2022 Dayi Hu Po Fang Zhuan ‘Amber Brick’, Ripe Pu Erh Tea Brick 60g
2022 Dayi Hu Po Fang Zhuan ‘Amber Brick’, Ripe Pu Erh Tea Brick 60g
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A ripe pu erh tea brick from Dayi’s classic Hu Po Fang Zhuan series. The brick is pressed into a square, chocolate-bar-like shape, making it exceptionally easy to break off a piece.
Is prying a piece of pu erh tea with a tea knife too much hassle for you? With this Dayi brick, you can simply break off a piece by hand. You won’t even need a scale: one piece, weighing approximately 6–7 grams, is just the right amount to start your tea session. Perfect for when you’re feeling lazy or brewing tea at work.
Amber Square Brick
Hu Po Fang Zhuan, which literally means “Amber Square Brick,” was first introduced by the Dayi Tea Factory in 2013. The brick quickly became a hit. Not only does it brew a beautiful amber-colored tea, but it also offers the thick, smooth texture that many ripe pu erh lovers enjoy.
Over the years, Dayi has continued to refine the recipe, and as a result, this Amber Square Brick has gained an ever-growing following. If you’re not sure which pu erh tea to choose, Hu Po Fang Zhuan is a safe bet. Its approachable flavor appeals to a wide range of tea drinkers, and it offers excellent value for money: one piece is good for up to 3 infusions in a large mug or as many as 14 infusions in a gaiwan.
Origin
Origin
- Year: 2022
- Season: Late Spring
- Origin: Menghai
- Varietal (cultivar): large leaf Assamica (Da Ye Zhong) Type: ripe (shu/shou)
- Brand: Dayi (Taetea)
- Shape: tea brick
- Weight: 60g
How to Steep
How to Steep
How to make this Dayi 'Amber Brick' ripe pu erh tea?
There are two methods to prepare this pu erh tea:
Gongfu method
Brew 1 small cube with 100 ml of water at 95-100 °C. Rinse for 10 seconds to loosen up the tea leaves, and discard the water. Apply a steeping time of 20 seconds for the first steep and 10 seconds for the second steep. From the third to the sixth infusion, apply a 5-second steep. Afterward, gradually increase the steeping time according to your taste.
Western method
Steep 1 small cube with 500 ml of water at 95-100 °C. Apply a brewing time of 1.5 minutes and add 2 minutes for each subsequent infusion.
Shipping, Returns & Payment Methods
Shipping, Returns & Payment Methods
Delivery time: EU delivery takes 1–10 days. For country-specific estimates, please see the Shipping Info page at the bottom of our website.
No import taxes: We ship from our EU warehouse. Customers in the EU will not be charged import taxes upon delivery. All applicable taxes are included in our prices.
Free shipping: From €65 to the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, and Ireland. From €85 to most other EU countries and the UK.
Returns: We offer a 30-day return period.
How this ripe pu erh tea is made
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Picking
Tea leaves are hand-picked in the morning.
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Withering
The leaves are spread on bamboo trays to wither.
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Fixation
The withered leaves are heated to halt oxidation.
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Rolling
Tea leaves are rolled to release their aroma.
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Sun drying
Rolled leaves are spread on bamboo mats to sun-dry.
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Fermentation
The leaves are post-fermented in a controlled environment.
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Pressing
The post fermented tea is steamed & compressed.
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Packaging
The compressed tea is wrapped in paper & packed in boxes.
