Anhua Hei Cha Tea
Anhua Dark Tea · Hunan Hei Cha
Anhua Hei Cha is the umbrella name for dark teas from Anhua county in Hunan, where the style has been made for centuries.
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What does Anhua Hei Cha taste like?
Anhua Hei Cha is the umbrella name for dark teas from Anhua county in Hunan, where the style has been made for centuries. Production involves pile-fermentation after initial processing, giving a smooth, earthy cup with woody depth, dried-fruit sweetness, and a clean mineral finish. Styles range from loose 'Tianjian' grades to pressed bricks and baskets. Well-aged Anhua develops camphor and herbal complexity prized by collectors.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Hunan (Anhua), China
Anhua county in Hunan is the historic center of Chinese dark tea production, with a heritage reaching back centuries.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Anhua Hei Cha
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Anhua Hei Cha
Typical brewed serving
Anhua Hei Cha is a medium-caffeine dark tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 25–50 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
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FAQ
Anhua Hei Cha Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Anhua Hei Cha tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Anhua Hei Cha tea?
Anhua Hei Cha is the umbrella name for dark teas from Anhua county in Hunan, where the style has been made for centuries. It is also known as Anhua Dark Tea and Hunan Hei Cha.
Does Anhua Hei Cha tea have caffeine?
Yes. Anhua Hei Cha is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 25–50 mg per brewed serving.
What does Anhua Hei Cha tea taste like?
Anhua Hei Cha is known for a profile led by Earthy, Woody, and Smooth, with a strong body.
How do you brew Anhua Hei Cha tea?
Use about 5 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 95–100°C, steeping for 0.5–1 minutes. It can be re-steeped 5–8 times.
Is Anhua Hei Cha tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Anhua Hei Cha; its profile centers on Earthy, Woody, and Smooth.