Oolong, Wulong and Wu Long, what are the differences?
Oolong tea is a class of Chinese teas that are semi-fermented. Oolongl, Wulong and Wulong are translations of different Fu Jian dialects referring to ‘dark red dragon’ in Chinese. I…
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Good news or bad news?
How much do we need to worry about pesticides when drinking Chinese teas? Any way to avoid or minimise the potential adverse effects? There has been a recent report that…
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Weight management 1 – why we put it on?
Understanding weight gain through human history. Much attention is given to losing weight, with many techniques and approaches advocated. Why such an issue? The human body will gain weight when…
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How to make intelligent choice when purchasing premium teas online
Online business is booming. Valley Green Tea offers hints on how to make intelligent choice when purchasing premium teas online Interest in premium teas Interest in premium teas is growing rapidly mainly…
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The new comeback of green tea culture world wide
The tea culture has returned in the 21 century, not only in China but worldwide. The recent history of Chinese tea consumption The history of tea consumption in China is…
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Chinese tea was discovered for enjoyment first
Chinese tea is an enjoyable beverage first, health benefits second. The discovery of Chinese green tea Tea was discovered by the Chinese more than 2000 years ago. It is believed…
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Oolong tea weight loss
Weight – an issue of both image and health Weight management has become a serious concern for both individuals and healthcare systems as obesity is becoming endemic around the world…
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Oolong tea benefits
Oolong teas have long been considered by the Chinese to have many medicinal benefits and are used extensively in folk medicine. Similar to its green tea cousins, Oolong teas contain…
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Oolong tea varieties
Oolong tea (sometimes call Qingcha 青茶) is a class of Chinese teas that are semi-fermented. They are described to have both green teas’ refreshing nature and black teas’ mellow taste,…
