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Chinese Tea

Chinese tea is a world of aroma, texture, time, and place.

It can feel complex at first, but it does not have to be intimidating. Through aroma, taste, brewing, and context, anyone can begin to experience its depth.

The beauty is not in terminology, but in what you can gradually sense.

Historical Chinese tea illustration.

01 / Beyond Tea

Chinese tea carries origin, season, craftsmanship, brewing method, and sensory experience. A cup can be fresh, floral, fruity, woody, mineral, soft, rich, or lingering.

02 / Six Types

Green

fresh / light

White

soft / sweet

Yellow

rare / gentle

Oolong

aromatic / layered

Black

warm / smooth

Dark

aged / earthy

03 / Same Tea, Different Cup

Water temperature, leaf quantity, brewing time, teaware, and even the way you taste can change the experience. One infusion may feel light; the next may reveal sweetness, texture, or aftertaste.

04 / How to Taste

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Begin with what is present in the cup. The story can come after the senses.