كعكات صغيرة من شاي الأبيض مع زهرة ذهبية للتقديم الفردي

• Tea Type: Golden Flower Fu Brick Tea (金花茯砖茶, Jīn Huā Fú Zhuān Chá) — A probiotic-rich compressed tea
• Tea Category: Post-fermented tea with Golden Flower (Eurotium cristatum) cultivation
• Base Tea: Fuding White Tea, Shou Mei grade (福鼎白茶寿眉, Fú Dǐng Bái Chá Shòu Méi)
• Raw Material Year: 2018 Spring Harvest
• Aging Period: 1,095 days (approximately 3 years) of controlled maturation
• Origin: Fuding, Fujian Province, China — the birthplace of Chinese white tea
• Producer: On Taoism Tea Factory (几于道茶厂, Jī Yú Dào Chá Chǎng)
• Production Philosophy: Rooted in Taoist wellness principles; clean, hygienic fermentation pioneered with South China tea leaves
• Processing: Hand-selected Shou Mei → Golden Flower inoculation (发花, Fā Huā) → Controlled fermentation → Compression → Extended aging
• Form: Individually wrapped 3g mini cakes
• Golden Flower Status: Abundantly bloomed, plump golden granules with vibrant yellow color and pronounced fungal fragrance
• Certifications & Awards: 2025 GTC SUPERIOR LEAF Award; 2015 Milan World Expo China Famous Tea Gold Award
• Tasting Note Summary: Clean, mellow, smooth; no bitterness, no off-flavors; highly re-steepable
• Best For: Daily wellness ritual, office brewing, travel, gifting, collectors seeking innovative aged teas

Dry Leaf Appearance & Aroma

The compressed mini cake displays a harmonious blend of deep olive-brown leaves interspersed with visible stems, generously studded with bright golden-yellow fungal colonies—the prized "Golden Flowers." The dry aroma is immediately inviting: warm notes of dried apricot, toasted grain, and a subtle honeyed sweetness, with an underlying earthy depth reminiscent of aged wood and clean forest floor.

Wet Leaf Appearance & Aroma

Upon steeping, the leaves unfurl to reveal their intact, glossy structure with clearly defined stems and leaf blades. The wet leaf releases an intensified bouquet—ripe stone fruit mingles with a distinct fungal-floral note (often compared to aged cheese rind or fine mushroom), layered with hints of caramelized sugar and dried hay.

Liquor Color

A stunning bright amber-orange, brilliantly clear and luminous, with exceptional transparency that speaks to the tea's clean processing. The liquor carries a slight viscosity, catching light like liquid topaz.

Taste & Mouthfeel

The first sip delivers immediate smoothness—a velvety, almost creamy texture that coats the palate without any hint of astringency or bitterness. The flavor unfolds in layers:

• Opening notes: Honey, dried longan, and subtle floral sweetness from the white tea base
• Mid-palate: Toasted barley, roasted nuts, and a gentle earthy depth characteristic of Fu Brick fermentation
• Finish: Clean, sweet, and remarkably persistent, with lingering notes of caramel and a whisper of dried fruit

The mouthfeel is exceptionally smooth (顺滑, Shùn Huá)—rich yet never heavy, with a natural sweetness that requires no additions.

Empty Cup Aroma (挂杯香, Guà Bēi Xiāng)

The emptied cup retains a beautiful lingering fragrance: warm honey, toasted rice, and a delicate floral-fungal note that speaks to the tea's probiotic character.

Aftertaste & Returning Sweetness (回甘, Huí Gān)

A pronounced, lasting sweetness returns to the throat and palate, accompanied by subtle salivation. The aftertaste is clean and refreshing, inviting sip after sip.

Body Sensation (茶气, Chá Qì)

This tea offers a gentle warming sensation that radiates from the core, promoting relaxation without heaviness. Many drinkers report a calm, centered feeling—aligned with the tea's Taoist wellness philosophy. The balanced nature makes it suitable for morning energy or evening wind-down, and its gentle character is kind to sensitive stomachs.

Brewing Endurance

Exceptional longevity—a single 3g cake easily yields 8-12 quality infusions, with the flavor evolving beautifully from bright and sweet to deep and mellow across sessions.

Q: What flavor profile can I expect from this Golden Flower White Tea?

A: This tea delivers a uniquely dual-character experience that bridges white tea elegance with Fu Brick depth. Upon your first sip, you will notice a smooth, velvety mouthfeel with zero bitterness or astringency—remarkably clean and approachable. The flavor opens with honey-like sweetness and dried stone fruit notes (think apricot and longan), which are signatures of the Fuding Shou Mei base. As you continue sipping, you will detect toasted grain, roasted hazelnut, and a gentle earthy undertone contributed by the Golden Flower fermentation. The finish is notably sweet and persistent, leaving your palate refreshed with hints of caramel and a subtle floral-fungal complexity. Western tea drinkers often compare the overall profile to a smooth, naturally sweet oolong crossed with a clean, well-aged Pu-erh—but lighter and more delicate than either. The tea is highly re-steepable, and you will find the flavor evolves across infusions, becoming softer and sweeter as you progress.

