Collection: Dark Tea

 

1. Hei Cha (Dark Tea):
• History: Hei Cha has been produced for centuries, originating during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It was often traded along the ancient Tea Horse Road, connecting Tibet with the tea-producing regions of Yunnan and Sichuan.
• Usage: Traditionally, Hei Cha is often compressed into various shapes like bricks or cakes for ease of transportation. It is steeped in boiling water and enjoyed for its earthy, mellow taste.
• Effects: Hei Cha is known for its probiotic properties due to the fermentation process it undergoes. It’s believed to aid digestion, promote gut health, and have detoxifying properties.
2. Fu Cha (Fuzhuan Tea):
• History: Originating from the Shaanxi province, Fu Cha has been produced since the Ming Dynasty. It is known for the unique golden-yellow fungi (Eurotium cristatum) that grow on it during the fermentation process.
• Usage: Fu Cha is typically pressed into bricks and has a sweet, mellow taste with a unique, slightly fungal aroma.
• Effects: The presence of beneficial fungi in Fu Cha is believed to aid in digestion and have various health benefits.
3. Qing Zhuan Cha (Green Brick Tea):
• History: This tea has been historically popular in the border areas of China and among ethnic minorities. It played a significant role in the tea trade with Tibet and Mongolia.
• Usage: Qing Zhuan Cha is often compressed into bricks or cakes. It has a strong, slightly smoky flavor and is usually steeped in boiling water.
• Effects: It is praised for its refreshing properties and is believed to help with fatigue and digestion.
4. Liu Bao Cha:
• History: Originating from the Guangxi province, Liu Bao tea dates back to the Qing Dynasty. It became especially popular in Malaysia and among the Chinese diaspora in Southeast Asia.
• Usage: Often aged like Pu-erh tea, Liu Bao Cha is known for its smooth, earthy flavor. It can be steeped multiple times, with the flavor evolving with each steeping.
• Effects: Liu Bao Cha is renowned for its warming properties and is often consumed for digestive benefits and to reduce dampness in the body.

Overall, Chinese dark teas are not only appreciated for their unique flavors and fermentation processes but also for their cultural significance and health benefits. Each type offers a distinct experience, reflecting the rich tea culture of China.

68 produits
  • 2003 CNNP - BaiShaXi "Hei Zhuan Cha" (Dark Brick Tea) 400g, Hunan Province
    2003 CNNP - BaiShaXi
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  • 2017, 2019, 2021 BaiShaXi "Tian Fu Cha" (Golden Flower Tianjian Fucha) Brick 1000g Fu Tea. Dark Tea
    2017, 2019, 2021 BaiShaXi
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  • 1993 CNNP - BaiShaXi "Hei Zhuan Cha" (Dark Brick Tea) 2000g, Hunan Province
    1993 CNNP - BaiShaXi
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  • 90‘s SanHe "Jin Hua Liu Bao"(Golden Flower Liubao ) Special Grade Loose Leaf Dark Tea Wuzhou, Guangxi
    90‘s SanHe
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  • 2011 XiangYi Fu Tea "Ji Pin" (Premium) Brick 200g Dark Tea, Fu Cha, Hunan
    2011 XiangYi FuCha
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  • 2014 XiangYi Fu Tea "Yi Pin" (1st Grade) Brick 400g Dark Tea, Fu Cha, Hunan
    2014 XiangYi FuCha
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  • 2008 XiangYi Fu Tea "Yi Pin" (1st Grade) Brick 400g Dark Tea, Fu Cha, Hunan
    2008 XiangYi FuCha
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  • 2010 XiangYi Fu Tea "Yi Pin" (1st Grade) Brick 400g Dark Tea, Fu Cha, Hunan
    2010 XiangYi FuCha
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  • 2015 XiangYi Fu Tea "Te Zhi Li Pin" (Specially Made Gift) Brick 2000g Dark Tea, Fu Cha, Hunan
    2015 XiangYi FuCha
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  • 2016 XiangYi Fu Tea "Jing Dian" (Classical) Brick 900g Dark Tea, Fu Cha, Hunan
    2016 XiangYi FuCha
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  • 2006 XiangYi Fu Tea "Te Zhi" (Specially Made) Brick 400g Dark Tea, Fu Cha, Hunan
    2006 XiangYi FuCha
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  • 2016 XiangYi Fu Tea "Chuan Cheng" (Carry the Torch) Brick 900g Dark Tea, Fu Cha, Hunan
    2016 XiangYi FuCha
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  • 2008 XiangYi Fu Tea "Huang Jin Shui Zhi Lian" (Love of Gold Water) Brick 400g Dark Tea, Fu Cha, Hunan
    2008 XiangYi FuCha
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  • 2014 XiangYi Fu Tea "Te Zhi" (Special) Brick 360g Dark Tea, Fu Cha, Hunan
    2014 XiangYi Fu Tea
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  • 2009 XiangYi Fu Tea "Te Zhi" (Special) Brick 300g Dark Tea, Fu Cha, Hunan
    2009 XiangYi FuCha
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  • 2008 XiangYi Fu Tea "Te Zhi" (Special) Brick 400g Dark Tea, Fu Cha, Hunan
    2008 XiangYi Fu Tea
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  • 2006 XiangYi Fu Tea "Te Zhi" (Special) Brick 300g Dark Tea, Fu Cha, Hunan
    2006 XiangYi FuCha
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  • 2014 XiangYi Fu Tea "Jing Dian 1958" (Classical) Brick 900g Dark Tea, Fu Cha, Hunan
    2014 XiangYi FuCha
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  • 2010 XiangYi Fu Tea "Jun Xin" (Heart) Brick 380g Dark Tea, Fu Cha, Hunan
    2010 XiangYi FuCha
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  • 2011 XiangYi Fu Tea "Te Zhi Li Pin" (Specially Made Gift) Brick 800g Dark Tea, Fu Cha, Hunan
    2011 XiangYi FuCha
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  • 2012 XiangYi Fu Tea "Bai Xing" (People) Brick 380g Dark Tea, Fu Cha, Hunan
    2012 XiangYi FuCha
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  • 2007 XiangYi Fu Tea "Te Zhi Li Pin" (Specially Made Gift) Brick 800g Dark Tea, Fu Cha, Hunan
    2007 XiangYi FuCha
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  • 2015 XiangYi Fu Tea "Zhuan" Brick 950g Dark Tea, Fu Cha, Hunan
    2015 XiangYi FuCha
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  • 2016 XiangYi Fu Tea "Sun Yat-sen" (Birth Commomerial) Brick 900g Dark Tea, Fu Cha, Hunan
    2016 XiangYi FuCha
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  • 2011 XiangYi Fu Tea "Tian He" Brick 380g Dark Tea, Fu Cha, Hunan
    2013 XiangYi FuCha
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  • 2017 XiangYi Fu Tea "20th Year of HongKong’s Return" Brick 980g Dark Tea, Fu Cha, Hunan
    2017 XiangYi Fu Tea
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  • 2004 SanHe "Jin Hua Liu Bao"(Golden Flower Liubao A+++ Grade ) Loose Leaf Dark Tea Wuzhou, Guangxi
    2004 SanHe
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  • 2018 JingWei Fu Tea "Qin Ling Zhi Dian" (The Top of Qingling Mountains) Brick 850g Dark Tea, Fu Cha, ShaanXi
    2018 JingWei FuCha
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