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This Zhuni Teapot was handcrafted by Cai Songkai, a renowned Zhuni teapot master from Chaozhou.
The design follows the “Shuiping” (Level) teapot concept, first created by Ming dynasty artisans. The idea centers on perfect balance — a rounded, full body with a stable center of gravity, allowing the teapot to remain level whether it floats or sinks when filled with water. This reflects the Eastern philosophy of harmony and balance — “peace through equilibrium, virtue through harmony.”
Structurally, the spout, lid rim, and handle top all align on the same horizontal plane, with the spout, lid, and handle forming a straight line. This precise geometry prevents external water from entering the teapot and ensures stability when placed in a bowl — hence the name “Shuiping Teapot.”
The artist’s surname or signature is engraved on the inside of the lid and the handle.
This teapot shape is particularly suitable for high-aroma teas, especially Oolong teas such as Phoenix Dancong, Tieguanyin, and Dong Ding Oolong.

Capacity: 80 mL

What is a Zhuni Teapot?

Zhuni is a type of zisha clay, belonging to the “red clay” family, and is regarded as the finest and most delicate among them — often considered the “noble” or “gem” of zisha clay.
It has a low sand content and a fragile texture, making it prone to deformation or cracking during firing. Because of this, the yield rate is very low, and teapots made from it are known as Zhuni teapots.

Chaozhou Zhuni Master — Cai Songkai

Cai Songkai is a senior arts and crafts artist of Guangdong Province, a Chaozhou arts and crafts master, and a renowned folk ceramic artist.
With years of dedication to Zhuni pottery, he has developed a distinctive style that combines precise structure, smooth lines, and refined craftsmanship. His teapots are widely admired by collectors both in China and abroad, earning him a strong reputation in the field of Zhuni teapot making. His works have won multiple gold awards in major competitions.

This Zhuni Teapot was handcrafted by Chaozhou master potter Cai Songkai, using Zhuni clay as the primary material. The teapot’s shape resembles an eggplant, inspired by the fruits and vegetables of the countryside — hence its name, Qiegua Hu (“Eggplant Teapot”). The artist’s surname or signature is engraved on the inside of the lid and the handle.
This teapot shape is ideal for brewing high-aroma teas, especially Oolong teas such as Phoenix Dancong, Tieguanyin, and Dong Ding Oolong.
Capacity: 80 mL

What is a Zhuni Teapot?

Zhuni is a type of zisha clay, belonging to the “red clay” family, and is regarded as the finest and most delicate among them — often considered the “noble” or “gem” of zisha clay.
It has a low sand content and a fragile texture, making it prone to deformation or cracking during firing. Because of this, the yield rate is very low, and teapots made from it are known as Zhuni teapots.

Chaozhou Zhuni Master — Cai Songkai

Cai Songkai is a senior arts and crafts artist of Guangdong Province, a Chaozhou arts and crafts master, and a renowned folk ceramic artist.
With years of dedication to Zhuni pottery, he has developed a distinctive style that combines precise structure, smooth lines, and refined craftsmanship. His teapots are widely admired by collectors both in China and abroad, earning him a strong reputation in the field of Zhuni teapot making. His works have won multiple gold awards in major competitions.

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This Southern Fujian Shui Xian Oolong Tea, produced between 1993 and 1995 and aged for over 30 years in a dry warehouse under sealed conditions, is made from the Shui Xian (Narcissus) varietal sourced from Yongchun, Fujian—the birthplace of this tea. It was jointly produced by Quanzhou Tea Import & Export Company and the State-Owned Yongchun Kong Overseas Chinese Tea Factory in Fujian.
Processed using the Yongchun Shui Xian method, this tea is a classic example of Oolong tea, preserved in its original packaging. It is no longer available on the market. The tea exhibits a distinct aged aroma, accompanied by a subtle medicinal fragrance, with a sweet, mellow flavor and a smooth texture. Its excellent aging results make it a treasured choice for enthusiasts of aged Oolong tea.

