{"title":"GenShe Fu Tea – Vintage Jingyang Fu Brick Tea by Master Jia Genshe","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"602\" data-start=\"240\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"264\" data-start=\"240\"\u003eGenShe Fu Tea (根社茯茶)\u003c\/strong\u003e represents one of the most authentic expressions of \u003cstrong data-end=\"344\" data-start=\"317\"\u003eShaanxi Jingyang Fu Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e available today. Crafted by \u003cstrong data-end=\"393\" data-start=\"373\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sn.cri.cn\/n\/20191220\/92f5a6b0-e17c-f546-8f5f-cbb1ddd73588.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJia Genshe\u003c\/a\u003e (贾根社)\u003c\/strong\u003e—a \u003cstrong data-end=\"447\" data-start=\"396\"\u003eNational Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritor\u003c\/strong\u003e of the traditional \u003cstrong data-end=\"515\" data-start=\"467\"\u003eFu Zhuan Tea (Fu Brick Tea) making technique\u003c\/strong\u003e—these teas embody the highest recognition of craftsmanship within the world of Fu tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"691\" data-start=\"604\"\u003eWhat makes \u003cstrong data-end=\"638\" data-start=\"615\"\u003eGenShe Fu Brick Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e truly exceptional lies in three defining principles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1001\" data-start=\"693\"\u003eFirst, it is made by a master. Jia Genshe is one of the official inheritors of the traditional \u003cstrong data-end=\"824\" data-start=\"788\"\u003eJingyang Fu Tea making technique\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sn.cri.cn\/n\/20191220\/92f5a6b0-e17c-f546-8f5f-cbb1ddd73588.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edesignation granted\u003c\/a\u003e by the Chinese government to protect historically significant crafts. For Fu Zhuan tea, this represents the highest level of recognition for a tea maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1300\" data-start=\"1003\"\u003eSecond, every tea in this collection is \u003cstrong data-end=\"1082\" data-start=\"1043\"\u003egenuinely aged vintage Fu Brick Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each brick completes a full production and maturation cycle of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1185\" data-start=\"1147\"\u003eat least four years before release\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the tea to develop the deep, mellow character and smooth texture that define well-aged \u003cstrong data-end=\"1299\" data-start=\"1283\"\u003eFu Zhuan tea\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1708\" data-start=\"1302\"\u003eThird, GenShe remains firmly committed to \u003cstrong data-end=\"1378\" data-start=\"1344\"\u003etraditional production methods\u003c\/strong\u003e. The teas are made using carefully selected \u003cstrong data-end=\"1455\" data-start=\"1423\"\u003eAnhua dark tea (Hei Mao Cha)\u003c\/strong\u003e and follow the historical Fu tea process—including the traditional step of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1557\" data-start=\"1531\"\u003eslowly boiling tea oil\u003c\/strong\u003e, a technique now rarely preserved by modern factories. In fact, GenShe is one of the very few producers still faithfully practicing this method today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1930\" data-start=\"1710\"\u003eWe are honored to bring these remarkable \u003cstrong data-end=\"1777\" data-start=\"1751\"\u003eJingyang Fu Brick Teas\u003c\/strong\u003e into our collection. Rich in history, patiently aged, and crafted with extraordinary care, GenShe Fu Tea offers a taste of Fu tea as it was meant to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1930\" data-start=\"1710\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/4854\/1999\/files\/0a950cf90e27050size855_w1200_h900_1.jpg?v=1772712466\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1930\" data-start=\"1710\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/4854\/1999\/files\/775a494f9065b8asize654_w1200_h900_1.jpg?v=1772712465\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1930\" data-start=\"1710\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/4854\/1999\/files\/ffe0f3b4afc2a4bsize697_w1200_h900_1.jpg?v=1772712466\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1930\" data-start=\"1710\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/4854\/1999\/files\/763f9afc3641835size762_w1200_h900_1.jpg?v=1772712466\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1930\" data-start=\"1710\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2010-jingyang-genshe-fu-brick-tea-vintage-golden-flower","title":"Jingyang Genshe 2010 Vintage Fu Brick Tea | Golden Flower Dark Tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e16 years of patient Xi'an dry-storage have transformed this heritage-crafted Fu brick into liquid silk—where ancient tea-oil techniques meet abundant Golden Flowers to deliver a depth and smoothness that only true vintage can achieve.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-base\"\u003eWhat Makes It Unique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e16+ Year Xi'an Dry-Aged Vintage (since 2010):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTime-perfected complexity no young Fu tea can replicate—ready to drink at peak maturity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eNational Intangible Cultural Heritage Craftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHandmade by Master Jia Genshe 贾根社, preserving Jingyang brick tea tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eExclusive Tea-Oil Infusion Process (Ao Cha You 熬茶油):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eConcentrated tea liquor re-applied during fermentation—a rare technique yielding exceptional depth and body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eAbundant Golden Flowers (Jin Hua):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDense, evenly-distributed Eurotium cristatum colonies transform rough maocha into silky, sweet, probiotic-rich tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eClean Xi'an Dry Storage Provenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNo