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Compare Green Teas: Intro + How-To! Mao Feng, Dragonwell, Matcha

March 6, 2023 – Green Tea for Spring Spring is coming! In the Chinese lunisolar calendar, we are entering the time of Waking of Insects (Jing Zhe), when hibernating creatures awake after winter. As the weather begins to warm, we are also waking up, and reaching for lighter, more refreshing flavors. Time for green tea! 3 Types of Green […]

Aged Oolong for New Years! Introducing Dong Ding 2004, Special Roast

December 30, 2022 – Exciting new addition to our oolong tea catalog: Rare Oolong Tea Aged oolong is popular in China and Taiwan, but are actually very hard to find in the U.S., which is part of why we’re so excited to be able to share it with you. Special House Roast Roasting is a crucial part of properly […]

Tie Guan Yin Origin Story: The Oolong of Dreams

June 6, 2022 – Learn the history and legend behind Tie Guan Yin Oolong! For a more in-depth exploration of this world-famous tea, check out Jason’s book A Tea Lover’s Travel Diary Pt 1: Two World Famous Oolong Teas. Tie Guan Yin’s Hometown, Anxi County Authentic Tie Guan Yin Oolong such as ours is produced in Anxi County, Fujian […]

Brewing 4 Black Teas: Live Video

September 17, 2021 – Video Notes: Visit the NW Tea Festival nwteafestival.com NW Tea Festival on Facebook Black Teas We Brewed Sip along with us at home! Teaware We Used Join the Next Live Video:

Wuyi Rock Tea Oolong: History, Legend, & How to Brew

October 21, 2020 – Wuyi rock tea is wildly popular with tea enthusiasts in-the-know, but it is not widely available in the US. How can a beginner rock tea enthusiast get started with these confusing and intriguing oolongs? And why in the world is it called “rock tea?!” Don’t worry, CC Fine Tea is here to help! Read on […]

How To Brew Delicious Oolong Tea

August 28, 2020 – If you want to learn how to brew oolong tea, but aren’t sure where to start, this is the blog article for you! Keep in mind, every tea-drinker’s tastes are a little different. You may find a different method that works best for you. Additionally, all teas are different and so one oolong may need […]

How to Judge Tea: 4 Clues to Tea Quality

September 1, 2017 – Learn how we judge tea quality at CC Fine Tea every day! Have you ever brought home a new tea because the sales person told you how delicious it was? Did you feel a little suspicious that their description may have clouded your taste perception? The best way to determine the quality of a tea […]