Baishaxi 白沙溪 is the leading brand of Anhua Dark Tea, and Royal Creek 皇家溪 is its premium line.
This curated collection features all of Royal Creek’s top-tier wild-grown teas, offering a journey through eight distinct mountain terroirs. Each tea in the set captures a unique essence of the Anhua wilderness, immersing the drinker in the rich beauty of dark tea.
Lin Lan Fu Yuan (林岚茯缘) (2022 Fu Brick Tea, 7g)
Made from old, wild tea bushes of a small-leaf varietal, harvested during the Guyu (Grain Rain) period. It features a blend of pineapple and ripe "golden flower" (Eurotium cristatum) aromas, with a sweet, smooth, and delicate taste, and an elegant, clear "golden flower" fragrance.
Ze Wu Fu Cha (泽雾茯茶) (2021 Fu Brick Tea, 7g)
Sourced from wild, large-leaf tea plants near a reservoir wetland, nourished by year-round cloud and mist. It presents notes of dried winter jujube and sweet "golden flower" aroma, with a rich, sweet, and full-bodied character.
Yu Ling Zi Jing Fu Cha (御岭紫境茯茶) (2022 Fu Brick Tea, 7g)
Made from spring material from hundred-year-old wild tea bushes on Yuntai Mountain and Tianzi Mountain. Low-temperature baking preserves its almond and floral "golden flower" aromas, offering a rich and refined fragrance.
Xia Lu Hua Zhuan Cha (霞露花砖茶) (2022 Flower Brick Tea, 7g)
Produced through a unique cold fermentation process in the Xuefeng Mountains. When simmered, it reveals smoked jujube and honey aromas, with a sweet, smooth, and refreshing taste.
Yan Jian Hei Fang Hei Zhuan Cha (岩涧黑方黑砖茶) (2021 Hei Zhuan Brick Tea, 7g×2)
The tea trees grow in a rocky terrain, imparting walnut and regional floral notes. Light fermentation allows its fresh aroma and sweetness to be fully expressed, with a persistent sweet aftertaste.
Lu Bu Ting Lan Bai Liang Cha (鹿步汀岚百两茶) (2021 Bai Liang Tea, 7g×2)
From high-mountain forest tea gardens, processed using the intangible cultural heritage method of Seven-Star Stove baking, along with sun and dew exposure. It exudes red bean and water chestnut aromas, offering a naturally perfected flavor.
Wang Qing Yun Tian Jian Cha (望青云天尖茶) (2021 Tian Jian Tea, 7g)
Sourced from tea fields once cultivated by "educated youth." Harvested before Guyu and processed with charcoal baking, it offers ginseng and caramel aromas, with a rich and full-bodied taste.
Yun Ding Ya Jian Cha (云顶芽尖茶) (2021 Ya Jian Tea, 7g)
Made from young buds from core high-mountain tea areas. It features roasted soybean and honeyed floral notes, a fresh and brisk tea liquor, a clear sweet aftertaste, and a strong wild mountain character.
Within this collection, you'll discover:
-Rich and mellow depth with a rare pineapple aroma
-Sweet and gentle smoothness, evoking misty mountain air
-Soft and glutinous texture with the charm of the wild
-Thick and upright character with hints of jujube and honey
-Sweet and refreshing elegance, accompanied by delightful nutty notes
-Crisp and dry refinement with a subtle red bean fragrance
-Full-bodied richness with a hint of pine smoke
-Bold and powerful presence, exuding a pure and unrestrained charm
Brewing Methods
Gongfu Style (Traditional Method)
Use 3.5 grams of tea in a gaiwan or small teapot. Pour in 120ml of boiling water, rinse quickly, then steep for 30 seconds. Re-steep multiple times, adjusting timing as needed.
Boiling Method
Add 600ml of purified water to a kettle and bring to an initial boil. Add 3.5 grams of tea, bring to a full boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer for 15 minutes. Strain and enjoy.
Thermos
Use a ceramic-lined insulated pot. Tea-to-water ratio: 1:200. Add boiling water, seal tightly, and let steep for 2 hours before drinking.
