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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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