Notes on balance, brewing and the leaves we source — a slow read for the ritual.
Brewing Hei Cha gong fu style is less about following rigid timings and more about paying attention to how the tea develops. This guide explores leaf ratios, water temperature, rinsing, teaware and the changing flavour journey of Fu Cha, from gentle earthy notes to deep mineral sweetness.
Learn how to brew Hei Cha, or Chinese dark tea, including Fu brick, Tian Jian, Liu Bao and aged basket teas.
Learn how to brew Sheng Pu’er with the right leaf ratio, temperature and infusion times for sweetness, energy and evolving complexity.
Learn how to brew Shu Pu’er for a clean, smooth and comforting cup, including rinsing, ratios and repeated gong fu infusions.
Learn how to brew white tea properly, including the best temperatures, leaf ratios and methods for Silver Needle, Bai Mu Dan and aged Shou Mei.
Learn how to brew green tea with the right water temperature, leaf ratio and timing, from glass brewing to gong fu preparation.
Discover how to brew oolong tea for aroma, texture and multiple infusions, with practical guidance for rolled and strip-style oolongs.
Learn how to brew Chinese red tea, known in the West as black tea, for sweetness, aroma and a smooth, full-bodied cup.
Learn how to brew loose-leaf tea using the gong fu cha method, including the essential teaware, leaf ratios, water temperatures and simple steps for your first session.
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