mustiness, no off-flavors—pure, authentic aged character verified from source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eIn 2010, in the ancient tea-trading hub of Jingyang, Shaanxi Province, master craftsman Jia Genshe 贾根社 pressed this brick using techniques his family has guarded for generations. The \"Jingyang Fu Brick Tea making technique\" was officially recognized and listed as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ihchina.cn\/ccr_detail\/30588.html\"\u003eNational Intangible Cultural Heritage of China\u003c\/a\u003e. This designation reflects the extraordinary skill required to cultivate the Golden Flowers that define authentic Fu tea—a process that historically could only succeed under Jingyang's unique climate and water conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eWhat sets this brick apart is the preservation of an increasingly rare production step: the tea-oil infusion process (熬茶油, Áo Chá Yóu). After the Hunan Anhua black maocha (黑毛茶, Hēi Máo Chá) undergoes initial fermentation (渥堆, Wò Duī) and cutting, it is simmered to extract a thick, concentrated tea liquor. This potent essence is then poured back over the leaves before the flowering stage (发花, Fā Huā) begins. The result is a Fu brick with noticeably richer body and more complex flavor than standard production methods can achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/4854\/1999\/files\/ffe0f3b4afc2a4bsize697_w1200_h900_1.jpg?v=1772712466\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eHand compressed Fuzhuan is easier for the Golden Flower to grow than machine compressed. Since the hand-compressed tea is not as tight as the machine, there will be more space and moisture for the fungus to grow and propagate. Master Jia's entirely handmade approach—from pressing to flowering—ensures optimal conditions for the beneficial Eurotium cristatum to flourish throughout the brick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eAfter pressing, this tea spent sixteen years in Xi'an's ideal dry-storage environment. The result is a vintage Fu brick that has shed the grassy, tobacco-like notes of youth and blossomed into something far more refined: a liquor glowing red-amber, thick with aged sweetness, carrying whispers of Chinese dates, ginseng, and sandalwood. This is not a tea for the impatient—it is the reward for those who understand that the finest things require time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eWhy Choose Us:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eDirect Heritage Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAcquired from Master Jia Genshe's own stock, with full storage provenance from 2010 to present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eVerified Clean Dry Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eXi'an warehouse-aged under controlled conditions—no humidity damage, no off-flavors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eAuthentic Intangible Cultural Heritage Craft:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEmploying traditional tea-making techniques dating back to 1368, acknowledged as an intangible cultural heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eThis 2010 vintage represents a vanishing piece of Fu tea history.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith each passing year, properly stored vintage bricks become rarer. Once this allocation is gone, finding another authenticated 15-year Genshe brick with this unique tea-oil process will be nearly impossible. Secure your brick today and experience what centuries of tradition taste like.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"根社茯茶","offers":[{"title":"468g Brick","offer_id":54646207447343,"sku":"D6010-1","price":218.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30g Sample","offer_id":54646207480111,"sku":"D6010-2","price":16.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/4854\/1999\/files\/01-jingyang-genshe-2010-vintage-fu-brick-tea-packaging.jpg?v=1772713029"},{"product_id":"2017-genshe-vintage-fu-brick-tea-golden-flower-aged-dark-tea","title":"Jingyang Genshe 2017 Vintage Fu Brick Tea | Golden Flower Dark Tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eNine years (as of 2026) of Xi'an dry storage transforms this handcrafted Golden Flower Fu Brick Tea into a velvety, gut-nourishing elixir—crafted by a National Heritage master using a centuries-old tea-oil technique found nowhere else.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-base\"\u003eWhat Makes It Unique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e9-Year Vintage Maturation (2017):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDeep, complex flavor impossible to replicate with younger teas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eExclusive Tea-Oil Boiling Technique:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAdds concentrated richness no factory-made Fu tea can match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eNational Heritage Artisan Craft:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMade by Jia Genshe, certified guardian of Jingyang brick tea tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eExceptional Golden Flower Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAbundant Eurotium Cristatum for superior gut health and smooth taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eXi'an Dry Storage Guarantee:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eClean, pure aging environment with zero musty or off-flavors.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eFu Brick Tea has traveled the ancient Silk Road for centuries, sustaining nomadic communities across Central Asia who called it \"the tea of life.