Fuzhuan Tea
Fuzhuan Tea Attributes
Leaf Shape
Rectangular brick shape, sharp edges and corners, consistent thickness
Liquor Color
Yellowish brown
Fragrance
Pure, with a fungus-flower scent
Taste
Mellow and sweet
Brewed Tea Leaves
Dark brown rough old
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Fuzhuan Tea Introduction
Fuzhuan Tea began to be produced in Yiyang Tea Factory in 1953. It is a brick tea made from local dark tea. The factory’s top-grade Fuzhuan Tea won the gold medal at the first China Food Expo in 1988.
Fuzhuan Tea Origin
Anhua County, Yiyang City, Hunan Province and other places
Fuzhuan Tea Production Process
Special grade Fuzhuan tea is made entirely of grade 3 dark tea, while ordinary Fuzhuan tea is made of grade 3 and 4 dark tea and other teas. The production process includes screening, steaming, piling, fermentation, pressing and shaping, blooming, drying, and packaging.
Fuzhuan Tea Purchase Guide
When purchasing, you should pay attention to the origin. The more common ones are Jingyang Fuzhuan Tea, Anhua Fuzhuan Tea, Yiyang Fuzhuan Tea, etc. The more golden mold (commonly known as “golden flowers”) in the brick tea, the better.
Fuzhuan Tea Quality Identification
In terms of appearance, black brick tea is in the shape of a rectangular brick, with uniform thickness, appropriate firmness, and dark brown color. After brewing, the internal aroma is pure, the soup is slightly dark red and yellow, and the leaf bottom is dark brown.
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