Anhua Qing Brick Tea: The Agarwood Aroma in Tea Bricks

Produced in Anhua County, Hunan Province, Anhua Qing Brick Tea is a brick tea within the Anhua dark tea family and belongs to the dark tea category. It is characterized by its rectangular brick appearance, dark greenish-brown color, pure tea aroma, and absence of any astringency. The standard size is 34 cm long, 17 cm wide, and 4 cm thick, with a weight of approximately 2 kg.

Characteristics of Anhua Qing Brick Tea

Brick teas among Anhua dark teas evolved from Scroll Tea (Huajuan tea). Among them, Qing Brick Tea is renowned for its greenish hue, high compression density, and mellow taste. Compared to other types of dark tea, the production process of Qing Brick Tea is more intricate; because it utilizes a lighter fermentation method, the tea brick tends to have a greenish tint. Due to the relatively complex craftsmanship and methods, as well as the premium selection of tea leaves, its price is correspondingly higher.

Brewing Methods

The brewing method for Anhua Qing Brick Tea is similar to that of ordinary brick tea. Here are a few common brewing methods:

Standard Brewing: Use a tea knife or tea pick to take an appropriate amount of tea leaves. Heat spring water to 100°C, and use a tea-to-water ratio of 1:25—meaning put 4g of Qing Brick Tea into a 100 ml pot, steep for about 3 minutes, and it is ready to serve. Simmering Method: Bring water to a boil, take about 10g of Qing Brick Tea and put it into a 500 ml pot, simmer for about 2 minutes, strain, and pour into cups to drink. Blended Brewing: Similar to the simmering method; once brewed, add milk in a 1:4 ratio (one part milk to four parts Qing Brick Tea liquor). You can also add a pinch of salt to taste according to personal preference, and of course, sugar is fine too.