Inside the World of Premium Chinese Teas for Evolving Tastes

Did You Know That Jasmine Tea Is Not One of China’s Six Major Tea Types?

September 7, 2026|HeTea Company

Jasmine tea is one of the world’s most loved teas, yet it is also one of the most misunderstood. Contrary to popular belief, it is not one of China’s six...

Chinese Tea Colours: What the Six Tea Types Should Look Like

August 31, 2026|HeTea Company

Discover the typical liquor colours of the six major Chinese tea categories, from green tea to oolong, and learn why tea colour alone isn’t enough to identify what’s in your...

Why Spring Tea Prices Rise: Understanding the Late Spring Cold Snap

August 24, 2026|HeTea Company

Every spring, conversations about Chinese tea often include one familiar phrase: late spring cold snap. But does this weather event really make tea more expensive, or is it simply a...

Should You Boil Water Before Brewing Chinese Tea?

August 17, 2026|HeTea Company

Discover whether water really needs to be boiled before brewing Chinese tea. Learn why traditional tea culture valued boiling water, how modern drinking water has changed the conversation, and why...

Xiao Ye Bai（小野白）: A Mountain White Tea with a Quiet, Clear Spirit

August 10, 2026|HeTea Company

Many people assume that the finest white tea must come from the youngest, most delicate buds. While there is truth to this, Xiao Ye Bai offers a different perspective. Grown...

Drunk on Tea: The Five Stages Every Chinese Tea Drinker Should Recognise

August 3, 2026|HeTea Company

Chinese tea is often associated with calm and clarity, but drinking too much can sometimes have the opposite effect. Known as 茶醉, or “tea drunk”, it describes a range of...

How to Keep, Regift, or Store Chinese Tea Properly

July 20, 2026|HeTea Company

Chinese tea gifts can be kept, enjoyed, stored, or regifted depending on the tea itself. A decorative gift box may be suitable to pass on, while a thoughtful tea gift...

Why do tea prices differ so much?

July 13, 2026|HeTea Company

Chinese tea prices can vary dramatically because tea is shaped by far more than appearance alone. Harvest timing, growing region, yield, craftsmanship, storage, rarity, and flavor depth all influence what...

What Water Should You Use When Brewing Tea?

July 9, 2026|HeTea Company

Water is one of the most overlooked parts of tea brewing. The same tea can taste fragrant, layered, and expressive in one setting, then muted or flat in another, simply...

Mi Lan Xiang vs. Ya Shi Xiang: A Beginner’s Guide to Phoenix Dan Cong Tea

July 5, 2026|HeTea Company

Why Phoenix Dan Cong Tea Feels So Different Phoenix Dan Cong (凤凰单丛) tea has a reputation for being one of the most aromatic teas in the Chinese tea world. Unlike...

Why White Tea Changes Colour — And Why Colour Alone Cannot Tell You Its Age

June 13, 2026|HeTea Company

Green, yellow, brown… what colour should white tea actually be? If you’ve ever explored Chinese white tea, you’ve probably come across questions like these: “Why does one white tea look...

The Smart Beginner's Guide to Chinese Tea: Start Here, Not There

October 29, 2025|HeTea Company

Most new tea drinkers make the same costly mistake: they buy expensive tea first, brew it once, feel nothing special, and give up. But the problem isn't that you don't...