September 18, 2020 – Have you ever considered the effect of harvest season on your green tea? The endless variations in green tea arise from four fundamental elements: Region and Plant Variety Harvest Season Processing Method Brewing Method This article is an introduction to harvest season and the first step of processing green tea: stopping fermentation in the fresh […]
September 1, 2020 – Brew Phoenix Mountain Oolong together with tea master Jason Chen! This tea is also known as Dan Cong, meaning Single Tree. Jason gives clear, simple guidance on how to enjoy this classic tea using an yixing teapot. Brewing gongfu style like this is a wonderful way to take a few minutes, relax, and be present with […]
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 […]
August 21, 2020 – What is Taiwan Ball Oolong? Today we are writing about three oolong teas from Taiwan, which are all made in the rolled ball shape. This is in contrast to strip or twisted-style oolongs, which are also rolled during processing but are finished with the leaves uncurled. The three Taiwanese ball oolong teas we are discussing […]
June 30, 2020 – Nothing says “Summer!” like iced tea! It’s refreshing and easy to make. But have you also heard of cold brew tea? How about sun tea? And how do these beverages differ? Iced Tea vs. Cold Brew There is one simple difference between iced tea and cold brew: Iced tea is brewed with hot water, then […]
June 25, 2020 – Here is a peek behind the scenes at CC Fine Tea; the story behind our Automatic Tea Brewer! Have you ever gotten distracted, not noticed the alarm from your steeping timer, and over-steeped your tea? Skill and focus are both required to brew a good pot of tea. If the leaf to water ratio is […]
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 […]
August 18, 2017 – Most people in the United States have heard of green and black teas. Some have even tried oolong teas or white teas. But what about Pu-Erh teas? What are yellow teas? And what actually makes all these types of tea different? Well, buckle your seatbelts tea lovers, it’s a whirlwind of tea knowledge coming at […]
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