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Tea, with a little more understanding.

Min River Tea is an independent site for people who want to understand Chinese tea and enjoy making it.

Start with useful questions

What is oolong? How much leaf should go in the pot? What does Fujian tell you about a tea? Our guides begin with questions like these and explain the choices in plain language.

Sources you can follow

Each guide includes its sources and further reading. We draw on tea producers, specialist tea organisations and cultural institutions, and distinguish a useful brewing starting point from a rule that applies to every tea.

Let the cup be your guide

Leaves, equipment and personal taste vary. Use a guide to get started, keep track of what you change, and adjust the next cup. You do not need a large collection of equipment to begin.