About Chinese Tea

🌾 Mangzhong & Tea: Sip with the Season

🌾 Mangzhong & Tea: Sip with the Season

June 5, 2025 marks the arrival of Mangzhong (Grain in Ear) — the ninth solar term in the Chinese calendar. While this period traditionally signals a busy time for farmers,...

🌾 Mangzhong & Tea: Sip with the Season

June 5, 2025 marks the arrival of Mangzhong (Grain in Ear) — the ninth solar term in the Chinese calendar. While this period traditionally signals a busy time for farmers,...

Xiaoman: A Tea Lover’s Pause Between Growth and Abundance

Xiaoman: A Tea Lover’s Pause Between Growth and...

Each year, around May 21, the traditional Chinese solar calendar marks a special seasonal node: Xiaoman, or “Lesser Fullness.” Though little known in the West, Xiaoman carries rich meaning, both...

Xiaoman: A Tea Lover’s Pause Between Growth and...

Each year, around May 21, the traditional Chinese solar calendar marks a special seasonal node: Xiaoman, or “Lesser Fullness.” Though little known in the West, Xiaoman carries rich meaning, both...

Welcome Lixia: The First Day of Summer & A Cup of Seasonal Tea

Welcome Lixia: The First Day of Summer & A Cup ...

📅 May 5th marks Lixia (立夏)—the start of summer in the traditional Chinese calendar. From this day forward, the warmth deepens, nature bursts into motion, and it’s time to shift...

Welcome Lixia: The First Day of Summer & A Cup ...

📅 May 5th marks Lixia (立夏)—the start of summer in the traditional Chinese calendar. From this day forward, the warmth deepens, nature bursts into motion, and it’s time to shift...

Sip by Sip: Exploring the Essence of Chinese Green Tea

Sip by Sip: Exploring the Essence of Chinese Gr...

For thousands of years, Chinese green tea has been more than just a drink — it has been a symbol of culture, health, and refinement. From the misty mountains of...

Sip by Sip: Exploring the Essence of Chinese Gr...

For thousands of years, Chinese green tea has been more than just a drink — it has been a symbol of culture, health, and refinement. From the misty mountains of...

Discover the Beauty of Chinese Oolong Tea

Discover the Beauty of Chinese Oolong Tea

Chinese tea is a living art — full of tradition, stories, and rich flavors. 🍵✨At Siru Plum, we invite you to explore the world of Oolong tea (乌龙茶), a beautiful...

Discover the Beauty of Chinese Oolong Tea

Chinese tea is a living art — full of tradition, stories, and rich flavors. 🍵✨At Siru Plum, we invite you to explore the world of Oolong tea (乌龙茶), a beautiful...

The History of Northern Fujian Oolong Tea

The History of Northern Fujian Oolong Tea

The origins of Northern Fujian Oolong tea can be traced back to the Tang and Song Dynasties, specifically to the Beiyuan Tribute Tea (now Jian'ou, Fujian). Although the Dragon and...

The History of Northern Fujian Oolong Tea

The origins of Northern Fujian Oolong tea can be traced back to the Tang and Song Dynasties, specifically to the Beiyuan Tribute Tea (now Jian'ou, Fujian). Although the Dragon and...