Tea Knowledge

Three tea infusions in the historical source interview.

Keemun Black Tea Flavor: What Is Qimen Aroma?

Explore Keemun black tea flavor, from floral and honeyed notes to its rounded finish, with a historical Qimen interview and aroma research.

How to Brew Keemun Black Tea: Gaiwan and Mug Guide

Brew Keemun black tea in a gaiwan, gravity brewer or infuser mug. Start with measured leaves, suitable water temperature and complete draining.

Curled Xiangluo dry leaves shown in the source guide.

Keemun Tea Types and Grades: Gongfu, Maofeng, Xiangluo

Compare Keemun Gongfu, Mao Feng and Xiangluo, understand grade labels, and choose a style by leaf shape, processing and taste.

Qimen in relation to Hefei, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Huangshan and Jingdezhen

Where Is Keemun Black Tea From? Qimen Origins Explained

Tea rows, woodland and water in a landscape photograph published in 2018

Jiangshan Lumudan Tea: Zhejiang Green Tea Beyond Longjing

A hand lifting green tea leaves during processing

Why Is West Lake Longjing Tea So Famous?

Longjing green tea leaves steeping in a clear glass

Longjing Tea Buying Checklist: Brands, Grades and Labels

Use this Longjing tea buying checklist to compare origin, producer, harvest, grade, net weight and storage before choosing a brand or gift box.

Exterior of the Xihu Longjing Tea Museum shown on Gong Pai's official website

Gong Pai Tea: Company, Heritage & West Lake Longjing

Explore Gong Pai tea and Hangzhou Xihu Longjing Tea Co., Ltd.: its company history, Qi family craft, Longjing ranges, tea gardens and museum.

Panel at the closing summary meeting of the first China International Tea Expo in 2017

China’s Top Ten Regional Tea Brands: The 2017 List

Read the 2017 China Top Ten Regional Tea Brands list, including West Lake Longjing, and understand how regional names differ from company brands.

Wrapped Gelong West Lake Longjing sample in the supplied sensory evaluation

West Lake Longjing Sensory Evaluation: A Gelong Sample

Explore a supplied Gelong West Lake Longjing sensory evaluation, including brewing conditions, dry leaf, liquor, aroma, taste and infused-leaf scores.