TEA ARTICLES

What is Dong Ding Oolong Tea?

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,” […]

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 […]

How To Brew Delicious Oolong Tea

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 […]

3 Taiwanese Teas: Beautiful Ball-Shaped Oolongs

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]