This is a short account of how we unexpectedly came to discover 2010 Wild Big Leaves, a very fine aged Anhua Dark Tea.
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Introducing 2018 Wild Tianjian
2018 Wild Tianjian is a very fine example of a hand processed Tianjian Tea made with leaves from untended plants growing in ideal conditions.
Continue reading Introducing 2018 Wild TianjianThe geographical origins of Anhua Dark Tea
Any tea variety is always a reflection of its place of origin. The soil imparts its qualities to the tea plants and the weather influences how the leaves are processed. Local customs and eating habits also play a role.
Continue reading The geographical origins of Anhua Dark TeaMeishan Treasures (tea club)
Meishan Treasures is our tea club for those who, like us, drink Anhua Dark Tea on a regular basis and wish to have access to all its range of tastes and experiences.
Continue reading Meishan Treasures (tea club)‘Heicha’ and related tea jargon and naming explained
‘Heicha’ is a tea term that is sometimes used rather freely and requires some explanation. In this post we clarify its exact meaning along with other related tea naming practices.
Continue reading ‘Heicha’ and related tea jargon and naming explainedBehind the scenes
Sometimes people like to know who is behind a website. We understand this and feel it is a fair request. Instead of writing a long post, we created a video collage of pictures of us in Anhua County, Hunan Province.
Continue reading Behind the scenesQixing Stove, the tool that gives Anhua Dark Tea its soul
Anhua Dark Tea is certainly one of the tea varieties that requires the most processing steps. While every single step has its purpose in the making of the final product, none is as defining as the Qixing Stove (七星灶) sequence. It is also unique to Anhua Dark Tea. All its variations go through it.
Continue reading Qixing Stove, the tool that gives Anhua Dark Tea its soulBailiang Tea compression
The final compression is an important processing step for all sizes of Huajuan Tea (Shiliang Tea, Bailiang Tea, Qianliang Tea). The steamed leaves are compressed into their three layers of vegetal wrapping, before resting in the open air for about a month.
The video below shows the different tools and actions involved in this key processing step.
Continue reading Bailiang Tea compressionIntroducing 2018 Dark Brick Duo
There are many factors that influence a tea’s taste and feeling. In the world of Anhua Dark Tea, the grade (size) of the tea leaves used is a key element. 2018 Dark Brick Duo offers you the opportunity to explore this aspect further
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Anhua Dark Tea is a fascinating tea variety. To really know and understand it, you will need multiple tasting sessions of all its variations. Following are a series of essential facts that serve as a basic introduction and companion to your discovery of this tasty and unique tea:
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