This 700g "Fu Tea Pillar" from Shaanxi province is a testament to traditional craftsmanship, offering a unique and deeply satisfying experience.
Flavor & Aroma Profile
Aroma: Expect a distinct fungal aroma characteristic of high-quality Fu Tea, complex and inviting.
Taste: The liquor is mellow and subtly sweet, with a rich complexity that deepens over time.
"Golden Flowers": The presence of abundant "golden flowers" (Eurotium cristatum) within the tea pillar is a hallmark of its quality and health benefits.
Appearance: The tea liquor is a beautiful orange-yellow and bright, with a clear and luminous quality.
About Fu Tea Pillars
This "Fu Cha Zhu" is crafted from black coarse tea (heimaocha) using time-honored hand-pressing techniques. Each pillar weighs 700g, and when stored correctly in a clean, ventilated, dry, cool, and pollution-free environment, it can be preserved indefinitely, allowing its flavors to evolve beautifully over time.
The Essence of Tradition
Hand-Crafted for Perfection: The "Fu Cha Zhu" is a masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship. The tea leaves are meticulously hand-pressed, ensuring a looser structure that's easier to pry apart and promotes optimal "golden flower" (Eurotium cristatum) development and a rich, mellow taste. This pure hand-pressing technique revives the classic taste from the very origin of Fu Tea.
Thoughtful Packaging: Each "Fu Cha Zhu" is thoughtfully wrapped in zongzi leaves and then secured with a coarse cloth bag. This traditional packaging allows the tea to "breathe" freely, encouraging a more thorough and beneficial transformation of the tea leaves.
Aged to Perfection: We select premium black coarse tea that has been aged for three years before pressing. This initial aging, which includes two years of natural maturation, helps to remove any "green" notes, setting the stage for optimal "golden flower" formation and a richer, mellower flavor in the finished tea pillar.
Sourced from the Mountains
The raw materials for this "Fu Cha Zhu" come from the high-altitude tea gardens of the Qinba Mountains. The tea leaves are carefully selected and then aged for two years, further mellowing their character and contributing to the tea pillar's remarkably smooth and gentle taste.
Unveiling the "Golden Flowers"
You might wonder why you don't see "golden flowers" on the surface of Fu Brick tea. As a fermented tea, the "golden flowers" (Eurotium cristatum) develop inside the tea brick during fermentation. You'll need a tea knife to pry open the brick to reveal them. The abundance and distribution of these "golden flowers" are crucial indicators of a Fu Brick tea's quality.
The Role of Tea Stems
It's common to find a moderate amount of tea stems in Fu Brick tea, and for good reason! The production process for Fu Brick tea is complex, and the materials are meticulously chosen. An appropriate quantity of stems helps to ensure the brick's ideal firmness, promotes proper fermentation, and facilitates the formation of "golden flowers." Furthermore, mature tea stems contribute to the sweetness of Fu Tea and enhance its pleasant aftertaste.
Brewing Recommendations
Fu Tea can be enjoyed in various ways, from steeping to boiling, or even used to create unique tea beverages. Whether you use a gaiwan, a Yixing teapot, or a specialized JingWei Fu Tea infuser pot, each method offers its own charm. The best way to enjoy Fu Tea is to find a simple method that seamlessly integrates it into your daily life.
Steeping (Recommended)
- Vessel: Glass teapot, Yixing teapot, or Gaiwan
- Tea Amount: Approximately 5-7g (tea-to-water ratio of about 1:20)
- Method: Infuse with boiling water. Brew for about 1 minute for the first infusion, adjusting subsequent steep times to your preference.
Mug Brewing (Recommended for JingWei Fu Tea's specialized mug)
- Vessel: JingWei Fu Tea's dedicated infuser mug
- Tea Amount: Approximately 13g (tea-to-water ratio of about 1:40)
- Method: Pour boiling water into the mug and steep for 15 minutes before serving.
Boiling Method
- Vessel: Health pot or specialized tea boiling pot
- Tea Amount: Approximately 20g (tea-to-water ratio of about 1:50)
- Method: Add tea to cold water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes after boiling, then it's ready to drink.
