Category Archives: White Tea
The Horse and Tea Trade Route
For scholars, the trade routes that linked southwest China with southeast Asia and India are a matter of fact and, for some, a lifelong work. The route is probably one of the most fascinating zones of cultural, economic and political contact between Tibet, China, India and the dozens of different peoples that call these regions [...]
Oolong Tea: Taste and Versatility
Ah oolong! The perfect anytime tea with a rich, versatile flavor that is a great compliment to just about any meal or as a stand-alone beverage. Most people have tried oolong tea once or twice in their lives because it is commonly served in Chinese restaurants. But oolong, like so many other [...]
Close-Up on White Tea
Over the next few weeks, we will take a look at the “classic” Chinese teas — white, green, yellow, oolong, black and brick — and discuss the regions where they grow, the process each tea undergoes before it can be brewed, and the brewing techniques as well as descriptions of the different aromas, tastes and [...]
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