Category Archives: Tea 101

Tea 101: What contributes to the quality of your drinking tea?

Posted on October 25, 2019 by jmhuang

Making good tea requires technique and proper tools. There are many things can affect the quality of your tea. Here are the most influential factors: The quality of the tea leaves: If possible, try using tea leaves for your tea … Continue reading →

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What do you call it?

Posted on February 20, 2011 by jmhuang

Most of us know that tea and cha are referring to the same drink. But I wonder how many of us have actually thought about why people who live in different parts of the world call it by different names. I recently read a book called Tea Ceremony History by Akio … Continue reading →

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Tea 101: Tea nutrition and benefits

Posted on December 31, 2010 by jmhuang

Some numbers on Nutrition Facts published by Chinese Tea Museum. Protein 20-30% Polyphenols 20-30 % Total carbohydrate 35 – 40% Minerals 4-7% Vitamins 0.6 – 1.0% Numerous studies have suggested that drinking tea has the following benefits: Helps prevent blood … Continue reading →

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