Drinking Instruction
called tea washing. Spread the tea leaves evenly and fully so that the tea will come out easily. At last, use hot water above 90 degrees to make it and 20 seconds later pour the tea into the clear cup. Adjust the weak and strong of the tea according to the color to cater to different tastes.
Mysterious Probiotics
Fu Tea is categorized as Dark Tea. Different from Green Tea, Black Tea, Pu’er Tea, Oolong Tea and other types, the process of making Fu Tea are very sophisticated. After three sessions of fermentation, the tea brick will naturally grow a specific type of spores inside called “Golden Flower”, which is a kind of probiotics and good for health.
Golden Flower
The golden flower distinguishes Dark Tea from other types and its quality, such as color, density and plumpness, is the evaluation index of the quality of Fu Tea. The golden flower can effectively adjust the level of blood fat and blood sugar, as well as help disgestion, bowel movement and weight control. It is a good choice to improve the sub-health status.
The Ecological Eden In The Depths Of Qinling Mountains
The Qinling Mountains run from east to west, rising in the heart of China. The mountains provide a natural boundary, as well as a climate dividing line between North and South China. To the south of the range, along the Han River, there is northern margin of the eight tea-producing regions in China since ancient times and the organic raw material base of Jingwei Fu Tea is located here. Because of the high-latitude , high-elevation and no pollution, the natural environment is very suitable for tea trees. In addition, a big temperature difference between day and night, and a longer growing session for tea plants here make the highest-quality tea with many beneficial components.The legend of the East has never been interrupted for thousands of years.Now, the best tea is still being sold from the Qingling Mountains along the ancient Silk Road.
The Organic Raw Material Base
Bai Yan Tea Mountain, a fairyland on earth, located in Qinling Mountains, is the organic raw material base of JingWei Fu Tea. It is full of fresh air and is floating with clouds and fog throughout the year.In winters, the tea mountain is blanketed by snow, so the tea trees not only have a long resting period to absorb abundant trace elements and nutrients from soil, but also have been fully accumulated in the tea leaves.
JingWei Fu Tea company has a strict supervision and control system from planting to drinking. We strictly stick to the national standard for organic plantation and guarantee every tea leaf and every tea brick are safe and super excellence.
Tea Garden Certificate
SHAANXI XIXIANG BAIYAN TEA RA FARM CERTIFICATE
SHAANXI XIXIANG BAIYAN TEA RA FARM VOLUME STATEMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY
ORGANIC PRODUCT CERTIFICATE
QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CERTIFICATE
History&Brand Story
Fu Tea is a type of fermented tea and categorized as Dark Tea. It was invented by Xianyang people of Shaanxi with a special processing technology in 1368. Because the tea was compressed into brick form, and had the similar function with Fu Ling (a traditional Chinese herbal medicine), it got the name Fu Tea, or Fu Bricks. In Chinese, the pronunciation of Fu also means happiness, thus making the tea name an auspicious one with the meaning of bringing happiness and enjoyment.
Original Fermentation Place
The city of Xianyang is the original fermentation place of Fu Tea with its unique geography and climate. There are three indispensable elements for making Fu Tea, the climate conditions at the Central Shaanxi Plain, the water of Jing-Wei River and the techniques held by the local people. Production Manufacture Technique of JingWei Fu Tea have been listed as Intangible Cultural Heritage Project of Shaanxi Province for protection.
The great health benefits of Fu Tea made it an indispensable drink for people in daily life, and therefore the governments in ancient China made standardized management of the production and sales of it. In addition, Fu Tea is regarded as the earliest standardized tea product in China.
Powerful Research Ability and Technical Support
JingWei Fu Tea is a leading brand in Chinese Dark Tea Industry and is awarded a famous trademark in China. The company has also been appointed as Engineering Research Center of Fu Tea by State Forestry Administration, Key Laboratory of the State Tea Science Group; Meanwhile, it is chosen as the secretariat of China Tea Science Society Dark Tea Science Committee and National Technical Committee on Tea of Standardization Administration of China Fu Tea Working Group, which is rarely seen in tea industry in China.