Golden Flower Fu Brick Tea — GROUNDED

An aged fermented tea with naturally grown golden flowers.

Golden Flower Fu Brick Tea is a 2018 Fu brick dark tea, handcrafted by the traditional method in Xinhua County, Hunan, China. Fu brick is a pressed Chinese dark tea. Break a piece open and you will see small golden specks inside: these are the “golden flowers” (Eurotium cristatum). They develop naturally inside the brick during the slow “flowering” stage of production, when temperature and humidity are carefully managed, and a good, even bloom is the traditional mark of a well-made brick.

At a glance

• Type: Dark tea (hei cha), pressed Fu brick
• Taste: Smooth, mellow, woody
• Caffeine: Yes, it is made from tea leaves
• Best for: Afternoon, after a meal, a long easy steep
• Origin: Xinhua, Hunan, China
• Ships from: California, USA
• Vintage: 2018
• Net weight: 50g / 1.76 oz · SKU ZT-002

Producer certification

Produced by a USDA-certified organic producer: Hunan Qujiangbopian Tea Company Limited, Xinhua County (USDA NOP ID 4087185003, certified by CERES). View the producer’s USDA Organic Integrity record. The certification belongs to the producer; ZorbTea resells the sealed tins as a distributor.

How to brew

• Gongfu: 5g · 100ml · 95°C · 8–10 steeps
• Long steep: 5g · 600ml · 95°C · up to 30 minutes

FAQ

Are the golden flowers mold?
No. They are Eurotium cristatum, which develops naturally inside the brick during production. They are expected in Fu brick tea and a sign of a well-made brick. Spoilage looks different: fuzzy white, green or black patches with a musty smell. Read more in our Fu brick guide.

Does it contain caffeine?
Yes. It is made from tea leaves.

How is it different from black tea?
Black tea is oxidized and dried. Fu brick is a dark tea that is fermented, pressed and aged, which gives it a mellower, woodier taste. Compare with our Wild Ancient Tree Black Tea, or try a caffeine-free option: Nine-Steamed Huangjing.

Want to try all three? See The Complete Collection. New to Fu brick? Read our guide: What Is Fu Brick Tea? Golden Flowers Explained · Meet our producers · FAQ