Fu Zhuan (Golden Flower Brick)茯砖茶

In the cup, Fu Zhuan (Golden Flower Brick) is best understood as a dark tea built around mushroom, earth, and sweet. The secondary notes of grain and dates give it more range than a simple category label suggests, while the aroma leans toward a restrained aroma. Expect a medium body and a finish that shows the tea most clearly after the first few sips.

The origin matters here. Fu Zhuan (Golden Flower Brick) is associated with Hunan in China, so the page should be read as a profile of both tea style and place. Subtropical monsoon climate. Known for yellow tea and dark tea. That context helps explain why two teas in the same broad family can taste noticeably different.

Processing is the other major clue: dark tea is typically post-fermentation, where microbial transformation creates smoother, earthier flavors over time. For Fu Zhuan (Golden Flower Brick), the oxidation level is 85% when measured on a simple scale.

For brewing, start near 100C with about 6g per 100ml. The first infusion at roughly 20 seconds should show the tea's structure without over-extracting it; later steeps can move in 5-second increments. Because the expected range is about 10 infusions, this tea is better judged across a session than from one long steep.

When buying Fu Zhuan (Golden Flower Brick), use price as a quality signal but not the only one. A common mid-range benchmark is around $4-$10 per 50g. Look for clean aroma, credible origin naming, and leaf appearance that matches the style before paying premium prices.

It is especially useful for digestion and daily drinking. With low caffeine and a medium body, it can fit different roles depending on steep strength: lighter infusions emphasize fragrance, while slightly longer infusions bring out texture and finish.