2016 Hand-Made Wild Tian Jian Fu Brick

A hand-built Anhua Fu Brick made from mature Tian Jian-grade material, with abundant Golden Flowers, clear amber liquor and a smooth grain-and-wood sweetness.

Tea Profile

Tea Type	Hei Cha (Dark Tea 黑茶)
Style	Hand-made Tian Jian Fu Brick 茯砖茶
Origin	Anhua County, Hunan Province, China
Harvest and Production	September 2016
Original Format	Hand-made brick
Leaf Material	Mature Tian Jian-grade leaves and stems
Compression	Traditional hand-built brick
Golden Flowers	Naturally developed Eurotium cristatum

Origin and Character

The hand-made compression allows air to move through the broad leaves and stems during post-fermentation, supporting an even development of Golden Flowers throughout the brick.

Years of maturation have softened the tea into a clear, balanced cup. Toasted grain and aged wood lead the profile, followed by dried jujube, warm cedar, gentle woodland earth and a light camphor-like coolness.

Aroma and Flavour

Aroma	Aged bamboo, warm grain, old wood and gentle herbs
Liquor	Bright, clear amber
Flavour	Toasted barley, oatcake, honeyed grain, dried jujube and cedar
Mouthfeel	Silky, smooth and substantial
Finish	Mineral sweetness with a soft cooling impression

✦ The Astraluna Perspective ✦

This brick speaks through patience, structure and transformation. Its broad leaves, stems and Golden Flowers have matured into a cup that feels settled rather than subdued, with grain, wood and gentle cooling notes moving in quiet balance. We chose it for the way time has brought the separate elements together. It is a tea for long sessions, cooler days and moments when steadiness matters more than brightness.

Brewing Notes

Method	Leaf	Water	Time
Gongfu	8–9 g per 140–160 ml	100°C	Quick rinse; 10 sec, then extend
Thermos	5–7 g per 500 ml	100°C	30–60 min

For a complete method, read How to Brew Hei Cha.

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry, well-ventilated and odour-free place. Avoid airtight plastic for long-term storage; stable conditions allow the tea to continue maturing.

Allergen Notice

Teas containing golden flowers (Eurotium cristatum) are crafted using traditional production methods that may involve wheat-based substrates. While the finished tea is not intended to contain wheat, we cannot guarantee the absence of gluten traces. If you have coeliac disease, a wheat allergy, or severe gluten sensitivity, we recommend consulting your healthcare professional before enjoying these teas.