April 29, 2021 – Dong Ding is a style of rolled oolong tea from the Dong Ding Mountain region in Taiwan. The aroma is rich, floral, and slightly toasty. The taste encompasses all of those notes, together with a special honey sweetness, and a hint of fruit. The finish is long and sweetly lingering. Dong Ding means “frozen peak,” […]
January 19, 2021 – Watch the video above to see our black tea tasting in action, or you can read a text version with even more info included, below. Feel free to brew along with us at home! About the 3 Black Teas For this cupping, we chose a range of black teas which show the breadth of variety […]
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 […]
October 16, 2020 – This article concludes our green tea series, with in-depth instructions on how to brew green tea. Click the links below to view our previous articles! The endless variations in green tea arise from four fundamental elements: Region and Plant Variety Harvest Season Processing Method Brewing Method Brewing Green Tea: Core Concepts The first important point […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 our own organic […]
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 […]
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 […]
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