Hei Cha

Explore Hei Cha, also known as Dark Tea, through our curated selection from China’s Hunan and Sichuan provinces. This collection includes Liu An, Liu Bao, and carefully aged selections that showcase the breadth of the style.

Unlike Western black tea, producers create Hei Cha using a wet piling process. They apply water to loose tea leaves and allow controlled fermentation to occur in warm, humid conditions. This method deepens aroma, smooths texture, and produces the dark, polished appearance that defines this tea category.

Over years of aging, Hei Cha continues to evolve. Time softens bitterness, builds earthy depth, and enhances body, resulting in a fuller, more rounded mouthfeel.