Key Details about Southern Fujian Shui Xian

• Origin：Yongchun, Fujian Province, China
• Production Date：1993-1995
• Grade: First grade
• Tea Cultivar：Shui Xian
• Craftsmanship：This tea is processed into oolong tea using the Yong Chun Shui Xian method, with moderate fermentation. It has been naturally aged in a dry storage environment for over 30 years. The tea is packaged in its original sealed cardboard box, with an inner aluminum foil layer for additional protection. 
• Flavor Highlights ：The tea exhibits a distinct aged aroma, accompanied by a subtle medicinal fragrance. Its flavor is sweet and mellow, with a smooth texture, showcasing excellent aging effects.

What is Southern Fujian Shui Xian Tea? 

Southern Fujian Shui Xian Tea originated in Northern Fujian and was introduced to Yong Chun during the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty. Over time, its processing techniques evolved by blending the characteristics of Northern and Southern Fujian oolong teas, resulting in a unique method that enhances the tea's durability for multiple infusions, intensifies its orchid-like aroma, and produces a bright yellow liquor with a sweet, mellow, and refreshing flavor. Beyond its exceptional taste, Southern Fujian Shui Xian Tea offers numerous health benefits, such as activating the autonomic nervous system, reducing stress, enhancing energy metabolism, breaking down fats, and lowering cholesterol, making it a cherished choice for both tea enthusiasts and health-conscious individuals.

Brewing and Enjoyment Tips 

This tea showcases the unique transformation brought by time. The first infusion can be used as a "tea awakening" step to activate the tea's inner qualities, resulting in a richer, smoother texture and a more pronounced sweet aftertaste. For the best experience, we recommend using longer steeping times or boiling methods to fully unlock its aged characteristics.

Recommended Brewing Methods

Gaiwan Brewing :

• Capacity：110ml Gaiwan
• Water Temperature：100℃
• Brewing Times：5-7 times
• Tea Water Ratio：1:22
• Brewing Time Once：For brewing, begin with a quick rinse (1-2 seconds) and discard the liquid. For the first three infusions, steep the tea for just a few seconds and pour out immediately. After that, gradually extend each subsequent infusion by 5-10 seconds to adapt to the evolving flavor profile.
  

Storage Guidelines 

To ensure the best quality of tea, the ideal way to store it is in vacuum-sealed packaging, kept in a cool, dark, and dry place. Avoid exposure to strong odors and air. For sealed storage, using a tin can or a double-lidded metal can is recommended. For even better results, you can store the sealed tea in the refrigerator or a dry storage container.

Weight & Packaging：

Weight : 4.4oz (125g)
Packing Type : Original paper box sealed packaging, inner aluminum film sealed packaging

About Yongchun Beikeng Overseas Chinese Tea Factory

Established in 1958, the state-owned Fujian Yongchun Beikeng Overseas Chinese Tea Factory carries a rich history and cultural heritage of tea production. At its peak, the factory was a bustling hub of innovation and craftsmanship, employing over 1,000 tea workers and producing millions of pounds of tea annually. Its teas, including Tieguanyin, were exported to Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, and Southeast Asia, earning widespread acclaim and becoming a shining symbol of Fujian's tea culture.
However, by the 1990s, the factory fell into decline, and its once-vibrant grounds grew quiet. Unable to bear seeing his life's work fade away, the veteran factory director, Huang Shenghou, took over after its privatization, dedicating himself to reviving the factory and preserving its tea-making legacy.
Today, the factory's aged Tieguanyin not only embodies decades of tea-making expertise but also continues to showcase the timeless charm of Yongchun's Tieguanyin. The story of the Fujian Yongchun Beikeng Overseas Chinese Tea Factory reflects the dedication and innovation of generations of tea artisans, and its aged Tieguanyin carries forward this remarkable legacy.

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This Hei Zhuan Tea (Black Brick Tea), produced in 2011 and aged for 14 years in a dry northern warehouse, is made from authentic Gao Ma Er Xi dark raw tea through a process of steaming and compression. It is produced by Hunan Jiuyang Tea Co., Ltd. and meticulously crafted through steps including crushing, sifting, fermentation, steaming, machine pressing, and drying. This tea is no longer available on the market.
The brick features a smooth surface, clear patterns, well-defined edges, uniform thickness, and a glossy dark brown color. After years of aging, it develops a distinct aged aroma accompanied by woody notes, offering a rich, mellow flavor and a smooth, refined texture.This Hei Zhuan Tea was awarded the Special Gold Medal at the 2009 Shanghai Tea Expo, making it a classic masterpiece from Jiuyang Tea Factory.

