Did you know that almost all Chinese restaurants mix their white teas with black teas to add flavour and colour in Hong Kong?

According to Master Leung from Ying Kee Tea House, nowadays, tea is not only for well-being but can also be seen as an investment. The most expensive Chinese tea is Big Red Robe. In 2002, 20 grams sold for nearly GBP 16,000.

Tips:

  1. Always drink tea during or after a meal. Our stomachs contain acid, and tea is an alkaline. The combination gives you a bloated stomach. If you like strong tea, it is best to drink 3 hours after meal.
  2. Quality tea should be fragrant except pu-erh which is odourless.
  3. White tea is good for the lungs and throat. A cup of white peony tea helps to clear phlegm and cures coughs.
  4. Genuine screw shaped green tea is the highest grade of green tea. These teas are produced in limited quantities. Although highly-priced, screw shaped green tea has a very distinctive taste and is not to everyone’s liking.
  5. Greasy food is best paired with black tea like pu-erh; hence, it is the most popular tea to go with Dim-Sum or with mooncakes. This tea helps to flush all the grease out of our systems. It aids digestion, blood circulation and lowers cholesterol levels. It can also work as a cleaning agent for your dishes if you ever run out of washing up liquid!