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Leo KwanPhoenix doesn’t have to be gongfu style
Read moreFenghuang Dancongs and other Phoenix oolongs are my own favourites. I drink a lot of them. Contrary to most people’s…
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Tea HongThe Peculiar Category of Pu’er
Read moreDe facto tea for some, loathed by others None other tea category is as difficult to explain to a new…
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Leo KwanBlack tea, like it used to be
Read moreBlack tea like it used to be. Before industrialisation. Before additives. We are not happy with English Breakfast or Earl…
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Leo KwanOolong — the Gran Cru of Teas
Read moreGran cru of teas None other tea categories can challenge oolong as the gran cru of teas. It offers the…
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Leo KwanA white tea is defined by its biochemistry, not just the name
Read moreAnti-oxidant After some scientific reports said white tea is more potent than even green tea in anti-oxidative health benefits, the…
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Tea HongWhat are green teas and what makes ours special
Read moreColour is not everything A cup of green tea may look much lighter in colour than a black tea, but,…
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Tea HongWhat is GABA?
Read moreGamma-Aminobutyric Acid — GABA — is a type of protein precursor that the brain naturally produces that affects various functions…
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Leo KwanMother of All Green Teas
Read moreTaiping Houkui is produced from this special cultivar called Shidaye ( shi-da-yeh ). The name can be roughly translated as Persimmon Large Leaf. ( It has nothing to do with the fruit, though. ) It is the most visible commercial crop in the hilly landscape of Taiping, an hour and a half from Huangshan.
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Leo KwanThe Difference of Tea Hong’s Honey Pearl Pekoe
Read moreThere are plenty of selections for jasmine scented green tea in the market, but if you are in for a…