\" This particular brick continues that legacy—but with a distinction that sets it apart from modern industrial production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eMaster Jia Genshe is a certified inheritor of Jingyang brick tea craftsmanship, a skill recognized as China's National Intangible Cultural Heritage. While most Fu teas today rely on mechanized processes, Master Jia insists on fully handmade production. Every step—from the fermentation (Wò Duī, 渥堆) to the final pressing—follows techniques passed down through generations of Shaanxi tea artisans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eWhat truly distinguishes this tea is the tea-oil boiling process (Áo Zhì Chá Yóu, 熬制茶油). After the Hunan Anhua raw dark tea (Hēi Máo Chá, 黑毛茶) is fermented and cut, it undergoes a special boiling stage. The thick, concentrated tea liquor is then poured back over the leaves before the flowering process (Fā Huā, 发花) begins. This ancestral Shaanxi technique—largely abandoned by commercial producers—creates an exceptionally rich, layered flavor profile that cannot be achieved otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eMade from 2016 Anhua raw materials and pressed into brick form in 2017, this tea has spent seven years slowly transforming in Xi'an's ideal dry climate. The result is a deeply mature Fu Brick Tea with a radiant amber-red liquor, pronounced Golden Flower aroma, and a sweetness that lingers long after your last sip. For anyone seeking an authentic, traditionally crafted vintage Fu tea experience, this is the benchmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/4854\/1999\/files\/775a494f9065b8asize654_w1200_h900_1.jpg?v=1772712465\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eAuthenticity Guaranteed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCrafted by National Intangible Cultural Heritage inheritor Jia Genshe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eVerified Dry Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSeven years in Xi'an's clean, controlled environment—no dampness, no off-notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eRare Vintage Stock:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLimited quantity from the 2017 pressing; once sold, this exact vintage is gone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eThis is your opportunity to own a piece of Silk Road history—handcrafted, vintage, and bursting with Golden Flower goodness. Add to cart now before this rare 2017 batch disappears.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"根社茯茶","offers":[{"title":"468g Brick","offer_id":54646809133359,"sku":"D6011-1","price":101.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30g Sample","offer_id":54646809166127,"sku":"D6011-2","price":7.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/4854\/1999\/files\/01-jingyang-genshe-2017-vintage-fu-brick-tea-packaging.jpg?v=1772715115"},{"product_id":"2014-jingyang-genshe-fu-brick-tea-golden-flower-vintage-dark-tea","title":"Jingyang Genshe 2014 Vintage Fu Brick Tea | Golden Flower Dark Tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eA decade of meticulous Xi'an dry storage transforms this handcrafted heritage Fu Brick into a silky, complex elixir—where centuries-old Silk Road tradition meets the probiotic power of thriving Golden Flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-base\"\u003eWhat Makes It Unique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eNational Intangible Cultural Heritage Craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Handmade by a certified inheritor preserving 600-year-old Jingyang techniques, irreplicable outside this lineage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eRare 10+ Year Vintage with Active Golden Flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— 2013 Anhua leaves, 2014 brick, Xi'an dry-stored since 2018: complexity impossible to buy elsewhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eTraditional Tea-Oil Infusion Process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Boiled tea concentrate reabsorbed into leaves before fermentation, yielding an exceptionally rich, layered body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e100% Handcrafted, Zero Shortcuts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Every step from leaf selection to final pressing performed by hand, honoring authentic Shaanxi methods lost to industrial production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eClean Xi'an Dry Storage Provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— No off-flavors, no dampness, only pure transformation over a decade of controlled aging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eIn the heart of Shaanxi Province, where the Jing and Wei rivers converge, lies the birthplace of Fu Brick Tea—a terroir so specific that traditional masters insist the tea cannot be properly made anywhere else. The city of Xianyang is the original fermentation place of Fu Tea with its unique geography and climate. There are three indispensable elements for making Fu Tea: the climate conditions at the Central Shaanxi Plain, the water of Jing-Wei River, and the techniques held by the local people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/4854\/1999\/files\/0a950cf90e27050size855_w1200_h900_1.jpg?v=1772712466\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eThis particular brick is the work of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sn.cri.cn\/n\/20191220\/92f5a6b0-e17c-f546-8f5f-cbb1ddd73588.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJia Genshe\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sn.cri.cn\/n\/20191220\/92f5a6b0-e17c-f546-8f5f-cbb1ddd73588.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecertified inheritor\u003c\/a\u003e of China's National Intangible Cultural Heritage for Jingyang Brick Tea making. The \"Jingyang Fu Brick Tea making technique\" was officially recognized and listed as National Intangible Cultural Heritage of China. This designation was more than just a plaque on a wall. His family workshop represents a revival movement that resurrected techniques dormant for nearly half a century—studying old texts, consulting elderly artisans, and conducting countless experiments to recreate the authentic \"fahua\" (发花, Fā Huā) process unique to Jingyang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eWhat distinguishes this tea from factory production is the preserved \"tea-oil\" process: after initial fermentation, the Hunan Anhua crude dark tea (黑毛茶, Hēi Máo Chá) is boiled, and the thick, concentrated liquor is poured back over the leaves before brick pressing. This step, largely abandoned by modern producers, amplifies the tea's body and creates a depth of flavor comparable to barrel-aged spirits—where the vessel becomes part of the taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eGolden Flowers don't appear by accident. Tea masters create them on purpose through a careful process called \"fā huā\" (发花), which means \"sending out flowers.