Tea Journal & Cultural Notes

2026 年 9 月 9 日

Red Mark Round Tea: The Legend of Pu-erh History

Cloud tea is like life; life is learning, wisdom is cultivation.Dear old friends, today I want to tell you about a legend in Pu-erh history — the Red Mark Round Tea. This tea could be called the holy grail in the hearts of all Pu-erh lovers.The...

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2026 年 9 月 8 日

The Fall and Rebirth of Tong Qing Hao: Fate in the State-Owned Era

Cloud tea is like life; life is learning, wisdom is cultivation.Dear old friends, today let me tell you a somewhat heavy story — the fall of Tong Qing Hao. A tea house that had endured for over two hundred years finally closed its doors amid the...

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2026 年 9 月 7 日

Tong Qing Hao’s Tea-Making Craft: Why Its Quality Is the Finest

Cloud tea is like life; life is learning, wisdom is cultivation.Today let us explore a question in depth: why has Tong Qing Hao's tea always been praised as the finest in quality? The answer begins with their tea-making craft.Tong Qing Hao's ability to maintain high quality...

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2026 年 9 月 6 日

The Dragon-Horse Trademark: A Century-Old Imprint of a Brand

Today, let me share with you the story of Tong Qing Hao's "Dragon-Horse Trademark." A single trademark used for one or two hundred years — how remarkable is that?

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2026 年 9 月 5 日

Li Xianchun: The Modern Heritage of An Le Hao

Today, let me share with you the modern inheritor of An Le Hao — Li Xianchun. How does a century-old tea house continue to shine in modern society?

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2026 年 9 月 4 日

Li Kaiji: From Imperial Scholar to Dedicated Tea Official

Today, let me share the story of Li Kaiji, the second-generation master of An Le Hao. If Hongzong was the founder of An Le Hao, then Kaiji was the key figure who pushed An Le Hao to its pinnacle.

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2026 年 9 月 3 日

Li Hongzong’s Journey to Yiwu: The Beginning of a Tea Family’s Legacy

Dear old friends, today let me share with you the origin story of a tea family. Speaking of Yiwu Tea Mountain, many people know it as the sacred land of Pu-erh tea.

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2026 年 9 月 2 日

Advanced Pu-erh Ripe Tea Tasting Notes

There are countless dimensions to understanding Pu-erh tea.

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2026 年 9 月 2 日

The Layered Depth and Viscosity of Pu-erh Tea

Why do we love Pu-erh tea? Why do many say "Pu-erh is the last stop for a tea person"?

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2026 年 9 月 2 日

Flavor and Mouthfeel: Are They the Same Thing?

Flavor and Mouthfeel: Are They the Same Thing?

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2026 年 9 月 2 日

I Usually Don’t Drink Anything Iced — So I Tried Cold-Brewed Pu-erh…

Under yet another round of extreme heat warnings, we are drenched in sweat through this hot, hot, hot summer. At times like these, tea can shed its warmth and come to you with a cool refreshment.

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2026 年 9 月 2 日

What Causes the Astringent Taste in Tea Leaves?

When speaking of tea's flavors, tea lovers often quote the saying, "No bitterness, no astringency — it is not tea." The so-called astringent sensation, also called the contracting sensation, is not actually a taste but a tactile feeling.

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