Fuzhuan Tea

Fuzhuan tea, also known as fu tea or fu brick, originates from China’s Hunan and Sichuan provinces. Unlike Puerh, which undergoes fermentation in loose-leaf form, producers compress Fuzhuan into brick form before fermentation. This method shapes its distinctive character, producing a mild natural sweetness with notes of wood, straw, and herbs.

As Fuzhuan ages, the flavors deepen and gain complexity, revealing tones of dried fig and candied plum. The tea develops a thicker mouthfeel and leaves a lingering, satisfying aftertaste that unfolds across multiple infusions.

Tea drinkers across Asia—particularly in Taiwan, Tibet, and Mongolia—have long valued Fuzhuan for its warming nature and depth. Producers offer Fuzhuan in a range of brick sizes, and size often reflects quality and intent. Larger bricks tend to favor affordability and everyday drinking, while smaller, more tightly selected bricks emphasize leaf quality and refinement. Brick weights range from several hundred grams up to 2 kilograms, accommodating both newcomers and experienced fermented tea enthusiasts.

This collection showcases Fuzhuan teas that highlight the style’s balance of sweetness, depth, and endurance, offering a distinctive expression of post-fermented tea well suited for extended brewing and long-term appreciation.