Key Details about Hei Zhuan Tea Dark Tea :

• Origin：Anhua County, Hunan Province, China
• Production Date：2011
• Grade : First Grade
• Tea Cultivar ：Gao Ma Er Xi Original Group Variety
• Craftsmanship ：This Hei Zhuan Tea (Black Brick Tea) is made using Anhua dark raw tea as its base material. After the raw tea arrives at the factory, it undergoes a series of processes, including sifting, winnowing, crushing, and blending, to create a semi-finished product that meets strict standards for uniformity and purity. The semi-finished product is then further processed through steaming, pressing, roasting, and packaging to produce the final Black Brick Tea. 
• Flavor Highlights ：The tea exhibits a distinct aged aroma, accompanied by woody notes, with a rich, mellow flavor and a smooth, refined texture.

What is Hei Zhuan Tea Dark Tea? 

Hei Zhuan Tea (Black Brick Tea) is named for its use of dark raw tea (Hei Mao Cha) as the primary material, which gives the tea its dark, glossy color, and its brick-like shape when compressed. The raw material is sourced from high-quality dark raw tea produced in tea factories in Anhua and other counties.
In the past, the raw material was divided into two types: surface tea (higher quality) and inner tea (lower quality). During compression, the lower-quality tea was pressed inside, while the higher-quality tea was used on the surface. However, since the early 1970s, the labor-intensive and time-consuming traditional process was streamlined. The tea is now blended in the appropriate ratio of surface and inner tea and compressed in a single step.
During production, the raw material is first sifted, shaped, winnowed, and cleaned. It is then blended in specific proportions. For machine pressing, the tea is sterilized using high-temperature steam, compressed under high pressure, inspected and trimmed, and slowly dried before being packaged into the final brick form.
When brewed, Hei Zhuan Tea yields a liquor the color of amber, with a rich, mellow flavor and a pure, clean aroma. Long-term consumption of this tea is believed to aid digestion, regulate metabolism, and provide health benefits and preventive effects for the body.

Brewing and Enjoyment Tips :

This tea embodies the unique transformation brought by time. The first infusion can serve as a "tea awakening" to activate the tea's inner qualities, enhancing its flavor profile. Hei Zhuan Tea (Black Brick Tea) is shaped like a brick. Before brewing, use a specialized brick tea knife or tea pick to gently break the brick into appropriately sized pieces. Avoid using excessive force to prevent damaging the tea leaves.

Recommended Brewing Methods :

Gaiwan Brewing :

• Capacity：100ml Gaiwan
• Water Temperature:100℃
• Brewing Times：5-7 times
• Tea Water Ratio：around 1:20（Adjust according to your own taste）
• Brewing Time Once：2-3 minutes（Adjust according to your own taste）,The first time as a wake-up tea can take 3-5 seconds.

Boiling Method :
To brew Hei Zhuan Tea (Black Brick Tea), start with 10–15 grams of tea and 500 milliliters of water. Heat the water until it reaches a rolling boil, then add the tea. Once the water comes back to a boil, lower the heat to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat, strain out the tea leaves, and serve it hot. If you prefer a lighter flavor, you can adjust the ratio to 1 part tea to 15 parts water (for example, 10 grams of tea to 150 milliliters of water) and follow the same steps.

For a Central Asian-inspired milk tea, brew the tea as described above. Then, mix the strained tea with milk in a 1:5 ratio (1 part milk to 5 parts tea). Add a pinch of salt to taste, stir well, and enjoy this creamy, savory drink.

Storage Guidelines :

To ensure the best quality of tea, the ideal way to store it is in vacuum-sealed packaging, kept in a cool, dark, and dry place. Avoid exposure to strong odors and air. For sealed storage, using a tin can or a double-lidded metal can is recommended. For even better results, you can store the sealed tea in the refrigerator or a dry storage container.

