2017 Fu Zhuan Tian Jian

An aged Anhua Hei Cha made from Grade 1 Hei Mao Cha, with visible Golden Flowers, deep amber liquor, mellow earth, sweet grain and a clean mineral finish.

Tea Profile

Tea Type	Hei Cha (Dark Tea 黑茶)
Style	Fu Tian Xia
Origin	Anhua County, Hunan Province, China
Production Year	2017
Leaf Material	Grade 1 Anhua Hei Mao Cha
Processing	Post-fermented
Compression	Compressed dark tea
Golden Flowers	Visible colonies of Eurotium cristatum

Origin and Character

During post-fermentation, this tea developed Golden Flowers, the small golden colonies of Eurotium cristatum traditionally associated with Fu-style dark tea. Their presence contributes to the tea’s mellow character, rounded texture and gentle grain sweetness.

Time has allowed this compressed Anhua tea to settle into a smooth and rounded profile. The original earthy structure has softened, leaving layered grain sweetness, aged wood and subtle dried fruit.

It is a patient tea rather than an assertive one, revealing small shifts in texture and warmth across a longer gongfu session.

Aroma and Flavour

Aroma	Aged wood, dried hay, warm grain and forest floor
Liquor	Clear deep amber to reddish-brown
Flavour	Mellow earth, sweet grain, light wood and dried fruit
Mouthfeel	Rounded, silky and low in astringency
Finish	Long, mellow and naturally sweet

✦ The Astraluna Perspective ✦

This aged Anhua tea rewards a slower pace. Its Golden Flowers, grain, wood and earth do not compete for attention; they settle together into a mellow, dependable rhythm. We chose it for the subtle shifts that appear over a longer session, where texture and warmth matter as much as flavour. It is a tea for returning to the table without expectation, allowing repetition itself to become part of the experience.

Brewing Notes

Method	Leaf	Water	Time
Gongfu	7 g per 100–120 ml	100°C	5-sec rinse; 10 sec, then extend
Western	5 g per 300 ml	100°C	2–3 min

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

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry, well-ventilated and odour-free place away from direct sunlight. Stable storage will allow the tea to continue softening over time.

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.