Anhua Dark Tea Qianliang | Hunan Aged Chinese Dark Tea 1000g

Anhua Dark Tea – Qianliang | Hunan Aged Chinese Dark Tea 1000g

One of China's most ancient and celebrated teas. Anhua Dark Tea from Hunan Province is a post-fermented tea with a history spanning centuries — traditionally known as "frontier tea" and prized by the ethnic minorities of northwest China for its deep, complex flavor and remarkable health properties. Qianliang tea, the crown jewel of Anhua dark teas, is named for its traditional weight of one thousand liang and is recognized as the finest expression of this storied category.

Tasting Profile

• Shape: Strips folded into loach-shape, dark brown color
• Liquor: Bright red-yellow, clear and lustrous
• Aroma: Thick and full-bodied with a distinctive hidden pine smoke fragrance
• Taste: Rich and mellow with a subtle astringency and the clean, floral note of bacteria flowers
• Brewed Leaves: Fairly thick and mature, blue-brown to dark brown

Origin & Character

• Origin: Baishaxi, Anhua County, Hunan Province, China
• Best Season: Summer
• Brewing Difficulty: General (suitable for all levels)
• Type: Qianliang Dark Tea – part of the Anhua Dark Tea family including Fu Tea and Tianjian Tea

Brewing Guide

• Water Temperature: Boiling water (100°C)
• Tea Moistening: Recommended before first brew
• Brewing Style: Pure drinking or mixed drinking
• Recommended Tea Sets: Purple sand (Yixing) teapot or gaiwan tureen

Specifications

• Weight: 1000 g (36 oz)
• Quality Indicator: High-quality Anhua dark tea is black and shiny with bright, luster-rich liquor resistant to multiple infusions

Perfect For

• Chinese tea collectors and dark tea enthusiasts
• Health-conscious tea drinkers
• Gongfu tea ceremony with Yixing teapot
• Premium gift for tea connoisseurs