Q: Why does this tea contain visible stems, and does that affect quality?

A: The presence of stems is absolutely intentional and essential to this tea's excellence—it is a mark of authenticity, not a flaw. Shou Mei grade white tea naturally includes mature leaves with their stems, and these stems serve multiple critical functions. First, tea stems contain significant concentrations of aromatic compounds; during processing, these volatile substances migrate from stems into leaves, creating a richer, more complex fragrance than leaf-only teas can achieve. Second, stems are rich in tea polysaccharides, lignin, cellulose, and L-theanine—all water-soluble compounds that enhance the tea liquor's body, sweetness, and smooth mouthfeel. Third, and perhaps most importantly for Golden Flower tea, the stems create essential air pockets within the compressed brick. These spaces ensure proper oxygen circulation during the fermentation period (发花, Fā Huā), allowing the beneficial Eurotium cristatum fungi to bloom abundantly and evenly throughout the tea. Without adequate stems, Golden Flower cultivation would be compromised, resulting in inferior fungal development and diminished health benefits.

Q: How is this different from regular Fu Brick Tea or Pu-erh tea?

A: This Golden Flower White Tea represents a groundbreaking innovation in Chinese tea production. Traditional Fu Brick tea (茯砖茶) has been made for centuries using dark tea (黑茶, Hēi Chá) from Shaanxi Province's Qinling Mountains as the base material. On Taoism pioneered the use of premium Fuding white tea (Shou Mei grade) as the base—the first producer to successfully cultivate Golden Flowers on South China white tea leaves. The result is dramatically different from conventional Fu Brick: where traditional versions can taste heavy, strongly earthy, or even slightly harsh, this white tea base delivers inherent sweetness, delicate floral notes, and a lighter, more refined character. Compared to Pu-erh, this tea offers similar probiotic benefits and smooth, aged character, but with a cleaner, sweeter profile and none of the intense earthiness or "wet storage" flavors that some find challenging in Pu-erh. The 1,095-day aging further smooths any rough edges, creating a tea that is exceptionally approachable for Western palates while satisfying experienced aged-tea enthusiasts.

Q: Does Golden Flower White Tea contain caffeine, and when is the best time to drink it?

A: Yes, this tea contains caffeine, as all true teas from the Camellia sinensis plant do. However, the caffeine content is moderated by two factors: the mature Shou Mei leaves naturally contain less caffeine than young buds, and the extended fermentation and aging processes further reduce stimulant effects while increasing calming L-theanine levels. Most drinkers find this tea gentle enough to enjoy from morning through early evening without sleep disruption, though individual sensitivity varies. The tea's probiotic Golden Flowers (Eurotium cristatum) make it particularly beneficial as a digestive aid after meals—a traditional use in China's northwestern regions. Many customers report it provides calm, focused energy rather than the jittery stimulation of coffee or young green tea. For those highly sensitive to caffeine, we recommend enjoying it before 3 PM and using shorter steeping times. The warming, centering sensation aligns beautifully with a mid-afternoon break or post-dinner relaxation ritual.

طريقة غونغ فو (工夫茶، Gōng Fu Chá) — موصى بها للخبراء

المعدات:غايوان (盖碗) أو إبريق شاي صغير من طين يي شينغ (100-150 مل)

النسبة:قرص صغير واحد (3 جم) لكل 100 مل من الماء

درجة حرارة الماء:95-100 درجة مئوية (203-212 درجة فهرنهايت) — الغليان الكامل مثالي

طريقة التحضير:

1. ضع القرص الصغير بعد إزالة غلافه في وعاء التحضير المسخن مسبقاً.
2. اشطفه سريعاً بالماء الساخن لمدة 3-5 ثوانٍ؛ تخلص من هذا المنقوع الأول لتنشيط الأوراق.
3. المنقوع الأول: يُنقع لمدة 10-15 ثانية.
4. المنقوعات اللاحقة: أضف 5-10 ثوانٍ لكل جولة حسب الحاجة.
5. استمر لـ 8-12 نقعة، مع تعديل الوقت للحفاظ على القوة المطلوبة.

ملاحظات التذوق:تكشف هذه الطريقة عن التعقيد المتطور للشاي؛ حيث تبرز النقعات الأولى الحلاوة والنكهات الزهرية، بينما تركز النقعات المتأخرة على العمق والدفء الشبيه بالحبوب.

