2025 Tian Fu Cha

An Anhua Tian Fu Cha brick with warm wood, sweet grain, dried hay and a rounded, warming texture that develops steadily through repeated infusions.

Tea Profile

Tea Type	Hei Cha (Dark Tea 黑茶)
Style	Tian Fu Cha 天茯茶
Origin	Anhua County, Hunan Province, China
Leaf Material	Anhua Hei Mao Cha
Production Date	5 December 2025
Processing	Post-fermented
Compression	Brick

Origin and Character

Tian Fu Cha is made from processed Anhua Hei Mao Cha and compressed for further settling and maturation. Its character is built around warmth, grain sweetness and a calm earthy depth rather than prominent smoke.

The cup opens gently and gains body over successive infusions, making it well suited to unhurried afternoon sessions and cooler weather.

Aroma and Flavour

Aroma	Warm wood, dried hay, sweet grain and hints of dried fruit
Liquor	Clear amber to deep reddish-gold
Flavour	Wood, cereal sweetness, soft minerals and gentle earth
Mouthfeel	Rounded, mellow and silky
Finish	Clean, warming and naturally sweet

✦ The Astraluna Perspective ✦

Tian Fu Cha is a tea of warmth and gradual arrival. It does not reveal everything in the first cup; instead, grain sweetness, wood and gentle earth gather slowly as the brick opens. We chose it for the steadiness of that progression. It suits afternoons when the ritual itself is part of the comfort, offering a calm centre that becomes more present with each infusion.

Brewing Notes

Method	Leaf	Water	Time
Gongfu	6–8 g per 100–120 ml	100°C	Quick rinse; 10 sec, then extend
Western	5 g per 300 ml	100°C	3–4 min

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

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from sunlight and strong odours. Under stable conditions, Anhua Hei Cha can continue to mature.