2017 Bai Sha Xi Tian Fu An Hua Hei Cha

Limited Anniversary Edition – Aged Tian Jian Fu Brick

This special limited edition tea was created by Bai Sha Xi Tea Factory to commemorate the company’s 2017 anniversary, celebrating a decade of development since 2007. Pressed in 2020 with carefully aged 2017 Tian Jian tea, it represents a rare and innovative expression of Anhua Hei Cha.

What makes this tea unique is its fusion of Tian Jian and Fu Brick traditions. Finished Tian Jian tea from Anhua is further processed in the style of Fu Brick, encouraging the growth of golden flowers (Eurotium Cristatum). Because Tian Jian is darker in color, the golden flowers in this Tian Fu brick appear orange-brown instead of their usual golden yellow — a fascinating and beautiful transformation.

The result is a tea with remarkable depth and elegance. The liquor is smooth and layered, with notes of malt, dark chocolate, stone fruit, wood, and baked goods. Sweetness lingers in the aftertaste, with hints of dried fruit and spice. Robust yet refined, it is a tea of both heritage and innovation.

Why It’s Special

• Limited Edition: Produced as a special anniversary release by Bai Sha Xi in 2017.
• Unique Fusion: Combines Tian Jian tea with the Fu Brick process to cultivate golden flowers.
• Rare Appearance: Golden flowers appear orange-brown, transformed by the darker Tian Jian leaves.
• Complex Flavor: Malty, sweet, with notes of chocolate, stone fruit, wood, and a lingering dried fruit finish.
• Historic Producer: From Bai Sha Xi Tea Factory, the earliest and most renowned Hei Cha producer in Hunan.
• Authorized Source: Tao Tea Leaf is the official distributor of Bai Sha Xi in Canada and the United States, ensuring authenticity and direct import from Anhua County, Hunan.

Tasting Profile

• Dry Leaf Aroma: Dark chocolate, stone fruit, spice
• Wet Leaf Aroma: Rich wood and earth
• Flavor: Malt, chocolate, stone fruit, baked goods, and woody depth
• Mouthfeel: Smooth, robust, and rounded
• Finish: Sweet, lingering, with dried fruit and subtle spice

Steeping Guide

Gong Fu Style

• Amount: 3-5 g
• Water Temp: 95–100°C (203–212°F)
• Rinse: Quick rinse to awaken the tea and golden flowers
• First Steep: 20–30 seconds
• Subsequent Steeps: 10–15 seconds, increasing slightly each round
• Resteep: 8–10 times

Teapot or Mug

• Amount: 3–5 g
• Water: 250–350 ml (8–12 oz) at 95–100°C
• Steep Time: 2–3 minutes
• Resteep: 3–4 times