Über Taoismus Premium Jingyang Golden Flower Fu Ziegeltee (280g Dose)

• Tea Type: Golden Flower Fu Brick Tea (金花茯砖茶) / Dark Tea (Heicha)
• Production Year: 2020
• Raw Material Harvest: 2020 Spring (Special-Grade Buds)
• Origin of Raw Material: Yunnan Province — Fengqing and Lincang tea regions (premium high-mountain terroir)
• Flowering Location: Jingyang, Shaanxi (traditional Fahua environment)
• Tea Factory: On Taoism (几于道) — A pioneering clean-production facility that revolutionized Fu Brick Tea by combining hygienic modern methods with traditional craftsmanship
• Raw Material Grade: Special Grade (特级) — The highest classification, consisting of tender spring buds
• Packaging: 280g total weight, factory pre-broken into chunks, wrapped in protective paper, housed in an elegant collector's tin
• Golden Flower Status: Abundant, evenly distributed, vibrant golden-yellow Eurotium cristatum
• Maturation Stage: 5 years aged, optimal drinking window now through 10+ years with proper storage
• Certifications & Awards: 2025 World Tea Championship Superior Award (Joint Winner, Pu-erh Category); 2015 Milan World Expo China Famous Tea Gold Award

Production Highlights:

• Clean fermentation facility ensures no off-flavors or contamination
• Yunnan special-grade buds deliver superior sweetness, freshness, and complexity compared to traditional Shaanxi/Hunan materials
• Traditional Wodui (渥堆, wò duī) pile fermentation followed by authentic Fahua (发花, fā huā) flowering process
• Hand-broken at factory to preserve leaf structure while ensuring brewing convenience

Important Note: The pre-broken chunks may shift during shipping, causing some Golden Flower spores and tea dust to separate—this is completely normal and does not affect quality.If you prefer pristine presentation, please consider this before purchasing.

Dry Leaf Appearance and Aroma

The pre-broken chunks display a rich, dark brown color interspersed with brilliant golden-yellow specks—the celebrated Golden Flowers (金花). The dry aroma presents an inviting bouquet of dried apricot, roasted barley, and a distinctive sweet fungal fragrance reminiscent of dried mushrooms and honey.

Wet Leaf Appearance and Aroma

Upon rinsing, the leaves unfurl to reveal tender, intact buds with a glossy sheen. The wet aroma intensifies with notes of toasted grain, stone fruit, and a clean, earthy sweetness. No musty or off-putting odors—only pure, refined fragrance.

Liquor Color

The brew yields a luminous amber-orange liquor with exceptional clarity and brightness—a hallmark of high-grade raw materials and clean production. The color deepens to a rich copper with extended steeping.

Taste Profile

The first sip reveals immediate sweetness, like caramelized brown sugar and ripe stone fruit. Mid-palate delivers layers of toasted walnut, roasted barley, and subtle dried fig. The probiotic Golden Flowers change the tea's taste—reducing bitterness while creating a mellow, sweet, and smooth flavor profile. The texture is remarkably silky and viscous, coating the palate without any astringency or harsh edges. Absolutely clean, with zero off-flavors or mustiness.

Empty Cup Aroma

The emptied vessel retains a lasting fragrance of honey, warm grain, and subtle floral notes—evidence of the tea's exceptional quality and complete fermentation.

Aftertaste (Huigan)

A pronounced returning sweetness (回甘, huí gān) emerges within seconds, lingering on the tongue and throat. Notes of caramel and dried longan persist for several minutes, inviting the next infusion.

Body Sensation

This tea produces a gentle warming sensation that spreads from the chest to the limbs. Many drinkers report a calming, grounding effect—ideal for post-meal relaxation. Traditionally enjoyed for its digestive benefits, Fu Brick Tea is now also valued for the probiotics found in its Golden Flowers. The tea is exceptionally durable, offering 10-15 quality infusions with consistent flavor development.

