{"title":"Hunan Hei Zhuan \u0026 Hua Zhuan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHei Zhuan 黑砖 is a unique An Hua style of tea that is based on Qian Liang Tea. It's a blend of grade 2,3 and 4 sized leaves. It is different from Fu Brick in that it does not have golden flowers 金花. It is quite similar to \"Hua Zhuan\" 花砖, but uses a larger ratio of coarse\/large leaves in its blend (Hua Zhuan blend is a bit smaller average leaf size). Keep in mind that the size\/grade of leaves influences the taste, but it should not be equated with \"quality.\" For example, although all Hei Zhuan are blended from a similar ratio of leaf grades\/sizes, this offering (being from wild high altitude tea trees picked in spring), will outshine another Hei Zhuan that was (for example) harvested from plantation bushes during the second spring flush. Age is another factor, but we won't get into that!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2007-xiang-yi-hei-cha-zhuan-hunan-brick-tea","title":"2007 Xiang Yi \"Hei Cha Zhuan\" Hunan Brick Tea","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is from the Xiang Yi Tea Factory in An Hua county of Hunan Province.  Xiang Yi is the second oldest producer of Hunan Hei Cha after Bai Sha Xi Tea Factory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHei Cha Zhuan (lit. Black Tea Brick) is composed of An Hua grown tea that's been picked and processed with frying, rolling, wilting and then sun-dried.  The bricks are tightly compressed which allows for slow but determined post fermentation. T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehis tea may or not have golden flowers.  A few bricks have it, but most do not.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular brick was stored in An Hua County of Hunan from 2007 until June 2016.  The smell of the dry leaf is that of dried fruit... very sweet and dense fruitiness happening.  The brewed tea is sweet and thick with (not surprisingly) strong fruit sweetness (think dried plums).  Tea can be infused 7 to 10 times if brewed gong fu style.  We recommend loosening the tea using a pick into smallish chunks layer by layer.  We also recommend using a clay pot and the hottest water possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn incredibly unique tea that's also very very enjoyable to drink!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 kilogram per brick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2007 Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e** Because there is a possibility the golden flowers were inoculated using wheat flour we cannot guarantee this tea is safe for those with Celiac Disease or those that have severe gluten induced allergies **\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xiang Yi Tea Factory of An Hua","offers":[{"title":"1 Brick (1 Kilogram)","offer_id":35491308358,"sku":"","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Grams","offer_id":35491308422,"sku":"","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":35491308486,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Grams","offer_id":35491308550,"sku":"","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2007_xiangyi_hei_cha_zhuan_1kg_1.jpg?v=1732133082"},{"product_id":"2009-gao-jia-shan-wild-fu-zhuan-hunan-brick-tea","title":"2009 Gao Jia Shan \"Wild Fu Zhuan\" Hunan Brick Tea","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an early Gao Jia Shan production consisting of wild tea grown in the Yun Tai mountain area of An Hua county in Hunan at an altitude of 1000 meters. Although this is labeled a \"Fu Zhuan\" it's devoid of golden flowers and acts a bit more like a \"Hei Cha Zhuan\". \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStored in An Hua, Hunan since its production in 2009 this has aged into a thoroughly enjoyable and complex tea. The brewed tea has a molasses and tobacco aroma with a hint of smoke and the taste is sweet, fruity and creamy. It also has something akin to an aged dry Guangdong stored raw pu-erh tea. Cha Qi is strong!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the Gao Jia Shan \"Wild Tea\" series ( in addition to this one \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2012-gao-jia-shan-wild-tian-jian-in-a-bamboo-basket\" class=\"title\"\u003e2012 Gao Jia Shan \"Wild Tian Jian\" in a Bamboo Basket\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2009 Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e400 Grams per brick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGao Jia Shan is both a place and the name of the tea factory brand that produced this lovely tea.  Gao Jia Shan as a producer doesn't have as long of a history as Yi Yang and Bai Sha Xi tea factories but nonetheless produces very high quality Fu Brick tea processed in the traditional manner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALLERGEN ALERT!!! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003e Because there is a possibility the golden flowers were inoculated using wheat flour we cannot guarantee this tea is safe for those with Celiac Disease or those that have severe gluten induced allergies \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Wrappers may be bug-bitten and there may be a small amount of dust and detritus. If you are squeamish please don't order this tea! We will not accept returns for replacement\/refund for bitten\/torn wrappers!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gao Jia Shan","offers":[{"title":"1 Brick (400 Grams)","offer_id":20145585815655,"sku":"","price":83.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":20146144313447,"sku":"","price":8.