history, useful properties and traditions of preparation.

Find out why you should buy sheng puer and how it can change your perception of tea.

Immerse yourself in the world of real Chinese taste and tea legends!

Discover the healing powers of ginseng tea, considered the root of strength and longevity in China for thousands of years!

In this article you will learn how ginseng helps improve male potency, fight fatigue and strengthen the immune system.

We will also talk about ancient legends and the latest scientific research confirming the unique properties of this amazing drink.

Don't miss the chance to improve your health and well-being, try ginseng tea today!

Do you know what pu-erh resin is? Why haven't you tried it yet? Then we go to you! ;-) In this article we:

We will reveal for you the age-old secrets and history of this unique drink.

Let's look at the production technology and find out why Pu-erh resin stands apart from other types of tea.

Let's evaluate the beneficial properties of this product, from antioxidants to improved digestion.

Let us introduce you to the delicious taste characteristics and feeling of “tea intoxication”.

We'll show you how to choose and prepare Cha Gao for maximum pleasure.

Da Hong Pao is a legendary tea that has conquered the hearts of tea gourmets. They talk about him exclusively with aspiration and awe, he is considered the most expensive tea in the world, terabytes of legends about him can be found on the Internet, he is credited with the ability to give cosmic tea states, in general, the most sensational and popularized oolong tea in all tea history, national property, pride of the Celestial Empire.

Let's try to figure out what is true and what is ruthless marketing ;-)

What is Da Hong Pao?

What are Da Hong Pao mother bushes?

How much is the real Da Hong Pao worth?

Tea tools, they are tea accessories or tea accessories, are an integral part of the correct brewing of tea. This is not only the entourage, the attributes of the tea ceremony, they have a completely functional purpose.

You can do without tea tools, but when it comes to making real tea, you should treat this process with care. If only for the reason that the use of tea tools makes the brewing process itself not only comfortable, but also more in-depth, meaningful.

Using tea tools, you are immersed in the atmosphere of tea action, you are aware of every movement, you pay maximum attention to tea. This is what guarantees the very amazing tea states that you expect to get from real tea.

How to brew tea in a Yixing clay teapot, how to prepare a new clay teapot?

What is "parenting" a teapot?

A teapot made of Yixing clay is the most correct dish for brewing tea.

Puer, dark oolong and red tea are especially tasty in a clay teapot. For light tea, gaiwan is often used.

Tea in a good clay teapot turns out tastier, more aromatic, and gives special tea states.

Do you want to learn how to brew tea deliciously, correctly, and feel the extraordinary tea states?

Why is gaiwan needed? Which is better - gaiwan or teapot?

The kettle seems more familiar than this exotic dish, so why bother?

How to choose a gaiwan?

First, decide what kind of tea you plan to brew in your gaiwan.

Gaiwan is considered a versatile dish, but once you choose, you need to approach this issue responsibly.

Gaiwan is the most traditional dish for brewing Chinese tea. Who and when invented it is already difficult to find out, but usually its appearance is associated with the transition from pressed tea to loose tea - this happened at the beginning of the Ming era, in the XIV-XV centuries.

Gaiwan tea brewing is a spill brewing. That is, the water spills the tea leaf, almost without lingering on it. Thus, many brews are obtained, the tea in each strait is revealed in a new way, showing the most varied nuances of taste and aroma.

How to brew tea in gaiwan?

There are two ways to brew tea in gaiwan - infusion and pouring.

A teapot made of Yixing clay is perhaps the most correct dish for brewing real tea. Isinskaya clay is famous for the fact that tea breathes in it, comes to life, it turns out tastier and more aromatic than in ordinary dishes. Tea, properly brewed in a Yixing clay teapot, is capable of giving the most extraordinary tea states.

So, you approached the issue of brewing with full responsibility and decided to purchase an Yixing teapot. All are so beautiful, they just ask to be held in hand, but they cost a lot and I want to choose the one that is suitable for your correct tea drinking.

The endless fields under the blue sky, covered with a mauve carpet, resemble the lavender fields of France. It blooms Ivan-tea (narrow-leaved fireweed) - a plant that has long been valued for its pleasant taste and medicinal properties.

Where do so many names come from?

Our ancestors gave Ivan-tea many different names, which once again proves its popularity.

A person learns the world around him with the help of five main senses - sight, hearing, smell, touch and, of course, taste. The brain receives complex information, and, according to it, forms an opinion about the benefits or potential hazards of the environment or food (drinks).

As you know, there are four main tastes - sweet, bitter, sour and salty. The combination of these flavors together with the aroma makes up the flavor bouquet of this or that type of tea.

In the countries of the Far East (Japan, China), umami is distinguished as a separate, fifth taste. It is difficult to describe in words, it is the taste of protein substances, the taste of amino acids, which are so rich in real tea.

Recently, on the Internet, you can often find information that green tea washes out iron.

Iron is an essential trace element necessary for our health. The main function of iron is to transport oxygen to tissues and metabolism. If the body does not get enough oxygen, it can lead to iron deficiency anemia.

Lack of iron negatively affects health, appearance and overall well-being. It would be very offensive if, among the mass of useful properties of green tea, such an unpleasant property were suddenly discovered - to deprive the body of a vital trace element. Therefore, we decided to look into this issue in more detail and defend a good tea reputation.

Milk tea - harmful or useful?

There are plenty of disputes on this topic. To give any definite answer to this question, let us sort all the aspects on the shelves and try to figure it out.

Each individual product - both milk and tea - has a specific chemical composition. These are amino acids, minerals, vitamins, proteins, fats, carbohydrates and many more additional substances. Each substance in one way or another affects our health and mood, blood composition, blood pressure, well-being. The combination of milk with tea can neutralize or, conversely, enhance the effect of certain substances.