Q: What flavor profile can I expect from this tea?

A: This premium Fu Brick Tea offers a remarkably refined and approachable flavor profile that differs significantly from standard dark teas. Expect immediate notes of caramelized brown sugar, ripe apricot, and toasted barley on the first sip. The mid-palate reveals deeper layers of roasted walnut and dried fig, while the finish delivers a clean, honey-like sweetness that lingers pleasantly. The Golden Flowers change the tea's flavor to be sweet and smooth. Unlike earthier dark teas, this special-grade edition emphasizes brightness and delicacy—think butterscotch and stone fruit rather than compost or wet earth. The texture is silky and full-bodied without any bitterness or astringency, making it exceptionally easy to enjoy.

Q: What makes this Premium Edition different from the Standard First-Grade Edition?

A: The key difference lies in the raw material grade and resulting cup quality. This Premium Edition uses special-grade (特级) spring buds exclusively from Fengqing and Lincang in Yunnan—the highest classification available. The Standard Edition uses first-grade material from the same regions. Special-grade buds contain higher concentrations of amino acids and aromatic compounds, which translate to noticeably sweeter, more complex, and more fragrant tea. The liquor is brighter and cleaner, with enhanced smoothness and a more pronounced returning sweetness (huigan). For collectors and connoisseurs seeking the ultimate Fu Brick Tea experience, this edition represents the pinnacle of the craft.

Q: Why does On Taoism use Yunnan raw materials instead of traditional Shaanxi or Hunan sources?

A: Golden Flowers can't fix poor-quality tea leaves—the starting material shapes how the final tea will taste. Traditional Fu Brick uses leaves from Anhua, Hunan, giving an earthy taste. On Taoism pioneered the use of premium Yunnan tea leaves—sourced from the same high-mountain regions famous for exceptional Pu-erh tea. Yunnan's ancient tea trees and mineral-rich soils produce leaves with superior sweetness, higher amino acid content, and more complex aromatics. This innovation dramatically elevates the final product: brighter liquor color, cleaner taste, enhanced fragrance, and a more refined mouthfeel. The 2025 World Tea Championship recognition validates this innovative approach.

Q: I noticed some golden powder and tea particles in my tin. Is this normal?

A: Yes, this is completely normal and does not affect quality whatsoever. Because this tea is pre-broken into chunks at the factory for your convenience, the pieces naturally move and contact each other during shipping. This causes some Golden Flower spores and fine tea particles to separate and settle at the bottom of the tin. These are the same beneficial probiotics and tea material—simply add them to your brewing vessel along with the chunks. This minor cosmetic variation is unavoidable with pre-broken tea and is absolutely not a quality defect. If pristine presentation is essential to you, we recommend our intact brick options instead.

Gongfu-Stil (Empfohlen für volle Geschmacksentfaltung)

Diese Methode offenbart die vollständige Geschmacksentwicklung des Tees über mehrere Aufgüsse hinweg.

Was Sie benötigen: Gaiwan oder kleine Teekanne (100-150 ml), Teetablett, Fair Cup, Teeschalen

Schritte:

1. Alle Gefäße mit kochendem Wasser vorwärmen; das Wasser wegschütten
2. 5-7 g Teestücke hinzugeben (etwa eine kleine Handvoll)
3. Mit kochendem Wasser (100 °C) für 5 Sekunden spülen; sofort wegschütten – dies „weckt“ die Blätter auf
4. Erster Aufguss: Kochendes Wasser aufgießen, 10-15 Sekunden ziehen lassen, dann in den Fair Cup abgießen
5. Nachfolgende Aufgüsse: Mit jeder weiteren Runde die Ziehzeit um 5-10 Sekunden verlängern
6. Dieser Tee ermöglicht 10-15 exzellente Aufgüsse; beobachten Sie, wie sich Süße und Tiefe entwickeln

Geschmacksnotizen: Die frühen Aufgüsse betonen Helligkeit und florale Süße; die mittleren Aufgüsse offenbaren eine nussige Tiefe; spätere Aufgüsse bieten eine milde, honigartige Geschmeidigkeit.

