The British like to make fun of what we call things in America. For instance, driveways are not for driving on, and you don’t park your car on a parkway. So here’s a fun article to turn the tables on our proper and sensible British friends. Even more amusingly, it’s about their cherished tradition: tea time! Fun Fact Did you know that the British drink approximately 100 million cups of tea a day? That equals more than 36 billion cups per year! The two world-known British tea customs are High tea and Afternoon tea. Which one sounds fancier? What are their differences? The answer will tickle y ..read more

Black tea health benefits are legendary in China, the motherland of tea. Here we offer scientific facts and figures to back up the ancient belief. Drinking Black tea indeed offers the body and mind abundant wellness qualities. Fun Fact Did you know that Black tea is known as Red tea “Hong-cha” 红茶 in China? To the people who invented tea, real Black tea or “Hei-cha” 黑茶 is reserved for Pu erh (Pu-erh) 普洱茶.  Black Tea’s Popularity Guess which beverage follows water as the second most-consumed drink globally: Black tea! Yes, you likely prefer waking up to this cuppa in the morning and sippi ..read more

What is the significance of Wuyi Shan? In local culture, Wuyi is where immortals gather to sip tea. The art of tea-making dates back 2,000 years. In wine-speak, Wuyi is the “burgundy of tea.” Not only is Wuyi Rock tea legendary, but there is also a striking similarity in how the monks started tea-making, just like the Cistercian monks originated wine-making in Burgundy, France. In both places, the monks turned tea-making or wine-making from a way of life to a path of spiritual enlightenment.s Previous Next Origins of Oolong And Black Tea In the film 9 DRAGONS TEA, you will ..read more

For the tea lovers who cherish their Black teas such as Earl Grey, English Breakfast or Assam Black, the origin of this favorite cuppa traces back to this remote region just north of the Stream of Nine Windings in Wuyishan, Fujian province of China.  Nestled in these misty mountains is an ancient village where tea-makers invented Lapsang Souchong, the progenitor of the world’s Black teas. For the tea lovers who cherish their Black teas such as Earl Grey, English Breakfast or Assam Black, the origin of this favorite cuppa traces back to this remote region just north of the Stream of N ..read more

WHAT MAKES DA HONG PAO THE MOST EXPENSIVE TEA IN THE WORLD? DAHONGPAO GIVES BIRTH TO OOLONG TEA AND COMES WITH ITS OWN LEGEND. Wuyi Shan is famous for producing the world’s most prized tea — Da Hong Pao, an Oolong tea valued at more than $32,000 per ounce, according to the third and final auction held in Hong Kong in 2004. This auction marked the final harvest of tea leaves from the Da Hong Pao mother trees. Also known as Wuyi Rock tea, Da Hong Pao is synonymous with Wuyi Oolong. This is the origin of Oolong, a semi-fermented tea invented by the monks at the Mother Temple in Wuyi Shan duri ..read more

The Effects of Tea This ancient proverb captures the reverence the Chinese people hold for tea. Over the millennia, tea has been hailed for its medicinal quality and positive healing energy for the body and the mind. Lu Yu, tea sage from the Tang dynasty (618-907 A.D.) and author of “Cha Jing”, published in 780 A.D., described tea’s effect: “The effect of tea is cooling and as a beverage it is most suitable. It is especially fitting for persons of self-restraint and inner worth.” Tea’s Health Benefits Tea not only is a beverage that quenches the thirst, but it also stimulates the mind, and ye ..read more

Many people are wondering about this question, and you are not alone. How much caffeine is in a cup of tea is as complicated as the subject of tea itself. Factors include: Type of tea How and when the tea leaves are processed Loose tea leaves or tea bag Water temperature when steeping tea So let’s dive in. What is caffeine? It’s a dose of encouragement most of us need to get going in the morning. The effect of caffeine – your brain sends a signal to your body to wake up! FUN FACT Caffeine, as a substance, has a distinct bitter taste. Amount of caffeine intake per day So how much daily caff ..read more

The Chinese New Year (CNY) starts on February 1st, 2022. Also called the Spring Festival, it is a month-long event to usher in the new year. It celebrates traditional Chinese deities and ancestors by feasting with family and friends, rocking with fireworks and dragon dances. Did you know the Chinese astrology features twelve zodiac animals? Each year, a new animal sign is represented. For example, 2022 is the Year of the Tiger. An ancient legend tells a fascinating story of how these 12 animals earn their rankings. Fun Fact Tiger is the third Zodiac animal, after Rat and Ox. Tiger is known as ..read more

From tea’s origin in ancient China to the historical Silk Road and the foreign tea trade establishment in Canton, the plant Camellia sinensis has traveled around the world. This cup of beloved drink has become an integral part of everyday life in every corner of the globe. There’s no doubt that tea has shaped our taste, culture, art, and even changed the course of history. CUP OF TEA Today, tea is the most popular drink after water globally. As different countries adopt tea, this gives rise of unique tea culture, along with innovation in how tea is consumed. Here is a look at 15 fabulous tradi ..read more

30+ Hacks to Help You Sleep Better and Improve Health How important is sleep? Let statistics speak for themselves: 1/3 of Americans report they get less than 7 hours of sleep a night. This jumps to 43% for single parents For adults age 60+, up to 48% have trouble sleeping due to insomnia About 76% of women over the age of 40 have Nocturia, meaning they have to use the bathroom at least once a night Here are some major impacts from poor sleep in the US annually: Overall economic loss of $411+ billion 6,000+ fatal car crashes from drowsy driving Nearly 20% of all serious car crash injuries ar ..read more