The production process of Anhua Fuzhuan tea is similar to other brick teas, but the final, crucial step known as “fa hua” (fruiting/blossoming) determines its quality and price. This technique is designed to cultivate “golden flowers” within the tea. Fuzhuan bricks abundant in golden flowers are considered top-tier dark tea, while poor results lead to
Gongjian tea is produced in Anhua County, Hunan Province. It is one of the “Jiancha” (fine loose dark tea) varieties of Anhua dark tea, belonging to the dark tea category. Jiancha can be divided into three types: Tianjian, Gongjian, and Shengjian. Gongjian is primarily made from second-grade dark rough tea (heimaocha). It is characterized by
Guangxi Liubao tea originates from Liubao Township, Cangwu County, Guangxi Province. Belonging to the category of Chinese dark tea (heicha), Liubao tea is best known for its unique betel nut aroma and aged fragrance. The longer it is stored, the higher its quality becomes—especially for Liubao teas that develop “golden flowers” (Eurotium cristatum) beneficial microflora.
Anhua Huazhuan Tea is produced in Anhua County, Hunan Province. It belongs to the brick tea category of Anhua dark tea and is a type of dark tea. Anhua dark tea can be divided into Jiancha, Huajuanchuan, and brick teas, with brick teas further categorized into Huazhuan, Heizhuan, Fuzhuan, and Qingzhuan. The defining feature of
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Pu’er Tea originates from Yunnan Province, China, with its main production area located in Pu’er City. Classified as a post-fermented dark tea (heicha), it is one of China’s most renowned teas. It is commonly pressed into tea cakes (bingcha) or tea bricks, with a smaller portion sold as loose-leaf tea. Known for improving with age,
How do you brew a delicious cup of Pu-erh tea? As more and more people fall in love with Pu-erh, knowing the right brewing method is just as important as the quality of the tea itself if you want to truly enjoy it. Here is a guide to brewing Pu-erh tea to help you discover
Pu-erh tea is categorized into raw (sheng) and ripe (shou) tea. Raw Pu-erh is traditionally aged in dry storage with 60%–80% humidity, while ripe Pu-erh is stored in higher humidity environments above 80%. For the Pu-erh tea you buy home—whether raw or ripe—general storage under normal humidity conditions is usually sufficient. While storing Pu-erh tea
Mi Brick Tea, also known as red brick tea, originates from Puqi, Hubei, and belongs to the dark tea (heicha) category. It is crafted using black tea flakes and dust as raw materials, which are steamed and compressed. Shaped like a red brick with sharp edges and a glossy, dark surface, it is visually striking.
Jin Jian Zang Cha, also known as Jin Jian Tea, is produced in Ya’an, Sichuan, and belongs to the dark tea (heicha) category. Made from the finest raw materials, Jin Jian Zang Cha offers superior smoothness, lingering sweetness (hui gan), and aged aroma compared to standard Tibetan teas. Like Pu-erh, it falls under the dark
Kang砖 tea, also known as Kang砖 Tibetan tea, is produced in areas such as Ya’an, Yibin, Jiangjin, and Wanxian in Sichuan, and belongs to the dark tea (heicha) category. Much like Yunnan Pu-erh tea, it shares the characteristic of improving in quality as it ages. In earlier years, it was primarily exported to Tibet and
Hubei Lao Qing Cha, also known as Qing Brick Tea or Chuan-character Brick Tea, is a dark tea primarily produced in counties and cities across Hubei Province, including Chibi, Puqi, Xianning, Tongshan, Chongyang, and Tongcheng. Lao Qing Cha refers to both the tea tree variety and the finished dark tea crafted from it. Its main
Hubei dark tea, also known as Hubei Laoqing tea, Chuanzi tea, or Hubei Qing brick tea, belongs to the dark tea (heicha) category. This tea is primarily produced in areas such as Puqi, Xianning, Tongshan, Chongyang, and Tongcheng within Hubei Province. Represented mainly by Qing brick tea, Hubei dark tea is celebrated for its rich
The main production area for Sichuan Zang Cha (Tibetan dark tea) is located in Ya’an City, Sichuan Province. It is a post-fermented dark tea (heicha) named for its long history of being supplied for the daily consumption of the Tibetan people. Because its primary production hub is in Ya’an, Sichuan, it is also known as
Customer Inquiry: High mountain teas are usually so expensive that I just can’t bring myself to buy them. Are there any affordable, Taiwan-produced high mountain teas available? The cheaper, the better—ideally under NT$600 per 600 g. Chang-Hsing Tea: Hello, Mr. Chang. Affordable high mountain tea does exist. Taiwan’s Alishan and ShanLinXi tea regions also produce