\" After tea leaves are pressed into bricks, workers move them to special rooms. The tea masters must control the environment perfectly for several weeks. They keep the temperature between 72-82°F and the humidity very high at 75-90%. After reaching optimal Golden Flower density, this brick began its decade-long journey in Xi'an dry storage—clean, stable, and free from humidity damage—allowing slow, graceful transformation from robust smoke and hay notes into the refined chen-xiang (陈香, aged fragrance) and jujube sweetness that define a properly matured Fu Brick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eYour Assurance of Authenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eCertified Heritage Provenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDirect from a National Intangible Cultural Heritage inheritor's workshop—complete traceability from leaf to brick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eVerified Dry-Storage History:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eXi'an warehouse conditions documented; no musty or off-flavors guaranteed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eActive Probiotic Culture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFu Brick Tea is distinguished by its \"Golden Flowers\" (Eurotium cristatum), a beneficial probiotic fungus that develops during specialized fermentation, creating unique flavors and health properties not found in any other tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eThis 2014 vintage represents a vanishing category—handcrafted, heritage-method Fu Brick with a full decade of proper aging. Once this lot sells, this specific production cannot be replicated. Add to cart now and experience the Silk Road's \"Life-Sustaining Tea\" as our ancestors intended.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"根社茯茶","offers":[{"title":"468g Brick","offer_id":54674889703727,"sku":"D6011-1","price":141.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30g Sample","offer_id":54674889736495,"sku":"D6011-2","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/4854\/1999\/files\/01-jingyang-genshe-2014-vintage-fu-brick-tea-packaging.jpg?v=1772764935"},{"product_id":"mini-fuzhuan-tea-flight-genshe-vintage-vertical-tasting","title":"mini Fuzhuan Tea Flight No.3 | Genshe Vintage Vertical Tasting","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVertical Tasting: The Mastery of Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eThe defining characteristic of Shaanxi Fuzhuan is its extraordinary ability to transform through professional aging. This \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"122\" data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eMini Fuzhuan Tea Flight No.3\u003c\/b\u003e is a curated \"vertical tasting\" journey, featuring three distinct vintages from the same heritage lineage: \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"258\" data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eGenshe (根社)\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eCrafted by \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"11\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eMaster Jia Genshe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sn.cri.cn\/n\/20191220\/92f5a6b0-e17c-f546-8f5f-cbb1ddd73588.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e贾根社\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, a National Intangible Cultural Heritage \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ihchina.cn\/ccr_detail\/30588.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003einher itor\u003c\/a\u003e, these teas have been resting in Xi'an dry storage since their respective years of production. By tasting the 2017, 2014, and 2010 vintages side-by-side, you can observe the fascinating evolution of the \"Golden Flower\" (\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"317\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eEurotium cristatum\u003c\/i\u003e) and the deepening complexity of the tea liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Flight Selection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e1. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/collections\/genshe-vintage-fu-brick-tea\/products\/2010-jingyang-genshe-fu-brick-tea-vintage-golden-flower\"\u003e2010 Vintage\u003c\/a\u003e (The Deep Transformation)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eA 2010 production that showcases the profound power of long-term aging. At this stage, the tea has transitioned into a deep, medicinal character with a noticeable \"chen\" (aged) aroma. Its texture is remarkably thick and velvet-like, offering the grounding energy that defines well-matured heritage Fuzhuan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e2. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/collections\/genshe-vintage-fu-brick-tea\/products\/2014-jingyang-genshe-fu-brick-tea-golden-flower-vintage-dark-tea\"\u003e2014 Vintage\u003c\/a\u003e (The Balanced Heritage)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eFrom the 2014 harvest, this vintage represents the classic \"sweet spot\" of maturation. It has shed the vibrancy of youth to develop a stable, woody structure and a clean, honey-like sweetness. It is an excellent baseline for understanding Master Jia’s signature aging profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e3. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/collections\/genshe-vintage-fu-brick-tea\/products\/2017-genshe-vintage-fu-brick-tea-golden-flower-aged-dark-tea\"\u003e2017 Vintage\u003c\/a\u003e (The Mellowing Bloom)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThis 2017 production is in its prime stage of early maturity. While it still carries a hint of its original floral brightness, years of professional storage have rounded off the edges, resulting in a smooth, approachable, and highly aromatic cup that bridges the gap between young and aged tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eWhy Choose This Vertical Flight?