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Golden Flower Tibetan Tea Brick (2018 Spring)

Golden Flower Tibetan Tea Brick (2018 Spring)

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Type
Dark Tea
Origin
Ya'an, Sichuan Province, China
Cultivar
Lao Chuan Cha (Old Sichuan Tea)
Elevation
800-1200m
Steeping instructions
100˚C / 212˚F, Rinse. Gongfu style: 1g : 30ml, 15s for 3 infusions, then increment steeping time by 5 or 10 seconds. Western style: 1g : 80ml, 2min + 1min per infusion Bowl style: 1g : 80ml Boiling: 1g : 200ml, 2min + 1min each time
Description
This Golden Flower Tibetan Tea Brick is a recent innovation that marries the healthful properties of Tibetan dark tea with the distinctive golden flower, Eurotium cristatum. It exemplifies how traditional Tibetan tea, known for its robust flavor and health benefits, can be enhanced to offer a new, enriched tea experience. This innovative combination was born in November 2021, in the controlled environment of Anhua County, where the loose-leaf tea was compressed into 300-gram bricks and underwent a secondary fermentation process. This step was pivotal in naturally cultivating the beneficial golden flower fungi within the tea, enhancing both its flavor profile and its health benefits. These "golden flowers" not only impart a unique appearance and flavor to the tea but also play a crucial role in aiding oxidation and producing monosaccharides (simple sugars) within the tea leaves. The chemical transformations instigated by this fungus not only contribute to its distinct taste but also offer potential health benefits, such as increased metabolic rates when consumed regularly.

Shipped in April 2024

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