Size of tea leaves - We use 3 grams of tea for 6 ounces of water. Small loose leaf tea is the best choice, because it infuses quickly. Tightly curled or large leaf tea requires a longer infusion time.

Temperature – It depends on type of tea. For details, please refer to our Tea Brewing Guide.

Steeping Time - Tea should be steeped for 1 to 2 minutes.

Water: Start with good-tasting water, such as spring or filtered. Avoid tap water; it may contain chemicals which will affect the taste of the tea.

(For details, please refer to our Tea Brewing Guide.)

Whole, loose tea leaves will generally brew a better cup of tea than a tea bag. Some high-quality tea bags do contain whole leaves, so this really doesn't apply to ALL tea bags.

A typical tea bag has tiny little fragments of tea leaves inside, and broken up tea leaves will get stale almost immediately due to all that surface area. Whole leaves are more flavourful, and aren't as likely to be stale (though even loose tea will get stale if old enough).

Also, you want your hot water to circulate around your tea to get the most out of the leaves. A little tea bag doesn't really allow for that.

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Though black and green teas come from the same plant, green tea is not fermented before the leaves are dried. Therefore, it retains more of its anti-oxidants and contains less caffeine than black tea.

Oolong tea, also know as wulong or wu long tea, is a semi-oxidised traditional Chinese tea. Oolong tea has a taste best described as somewhwere between that of green tea and black tea. The word oolong means "black dragon" in Chinese.

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One of the many health benefits of drinking tea is that it can offer some protection against heart disease and cancer, it has also been reported that it can protect against some age related memory impairments such as Alzheimer's. This is because of the fact that tea is a good source of flavonoids. Flavonoids are the type of compounds that occur in most vegetables and fruits, they have very powerful antioxidant properties similar to those of antioxidant vitamins C and E. Tea itself is supposed to have twice the antioxidant power in just one cup compared with one apple.

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Health nutritionist found clear evidence that drinking 3- 4 cups of tea a day is actually better for you than drinking water. Water is essentially replacing fluid. Tea replaces fluids and contains antioxidants so it's got two things going for it. However, your body may react to it in different way. Some people respond to caffeine adversely, and if that's you, then stay within your comfort range.

Yes. Zisha Clay teapots are suitable for making teas of all categories.

Connoisseurs prefer to have a different teapot for each style of tea (E.g. black tea, Oolong Tea, Green Tea and Red Tea.) so that the essence of each tea style does not influence the distinct flavor profile of various teas.

Tea masters will also consider the size, shape, and thickness of the teapot, as well as the texture of the clay, to match particular tea varieties.

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Yes. Glass Teapots are suitable for making teas of all categories.

However, glass teapot is more suitable for brewing loose flower teas and green teas as the glass tea pot will display tea’s radiant colours and delight your senses with the aroma of fragrant herbs, delicate blossoms and the taste of a perfect..

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Before using a new Zisha teapot it should be cleaned by boiling it in a large pot of clean water for approximately two hours. This process allows the many pores to expand and release any dust or loose clay within the teapot.

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Remove used tea leaves and rinse the teapot with hot water after every use. Do not use soap or detergents to clean the teapot. Allow it to fully dry inside and outside with the lid removed or tilted open on top of the teapot. A clean soft cloth can be used to wipe down the teapot to prevent water stains. Do not use oily agents to add artificial lacquer to the teapot.

The price and value of Zisha teapots is largely determined by the quality of the clay. Premium grades of zisha teapots are composed of pure Zisha material that are highly porous, easily seasoned and 100% non-toxic. Inexpensive clays may incorporate non-Zisha material to reduce costs. This method of cost cutting creates teapots of inferior quality that often impacts tea with bitterness and coarseness. Proper firing and skilled craftsmanship also differentiate the premium Zisha teapots from the mass-market products.

The experience of Chinese tea art is complete only when tea is prepared from a fine Zisha teapot. However, to collectors and tea connoisseurs, Zisha teapots are more than just an instrument--they are works of art that satisfy us with visual beauty, textural allure and flavourful delight.

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Please approach the use of herbs with an open mind and an open heart, but also with respect and caution.

Herbs are medicine, and thus they should be used wisely and moderately. Indeed, while the single herbs described in this website are generally safe when used in formulas.

Visiting a traditional Oriental Herbalist or Medicine practitioner who will do a thorough assessment of your health and make adjustments in your herbal treatments is encouraged.

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If you are concerned with mixing medication, we recommend that you consult with an herbalist, pharmacist or your doctor. Keep in mind that herbs are natural and most are not harmful to you. The best thing to do is to take your medication and herbs at separate times: one hour before or after each other.