2023 Anhua Tianjian | Heicha

Handpicked from untamed tea bushes high in the rugged mountains of Anhua, this Tian Jian is a rare gem among Hei Cha—traditionally reserved for emperors and nobility. Unlike compressed bricks, Tian Jian is loosely packed, allowing its dark, twisted leaves to breathe and mature gracefully over the years. The result? A tea of profound depth, with an aroma that whispers of damp forest floors, aged cedar, and a whisper of sweet medicinal herbs.

Stepping into an old-growth forest after rain.
earthy, woody, and alive with a deep, honeyed sweetness.
The liquor is smooth, almost velvety, with notes of aged pu-erh’s richness but with a brighter, more uplifting finish.
Hints of dried plum, antique parchment, and a faint smokiness linger on the palate, evolving with each steep.

suggested teaware: teapot / gaiwan
brewing method: 4g tea in 110ml/100°C water (could be brewed up to 8 times)
brewing time:
the 1st-3rd time: 15s
the 4th-6th time: 20s
the 6th-8th time: +10s per extra time

After careful plucking, the leaves undergo a meticulous process of kill-green (sha qing), rolling, and pile fermentation (wo dui) of 7-10 days, before slow drying and aging in bamboo baskets. A relatively shorter Wodui time preserves brighter, fruitier notes beneath the earthyness. Unlike factory-produced teas, this batch was sourced from a wild tea garden, a 3-hour journey into the mist-laden peaks of Anhua, where the plants grow strong and untamed. The tea has rested for years, developing a rich, earthy sweetness that only time can bestow.

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