Discover the secrets of brewing Chinese loose leaf tea at home. Learn how to enjoy green tea, white tea, jasmine tea, and more with simple tools, step-by-step tips, and common mistakes to avoid. Perfect for beginners!

Learn how to make tea on the stove with family during winter. Discover the best teas for boiling, such as aged white tea and ripe Pu'er tea, and avoid brewing green, black, and oolong teas. Control the tea-to-water ratio and boiling time for a perfect brew.

How Much Loose Tea Per Cup? Using a teaspoon to measure loose tea might seem convenient, but for most Chinese teas, this method is inaccurate. Beginners are encouraged to use a digital kitchen scale for precise measurement and follow our brewing guidelines to ensure the best tea experience.

Using a microwave to heat water for tea can be highly unsafe. Microwaving water may cause it to overheat, and when stirred or tea is added, it could result in sudden splashes that lead to burns. NPTEA recommends using a traditional kettle and carefully controlling the water temperature to brew the perfect cup of...

Learn how long to steep green tea for the perfect cup! Ideal steeping times: 1.5-2 minutes in glass cups or 20-30 seconds with a gaiwan. Discover how to brew green tea correctly using precise water temperature (80-85°C), avoiding bitterness, and mastering techniques for glass vs. gaiwan methods. Click to unlock pro tips for balanced...

Different tea sets are suitable for different types of tea. Read our blog to learn how to choose the perfect tea set for various types of Chinese tea. Discover the best tea sets for green tea, black tea, oolong tea, and more.