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\"\u003eAuthentic Heritage:\u003c\/b\u003e All three teas follow the traditional techniques of Master Jia Genshe 贾根社.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0\"\u003eObserve Evolution:\u003c\/b\u003e The most direct way to understand \"Aged Fuzhuan\" is to taste the same craft across different stages of time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"22,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"22,2,0\"\u003eXi'an Dry Storage:\u003c\/b\u003e Each sample has been aged in the birthplace of Fuzhuan, ensuring the healthiest and most vibrant \"Golden Flower\" environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"22,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"22,3,0\"\u003eConvenient Portions:\u003c\/b\u003e 3 x 30g resealable Mylar bags, providing \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"62\" data-path-to-node=\"22,3,0\"\u003e15+ full sessions\u003c\/b\u003e for your tasting exploration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"根社茯茶","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55295537840431,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/4854\/1999\/files\/MiniFuzhuanTeaFlightNo.3.jpg?v=1773588317"},{"product_id":"2018-genshe-three-essentials-fu-brick-tea-jingyang-golden-flower","title":"Jingyang Genshe 2018 Vintage Fu Brick Tea | The Three Essentials","description":"\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEight years of patient Xi'an dry storage transforms this National Intangible Cultural Heritage Fu Brick Tea into a silky, golden flower-laden elixir—crafted by master Jia Genshe using the rare tea oil boiling technique that delivers instant, profound flavor from the very first steep.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-base\"\u003eWhat Makes It Unique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eNational Intangible Cultural Heritage Pedigree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Handcrafted by Jia Genshe, a certified guardian of Jingyang Fu Brick Tea's 600-year tradition, ensuring authenticity no factory production can replicate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eRare Tea Oil Boiling Technique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Delivers bold, concentrated Fu Brick flavor from your very first steep, unlike conventional versions requiring multiple infusions to open up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e8-Year Xi'an Dry Storage Vintage (2018)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Aged in ideal northern climate conditions for peak mellow sweetness, evolved complexity, and vibrant golden flower activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e100% Pure Handcraft, Zero Shortcuts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Every step from fermentation to brick pressing done entirely by hand, creating the perfect internal structure for abundant Eurotium cristatum proliferation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e\"Three Essentials\" Terroir Lock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Uniquely requires Jingyang's microclimate, Jingyang's mineral-rich water, and Jingyang artisan skill—a trinity impossible to replicate elsewhere.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eIn the dusty tea archives of Jingyang, Shaanxi—where the ancient Silk Road began its westward journey—a centuries-old saying persists: \"Without Jingyang's climate, Jingyang's water, and Jingyang's craftsmen, there can be no true Fu Tea.\" This \"Three Essentials\" (San Bu Li, 三不离) philosophy is not marketing rhetoric; it is the geological and cultural DNA that makes authentic Jingyang Fu Brick Tea irreplaceable. Master Jia Genshe has dedicated his life to preserving this trinity, earning official recognition as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage inheritor—one of the few artisans authorized to carry forward this 600-year tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eWhat distinguishes this particular brick from other Fu teas is Genshe's revival of an almost-lost Shaanxi technique: tea oil boiling (熬茶油, Áo Chá Yóu). After the Hunan Anhua Hei Mao Cha (黑毛茶, Hēi Máo Chá) undergoes initial fermentation and cutting, Genshe simmers the tea in large vats, extracting a thick, concentrated tea liquor. This potent essence is then poured back over the leaves before the flowering stage (发花, Fā Huā). The result? A Fu Brick that does not require patience—from the very first infusion, you experience the full-bodied, robust character that ordinary Fu Bricks only reveal after four or five steeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003ePressed in 2018 using raw materials harvested between 2014 and 2018, this brick has spent over eight years maturing in Xi'an's clean, dry storage environment—away from humidity and foreign odors. During this time, the golden flowers (金花, Jīn Huā) have flourished throughout the brick's interior, transforming what began as assertive, hay-like notes into a symphony of aged sweetness: hints of jujube, dried longan, subtle ginseng, and warm cedar. When you break open this brick, you are not simply brewing tea; you are participating in a living heritage that once sustained Silk Road caravans and remains—to this day—a testament to what human hands and time can achieve together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eWhy Trust Genshe Fu Tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eCertified Heritage Craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Jia Genshe holds official National Intangible Cultural Heritage inheritor status for Jingyang Brick Tea making, a credential requiring rigorous government verification of lineage, skill, and commitment to traditional methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eVerified Clean Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— This brick has been stored in controlled Xi'an dry warehouse conditions since 2018, ensuring zero mustiness, zero contamination, and optimal golden flower development documented through its journey from production to your cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eProven Artisan Excellence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— The Genshe workshop's Fu Brick Teas have earned recognition among collectors and connoisseurs for their exceptional golden flower density and distinctive tea oil-enhanced flavor profile unavailable from mass producers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eA National Treasure in Your Hands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— This vintage 2018 Jingyang Fu Brick Tea, crafted by ICH inheritor Jia Genshe using the rare tea oil boiling method, offers instant depth, 8 years of patient aging, and living golden flower probiotics. Secure your brick before this limited vintage is gone—experience 600 years of Silk Road heritage in every sip.