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Green Tea Infused Margarita: Tea Cocktail Recipe

The Margarita is a classic cocktail beloved for its perfect balance of tangy lime, smooth tequila, and a hint of sweetness. It’s a drink that evokes sunny beaches and summer breezes, making it a favorite for those who crave a refreshing and zesty experience. But if you’re looking to elevate this iconic cocktail with a unique twist, infusing it with green tea is the way to go! Infusing your…

Green Tea Infused Margarita: A Tea Cocktail Recipe

Are you a tea enthusiast or cocktail lover looking to elevate your home bartending skills? Look no further! Combining the classic Margarita with green tea creates a truly refreshing and invigorating twist. In this guide, we’ll walk you through creating a Green Tea Infused Margarita using Longjing green tea. Known for its refreshing vegetal and savory nutty aroma, Longjing tea brings a unique and…

Black Tea Infused Mai Tai Cocktail Recipe!

The classic Mai Tai, a vibrant mix of rum, lime, orgeat, and orange curaçao, is a staple of tiki culture, celebrated for its balance of sweet, sour, and nutty flavors. Infusing it with black tea adds depth, while introducing a rich and bitter note that complements the cocktail’s tropical essence. A Black Tea Infused Mai Tai is perfect for late afternoon or early evening, especially during summer…

Understanding Caffeine Content in Pu-erh Tea

Pu-erh tea, a uniquely fermented tea from Yunnan Province in China, has been prized for its complex flavors, health benefits, and aging potential. One of the key factors often discussed by tea enthusiasts and health-conscious individuals alike is the caffeine content in these teas. Understanding the differences in caffeine levels between raw and ripe pu erh tea requires an exploration of their…

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Can You Drink Oolong Tea with Milk?

If you’re a tea enthusiast or a food blogger, you’ve likely explored making the ultimate tea with milk. But have you ever wondered, whether you can drink oolong tea with milk? The answer is a resounding yes! This blog will guide you through the fascinating world of oolong tea, its compatibility with milk, and how to create the perfect oolong milk tea. What is Oolong Tea? The Origins of Oolong…

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The Art of Tea Tasting: How to Appreciate Your Cup Like a Pro

Tea tasting is more than just drinking tea. It’s an experience that engages all your senses. Whether you’re savoring the highest grade of Fujian white tea or sampling a strong Assam, knowing how to taste tea can boost your appreciation for this timeless beverage. Unlike regular tea drinking, tea tasting involves a mindful approach to observing the aroma, appearance and flavor. It’s a bit like…

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An Expert Guide to Early Spring Green Tea

Among the various harvest seasons, early spring stands out for producing some of the finest green teas. But what makes early spring green teas superior? How do pectin and trichomes contribute to their distinctive mouthfeel? And what are the pitfalls of harvesting too early? In this comprehensive guide, we explore these aspects to enrich your understanding and appreciation of early spring green…

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What Is Taiwan High Mountain Oolong Tea?

High Mountain Tea, also referred to as “high mountain oolong tea,” is a unique tea variety grown at high altitudes, typically around 1,000 meters (3,300 feet) above sea level. The exceptional quality of this tea is attributed to the specific environmental conditions in which it thrives. High mountain oolong teas undergo semi-oxidization, with an oxidation level ranging from 20% to 40%. This…

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Essential Tips For Picking Your New Favorite Tea

There are over 1,000 varieties of tea, and each tea is made from the leaves of the same plant, Camellia sinensis, according to statistics on MedAlertHelp.org. With a variety of tea options at your disposal, choosing the next tea to try can be overwhelming. Many people opt to try different teas before picking one they like. You’ll probably want to follow this path, but even then, there are…

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Wu Liang Shan Pu Erh Review: Chrysanthemum Aroma?

In this post we’re going to review Puerhtea.eu’s raw pu erh tea cake from Wu Liang Mountain. In the realm of pu erh, it’s there’s always a greater surprise factor when you trying out a new pu erh. Due to the variation between raw and ripe pu erh, nuances in processing methods, storage conditions and origin, the range of flavours has always been amazing. Without question, this raw pu erh has a…

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Foreign Exports of Chinese Ceramics during the Tang Dynasty

The development of ceramics during the Tang dynasty (618 – 907) was an important episode in the history of Chinese ceramics. The ceramics industry was flourishing. The reason for this was not only political stability and social-economic prosperity, but also the development of international trade. The foreign exports of ceramics during this period, whether in terms of quantity or quality, had far…

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Tang Tricolor Pottery & Ceramics (Tang Sancai): An In-Depth Guide

Tang Tricolor pottery, also called Tang Sancai, is a type of pottery that flourished in China during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is made of white clay and coloured using a glaze containing lead. The glaze uses metals such as iron, copper, manganese and cobalt as colouring agents and is fired at a low temperature of 750-850°C. The glaze has a range of colours like yellow, green, cream,…

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The Art of Ceramics: The Rise of White Ware during the Suit Dynasty

After the Rise of Celadon ware during the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220 AD), it was white porcelain that took the spotlight during the Sui Dynasty. In this period (581–618), ceramic artists successfully fired white porcelain, which was largely based on the method of celadon production. Note: White porcelain from this period my also be called white ceramic or simply white ware as according to the…

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The Art of Ceramics: The Rise of True Celadon in the Eastern Han

Celadon is known as a kind of ceramic with a colour glaze. Such coating is achieved by applying a liquified clay slip recipe to the ceramic ware before high temperature firing. In this article, we’ll look at when ‘true celadon‘ invented and what the conditions were to let to its rise. Primitive Celadon, Shang Dynasty The history of ceramics in China is a long one. As early as 5000 years ago,…

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Review: 2020 Spring Xiao Hu Sai Pu Erh Tea

While Bingdao is the most popular area in Mengku, the Xiao Hu Sai region is gaining a lot of popularity in recent years. In this post, we’re excited to review a 2020 raw Spring pu erh tea from this place. Xiao Hu Sai Cake The cake in question is a 200g cake from the brand Qin Ai made by the Yun Fu Xiang factory based in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan. See below the packaging. After opening the cake, it…

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Puerhtea.eu: 2018 Yiwu Chunyun Raw Pu Erh Cake Review

Today we’re reviewing a raw pu erh cake called ‘Yiwu Chunyun’. If you’re into pu erh with soft flavours and notes of flowers and honey, make sure to read this review. The name explained Basically the name refers to the Yiwu region in Yunnan, and ‘Chunyun’ literally translates to ‘Spring Rhyme’. In other words, we’re dealing with a 2018 Spring season raw pu erh tea from Yiwu. The…

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