01
How to Learn Tea?
Three principles for learning tea: do not idolize anyone, do not idolize any tea, and trust yourself. Plus practical advice - read several b…
02
Don't Be Superstitious About Tea "Masters"
A sharp critique of the "master" phenomenon in the tea industry: most are self-appointed, polish themselves with fabricated stories and hype…
03
The Joy of Drinking Tea
Where does the joy of tea come from, and how do you get it back? From Lin Qingxuan's tea journey to personal habits - better tea, deeper cra…
04
Does Beautiful-Looking Tea Mean Good Tea?
Pretty tea is not necessarily good tea: tender plucking, plantation bushes or special varieties can make tea look lovely, but taste may disa…
05
Should We Store Compressed or Loose Tea?
Decide by purpose: tea to finish within three years can stay loose; otherwise store it compressed, because anaerobic aging makes it richer. …
06
How Should Tea Be Stored?
This article explains in detail the author's understanding of tea storage, especially of pu-erh. By comparing Kunming storage, Guangdong sto…
07
Is Expensive Tea Always Better?
Through a story of "the same tea sold at three prices", the article points out that expensive does not mean good, and that fakes thrive beca…
08
"If It's Neither Bitter nor Astringent, It's Not Tea"?
A personal rebuttal of the popular saying: bitterness is not the mark of good tea; the finest teas are mellow, and the saying spreads mainly…
09
How to Drink Tea Healthily?
A health mantra for drinking tea, explained: warm not hot, fermented not green, aged not new, fully processed not raw, early not late, with …
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"The Older, the Better": Explained in One Article
Aging improves only good tea: 'the older the better' is not exclusive to pu-erh, not true of all teas, and pu-erh itself has an optimal drin…