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"根社茯茶","offers":[{"title":"468g Brick","offer_id":56841102655791,"sku":"D6012-1","price":89.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30g Sample","offer_id":56841102688559,"sku":"D6012-2","price":6.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/4854\/1999\/files\/01-genshe-three-essentials-fu-brick-tea-packaging_1.jpg?v=1776389491"},{"product_id":"2013-genshe-thirteen-dynasties-fu-brick-tea-jingyang-golden-flower","title":"Jingyang Genshe 2013 Vintage Fu Brick Tea | Thirteen Dynasties","description":"\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThirteen years of Xi'an dry storage since 2013, four heirloom raw materials, and the only Fu Brick Tea still hand-crafted with the lost Shaanxi tea-oil glazing method — a living artifact from a National Heritage master.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-base\"\u003eWhat Makes It Unique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eCrafted by a National Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— every brick pressed by the hands of Master Jia Genshe (贾根社), guardian of the Jingyang Fu Tea lineage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e13 Years of Authentic Xi'an Dry Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— clean, odor-free aging in the original capital of Fu Tea, delivering mature \"Golden Flower\" bloom without any wet-storage funk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eThe Lost Tea-Oil Glazing Technique (熬制茶油, Áo Zhì Chá Yóu)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— concentrated tea liquor is boiled and poured back onto the leaves, creating an unmatched density of flavor from the very first steep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eFour-Material Ancient Recipe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— fresh buds, 1–3 year aged Hei Mao Cha, crushed mature Fu brick, and sweet stems — a secret proportion that builds layered sweetness and body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e\"Thirteen Dynasties\" Heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— a tribute to Xi'an\/Xianyang, the imperial birthplace of Fu Tea and the historical capital of 13 Chinese dynasties.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eFu Brick Tea (茯砖茶, Fú Zhuān Chá) was born on the ancient Silk Road, where caravans carried compressed bricks westward to nomadic peoples who lived on meat and dairy. For centuries, a saying governed its production: \"Three cannot leave\" — the climate of Jingyang, the water of Jingyang, and the hands of Jingyang artisans. When modern factories began industrializing the process, much of this knowledge was lost.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eMaster Jia Genshe (贾根社)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis one of the few remaining national-level inheritors recognized by the Chinese government for preserving the complete traditional method — a title awarded only to individuals whose work is deemed essential to the continuity of Chinese civilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eWhat separates this brick from every other Fu Cha you have tasted is a single forgotten step:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003etea-oil glazing (熬制茶油)\u003c\/strong\u003e. After the Hunan Anhua Hei Mao Cha (湖南安化黑毛茶) is fermented and chopped, a portion of the liquor is slowly simmered down into a thick, dark concentrate and poured back over the leaves before pressing. The result is immediately obvious in the cup — the first infusion already delivers the full, resinous, medicinal character that ordinary Fu Tea only reveals after five or six steeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eThe blend itself follows an old Shaanxi formula using four raw materials: fresh spring buds from 2013 for brightness, 1–3 year aged Hei Mao Cha for depth, crushed pieces of previously finished Fu brick to seed the flavor memory, and a small measured portion of tea stems to provide the natural sugars that feed the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eGolden Flower (金花, Jīn Huā \/\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEurotium cristatum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eduring the fermentation stage known as Fā Huā (发花, \"flowering\"). This is the microbial transformation that turns rough border tea into something silky, sweet, and profoundly complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eStored for over a decade in a clean Xi'an dry warehouse, this 2013 vintage has shed the raw tobacco and hay notes of its youth. What remains is aged timber, Chinese medicinal herbs, dried jujube, and the unmistakable pollen-like perfume of mature Golden Flower — the taste of a living cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eWhy Trust Genshe Fu Tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eAuthentic Provenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePressed and signed under the direct workshop of National Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritor Jia Genshe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eVerified Dry Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e13 years in Xi'an — the original homeland of Fu Tea, with documented clean-warehouse conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eComplete Tasting Format:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull 468g collector brick plus a 30g loose sample, so you can taste before committing to long-term aging.