طريقة النقع / تحضير الثيرموس (闷泡法، Mèn Pào Fǎ) — موصى بها للراحة والسهولة

المعدات:ثيرموس عازل أو كوب سفر (300-500 مل)

النسبة:قرص صغير واحد (3 جم) لكل 300-400 مل من الماء

درجة حرارة الماء:95-100 درجة مئوية (203-212 درجة فهرنهايت)

طريقة التحضير:

1. ضع قرصاً صغيراً واحداً مباشرة في الثيرموس.
2. املأه بماء مغلي حديثاً.
3. أغلقه واتركه ينقع لمدة 15-30 دقيقة (أو لفترة أطول للحصول على نكهة أقوى).
4. استمتع به طوال اليوم؛ أعد ملأه بالماء الساخن 2-3 مرات حيث يستمر القرص في إطلاق النكهة.

ملاحظات التذوق:تستخرج هذه الطريقة ببراعة كلاً من الحلاوة الطبيعية للشاي الأبيض والغنى السلس لقالب فو بريك (Fu Brick)، مما ينتج شراباً مشبعاً وعميقاً ومثالي للمكتب أو السفر.

طريقة الغلي (煮茶法، Zhǔ Chá Fǎ) — لأقصى قدر من الاستخلاص

المعدات:غلاية زجاجية، أو وعاء سيراميك، أو وعاء آمن للاستخدام على الموقد (500-800 مل)

النسبة:1-2 قرص صغير (3-6 جم) لكل 500 مل من الماء

درجة حرارة الماء:يُترك حتى يغلي تماماً، ثم يُترك على نار هادئة

طريقة التحضير:

1. أضف الماء إلى الغلاية واتركه حتى يغلي.
2. ضع القرص (أو الأقراص) الصغير(ة) بداخله.
3. خفف الحرارة واتركه يغلي بهدوء لمدة 3-5 دقائق.
4. صب الشاي واستمتع به. يمكن غلي الأوراق مرة أخرى لـ 2-3 جولات إضافية.

ملاحظات التذوق:ينتج الغلي التعبير الأغنى والأكثر امتلاءً للقوام — سلس للغاية مع حلاوة مكثفة وإحساس سميك فاخر في الفم. ممتاز للطقس البارد.

الطريقة الغربية (كوب أو فرينش برس) — للبساطة اليومية

المعدات:كوب كبير مع مصفاة أو فرينش برس (350-500 مل)

النسبة: قطعة صغيرة واحدة (3 جرام) لكل 350-400 مل من الماء

درجة حرارة الماء: 95-100 درجة مئوية (203-212 درجة فهرنهايت)

طريقة التحضير:

1. ضع قطعة صغيرة واحدة في مصفاة الشاي أو في المكبس الفرنسي (French press).
2. اسكب الماء المغلي حديثًا فوق الشاي.
3. اتركه منقوعًا لمدة 3-5 دقائق للحصول على كوب متوازن؛ أو لمدة 7-10 دقائق للحصول على نكهة أقوى.
4. قم بإزالة المصفاة أو اضغط المكبس؛ واستمتع به. يمكن إعادة نقع نفس القطعة 2-3 مرات.

ملاحظات التذوق: طريقة سهلة ومرنة تمنحك كوبًا سلسًا وحلو المذاق دون أي مرارة - وهي مثالية لمن يتذوقون شاي الزهرة الذهبية (Golden Flower) لأول مرة.

ملاحظة هامة حول النقع البارد

لا يُنصح بالنقع البارد لهذا النوع من الشاي. تتطلب المركبات المفيدة في الزهرة الذهبية والتعقيد العطري المميز لقالب فو (Fu Brick) ماءً ساخنًا لتنشيطها واستخلاصها بالكامل. سيؤدي الماء البارد إلى نتيجة باهتة وغير مرضية لا تمثل الخصائص الحقيقية لهذا الشاي.

Storage Recommendations

Optimal Conditions:

• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight
• Ideal temperature: 15-25°C (59-77°F)
• Ideal humidity: 50-70% (moderate; avoid both excessive dryness and dampness)
• Keep away from strong odors (spices, perfumes, cleaning products)—tea absorbs surrounding aromas

Container:

• The original sealed packaging is suitable for short-term storage (up to 6 months)
• For longer storage, transfer to a breathable container such as unglazed ceramic, bamboo, or kraft paper-lined box
• Avoid completely airtight containers; Golden Flower tea benefits from minimal air exchange

Aging Potential:

• This tea can continue to develop and improve with proper storage
• The Golden Flowers will remain stable, and the tea's mellowness will deepen over time
• Re-check periodically to ensure no moisture damage or off-odors develop

Shelf Life:

• Best enjoyed within 5-10 years of production for optimal Golden Flower vitality
• Well-stored cakes can remain enjoyable for 15+ years, developing increased smoothness and complexity