{"product_id":"fucha-2007-hunan-dark-tea-fuzhuan","title":"Fucha 茯茶 2007 - Hunan Fermented Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA native of Hunan province, where it has been produced since mid-19th century in \u003cstrong\u003eAnhua County\u003c\/strong\u003e, this special dark tea can also be found in Sichuan and Shaanxi provinces. \u003c\/span\u003eIts most celebrated feature is the shining presence of beautiful \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egolden flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ejīnhuā\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 金花 in Chinese. The small gold dots that emerge from the darkness of mature leaves are indicators of the richness in microorganisms, among which the often mentioned \u003cem\u003eAspergillus cristatus\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe traditional \u003cstrong\u003ebrick shape\u003c\/strong\u003e (砖 \u003cem\u003ezhuān\u003c\/em\u003e) was developed as facilitation for transport on bamboo rafts, in a journey across Hunan to Emperor Kangxi's court, where Anhua dark tea was gifted at the order of the Imperial family. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn its native place this tea is still highly priced for its excellent benefits on overall health and especially on the digestive system, which are still under study.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis tea has been aged since 2007, and made only with top-level \u003cstrong\u003ethird grade maocha\u003c\/strong\u003e (三级黑毛茶 \u003cem\u003esān jí hēi máochá\u003c\/em\u003e), which constricts numerous bright flowers like protective thorns. When awaken by boiling water, the leaves thrive freely and the golden flower blossoms, releasing a smooth liquor with warming hues of medicinal plants, currant, bamboo, and honey.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anhua county, Hunan province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlush:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 gr. Signature packs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e the leaves can be stored in their original package or in \u003ca class=\"text-link\" title=\"Jingdezhen ceramic vase\" href=\"https:\/\/carrozzeriaprima.com\/collections\/tea-vase-caddy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eceramic vases\u003c\/a\u003e. Avoid heat, light, and moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInfusion Parameters\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEASTERN BREWING\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuantity: \u003c\/strong\u003e1 gr. of tea every 30 ml of water\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRinse:\u003c\/strong\u003e before starting the infusion, rinse the leaves with a very fast washing in order to let them rehydrate and release a more intense brew. Gently cover the leaves with boiling water and pour it after a few seconds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Begin with a 15-20 second brew. Increase with each successive brew as needed. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100° C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of brews:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWESTERN BREWING\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 gr. of tea every 100 ml of water\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing time: \u003c\/strong\u003e4-5 minutes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature: \u003c\/strong\u003e100° C\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Leaves Selected","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39609810223184,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/6589\/0640\/products\/fucha-2007-hunan-dark-tea-805816.jpg?v=1641862210","url":"https:\/\/carrozzeriaprima.com\/products\/fucha-2007-hunan-dark-tea-fuzhuan","provider":"Eastern Leaves","version":"1.0","type":"link"}