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eVintage Fu Brick Tea from a National Heritage master does not get reproduced — once a year's pressing is gone, it is gone forever. Secure your 2013 \"Thirteen Dynasties\" brick today and drink a piece of the Silk Road that has been maturing quietly since the year it was made.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"根社茯茶","offers":[{"title":"468g Brick","offer_id":56841754673455,"sku":"D6013-1","price":158.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30g Sample","offer_id":56841754706223,"sku":"D6013-2","price":12.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/4854\/1999\/files\/01-genshe-thirteen-dynasties-fu-brick-tea-packaging_1.jpg?v=1776391583"},{"product_id":"2019-genshe-datewood-pressed-fu-brick-tea-jingyang-golden-flower","title":"Jingyang Genshe 2019 Vintage Fu Brick Tea | Datewood-Pressed","description":"\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeven years of Xi'an dry-storage, hand-hammered with a datewood mallet by a National Heritage Master — this 2019 Jingyang Fu Brick is a living archive of Golden Flower fermentation, bottled like a vintage natural wine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-base\"\u003eWhat Makes It Unique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eCrafted by a National Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Master Jia Genshe (贾根社), the official torchbearer of Jingyang Fu Brick Tea craftsmanship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eThe Lost Art of Tea-Oil Decoction (熬茶油, Áo Chá Yóu)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— a Shaanxi-only step that delivers a full-bodied Fu Cha flavor from the very first infusion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eHand-Hammered with a Datewood Mallet (枣木锤, Zǎo Mù Chuí)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— a looser, breathable press that lets Golden Flower bloom deeper than any machine brick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eSeven Years of Pristine Xi'an Dry Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— clean, odor-free aging that converts raw edges into silky woody-medicinal depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eFour-Component Recipe Blending Fresh Buds, 1–3 Year Aged Hei Mao Cha \u0026amp; Crushed Mature Brick\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— a house secret that layers sweetness, body, and returning-sweet (Huí Gān).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eFor over six centuries, there has been a saying in Shaanxi:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"No tea grows north of the ridge — yet Jingyang produces the finest tea in the land.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJingyang was never a tea-growing region; it was a tea-\u003cem\u003emaking\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eregion, the final stop on the Silk Road where raw Hunan leaves were transformed into the legendary \"tea of life\" that fueled caravans heading west. The craft depended on what locals call the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Three Inseparables\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(三不离, Sān Bù Lí) — the climate of Jingyang, the water of Jingyang, and the hands of Jingyang. Master Jia Genshe is the living custodian of those hands, officially recognized by China's State Council as the inheritor of this Intangible Cultural Heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eThis 2019 brick begins with Hunan Anhua dark tea (黑毛茶, Hēi Máo Chá), the same coarse, sun-withered base used for generations. What separates Genshe's workshop from every modern Fu Cha factory is a step almost no one else still performs:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003etea-oil decoction (熬茶油, Áo Chá Yóu)\u003c\/strong\u003e. After fermentation and cutting, a portion of the leaf is simmered down into a thick, syrupy concentrate, which is then poured back over the base leaf before pressing. This is why the very first rinse of this tea already pours a deep amber — the flavor doesn't need three infusions to \"wake up.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eThe brick itself is compressed entirely by hand, using a mallet carved from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003edatewood (枣木锤, Zǎo Mù Chuí)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unlike hydraulic presses that crush the leaf into a dense wall, the datewood hammer leaves the brick porous and breathable — the ideal environment for the \"flowering\" process (发花, Fā Huā) in which\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEurotium cristatum\u003c\/em\u003e, the Golden Flower fungus, colonizes the leaf. Inside this single brick sits a four-part recipe: fresh 2019 buds for brightness, 1–3 year aged Hei Mao Cha for depth, crushed mature Fu brick for mouthfeel, and a whisper of tea stems to feed the fermentation with natural sugars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eSince pressing, the brick has rested in a clean Xi'an dry warehouse — arid, stable, and free of musty \"wet-storage\" notes. Seven years on, the tobacco-and-hay sharpness of a young Fu brick has softened into something altogether different: sandalwood, dried jujube, a hint of old bourbon barrel. This is what vintage Fu Cha is supposed to taste like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eWhy Trust Genshe Fu Tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eVerified Heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProduced by a State-recognized Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eTraceable Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eContinuous Xi'an dry storage since 2019, documented and clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eTwo Formats Available:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull 468g brick for collectors, or 30g sample for first-time tasters.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eOnly a limited number of 2019 Datewood-Pressed bricks were ever made — once this vintage is gone, it cannot be replicated. Secure your brick today and taste what National Heritage craftsmanship actually delivers in the cup.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"根社茯茶","offers":[{"title":"468g Brick","offer_id":56843050549551,"sku":"D6013-1","price":85.