Fujian
13 articles
Tanyang Gongfu (Panyang Congou - 坦洋工夫)
The Tea That Taught Europe to Say “Congou” If you have read old British tea catalogues, you have met this tea under a …
Understanding Roast Levels in Oolong (焙火)
The Label That Nobody Explains You’re on a vendor site looking at three Tieguanyins. One is “light roast,” one is …
Jasmine Tea (茉莉花茶)
The Scented Tea Everyone Knows (and Underestimates) Jasmine tea is often the first Chinese tea people ever taste — …
Bai Mudan (White Peony - 白牡丹)
The Culture: The “Middle Path” of White Tea Bai Mudan, or “White Peony,” is the most popular style of white tea for …
Baihao Yinzhen (Silver Needle - 白毫银针)
The History: The “Beauty” of White Tea Baihao Yinzhen, or “Silver Needle,” is the most prized and expensive variety of …
Da Hong Pao (Big Red Robe - 大红袍)
The Myth and History: The Scholar’s Robe Da Hong Pao is perhaps the most legendary of all Chinese teas. Its history is …
Gong Mei (Tribute Eyebrow - 貢眉)
The Culture: The “Tribute” of the Mountains Gong Mei (literally “Tribute Eyebrow”) is a traditional variety of white …
Jin Jun Mei (Golden Steed Eyebrow - 金骏眉)
The History: The Modern Legend of Wuyi Jin Jun Mei is one of the most famous and expensive red teas in the world, yet …
Lapsang Souchong (Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong - 正山小种)
The History: The World’s First Black Tea Lapsang Souchong is often cited as one of the earliest Chinese black (red) …
Rougui (Cinnamon Rock Oolong - 肉桂)
The Culture: The “Aggressive” Fragrance Rougui (literally “Cinnamon”) is the “powerhouse” of the Wuyi Rock Tea (Yancha) …
Shou Mei (Longevity Eyebrow - 寿眉)
The Culture: The “Humility” of White Tea Shou Mei (literally “Longevity Eyebrow”) is the most affordable and widely …
Shuixian (Narcissus Rock Oolong - 水仙)
The Culture: The “Gentle Giant” of Wuyi Shuixian (literally “Narcissus” or “Water Sprite”) is one of the oldest and …
Tieguanyin (Iron Goddess of Mercy - 铁观音)
The Myth and History: The Devout Farmer Tieguanyin, a premium variety of Chinese oolong tea from Anxi County in Fujian …