Bai Lin Gong Fu vs Zheng He Gong Fu

Bai Lin Gong Fu

Bailin Gong Fu is a classic Fujian gong fu black tea from the Bailin area near Fuan. The cup is notably sweet and smooth, with honey, ripe fruit, and a light caramelized depth that lingers on the finish. Compared with Keemun it is rounder and less cocoa-driven, and good examples carry a pleasant natural sweetness that persists through a second infusion. It is one of the 'Min Hong' teas that built Fujian's export reputation in the 19th century.

Zheng He Gong Fu

Zhenghe Gong Fu is a traditional Fujian gong fu black tea from Zhenghe county — also famous as a historic white-tea origin. The cup leans toward ripe fruit and honey with a mild earthy, autumn-leaf undertone and a clean, sweet finish. Zhenghe-style processing gives it a slightly deeper, darker character than its Bailin and Tanyang neighbors, with a full body that stands up well to milk while keeping its fruity sweetness intact.

Bai Lin Gong Fu

Water temperature

90–95°C

Leaf to water

3g / 250ml

Steep time

3–4 min

Re-steep

1–2 times

Zheng He Gong Fu

Water temperature

90–95°C

Leaf to water

3g / 250ml

Steep time

3–4 min

Re-steep

1–2 times

Bai Lin Gong Fu

Medium caffeine — roughly 30–55 mg per brewed serving

A moderate, steady lift without an intense spike.

Zheng He Gong Fu

Medium caffeine — roughly 30–55 mg per brewed serving

A moderate, steady lift without an intense spike.

Bai Lin Gong Fu

China · Fujian (Ningde)

Bailin Gong Fu comes from the Fuan area of Ningde prefecture in northeastern Fujian.

Zheng He Gong Fu

China · Fujian (Nanping)

Zhenghe county in northern Fujian produces both this gong fu black tea and the famous Zhenghe white teas.