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Lu'an Heicha

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This unique tea from Anhui goes through an elaborate fermentation process, then is packed inside a woven bamboo basket for aging. Considered a health tonic and catalyst for traditional Chinese medicine remedies, much of this style of heicha tea has been exported to Chinese communities around the world; the powerful but mellow taste lies somewhere between a black tea and a shu pu-erh.

Note the long twisted leaves, their jet black color due to its three decades of maturity, belying that this began as a green tea. The rich, earthy aroma opens to a sweet flavor of pumpkin and fall leaves—what the world might taste like if you were a worm. Its lip smacking, savory quality invites sip after sip.

This tea can be infused similarly to a pu-erh: after a quick initial rinse, steep multiple infusions in water just off a boil.

Country: China
Region: Anhui Province
Tasting Notes: beet, balsamic, forest floor
Year of Production: 1995

17.5 oz

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Brew temperature 210º F

Western style brewing 3-5 grams, 3 minute steep

Gaiwan style brewing ⅓ full, 30 second steep

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Harvey H.
A Beautiful Experience

It was rather scary to purchase this tea, not knowing whether I'd like it or not. Being fond of baking bread and smoking pipe tobacco, the flavor notes intrigued me, so I took the risk and eagerly awaited arrival. As a novice, freshly entering the world of aged teas, I totally botched the first brew. Could hardly choke it down! But, after learning a bit more about aged teas and paying better attention, my second attempt went much better. Each one after that was better still.

I have fallen in love with the earthbound smells and flavors of this tea. It reminds me of the loamy, rich aroma of soil on my fingers fresh after digging in the garden. I've found chocolatey whispers and stony echoes, a hint of malt and a touch of dark fruit. It is a great joy any time I can spend an afternoon making brew after brew of Lu'ann Heicha.

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Harvey H.
A Beautiful Experience

It was rather scary to purchase this tea, not knowing whether I'd like it or not. Being fond of baking bread and smoking pipe tobacco, the flavor notes intrigued me, so I took the risk and eagerly awaited arrival. As a novice, freshly entering the world of aged teas, I totally botched the first brew. Could hardly choke it down! But, after learning a bit more about aged teas and paying better attention, my second attempt went much better. Each one after that was better still.

I have fallen in love with the earthbound smells and flavors of this tea. It reminds me of the loamy, rich aroma of soil on my fingers fresh after digging in the garden. I've found chocolatey whispers and stony echoes, a hint of malt and a touch of dark fruit. It is a great joy any time I can spend an afternoon making brew after brew of Lu'ann Heicha.