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Leo KwanOolong — the Gran Cru of Teas
Read more“Comparable only by some of the finest wines… None other tea category can challenge oolongs as the gran cru of…
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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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Tea HongLongjing Infusion: Drinking Glass or Teapot?
Read moreWhy do they steep Longjing in the glass? Every single client I have ever travelled with to Hangzhou has asked:…
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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…
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Leo KwanImperial Topaz: Another Fine Gem from the Himalayas
Read moreTo answer the demand for Himalayan black teas that are oxidised more deeply, we could have just bought straight away…
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Leo KwanThe Fragrance of Taiwan
Read moreRed Jade: rare gem of a tea For those who think Red Jade is just another marketing name, “Hong Yu”…
