How To

Proper storage is key to preserving the delicate flavors of tea and the rich aromas of coffee. Yet, many overlook the importance of choosing the right canister. In this guide, we break down what makes an ideal storage container, helping you choose the best tea and coffee canisters for your home.

Why Airtightness Matters: Different Needs for Tea and Coffee

Tea leaves require maximum airtightness to stay fresh. Exposure to air, moisture, and odors can quickly degrade their flavor. That’s why quality tea canisters often come with silicone gaskets or inner lids to reinforce the seal.

Introduction

If you’ve ever wondered how to make Lapsang Souchong—the legendary smoky black tea from China’s Wuyi Mountains—this guide unveils its secrets. Known as Zhengshan Xiaozhong (正山小种) in Chinese, Lapsang Souchong is revered as the earliest black tea in history, dating back to the 17th century. Its bold pine-smoke aroma and lingering sweet undertones (often compared to dried longan) have made it a global icon of artisanal tea craftsmanship.

What Is Lapsang Souchong? Decoding the Name

The term “Zhengshan Xiaozhong” breaks down into:

This article describes how to make bubble tea(boba tea) from scratch, including homemade tapioca pearls and milk tea. If you prefer a simpler process, you can purchase pre-made tapioca pearls and skip steps 1 and 2 of the tapioca pearl preparation:

Ingredients Needed:

• Water (approximately 100ML + 200ML)
• Potato starch
• Flour (a small amount, to prevent sticking)
• Brown sugar
• Black tea bag (1 bag)
• Milk (1 carton)

Instructions:

1. Making Tapioca Pearls Prepare the materials. Add 100ML of water and a block of brown sugar into a pot. Heat until the brown sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is boiling. Immediately pour the boiling brown sugar water into the potato starch, stirring quickly to form a dough. Remove the dough and knead it on a clean surface until smooth. Roll the dough into small balls, making them moderately sized since they will expand when cooked. Sprinkle some flour on the pearls to prevent sticking. Any extra pearls can be frozen for future use; simply cook them directly from the freezer when needed.

As we are currently in the critical period of spring tea production, the Crop Management Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has organized the National Agricultural Technology Extension Service Center, the National Tea Industry Technology System, and the Tea Expert Guidance Group of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs to research and propose technical guidelines for spring tea garden management.

Responding to Spring Cold Spells

Frost Prevention

Keep an eye on local weather information. When the temperature drops to around 0°C, cover the canopy of mature tea trees with non-woven fabric, woven bags, multiple layers of plastic film, or multiple layers of shade nets, with a height of 20-50 cm above the canopy. Shelters that are elevated above the canopy are more effective. In tea gardens with irrigation systems, turn on the irrigation system before the frost melts to spray water on the tea trees, which can effectively prevent frost damage by washing away the frost on the leaves. Large-scale tea gardens are advised to install anti-frost machines. When frost occurs, turn on the machine to blow air, disturbing the near-ground air to raise the surface temperature of the trees and avoid or reduce frost damage.