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“Gongfu! The fact this tea is as old as my youngest sibling, who is a full blown teenager now, is really messing with my mind tonight… I avoided golden flower tea for a long time because I was...” Read full tasting note
“Very strong scent and moderate taste of pecans. Some smell of caramel, some of red wine, I think – maybe of oak? All the flavours are balanced, but they almost cancel each other out to some extent....” Read full tasting note
This tea embodies everything there is to love about Anhua fuzhuan heicha: A smooth texture, malty sweetness, and a distinct fragrance due to the use of pine smoke. The sweetness lasts in the mouth and this tea provides an overall warm feeling.
As with any good fuzhuan, much of its character is due to those precious golden flowers, which are actually a (good) fungus that grows on the brick. If you’re new to heicha, that might not sound appealing, but it’ll all make sense once you give it a try.
We strongly recommend that for those who purchase a full brick (1kg) or half brick (500g), to start drinking this tea from the center of the brick and work your way towards the edges, as the center contains the highest concentration of golden flowers.
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Gongfu!
The fact this tea is as old as my youngest sibling, who is a full blown teenager now, is really messing with my mind tonight…
I avoided golden flower tea for a long time because I was worried I might be allergic to the spores, but I’m glad I eventually tested it out and didn’t have a reaction because fuck me it’s good. This is thick and sweet, with bright fruity top notes of juicy Pink Lady apple & red currant jam bleeding into the main sip (especially in early steeps) with more of a smoked oak/applewood, forest undergrowth, and tobacco profile rising from the undertones into the body and finish. A slight bit saline in late steeps. Beautiful and nuanced, this is the perfect warming & cozy start to the day!
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Song Pairing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXzHrf4geuw&ab_channel=DavidDeanBurkhart
Very strong scent and moderate taste of pecans. Some smell of caramel, some of red wine, I think – maybe of oak? All the flavours are balanced, but they almost cancel each other out to some extent. It’s alright, but not an exceptional hei cha to me despite the somewhat unusual flavour profile.
Flavors: Caramel, Oak, Pecan, Red Wine
