Learn About Chinese Tea

Practical guides for choosing, brewing and understanding Chinese tea. Start with the topic that matches your next decision.

Start with the basics

• A Beginner’s Guide to Chinese Tea — the main categories, simple equipment and a useful first tasting set.
• How to Brew Chinese Tea — leaf, water, temperature and time without rigid rules.

Understand pu-erh

• What Is Pu-erh Tea? — processing, storage, buying checks and a simple brewing start.
• Raw Pu-erh vs Ripe Pu-erh — a direct comparison of flavour, production and who each style may suit.

Learn about chenpi

• What Is Xinhui Chenpi? — origin, ageing, buying checks, storage and brewing with tea.

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