Weight & Packaging：

Weight : 35.3oz (1000g)
Packing Type : Original paper box sealed packaging, inner packaging made of kraft paper

About Hunan Jiuyang Tea Factory :

Hunan Jiuyang Tea Co., Ltd., founded in 1985, is rooted in Youzhou Ancient Town, the birthplace of Anhua Dark Tea. As a leading enterprise in Hunan's dark tea industry, Jiuyang has been dedicated to the dark tea sector for nearly four decades without interruption. Its headquarters is now located in Jiangnan Town, the birthplace of Qian Liang Tea (Thousand Taels Tea), and boasts over 5,000 acres of high-altitude organic tea gardens on glacial rock soil and a standardized production facility spanning more than 20,000 square meters.
Guided by the core philosophy of "heritage and innovation," Jiuyang has preserved the traditional craftsmanship of "Three Bricks" (e.g., Fu Brick, Hei Brick, Hua Brick), "Three Tips" (e.g., Tian Jian, Gong Jian, Sheng Jian), and Qian Liang Tea, while also developing over 100 modern dark tea products. The company has won numerous international and domestic quality awards and is committed to producing "premium dark tea" as a testament to its dedication to excellence. Jiuyang continues to promote Anhua Dark Tea culture on the global stage.

During the aging and transportation process of aged tea, the packaging and the tea itself may get damaged. Please be cautious when purchasing if you mind this.

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Bailing Wellness Tea is a unique aged Fu Brick tea that originated from the Silk Road’s traditional tea culture. This tea was crafted in 1988 by Hunan Tea Import & Export Company using premium Fu Brick and Hei Brick tea leaves. After 34 years of careful aging in a dry storage environment, this tea has developed a mellow taste, rich in medicinal fragrance and a smooth, slightly sweet aftertaste. Traditionally, it has been a staple among Northwest China’s ethnic groups, who consume a high-fat diet yet maintain a fit and energetic lifestyle. Bailing Wellness Tea’s unique fermentation process enhances its ability to aid digestion, promote metabolism, and support overall wellness. This product retains its original sealed paper box packaging and is no longer available on the market.

Key Details about Bailing Fitness Tea 

• Origin: Hunan Province, China
• Production Date: 1988
• Grade: Third Grade
• Tea Cultivar: Fu Brick, Hei Brick Tea Fragments
• Craftsmanship: Traditional Fu Brick fermentation, natural aging
• Flavor Highlights: Bright yellow liquor, rich aged aroma with herbal notes, mellow and smooth taste, slight medicinal sweetness 
• Storage: Dry warehouse storage, original sealed packaging

What is Fu Brick Tea?

Fu Brick Tea is a type of dark tea originating from Hunan, China, known for its unique post-fermentation process and health benefits. It contains Golden Flowers (Eurotium cristatum), a probiotic beneficial for digestion and metabolism. Due to its long aging potential, Fu Brick tea develops a complex and mellow taste over time. Bailing Fitness Tea, aged for 34 years, showcases a rich, medicinal aroma with a silky smooth texture, making it a prized selection among aged tea enthusiasts.

Recommended Brewing Methods 

• Gaiwan Brewing
  • Tea-to-water ratio: 1:20
  • Water temperature: 95°C-100°C
  • Infusions: 6-8 times
  • Steeping time: 10~20 seconds
• Thermos Brewing 
  • Tea-to-water ratio: 1g per 100ml water
  • Water temperature: 100°C (boiling water)
  • Steeping time: 1-2 hours
  • Tool: Insulated thermos
• Boiling Method 
  • Tea-to-water ratio: 1g per 100ml water
  • Boiling time: 1-2 minutes, then let sit for 2-3 minutes
  • Rebrew: Extend boiling time by 3 minutes for each additional infusion
  • Best with: Ceramic or glass teapot
  • Steeping times: 3-4 brews

Storage Guidelines 

To maintain the tea’s optimal aging process, store it in a dry and cool environment with humidity below 45% and temperature under 25°C. Keep it away from strong odors, direct light, and air exposure. Proper storage ensures that the tea retains its aged aroma and continues to mature gracefully over time.

Weight & Packaging 

• Net Weight: 75g
• Packing Type: Original sealed paper box with moisture-proof coating 

About Hunan Tea Import & Export Company

Founded in the early 20th century, Hunan Tea Import & Export Company is a pioneering force in China's tea trade. The company played a crucial role in exporting Fu Brick Tea along the Silk Road, making it a staple among ethnic groups in Northwest China and Central Asia. The company’s expertise in traditional tea fermentation and storage has ensured the production of high-quality aged teas that stand the test of time.

Today, this 34-year aged Bailing Fitness Tea remains a remarkable testament to China’s tea heritage and the enduring appeal of Fu Brick Tea.