Comprehensive Guide to

Major Tea Varieties & Brewing Techniques

Every tea variety and tea bag carries its own unique character – distinct aromas, flavors, and more.
Yet to brew the perfect pot demands not only mastery of technique and harmonious teaware, but above all, a heart brimming with passion.

Respect the process,and the leaves will reveal the true essence of the tea.

Teapot Brewing Method

Every tea has its own brewing technique.

Follow the golden rule–

“Rinse to awaken, then brew to enjoy.”

This simple step unlocks the best flavor in every cup.

1. Awakening Rinse (Tea Rinse)

Place tea leaves in the teapot.

Pour hot water over them,

swirl for one second, then pour it out.

Note: Do not drink this tea rinse

2. Major Tea Varieties & Brewing Techniques

Below is an introduction to major tea varieties, paired with expert brewing guidelines using specialized teaware.

We recommend following the specified leaf quantity, water temperature, steeping duration, infusion cycles, and vessel selection for each tea variety.

Post-Fermental Tea

Post-Fermented Tea offers mellow aged aroma, gentle character, and profound aftertaste. Fine Post-Fermented Tea improves with extended aging. Effects: Facilitate Digestion, Reducing Blood Cholesterol level Types of Tea: Puerh Tea, Liu Bao Tea, Tuocha, Yunnan Puerh Teacake, Yunnan Tea Brick -Post Fermental Tea Brewing Method- Amount of tea： ~ 7.5 g Water temp： ~ 98 ° C Brewing (each time)： 10-15 s Brewing cycles： 7-10 Times

Oolong Tea

Oolong tea is a kind of Semi-Fermented Tea. Bright floral and fruity aroma, smooth and sweet finish, rich layers of flavor. Effects: Anti-Oxidization, Facilitate Digestion, Reducing Blood Cholesterol level Types of Tea: Gong Fu Tea, Tie Guan Yin, Ginseng Oolong, Golden Oolong, Monkey Pick Oolong, Da Hong Pao, Phoenix Dan Cong -Oolong Tea Brewing Method- Amount of tea： ~ 7.5 g Water temp： ~ 98 ° C Time for soaking： 10-15 s Brewing cycles： 5-7 Times

Green Tea

Green Tea belongs to Non-Fermented Tea. It exudes a delicate, refreshing aroma and offers a bright, sweet flavor with clean notes. Effects: Anti-Oxidization, Reducing Blood Cholesterol level, Reducing Blood Pressure , Relaxing Types of Tea: Longjing, Bi Luo Chun, Jasmine Tea -Green Tea Brewing Method- Amount of tea： ~ 5 g Water temp： ~ 90-95 ° C Time for soaking： 5-10 s Brewing cycles： 3-5 Times

Black Tea

Black tea is categorized as Fully Fermented Tea which is full of floral and fruity fragrance, providing rich flavor and sweet and mellow taste. Effects: Facilitate Digestion, Reducing Blood Cholesterol level, Types of Tea: Qi Men Black Tea, Ceylon Black Tea -Black Tea Brewing Method- Amount of tea： ~ 5 g Water temp： ~ 98° C Time for soaking： 10-15 s Brewing cycles： 5-7 Times

White Tea

White Tea as a kind of Slightly Fermented Tea. Whispers with lightly sweetness, carries its unique tea aroma with a refreshing scent. Effects: Anti-Oxidization, Reducing Blood Pressure, Reducing Blood Cholesterol level Types of Tea: Yin Zhen bai Hao, White Peony, Shou Mei -White Tea Brewing Method- Amount of tea： ~ 5g Water temp： ~ 90-95 ° C Time for soaking： 10-15 s Brewing cycles： 4-6 Times

Scented Tea

Scented Tea is mostly prepared by scenting or mixing flowers together. Exuding natural floral aromas with a purely sweet, with a graceful taste Effect: Aiding for beauty and diet, Anti-Oxidization, Relaxing, Reducing Blood Cholesterol level Types of Tea: Jasmine Tea, Osmanthus flowers, Osmanthus Oolong, Multi-Herb Slim Tea, Pearl Jasmine, Rose, Liu An -Scented Tea Brewing Method- Amount of tea： ~ 5 g Water temp： ~ 90-95 ° C Time for soaking： 5-10 s Brewing cycles： 3-7 Times