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Comprehensive Tea Categories on Taobao
Taobao's detailed spreadsheets educate buyers about six main tea classifications:
- Green Tea (Longjing, Biluochun)
- Black Tea (Keemun, Lapsang Souchong)
- Oolong (Tieguanyin, Da Hong Pao)
- White Tea (Baihao Yinzhen)
- Pu-erh
- Lavender and Jasmine Blends
Each product listing includes origin details
Mastering the Art of Chinese Tea Preparation
Taobao's brewing guides detail proper techniques for different tea types:
- Preheat teaware with hot water
- Measure tea carefully (2-3g per 6oz water typically)
- Control water temperature precisely (varies by tea from 170°F to boiling)
- Time steeping accurately (30 seconds to 5 minutes)
The platform even provides visual steeping charts showing how flavors develop across multiple infusions.
Real Buyer Experiences Shared
Customer reviews offer valuable insights for international purchasers:
"As a British tea drinker, I was amazed by the depth of flavor in Taobao's authentic Lapsang Souchong - smoky yet sweet, completely different from supermarket versions."
"The Taobao seller sent detailed brewing notes with my Dragonwell purchase. Following their guidance revealed floral notes I never knew green tea could have."