Hua Zhuan Tea
Flower Brick · Hua Zhuan Cha
Hua Zhuan, or Flower Brick, is a pressed dark tea from Anhua, Hunan, developed in the 1950s as a more refined counterpart to Hei Zhuan.
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What does Hua Zhuan taste like?
Hua Zhuan, or Flower Brick, is a pressed dark tea from Anhua, Hunan, developed in the 1950s as a more refined counterpart to Hei Zhuan. Despite the name it contains no flowers — 'hua' refers to its patterned surface. The cup is smooth and mildly earthy with woody depth, gentle sweetness, and a clean finish. It brews steadily and handles long sessions, often loosening noticeably in character across infusions.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Hunan (Anhua), China
Hua Zhuan is pressed in Anhua, Hunan, from finer leaf material than standard Hei Zhuan.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Hua Zhuan
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Hua Zhuan
Typical brewed serving
Hua Zhuan is a medium-caffeine dark tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 25–50 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
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FAQ
Hua Zhuan Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Hua Zhuan tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Hua Zhuan tea?
Hua Zhuan, or Flower Brick, is a pressed dark tea from Anhua, Hunan, developed in the 1950s as a more refined counterpart to Hei Zhuan. It is also known as Flower Brick and Hua Zhuan Cha.
Does Hua Zhuan tea have caffeine?
Yes. Hua Zhuan is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 25–50 mg per brewed serving.
What does Hua Zhuan tea taste like?
Hua Zhuan is known for a profile led by Earthy, Woody, and Sweet, with a medium body.
How do you brew Hua Zhuan tea?
Use about 5 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 95–100°C, steeping for 0.5–1 minutes. It can be re-steeped 5–8 times.
Is Hua Zhuan tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Hua Zhuan; its profile centers on Earthy, Woody, and Sweet.