Teance Stories

Bathing in Fresh Jasmine

On warm May evenings in Fuding, jasmine flowers are blooming, spreading their delicate yet powerful aroma into the air. These blossoms are harvested in the daytime, when the buds are closed, and then layered with dried tea leaves that were harvested in spring. Over time, the flowers open, releasing their fragrance and allowing the dry tea leaves to absorb the jasmine oils and fragrance. ...
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Fresh to Aged White Teas for the summer!

White teas are relatively neutral and balanced with a more yin quality than other teas. They are not too overpowering - not too cold, not too hot, and not too sharp - and tend to be milder in caffeine ...

Who's Naughty or Nice

Teas are like us too, each with their own characteristics and personalities, and yes, some are nice and easy to work with, and some are, well, not so easy. Not saying they are bad! Just need a bit mor ...

From the Archives | White Peony

Now that Qing Ming is over and the pre-rain harvest of White Down Silver Needle/ Baihao Yinzhen is also officially over, we are harvesting the White Peony white tea here at Fuding, Fujian, China. ...