Kochmethode (Traditioneller nordwestlicher Stil)

Das Kochen erzeugt einen robusten, vollmundigen Aufguss, der sich ideal zum Teilen eignet.

Was Sie benötigen: Hitzebeständige Glaskanne oder Keramikkessel, Wärmequelle, Sieb

Schritte:

1. 5-8 g Teestücke in 500-800 ml kaltes oder zimmertemperiertes Wasser geben
2. Bei mittlerer Hitze leicht zum Kochen bringen
3. Sobald es kocht, die Hitze reduzieren und 3-5 Minuten köcheln lassen
4. Abseihen und servieren; für weitere Runden mehr Wasser in die Kanne geben
5. Dieselben Blätter können 3-4 Mal aufgekocht werden

Geschmacksnotizen: Das Kochen extrahiert maximale Tiefe und Fülle, wodurch ein bernsteinroter Tee mit ausgeprägten Getreide- und Karamellnoten entsteht.

Ziehenlassen in einer Thermoskanne (Menpaifa / 闷泡法)

Perfekt fürs Büro oder auf Reisen – liefert mit minimalem Aufwand gleichmäßig geschmeidige Ergebnisse.

Was Sie benötigen: Thermoskanne oder Isolierflasche (500 ml Fassungsvermögen), Sieb optional

Schritte:

1. Thermoskanne mit kochendem Wasser vorwärmen; Wasser wegschütten
2. 3-5 g Teestücke hinzugeben
3. Mit kochendem Wasser (100 °C) auffüllen
4. Verschließen und 1-2 Stunden ziehen lassen (oder länger für einen stärkeren Aufguss)
5. Vor dem Trinken durch ein Sieb gießen; Thermoskanne für einen zweiten Aufguss erneut auffüllen

Geschmacksnotizen: Langes Ziehenlassen erzeugt einen milden, süßen und tief wohltuenden Aufguss – hervorragend zum Schlürfen über den ganzen Tag hinweg.

Westlicher Stil (Tasse oder French Press)

Ein bequemer Ansatz für den entspannten Genuss.

Was Sie benötigen: Große Tasse (350-500 ml) mit Teesieb oder French Press

Schritte:

1. 3-5 g Teestücke in das Gefäß geben
2. Kochendes Wasser (100 °C) direkt über den Tee gießen
3. Beim ersten Aufguss 3-5 Minuten ziehen lassen
4. Teesieb entfernen oder den Stempel der French Press herunterdrücken; genießen
5. Dieselben Blätter 2-3 Mal erneut aufgießen, dabei jede Runde um 1-2 Minuten verlängern

Geschmacksnotizen: Die westliche Zubereitung liefert eine ausgewogene, leicht zu trinkende Tasse, die Süße und Geschmeidigkeit betont.

Storage Recommendations

Proper storage ensures your Fu Brick Tea continues to develop beautifully over time.

Ideal Conditions:

• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location away from direct sunlight
• Maintain moderate humidity (50-70%); avoid excessive dryness or dampness
• Keep away from strong odors—tea absorbs surrounding aromas easily
• Room temperature is acceptable; avoid refrigeration

Container Guidelines:

• The original tin provides excellent protection; keep it sealed when not in use
• For long-term aging, consider transferring to a breathable paper bag inside a cardboard box
• Avoid completely airtight containers, as Fu Brick Tea benefits from minimal air exchange

Aging Potential:

• This tea is enjoyable now and will continue to mellow and deepen over the next 10-20 years
• Fresh Fu Brick is brighter and sweeter; aged Fu Brick is deeper and more unified.
• Check periodically for any off-odors or mold (distinct from golden flowers); properly stored tea should remain clean and fragrant