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/thumb2_3b7fb71b-eec8-4fba-8789-59621f1bc33e.jpg?v=1660076901"},{"product_id":"2012-gao-jia-shan-hua-zhuan-hunan-hei-cha-brick","title":"2012 Gao Jia Shan \"Hua Zhuan\" Hunan Hei Cha Brick","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild Hei Cha from Yun Tai Mountains. This is the original An Hua tea varietal that has grown in the mountains of Gao Jia Shan and Yun Tai Shan for centuries (maybe longer). This is part of Gao Jia Shan's Wild Tea Series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHua Zhuan 花砖 is a unique An Hua style of tea that is based on Qian Liang Tea. It's a blend of grade 2 and 3 sized leaves (just like Qian Liang). It differs from Qian Liang tea in its shape only. It is different from Fu Brick in that it does not have golden flowers 金花. It is quite similar to \"Hei Zhuan\" 黑砖, but uses less coarse\/large leaves in its blend (Hei Zhuan blend is the coarser). Keep in mind that the size\/grade of leaves influences the taste, but it should not be equated with \"quality\". For example, although all Hua Zhuan are blended from a similar ratio of leaf grades\/sizes, this offering (being from wild high altitude tea trees picked in spring), will outshine another Hua Zhuan that was (for example) harvested from plantation bushes during the second spring flush. Age is another factor, but we won't get into that!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach Brick is 1 Kilogram.  If you order anything other than a whole brick you will get pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvested in April 2012, pressed in August 2012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:  Gao Jia and Yun Tai Mountains, An Hua County of Hunan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are also offering the \"Hei Zhuan\" 黑砖 from the same year and producer \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2012-gao-jia-shan-hua-zhuan-hunan-hei-cha-brick\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gao Jia Shan","offers":[{"title":"1 Brick (1 Kilogram)","offer_id":32907654987879,"sku":"","price":104.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Grams Portion","offer_id":32907655020647,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams Portion","offer_id":32907655053415,"sku":"","price":13.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Grams Portion","offer_id":32907655086183,"sku":"","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/1_d88ece6b-0b76-4361-ab90-cdd72bbfa178.jpg?v=1602196441"},{"product_id":"2012-gao-jia-shan-hei-zhuan-hunan-hei-cha-brick","title":"2012 Gao Jia Shan \"Hei Zhuan\" Hunan Hei Cha Brick","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWild Hei Cha from Yun Tai Mountains. This is the original An Hua tea varietal that has grown in the mountains of Gao Jia Shan and Yun Tai Shan for centuries (maybe longer).  This is part of Gao Jia Shan's Wild Tea Series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHei Zhuan 黑砖 is a unique An Hua style of tea that is based on Qian Liang Tea. It's a blend of grade 2,3 and 4 sized leaves. It is different from Fu Brick in that it does not have golden flowers 金花. It is quite similar to \"Hua Zhuan\" 花砖, but uses a larger ratio of coarse\/large leaves in its blend (Hua Zhuan blend is a bit smaller average leaf size). Keep in mind that the size\/grade of leaves influences the taste, but it should not be equated with \"quality.\" For example, although all Hei Zhuan are blended from a similar ratio of leaf grades\/sizes, this offering (being from wild high altitude tea trees picked in spring), will outshine another Hei Zhuan that was (for example) harvested from plantation bushes during the second spring flush. Age is another factor, but we won't get into that!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach Brick is 1 Kilogram.  If you order anything other than a whole brick you will get pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHarvested in April 2012, pressed in August 2012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:  Gao Jia and Yun Tai Mountains, An Hua County of Hunan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe are also offering the \"Hua Zhuan\" 花砖 from the same year and producer \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2012-gao-jia-shan-hua-zhuan-hunan-hei-cha-brick\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gao Jia Shan","offers":[{"title":"1 Brick (1 Kilogram)","offer_id":37984729923783,"sku":"","price":104.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Grams Portion","offer_id":37984729956551,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams Portion","offer_id":37984729989319,"sku":"","price":13.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Grams Portion","offer_id":37984730022087,"sku":"","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/1_948e6139-668f-4572-a16e-bd063b47e0cf.jpg?v=1732133327"},{"product_id":"2011-gao-jia-shan-hei-cha-zhuan-wild-tea-of-hunan","title":"2011 Gao Jia Shan \"Hei Cha Zhuan\" Wild Tea of Hunan","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWild Hei Cha from Yun Tai Mountains. This is the original An Hua tea varietal that has grown in the mountains of Gao Jia Shan and Yun Tai Shan for centuries (maybe longer). This is part of Gao Jia Shan's Wild Tea Series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHei Zhuan 黑砖 is a unique An Hua style of tea that is based on Qian Liang Tea. It's a blend of grade 2,3 and 4 sized leaves. It is different from Fu Brick in that it does not have golden flowers 金花. It is quite similar to \"Hua Zhuan\" 花砖, but uses a larger ratio of coarse\/large leaves in its blend (Hua Zhuan blend is a bit smaller average leaf size). Keep in mind that the size\/grade of leaves influences the taste, but it should not be equated with \"quality.\" For example, although all Hei Zhuan are blended from a similar ratio of leaf grades\/sizes, this offering (being from wild high altitude tea trees picked in spring), will outshine another Hei Zhuan that was (for example) harvested from plantation bushes during the second spring flush. Age is another factor, but we won't get into that!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach Brick is 1 Kilogram. If you order anything other than a whole brick you will get pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHarvested in April 2011, pressed in August 2011\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:  Gao Jia and Yun Tai Mountains, An Hua County of Hunan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe are also offering the \"Hua Zhuan\" 花砖 from 2011 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2012-gao-jia-shan-hua-zhuan-hunan-hei-cha-brick\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gao Jia Shan","offers":[{"title":"1 Brick (1 Kilogram)","offer_id":42599138263239,"sku":"","price":116.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Grams","offer_id":42599138296007,"sku":"","price":62.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Grams","offer_id":42599138328775,"sku":"","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":42599138361543,"sku":"","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Grams","offer_id":42599138525383,"sku":"","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/1_9e29df48-d358-429c-9185-69168e8a60fb.jpg?v=1732133257"},{"product_id":"2010-cnnp-refined-hei-zhuan-brick-tea-of-hunan","title":"2010 CNNP \"Refined Hei Zhuan\" Brick Tea of Hunan","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn old school CNNP production from 2010.  Composed entirely of spring harvested grade 2-4 material and pressed into elegant 2 kilogram bricks. Aged in Hunan for a decade plus has given this tea a rich earth and woody character, with a fruity sweetness. Steeps forever and can be pushed without getting bitter or astringent. In addition to being good gong fu style, this can be boiled and enjoyed with ghee and salt (Tibetan style).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHei Zhuan 黑砖 is a unique An Hua style of tea that is based on Qian Liang Tea. It's a blend of grade 2,3 and 4 sized leaves. It is different from Fu Brick in that it does not have golden flowers 金花. It is quite similar to \"Hua Zhuan\" 花砖, but uses a larger ratio of coarse\/large leaves in its blend (Hua Zhuan blend is a bit smaller average leaf size). Keep in mind that the size\/grade of leaves influences the taste, but it should not be equated with \"quality.\" For example, although all Hei Zhuan are blended from a similar ratio of leaf grades\/sizes, this offering (being from wild high altitude tea trees picked in spring), will outshine another Hei Zhuan that was (for example) harvested from plantation bushes during the second spring flush. Age is another factor, but we won't get into that!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach Brick is 2 Kilogram. If you order anything other than a whole brick you will get pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHarvested in April 2010, pressed in 2010\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:  An Hua County of Hunan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CNNP","offers":[{"title":"1 Brick (2 Kilograms)","offer_id":42790002622663,"sku":"","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Grams","offer_id":42790002655431,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Grams","offer_id":42790002688199,"sku":"","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":42790002720967,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/1_2_685c8e4a-3e56-4464-8830-4b3efc08200a.jpg?v=1665350770"},{"product_id":"2012-cha-yu-lin-korla-pear-aroma-hua-zhuan-tea-of-hunan","title":"2012 Cha Yu Lin \"Korla Pear Aroma\" Hua Zhuan Tea of Hunan","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a unique production from Cha Yu Lin for 2012. It's a Hua Zhuan brick that is composed entirely of wild tea leaves harvested in Liu Bu Xi area of An Hua county in Hunan. The tea was compressed into large 2 kilogram bricks and then stored for 10+ years in An Hua Town. The result is a thick creamy hei cha with a pear-like fruitiness. The owner of Cha Yu Lin decided to name this tea \"Korla Pear Aroma\" because it reminds him of Korla pears (Xinjiang).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegardless of how much you feel it tastes like pear, you'll certainly be pleased with the complexity found in its broad flavor\/aroma spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is sold as small squarish pieces by weight for your convenience!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend brewing this with the hottest water.  You can can brew gong fu style, or you can try brewing in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/sama-mc05-insulated-thermal-flask-with-cup-for-brewing-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSAMA Thermal Flask\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for maximum extraction and thick taste!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cha Yu Lin","offers":[{"title":"50 Grams","offer_id":43068411969735,"sku":"","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":43068412002503,"sku":"","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Grams","offer_id":43068412035271,"sku":"","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Grams","offer_id":43068412068039,"sku":"","price":57.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Kilogram","offer_id":43068412100807,"sku":"","price":104.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/DSC_4016_93f88488-6f29-47cb-b43a-d69708932b13.jpg?v=1732133323"},{"product_id":"2016-cha-yu-lin-monkey-jian-tian-jian-hei-cha-brick-tea","title":"2016 Cha Yu Lin \"Monkey Jian\" Tian Jian Hei Cha Brick Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a 2016 spring wild harvested Tian Jian tea from\u003cspan\u003e Bei Wan 北湾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earea in Anhua county. Wild grown tea (荒山茶) was picked and processed carefully using kill-green (frying), rolling, fermenting, drying, and then pressed into these little 200 gram bricks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea has been aged since 2016 in Hunan, and has a nice aged taste and feel to it. The aging has transformed the subtle smokiness into velvety rich spices with a honey and fruit fullness and depth in the mouth. It steeps many times and each infusion has its own charm and unique character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great opportunity to taste or age Tian Jian in a brick form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCha Yu Lin is a small An Hua producer that works with tea growers and small village cooperatives to produce unique small batch Hei Cha. They've been producing An Hua teas since 2004!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWant to learn more about Tian Jian tea?  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/understanding-anhua-tian-jian-dark-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALLERGEN ALERT!!!   ** Because there is a possibility that this tea has golden flowers in it, and that golden flowers were produced by inoculating wheat flour we cannot guarantee this tea is safe for those with Celiac Disease or those that have severe gluten induced allergies **\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cha Yu Lin","offers":[{"title":"1 Brick (200 Grams)","offer_id":44365949042887,"sku":"","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Grams Sample","offer_id":44365951271111,"sku":"","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/files\/DSC_9717.jpg?v=1718905153"},{"product_id":"2012-bai-sha-xi-anhua-te-zhi-hua-zhuan-tea-from-hunan","title":"2012 Bai Sha Xi \"Anhua Te Zhi\" Hua Zhuan Tea from Hunan","description":"\u003cp\u003eBai Sha Xi Tea Factory in Anhua County of Hunan is the earliest producer of \"Dark Tea\" (hei cha) in Hunan and the first to produce the Golden Flower bricks in China. Bai Sha Xi was established in 1940 to produce Hei Cha bricks, then in 1953 they produced the first Fu Brick with Golden Flowers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis 1000 gram tea brick is composed entirely of spring harvest material from An Hua county area mountainous tea gardens. The tea was fermented using Bai Sha Xi's proprietary process, then pressed into bricks where the golden flowers flourish in the inner section of the brick where the conditions are just right to support them. After a few days the Golden Flowers have thrived the bricks are dried gradually using a temperature of 37C which preserves gradually halts the spread of the flowers without damaging them or the tea leaves.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe brewed tea is orange in color. The taste is sweet, thick, with notes of dried fruit, hay and mushrooms. Very lubricating in the mouth and throat with a mild and comfortable feeling in the body.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2012 harvest and pressing\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eALLERGEN ALERT!!! ** Because there is a possibility the golden flowers were inoculated using wheat flour we cannot guarantee this tea is safe for those with Celiac Disease or those that have severe gluten induced allergies **\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e***Box may be damaged in transit. No refunds or credits will be issued and no returns will be accepted for a damaged box. If you want a perfect box, please do not order this item since we cannot guarantee a box in perfect condition.***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bai Sha Xi","offers":[{"title":"1 Kilogram Brick","offer_id":44536747917511,"sku":null,"price":102.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Grams","offer_id":44536766660807,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Grams","offer_id":44536747950279,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/files\/1_e727fd7d-48f6-4d1a-b720-b4207b0e3b95.jpg?v=1724901031"},{"product_id":"2016-bai-sha-xi-jian-xing-hua-zhuan-tea-brick","title":"2016 Bai Sha Xi “Jian Xing” Hua Zhuan Tea Brick","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"644\" data-start=\"137\"\u003eA special 2 kilogram Hua Zhuan tea brick produced by Bai Sha Xi Tea Factory in 2016, presented in a striking red commemorative box. Bai Sha Xi, based in Anhua County, Hunan, is one of the foundational producers of Hunan hei cha and is widely associated with the development and refinement of Fu Zhuan and Hua Zhuan style dark teas. This large-format brick is an impressive example of that tradition: densely pressed, beautifully packaged, and made to age and evolve slowly over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1146\" data-start=\"646\"\u003e“Hua Zhuan” refers to a pressed dark tea brick that develops the famous golden flowers prized in certain Hunan hei cha. These golden blooms are a beneficial fungus that forms under carefully controlled conditions and contributes both to the tea’s aroma and its mellow, sweet, comfortable drinking character. In the photos, the brick itself is beautifully pressed and embossed, while the box and inner wrap give it the feel of a gift or commemorative release rather than an everyday factory brick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1653\" data-start=\"1168\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1258\" data-start=\"1168\" data-section-id=\"1mcr13z\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1198\" data-start=\"1170\"\u003eLarge 2 kilogram format:\u003c\/strong\u003e a substantial sized brick of tea that ages slowly and steadily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1373\" data-start=\"1259\" data-section-id=\"1tft562\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1287\" data-start=\"1261\"\u003eBai Sha Xi production:\u003c\/strong\u003e from one of the best-known and most historically important hei cha factories in Hunan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1463\" data-start=\"1374\" data-section-id=\"1dmp17b\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1409\" data-start=\"1376\"\u003eGolden flower style dark tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e prized for its sweet, smooth, gently earthy character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1556\" data-start=\"1464\" data-section-id=\"1bm3m3y\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1497\" data-start=\"1466\"\u003eCommemorative presentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e housed in an eye-catching red box with matching inner wrap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1653\" data-start=\"1557\" data-section-id=\"1giwzyc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1578\" data-start=\"1559\"\u003eAging-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e large bricks like this tend to develop gradually and beautifully over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1678\" data-start=\"1655\" data-section-id=\"9fmhap\"\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2126\" data-start=\"1679\"\u003eThis brick is composed entirely of spring harvest material from the Anhua area, then processed using Bai Sha Xi’s proprietary dark tea methods before being pressed into a large brick form. During controlled post-processing, the golden flowers develop within the brick under carefully managed temperature and humidity. The brick is then dried slowly at a low temperature to stabilize the tea without damaging the leaf or the golden flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2465\" data-start=\"2128\"\u003eThe result is a tea that brews a clear orange to amber liquor with a texture that is sweet, thick, and lubricating. The flavor profile is comforting and layered, with notes of dried fruit, hay, woodsy mushrooms, and mellow dark sweetness. It is not sharp or aggressive. Instead, it feels rounded, grounding, and easy on the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2483\" data-start=\"2467\" data-section-id=\"1yuwa5w\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2809\" data-start=\"2484\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2556\" data-start=\"2484\" data-section-id=\"1bt4zfi\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2496\" data-start=\"2486\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e dried hay, grain, forest floor, light mushroom, dried fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2597\" data-start=\"2557\" data-section-id=\"1lw8kgh\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2570\" data-start=\"2559\"\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e clear deep orange to amber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2692\" data-start=\"2598\" data-section-id=\"xbtopp\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2611\" data-start=\"2600\"\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e sweet and smooth with notes of dried fruit, hay, mushrooms, and mellow aged wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2762\" data-start=\"2693\" data-section-id=\"w9iqev\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2709\" data-start=\"2695\"\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e thick, soft, and lubricating in the mouth and throat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2809\" data-start=\"2763\" data-section-id=\"1adphlh\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2779\" data-start=\"2765\"\u003eBody feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e mild, steady, and comfortable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3350\" data-start=\"3334\" data-section-id=\"gp7zz1\"\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3443\" data-start=\"3351\"\u003eThis is a large, dense brick, so it benefits from a little patience when prying and brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3455\" data-start=\"3445\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3455\" data-start=\"3445\"\u003eGongfu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3600\" data-start=\"3456\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3478\" data-start=\"3456\" data-section-id=\"qtn2i0\"\u003e6–8 grams per 100 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3503\" data-start=\"3479\" data-section-id=\"1eozk0o\"\u003e100 °C \/ boiling water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3525\" data-start=\"3504\" data-section-id=\"1p58fnh\"\u003eRinse once or twice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3576\" data-start=\"3526\" data-section-id=\"po9637\"\u003eStart around 15–20 seconds and adjust from there\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3600\" data-start=\"3577\" data-section-id=\"17phohc\"\u003eExpect many infusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3613\" data-start=\"3602\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3613\" data-start=\"3602\"\u003eWestern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3687\" data-start=\"3614\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3636\" data-start=\"3614\" data-section-id=\"186qv5x\"\u003e4–5 grams per 300 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3652\" data-start=\"3637\" data-section-id=\"1xtdwgl\"\u003eBoiling water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3666\" data-start=\"3653\" data-section-id=\"1mwygkg\"\u003e3–5 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3687\" data-start=\"3667\" data-section-id=\"mydnwx\"\u003eRe-steep 2–3 times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3710\" data-start=\"3689\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3710\" data-start=\"3689\"\u003eBoiled \/ simmered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3846\" data-start=\"3711\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3794\" data-start=\"3711\" data-section-id=\"q43tgq\"\u003eThis style of tea can also take gentle boiling very well once the leaf has opened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3846\" data-start=\"3795\" data-section-id=\"18uvnec\"\u003eExcellent for thermos or kettle-style preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3710\" data-start=\"3689\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3710\" data-start=\"3689\"\u003eThermos style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3846\" data-start=\"3711\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3794\" data-start=\"3711\" data-section-id=\"q43tgq\"\u003e1-1.5 grams per 100ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3846\" data-start=\"3795\" data-section-id=\"18uvnec\"\u003e30-60 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3862\" data-start=\"3848\" data-section-id=\"15gctsw\"\u003eAging notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4162\" data-start=\"3863\"\u003eLarge-format hei cha bricks like this are excellent for longer-term storage. Over time, expect the tea to become deeper, sweeter, woodier, and more integrated, while the mouthfeel grows rounder and the aroma more mellow. Store in \u003cstrong data-end=\"4162\" data-start=\"4093\"\u003e50-70% RH and 70-100F, in an odor-free area, with minimal airflow.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"4180\" data-start=\"4164\" data-section-id=\"srimn\"\u003eAllergen note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4403\" data-start=\"4181\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4200\" data-start=\"4181\"\u003eALLERGEN ALERT:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because there is a possibility the golden flowers were inoculated using wheat flour, we cannot guarantee this tea is safe for those with \u003cstrong data-end=\"4356\" data-start=\"4338\"\u003eCeliac Disease\u003c\/strong\u003e or those with severe gluten-related allergies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"4426\" data-start=\"4405\" data-section-id=\"1g510z\"\u003eBox condition note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4677\" data-start=\"4427\"\u003eThis tea comes in a presentation box, but due to its size and weight, \u003cstrong data-end=\"4534\" data-start=\"4497\"\u003ethe box may be damaged in transit\u003c\/strong\u003e. No refunds, credits, or returns will be offered for cosmetic box damage. If a perfect box is essential, this item may not be the best choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"4693\" data-start=\"4679\" data-section-id=\"wyz46u\"\u003eIn Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"5049\" data-start=\"4694\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4753\" data-start=\"4694\" data-section-id=\"1213nbl\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"4705\" data-start=\"4696\"\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016 Bai Sha Xi “Jian Xing” Hua Zhuan Tea Brick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4791\" data-start=\"4754\" data-section-id=\"aoul0j\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"4765\" data-start=\"4756\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hunan Hei Cha \/ Hua Zhuan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4830\" data-start=\"4792\" data-section-id=\"26b79b\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"4807\" data-start=\"4794\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bai Sha Xi Tea Factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4864\" data-start=\"4831\" data-section-id=\"1t7axwf\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"4844\" data-start=\"4833\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anhua County, Hunan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4913\" data-start=\"4865\" data-section-id=\"180ct9n\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"4888\" data-start=\"4867\"\u003eHarvest material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring Harvest Anhua tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4933\" data-start=\"4914\" data-section-id=\"1xiz4h\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"4928\" data-start=\"4916\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4963\" data-start=\"4934\" data-section-id=\"1itpbij\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"4947\" data-start=\"4936\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 kilograms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4997\" data-start=\"4964\" data-section-id=\"1llb6jf\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"4977\" data-start=\"4966\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e large tightly pressed brick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"5221\" data-start=\"5051\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"5064\" data-start=\"5051\"\u003eIn short:\u003c\/strong\u003e a striking 2 kg Bai Sha Xi Hua Zhuan brick with classic Hunan dark tea character,  sweet, thick, mushroomy, soothing, and built for years of graceful aging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bai Sha Xi","offers":[{"title":"2 Kilogram Brick","offer_id":46395477033159,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Grams","offer_id":46395477065927,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Grams","offer_id":46395477098695,"sku":null,"price":5.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/files\/DSC_4153.jpg?v=1775756291"},{"product_id":"2007-cnnp-black-and-gold-hei-zhuan-brick-tea-of-hunan","title":"2007 CNNP \"Black and Gold Hei Zhuan\" Brick Tea of Hunan","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"586\"\u003eA classic old-school CNNP-licensed Anhua hei cha production pressed in 2007 and aged in Hunan for nearly two decades. This tea is composed entirely of spring harvested grade 2–4 material and pressed into elegant 250 gram bricks, wrapped in traditional paper and housed in a vintage-style black and gold presentation box. Our stock is limited to just 63 bricks in total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eAge has transformed this tea beautifully. The cup is rich, smooth, and deeply comforting, with notes of aged wood, clean earth, dried fruit, and mellow sweetness. It brews a glowing orange-amber liquor and can be pushed hard without turning bitter or astringent. Whether prepared gongfu style, western style, thermos-steeped, or boiled Tibetan-style with ghee and salt, this is an unusually versatile and satisfying brick tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1w9slba\" data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003eWhat is Hei Zhuan?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003eHei Zhuan (黑砖, “black brick”) is a traditional style of Anhua dark tea based on the processing methods and leaf blending philosophy of Qian Liang Cha. It is typically blended from grade 2, 3, and 4 leaves, giving it a somewhat coarser overall leaf profile than finer-graded styles, but also greater depth, durability, and brewing stamina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003eHei Zhuan differs from Fu Zhuan in that it does not develop or feature golden flowers (金花). It is also closely related to Hua Zhuan, though Hei Zhuan generally uses a somewhat larger and coarser leaf blend. As always with dark tea, leaf size should not be confused with quality. The origin of the material, picking season, processing skill, and aging all matter enormously. In this case, the combination of spring material, traditional Anhua processing, and long Hunan aging makes for a tea of impressive richness and refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2446\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1s90ij7\" data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003ePressed in 2007: nearly 20 years of Hunan aging has rounded and deepened the tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sjq2ob\" data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003eClassic CNNP-era presentation: old-school wrapper and black-and-gold gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hye3zp\" data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2224\"\u003eTraditional Hei Zhuan profile: coarser leaf grades for strength, stamina, and body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6ocbp5\" data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2309\"\u003eNo golden flowers: a clean, classic Hei Zhuan character distinct from Fu Brick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7kbq24\" data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2396\"\u003eVery forgiving: can be steeped hard, boiled, or thermos-brewed without harshness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"a3z7fw\" data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2446\"\u003eLimited stock: only 63 bricks available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1yuwa5w\" data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2464\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2844\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7xfdu7\" data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2549\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2477\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e aged wood, dry earth, old books, dried fruit, faint medicinal sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v76sxd\" data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2590\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2563\"\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e clear orange to deep amber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15h2eg\" data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2663\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2604\"\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich earth and wood backed by mellow dried fruit sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17yg9ka\" data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2733\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2680\"\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e smooth, thick, and easy-drinking with no rough edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gotkgy\" data-start=\"2734\" data-end=\"2800\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2736\" data-end=\"2747\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e clean, lingering, slightly sweet, and softly warming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11mx4yc\" data-start=\"2801\" data-end=\"2844\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2817\"\u003eBody feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e calm, settled, comfortable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"msro1o\" data-start=\"3285\" data-end=\"3305\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; material\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3306\" data-end=\"3563\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cdnzai\" data-start=\"3306\" data-end=\"3336\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3308\" data-end=\"3317\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hei Zhuan dark tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"m1l7sj\" data-start=\"3337\" data-end=\"3374\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3339\" data-end=\"3350\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3351\" data-end=\"3374\"\u003eAnhua County, Hunan\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2a407c\" data-start=\"3375\" data-end=\"3426\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3377\" data-end=\"3390\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e spring harvested \u003cstrong data-start=\"3408\" data-end=\"3426\"\u003egrade 2–4 leaf\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"d3s3g1\" data-start=\"3427\" data-end=\"3450\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3429\" data-end=\"3441\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3442\" data-end=\"3450\"\u003e2007\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pmc4ai\" data-start=\"3451\" data-end=\"3488\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3453\" data-end=\"3464\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3465\" data-end=\"3488\"\u003e250 grams per brick\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1646af0\" data-start=\"3489\" data-end=\"3563\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3491\" data-end=\"3510\"\u003eProducer style:\u003c\/strong\u003e CNNP-licensed \/ traditional Anhua factory production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"gp7zz1\" data-start=\"3565\" data-end=\"3581\"\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3583\" data-end=\"3593\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3583\" data-end=\"3593\"\u003eGongfu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3732\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qtn2i0\" data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3616\"\u003e6–8 grams per 100 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1eozk0o\" data-start=\"3617\" data-end=\"3641\"\u003e100 °C \/ boiling water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fcc2lo\" data-start=\"3642\" data-end=\"3654\"\u003eRinse once\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1daaac0\" data-start=\"3655\" data-end=\"3690\"\u003eStart with 10–15 second infusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19ic701\" data-start=\"3691\" data-end=\"3711\"\u003eIncrease gradually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ax3q6g\" data-start=\"3712\" data-end=\"3732\"\u003eExpect many steeps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3734\" data-end=\"3745\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3734\" data-end=\"3745\"\u003eWestern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3746\" data-end=\"3819\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"186qv5x\" data-start=\"3746\" data-end=\"3768\"\u003e4–5 grams per 300 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xtdwgl\" data-start=\"3769\" data-end=\"3784\"\u003eBoiling water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mwygkg\" data-start=\"3785\" data-end=\"3798\"\u003e3–5 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mydnwx\" data-start=\"3799\" data-end=\"3819\"\u003eRe-steep 2–3 times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3821\" data-end=\"3831\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3821\" data-end=\"3831\"\u003eBoiled\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3832\" data-end=\"4008\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6ytz34\" data-start=\"3832\" data-end=\"3896\"\u003eExcellent for boiling once the leaf has been rinsed and opened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"s5rku8\" data-start=\"3897\" data-end=\"3945\"\u003eProduces a rich, smooth, deeply satisfying tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hlwb5x\" data-start=\"3946\" data-end=\"4008\"\u003eCan be enjoyed plain or Tibetan-style with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3991\" data-end=\"4008\"\u003eghee and salt\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3710\" data-start=\"3689\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3710\" data-start=\"3689\"\u003eThermos style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3846\" data-start=\"3711\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3794\" data-start=\"3711\" data-section-id=\"q43tgq\"\u003e1-1.5 grams per 100ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3846\" data-start=\"3795\" data-section-id=\"18uvnec\"\u003e30-60 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"wyz46u\" data-start=\"4661\" data-end=\"4675\"\u003eAging Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4158\" data-end=\"4472\"\u003eThis tea is already mature and drinking very well now, but it still has the structure to continue developing. Store in \u003cstrong data-start=\"4277\" data-end=\"4346\"\u003e50-70% RH and 70-90F, in an odor-free area, with minimal airflow.\u003c\/strong\u003e Over time, expect the woody and fruity character to deepen further while the texture grows even smoother and more integrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"wyz46u\" data-start=\"4661\" data-end=\"4675\"\u003eIn Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4676\" data-end=\"4945\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qtm27q\" data-start=\"4676\" data-end=\"4743\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4678\" data-end=\"4687\"\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2007 CNNP “Black and Gold Hei Zhuan” Brick Tea of Hunan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xi90pl\" data-start=\"4744\" data-end=\"4780\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4746\" data-end=\"4755\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anhua Hei Zhuan dark tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n98ek3\" data-start=\"4781\" data-end=\"4814\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4783\" data-end=\"4794\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anhua County, Hunan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"g44c20\" data-start=\"4815\" data-end=\"4862\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4817\" data-end=\"4830\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e spring harvested grade 2–4 leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ijx6sx\" data-start=\"4863\" data-end=\"4882\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4865\" data-end=\"4877\"\u003ePressed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2007\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jgdta1\" data-start=\"4883\" data-end=\"4916\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4885\" data-end=\"4896\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 grams per brick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b4y9w7\" data-start=\"4917\" data-end=\"4945\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4919\" data-end=\"4929\"\u003eStock:\u003c\/strong\u003e 63 bricks total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4947\" data-end=\"5184\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4947\" data-end=\"4960\"\u003eIn short:\u003c\/strong\u003e a beautifully aged, old-school Anhua Hei Zhuan with rich wood, earth, and dried fruit character, an easy smooth body, and the kind of stamina that makes it just as enjoyable gongfu-brewed as it is boiled or thermos-steeped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"237\" data-start=\"222\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"237\" data-start=\"222\"\u003eTranslation of the golden ticket that accompanies the brick:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"497\" data-start=\"239\"\u003eBlack tea (hei cha) is one of China’s six major tea categories. It originated in Anhua, Hunan, and has been called one of the mysterious teas of the ancient Silk Road. With its distinctive flavor and reputed health benefits, it is loved by many tea drinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"862\" data-start=\"499\"\u003e“Zhong Cha” brand Hei Zhuan Tea follows traditional processing methods and is made from high-quality dark tea raw material from Anhua, Hunan. It is carefully crafted, with a tightly pressed brick and excellent quality. The liquor is orange-red and bright, the taste is mellow and smooth, the aroma is pure and clean, and it has a distinctive pine-smoke fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"883\" data-start=\"864\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"883\" data-start=\"864\"\u003eBrewing method:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-end=\"1385\" data-start=\"885\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1129\" data-start=\"885\" data-section-id=\"ecp5sk\"\u003ePut 5–10 grams of tea into a teapot. Pour in boiling water until the pot is about half full, and let the leaves soak for about 2–3 minutes. Then pour this tea liquor out to remove a small amount of impurities and to rinse and awaken the tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1385\" data-start=\"1131\" data-section-id=\"100vb7l\"\u003ePour hot water directly into the teapot, cover, and steep for 5–10 minutes. Drink while warm. 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