Golden Flower – Anhua Dark Tea 2012 Fu Tea

$16.00

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This is a 2012 aged Fu Brick tea. It is a post-fermented dark tea that naturally contains beneficial probiotic golden flowers. This tea is perfect for daily wellness seekers and anyone looking for a comforting, digestion-friendly brew.

The tea brews a full-bodied cup with a lingering sweetness and a strong huigan. You will experience a complex aroma of wood, earth, herbs, and a light floral fungal fragrance. The taste features notes of licorice root and a distinct ripe plum sweetness that becomes smoother with every infusion.

Historically, nomadic peoples relied on Fu Brick tea to balance their meat-heavy diets. During the unique fermentation process, a golden probiotic fungus called Eurotium cristatum develops naturally inside the brick. This Golden Flower fungus produces metabolites that offer significant modern health benefits.

Easy Mug Brew

Use a tea-to-water ratio of 1:100. Put the leaves directly into a mug, add boiling water, and steep for 5 to 7 minutes. When about one-third of the tea remains, refill with boiling water to continue brewing.  

Traditional Gongfu Style 

Pre-warm the gaiwan or Yixing teapot. Use a tea-to-water ratio of 1:30. Brew with water at 100°C (212°F). For the first two infusions, steep for about 10 seconds each. Gradually increase the steeping time with each additional infusion. Pour the tea liquor completely out after each brew.

Thermal Steeping 

Use a tea-to-water ratio of 1:200. Pour boiling water into a ceramic-lined insulated flask or teapot. Close the lid and let it steep for 1 to 2 hours before drinking. When about one-third of the tea remains, refill with boiling water to continue brewing and enjoying.