Teaware

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 […]

Brew-Along Video Tutorial: How To Enjoy Phoenix Mountain Oolong

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 […]

The Story of the Automatic Tea Brewer

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 […]

Spring 2020 Green Tea: Limited Edition Mao Feng and Dragon Well

May 11, 2020 – CC Fine Tea is proud to introduce two new premium seasonal green teas for the Spring of 2020! Limited availability: once sold out, these teas will be gone forever! How were the Premium 2020 Spring Green Teas made? Experienced tea professionals grew, harvested, and processed the Mao Feng and Dragon Well at tea garden. Several […]

2019-2020 Gift Guide

December 13, 2019 – Looking for the perfect present, but not sure what to pick? This holiday gift guide lists our top recommendations for which tea and teaware to choose! Fail-Safe Brewing for Busy People Even an absent-minded, first-time tea brewer will be able to enjoy a perfectly steeped tea every time with our Automatic Tea Brewers! Upgrades for […]

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 […]