Fu Tea

The Authentic Story of San Pao Tai Tea

Historical Roots in Northwest China

Ancient tea horse road in Gansu province

In the arid landscapes of China's Gansu province, where the Silk Road once bustled with camel caravans, San Pao Tai tea emerged as a survival drink. Historical records from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) describe local herders brewing tea with eight ingredients to combat the harsh climate:

Core 15th-century ingredients:

Green tea bricks
Rock sugar
Dried jujubes
Hawthorn berries

This basic formula sustained travelers but lacked sophistication. By the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), tea masters began adding medicinal herbs like chrysanthemum and goji berries, creating the prototype of modern Eight Treasures Tea.

Modernizing Tradition

Our team spent 18 months collaborating with Gansu tea masters and nutrition scientists to upgrade the formula. The goal: preserve cultural authenticity while enhancing health benefits.

Key improvements over traditional recipes:

Traditional Ingredient	Our Upgrade	Reason
Generic green tea	Aged Fu Brick Tea (2018)	Higher probiotics, richer flavor
White sugar	Yellow rock sugar	Lower glycemic index (GI 35)
Dried orange peel	Whole kumquat slices	3× more vitamin C retention

Our team collaborated with Gansu tea masters to preserve this legacy. As Master Li Wei from Ningxia explains, "The balance of ingredients determines both flavor and health benefits."

Ingredient Transparency

Fu Brick Tea Three-Cannon Shot with Herbal Fusion – Ginseng & Astragalus Low-Sugar Blend

For Herbal Fusion (Ginseng & Astragalus):

American ginseng: Whole roots from Wisconsin farms
Wild astragalus: Harvested in Qinling Mountains' protected zones
Bitter buckwheat: Rich in rutin for blood vessel health

>>>Explore the full range of our Herbal Fusion blends and discover the benefits of these premium ingredients on our product page.

Fu Brick Tea Three-Cannon Shot with Rose Petals and Ginger Candy – Radiance Blend-4

Fu Brick Tea Three-Cannon Shot with Rose Petals and Ginger Candy – Radiance Blend

For Radiance Blend (Rose & Ginger):

Double-petal roses: From Gansu's Linxia County, hand-picked at dawn
Candied ginger: Organic Thai ginger, 30% less sugar than commercial brands
Fu Brick Tea: 5-year-aged leaves with visible golden flowers

>>>Discover the full experience of our Radiance Blend and learn more about its unique ingredients.

We serve thousands of satisfied tea enthusiasts in our tea house each year, and we’re excited to share these exceptional teas with tea lovers worldwide at Orientaleaf.com.

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