Fu Brick Tea
China — Hunan
Oxidation: post-fermented
Harvest: year-round
Tasting Profile
Earthy, fungal with golden flower notes
Mellow, smooth with unique fungal character
Full-bodied, smooth
Clean, earthy, slightly sweet
Brewing Guide
Temperature
95-100°C
203-212°F
Steep Time
1-1 min
Leaf Amount
3g / 100ml
Max Infusions
8
About This Tea
Fu Brick Tea is a distinguished tea originating from Hunan, China, where the unique combination of soil, climate, and elevation creates ideal conditions for producing this remarkable variety. The leaves are undergone microbial fermentation and aging, a unique process that develops complex earthy, woody flavors that deepen and evolve over time, resulting in a tea that has captivated drinkers for generations with its distinctive character and refined qualities. For centuries, tea artisans in this region have perfected the techniques needed to bring out the best in each leaf, passing down knowledge from master to apprentice through countless generations.
A well-prepared cup of Fu Brick Tea is a multisensory experience. The fragrance immediately conveys earthy, fungal with golden flower notes, while the palate encounters mellow, smooth with unique fungal character. Experienced tea drinkers often note how the flavor evolves as the tea cools, revealing new dimensions of taste with each sip. In terms of stimulation, Fu Brick Tea is moderate in caffeine with 25-40 mg per cup, providing gentle alertness without the jitters.
Chinese tea culture, one of the oldest and most sophisticated in the world, has elevated tea preparation and appreciation to an art form spanning thousands of years.
To brew Fu Brick Tea properly, water should be heated to 95°C to 100°C and the leaves steeped for 30 to 1 seconds. Using approximately 3.0g of tea per 100ml of water produces optimal results. The tea can be re-steeped up to 8 times, with each infusion offering a slightly different expression of the leaf's character. Many experienced drinkers find that the second or third infusion reveals the tea's true depth.
The appeal of Fu Brick Tea in contemporary tea culture reflects a broader movement toward mindful consumption and appreciation of artisanal products. As more people seek alternatives to mass-produced beverages, teas like Fu Brick Tea offer an authentic connection to terroir, tradition, and taste. Each cup tells a story — of the land where the leaves were grown, the hands that processed them, and the centuries of knowledge that guided every step of their journey from garden to cup.
Health Benefits
Caffeine Deep Dive
compared to coffee (95 mg)
Based on the FDA guideline of 400 mg/day, you can safely drink up to 12 cups per day.
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Nutrition Facts
Per 240ml serving
Per 240ml serving
| Calories | 2 kcal |
| Caffeine | 25-40 mg |
| L-Theanine | 5-10 mg |
| Polyphenols | 60-120 mg |
| Protein | 0.3 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 0.4 g |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Potassium | 20 mg |
| Magnesium | 3 mg |
| Calcium | 3 mg |
| Sodium | 1 mg |