Tan Yang Gong Fu Tea
Tanyang Gongfu
Tan Yang Gong Fu is one of Fujian's historic gong fu black teas, from the Tan Yang area near Fuan.
Flavor Profile
What does Tan Yang Gong Fu taste like?
Tan Yang Gong Fu is one of Fujian's historic gong fu black teas, from the Tan Yang area near Fuan. The cup is sweet and refined with honey, dried fruit, and a subtle floral edge over a smooth, medium body. Properly made lots show the polished character that made Fujian blacks famous abroad in the 19th century — sweet, clean, and aromatic without heaviness. It rewards unhurried brewing and holds its sweetness through a second infusion.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Fujian (Ningde), China
Tanyang is one of the 'Min Hong' (Fujian red) teas, produced around Fuan in Ningde prefecture.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Tan Yang Gong Fu
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Tan Yang Gong Fu
Typical brewed serving
Tan Yang Gong Fu is a medium-caffeine black tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 30–55 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
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FAQ
Tan Yang Gong Fu Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Tan Yang Gong Fu tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Tan Yang Gong Fu tea?
Tan Yang Gong Fu is one of Fujian's historic gong fu black teas, from the Tan Yang area near Fuan. It is also known as Tanyang Gongfu.
Does Tan Yang Gong Fu tea have caffeine?
Yes. Tan Yang Gong Fu is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 30–55 mg per brewed serving.
What does Tan Yang Gong Fu tea taste like?
Tan Yang Gong Fu is known for a profile led by Honeyed, Fruity, and Floral, with a medium body.
How do you brew Tan Yang Gong Fu tea?
Use about 3 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 90–95°C, steeping for 3–4 minutes. It can be re-steeped 1–2 times.
Is Tan Yang Gong Fu tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Tan Yang Gong Fu; its profile centers on Honeyed, Fruity, and Floral.