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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 […]

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 […]

Matcha: The Hidden History of Chinese Powdered Green Tea

June 4, 2019 – Written by Jason Chen History of Matcha Matcha originated in China and became popular in the Tang Dynasty about 1,000 years ago. A common practice was to hold tea parties. Everyone – officials, dignitaries, the literati, even the masses – received their friends and relatives for tea. It was common for matcha brewing competitions to […]