Compressed tea

Have you noticed that there are many tea stems in quite a few dark teas? Why is this so? Let’s take a look at the answer...... Reasons: 1. Picking Standards The picking standards for Hunan dark tea require more mature fresh leaves, so it is quite normal to find tea stems in compressed tea such as cakes, tuos, and bricks. 2. Taste Requirements As the nutrient-conducting organ of fresh leaves, tea stems contain higher levels of sugar, which gives dark tea its unique sweet taste. 3. Compression Requirements A certain amount of tea stems can increase the air gaps within compressed Fu brick tea, ensuring adequate oxygen supply, which is beneficial for the formation of quality. Additionally, a certain stem content helps with the drainage of moisture from the brick and increases its structural strength and integrity. 4. Favorable for the Growth and Reproduction of Golden Flowers The golden flowers (Eurotium cristatum) in Fu brick tea are aerobic fungi. When the stem content in Fu brick tea is too low, it can affect ventilation due to the tight compression, which is not conducive to the growth and reproduction of the golden flowers. Moreover, the national standards for the stem content…

Basic Introduction to Ancha of QimenAncha is a compressed tea that undergoes post-fermentation, falling somewhere between black and green teas. It is a historically renowned tea belonging to the category of dark teas. Its creation dates back to the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, produced primarily in the southwestern regions of Luxi and Rongkou in Qimen County; production ceased during World War II but was revived in the 1980s. The finished product has a dark color, a rich and slightly red infusion, and an aroma with a hint of astringency. It is sold domestically in Guangdong and Hong Kong, and exported to Southeast Asian countries, earning it the title of "Holy Tea."The county of Qimen is located in a mountainous, rainy region of southern Anhui, characterized by a subtropical monsoon climate of the northern subtropics. Its main features include a mild climate, limited sunshine, abundant rainfall, and distinct seasons. Low mountains cover 700,200 acres, or 21.3% of the total land area. These low mountains are mainly distributed on the outskirts of mid-mountain areas, spanning all towns across the county. The slopes are relatively gentle, typically ranging from 20° to 35°. There are secondary forests and plantations scattered throughout, and…