Notes on balance, brewing and the leaves we source — a slow read for the ritual.
The same tea can move from floral to fruity, sweet to mineral, or light to surprisingly deep across a single session. Here is why repeated infusions change and why I think that progression is one of the most interesting parts of loose-leaf tea.
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 what Hei Cha (Chinese dark tea) is and how to brew Fu Brick, Tian Jian, Liu Bao and Liu An using practical Gong Fu ratios, boiling water and short rinses.
Now bring the ritual home — explore the full collection of leaves behind these stories.
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