Pu-erh tea is a microbial fermented tea, hailing from the high mountains of the Yunnan Province, China. It is usually made from the leaves of ancient tea trees and sold in the form of cakes and other compressed shapes. However, what truly sets Pu’erh tea apart is that through its specific fermentation and aging process the tea continues to
For tea professional Cortilia Lin temperature is very important in making a good cup of tea. But how does the temperature impact the taste of tea? “The focus commonly lies on the temperature of water with which the tea is brewed”, Lin says. “The other side of the coin however
Bente from Tanzanian Kilimanjaro Specialty Tea shares is extremely proud of her new products: three different matcha made from coffee leaves. “It was quite an expensive and intense process, but the first shops in Germany are selling it!” You have been working on the matcha of coffee leaf. How is the
Improved brain function, protection against cancer or heart disease, a stronger immune system, accelerated fat loss, improved longevity, with alleged health benefits like these. Why would anyone not want to drink green tea? Well, it might surprise you to learn that at one point and time in history people were
For tea professional Cortilia Lin from Taiwan ‘water for tea is like art to our life’. Avid tea lovers know water changes the flavor, the mood and the color of tea. Lin: “However, most of us take the key element, ‘water’, for granted.” Every country has different ways of purifying
Masala Chai, or “spiced tea” has been a staple within Indian culture for a very long time and more recently has gained in popularity all across the globe. But what is it exactly? What is it?Generally speaking it is a black tea mixed with milk (ideally from a water buffalo)
Chen Xueying from China, owner of Wuyi-rock tea, does extensive tea tests to make sure her teas are of the best quality for clients. “I will start drinking tea after lunch, and around 4-5 pm I will start testing the tea, since my taste is then at its most sensitive.”
