Inside the Tea Industry with Sharyn Johnston: What is Vine Tea?

Introduction to Vine Tea

I recently attended the third International Vine Tea Conference in Laifeng County, Hubei Province, China, where I discovered a unique and ancient Chinese health beverage.

Alongside leading professors and tea specialists, I learned about vine tea, which has been around for over 1200 years.

What is Vine Tea?

Vine tea is traditionally brewed from Ampelopsis grossedentata, a very unique looking plant.

I was also asked to present on how vine tea could be used in blending, and we developed functional blends that could be used every day.

Vine tea has been a hidden gem in the tea industry for centuries.

Author's summary: Exploring vine tea's potential in blending.

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World Tea News World Tea News — 2025-10-16