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• How Tea Can Stimulate and Relax You Concurrently? A Look at L-Theanine

  

  Ever wondered how tea can stimulate and relax you concurrently? The answer lies in the presence of 2 chemical compounds- caffeine and L-theanine. Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Tasting Blind Opens Your Eyes

  

  One of the most interesting experiments you can try with a friend (or more) is blind tasting. As a vendor, this is an essential step. On our overseas sourcing... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• What is a Phoenix Dancong- Mi Lan Xiang? A Look at Its Name

  

  Sounds like a mouthful doesn’t- Phoenix Dancong- Mi Lan Xiang or if we go for the fully translated version Phoenix Dancong- Honey Orchid Fragrance? Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• 5 Things About Tea I Wish I Had Known Earlier

  

  Whether you are Zhang Tianfu, Wu Juenong, Chen Yuan or have no idea who those people are, every tea lover starts somewhere. Here are some misconceptions I had a... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• What is a Zisha Pot Aka Yixing Pot?

  

  If you have tea loving friends or frequently surf tea related sites, you might have come across the phrase ‘zisha pot’ or more frequently in English writings-... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• 5 Most Useful Tea Accessories

  

  The Free Dictionary defines accessories as follows: ac·ces·so·ry  (k-ss-r) n. pl. ac·ces·so·ries 1. a. A subordinate or supplementary item; an adjunct. b. Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The Health Benefits of Different Types of Teas- Part I

  

  This article is part of a series where we answer frequently posed questions when we interact with you at events and roadshows. Interestingly enough, some... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Xinchang- Home of Dafo Longjing, a County Transformed by a Focus on Quality

  

  In an earlier post, we talked about how Dafo Longjing is more than just a knock-off of the more famous Xihu Longjing but a winner in its own right. This time, w... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• What is Alishan Jinxuan?

  

  In China and Taiwan, many varieties of tea are named by combining their origin and certain characteristics. One convention is the appearance of the dry leaves-... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2013 DRINK

• What is Dongting Biluochun? Name, Origins and Production

  

  Dongting Biluochun is usually the second name listed on any given iteration of China’s Top 10 Famous Teas but its name often presents a bit of a problem. Lots o... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• What is a Cultivar, Tea Variety, Fir and Style? A Look at Tea Names

  

  For the purpose of this post, we shall refer to the tea plant as only those of the Camellia sinensis species. Even so, that is a complicated beast considering... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Osmanthus Oolong- a Tea That Defies Convention

  

  At first glance, there is a tendency to dismiss the osmanthus oolong as a run-of-the-mill blend. Certainly you can’t miss the golden petals that stand out from... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Tea Phrases That Should Mean Something but Don’t

  

  In an earlier post, we looked at some of the common phrases that are tacked on to tea names such as “monkey-picked”, “superior grade” and their relevance. This... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Guide to Brewing Tea Part VI: White Tea- The Oft Forgotten Category

  

  Here’s a confession, on our blog we tend to be a bit short on white tea related information, especially in comparison with oolong and green teas. Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Common Phrases in Tea Product Names- What Do They Mean & What’s Their...

  

  As I am writing this article, I am sipping on one of my personal favorites- a Tieguanyin. What kind, you might ask. The traditional charcoal roasted Tieguanyin... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• What’s the Shelf Life of Tea?

  

  One question that frequently pops up in conversation is “what’s the shelf life of tea” and as with most answers to questions like this, it depends on the type o... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• What Tea is Suitable for Me- Part II: Choosing a Tea Based on Your Body...

  

  A very common question that pops up whenever I interact with tea lovers is this: “Which tea is the healthiest?” Though the asker may have been expecting a... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• What Tea is Suitable for Me- Part I?

  

  This is a question that frequently pops up in our interaction with you guys. Though we mercenary merchant types are often wont to admit it, the answer is usuall... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Dafo Longjing- a Winner in Its Own Right

  

  Even casual tea drinkers would have heard of Xihu Longjing or West Lake Dragon Well, the best known Chinese green tea all over the world. Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• 30% off Peony Set

  

  From now till 8th of May 2013, you can get 30% off our Peony Set with any purchase of $60 above. Our Peony Set comprises of 1 Shouzhuawan (What is a... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK