Hunan dark tea pressed for horse-caravan trade on the Tea Horse Road, golden flowers (Eurotium) sometimes grow on bricks.
How to brew Anhua Hei Cha gongfu style
Use a small gaiwan or clay teapot with a high leaf-to-water ratio and multiple short infusions — the gongfu cha way to get the most from Anhua Hei Cha.
Water temperature95°C
Leaf ratio6 g / 100 ml
InfusionsRinse 5s, then 15s → 20s → 30s → +10s
Best time to drinkAfternoon / Evening
TypeChinese Dark tea
More Dark teas
- Liu Bao Hei Cha — Afternoon / Evening
- Fuzhuan Brick Tea — Afternoon / Evening