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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 […]

Jason’s Tea Diary, Pt 2: Fascinating History of Jing Mai Pu-Erh

June 15, 2020 – Part 2 focuses on the history of Pu-Erh tea in Jing Mai. You may also enjoy Jason’s Tea Diary – Jing Mai Pu-Erh: Part I, about our source of Jing Mai Pu-Erh Tea. Writing & Photography by Jason Chen In the early morning dawn, the crowing birds are waking up Jing Mai Mountain City, where […]

Jason’s Tea Diary, Pt 1: Wonderful Jing Mai Pu-Erh

June 3, 2020 – Writing & Photography by Jason Chen The Trip to Jing Mai In April of 2019, I took off on a 7:45 am flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Xishuangbanna, the southernmost airport in China. Four hours later, A Liang, a good friend, came to pick us up at the airport and then drive us to […]