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30g Sample","offer_id":56843050582319,"sku":"D6013-2","price":6.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/4854\/1999\/files\/01-genshe-datewood-pressed-fu-brick-tea-packaging_1.jpg?v=1776393086"},{"product_id":"jingyang-genshe-2015-vintage-fu-brick-tea-twin-columns","title":"Jingyang Genshe 2015 Vintage Fu Brick Tea | Twin Columns Box","description":"\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrafted by a National Intangible Heritage Master and dry-aged since 2015, this Jingyang Fu Brick Tea delivers the rare \"Golden Flower\" bloom in every silky, woody, medicinal sip — a living vintage for collectors and curious drinkers alike.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-base\"\u003eWhat Makes It Unique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrafted by National Intangible Cultural Heritage Master Jia Genshe\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of only a handful of artisans authorized to preserve the 600-year-old Jingyang pressing tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry-aged since 2015 in a certified Xi'an dry storage facility \u003c\/strong\u003e— eleven years of slow microbial maturation transform rustic Anhua leaf into silky, woody, medicinal depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRevived tea-oil decoction process (熬制 Áo Zhì)\u003c\/strong\u003e — concentrated tea liquor is boiled and re-poured over the leaves before pressing, unleashing an intensely aromatic first infusion that most modern Fuzhuan teas cannot match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProprietary four-material blend\u003c\/strong\u003e — fresh 2015 buds, 1–3 year aged mao cha, crushed aged Fu brick, and a touch of stem sugar — the workshop's secret recipe for layered sweetness and long huigan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's twin-column gift box\u003c\/strong\u003e (468g + 30g tasting sample) — a true vintage Fu Brick Tea, ready to drink today or cellar for decades of continued evolution.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eJingyang (泾阳 Jīng Yáng), a small county in Shaanxi, has pressed tea bricks for six centuries without ever growing a single tea bush. Ancient caravan records describe a \"three-cannot-leave\" rule (三不离 Sān Bù Lí): authentic Fu Brick Tea cannot leave Jingyang's climate, its well water, or its craftsmen. Along the Silk Road, these bricks reached Central Asia and Tibet, where nomadic communities called it \"the tea of life\" for its ability to aid digestion of heavy meat diets. This very identity — dry-land fermentation at the edge of the Loess Plateau — is what allows the rare fungus\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEurotium cristatum\u003c\/em\u003e, known locally as 金花 (Jīn Huā, \"Golden Flower\"), to bloom during the flowering stage (发花 Fā Huā).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eMaster Jia Genshe (贾根社) is one of the officially recognized inheritors of this technique under China's National Intangible Cultural Heritage (国家级非物质文化遗产 Guó Jiā Jí Fēi Wù Zhì Wén Huà Yí Chǎn) system. The title is not honorary — it requires decades of verified apprenticeship and the ability to transmit the complete craft to the next generation. Under Jia's hand, every brick is pressed, steamed, and flowered manually, with no mechanized shortcuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eWhat sets this particular batch apart is the revival of the tea-oil decoction step (熬制 Áo Zhì), a nearly lost Shaanxi technique. After the Hunan Anhua black mao cha (黑毛茶 Hēi Máo Chá) is fermented and cut, a portion is simmered into a thick, syrupy liquor, which is then ladled back over the leaves. This concentrates the soluble compounds, giving the first few infusions a density and aromatic impact that standard Fuzhuan teas simply lack — you taste it instantly, from the very first steep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eFinally, the workshop's four-material recipe — fresh spring buds from 2015, 1–3 year pre-aged mao cha, crushed fully-fermented brick from previous years, and a controlled fraction of sweet tea stems as fermentation fuel — is considered a house secret. It is a small-batch, precision-blending approach that most large factories have abandoned in favor of scale. The result, now resting in Xi'an dry storage since 2019, is a living vintage: clean, complex, and ready for the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eWhy Trust Genshe Fu Tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eVerified Heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePressed by a nationally registered intangible cultural heritage inheritor — provenance you can trace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eTrue Vintage, Clean Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRaw leaf from 2012–2015, pressed in 2015, released in 2019, kept exclusively in Xi'an dry storage — no damp-warehouse funk, no artificial aging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eGift-Ready Format:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTwin-column box (468g) with a 30g loose sample — drink one, age one, or share both.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eThis 2015 vintage is a single-batch release and will not be reproduced.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Once the columns are gone, the Golden Flower from this year stops blooming in the marketplace. Secure your twin-column box today and taste eleven years of patient, heritage-certified fermentation in a single cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"根社茯茶","offers":[{"title":"Twin Columns Box (468g)","offer_id":56843674648879,"sku":"D6013-1","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30g Sample","offer_id":56843674681647,"sku":"D6013-2","price":9.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/4854\/1999\/files\/01-genshe-heritage-fu-brick-tea-packaging-front_1.jpg?v=1776395414"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/4854\/1999\/collections\/GenShe_Fu_Tea_Vintage_Jingyang_Fu_Brick_Tea_by_Master_Jia_Genshe.jpg?v=1772701972","url":"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/collections\/genshe-vintage-fu-brick-tea.oembed","provider":"Orientaleaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}