FuJian High Mountain Black Tea
FuJian High Mountain Black Tea
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FuJian High Mountain Black Tea

$20.80 AUD
  • 50g
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Fujian High Mountain Black Tea — A Hidden Find

Also known as: Fujian High Mountain Black Tea, High Mountain Black Tea, Fujian Black Tea, Gao Shan Hong Cha


Every so often, out tasting our way through new teas, we find one we simply have to bring home. This is one of those.

Fujian High Mountain Black Tea is a small-batch black tea grown high in the mountains of Fujian — a quiet discovery with a floral character we haven't found anywhere else.


What Makes It Special

Fujian, in south-east China, is the birthplace of black tea — and its unique soil, climate and generations of tea-making know-how have made it a home for some of China's finest teas.

This one comes from the San-Ming area, grown high up at around 1,000 metres above sea level. Up there, the cool air and mountain mist slow the tea down and concentrate its flavour. It's grown naturally, without chemicals, and made with a newly developed processing method that brings out something special: a bright, distinctive floral aroma you rarely meet in a black tea.


What It Tastes Like

Fresh, mellow and quietly surprising.

The first thing you notice is that unusual floral fragrance — lifted and clean, more like a high-mountain oolong than a typical black tea. Underneath it runs a smooth, mellow body with a gentle sweetness and none of the heaviness some blacks carry. It's a refreshing, delightful cup, and a lovely change of pace for anyone who thinks they know what black tea tastes like.


The Perfect Match: A Yixing Zisha Teapot

A smooth, fragrant black tea like this is lovely in a Yixing Zisha teapot.

The unglazed clay holds the heat and rounds out the body — though a white gaiwan works beautifully too, if you'd like to catch that high-mountain floral aroma.


Who It's For

If you already enjoy black tea and like discovering something a little different, this one's worth a try. It's for the curious drinker — smooth and easy, but with a floral twist that sets it apart from the everyday.

 

Brew this Fujian High Mountain Black Tea the right way

— check out our professional Brewing Guide, Storage Care and The Origins below 👇
🍵 Brewing Guide

How to Brew Fujian High Mountain Black Tea

This is a fragrant, high-mountain black tea, so treat it a little gently to keep that floral aroma bright.

The Vessel: Zisha Pot, Gaiwan or Glass?

  • Our Recommendation: a Yixing Zisha teapot, which holds the heat and rounds out the body.
  • The Gaiwan: the traditional all-rounder, and lovely for catching the floral aroma.
  • The Glass Tea Infuser: all glass, to watch the clear liquor build.

Follow this ritual for the perfect cup:

  • Temperature: 90–95°C. Not fully boiling — a touch off the boil keeps the floral aroma bright and the cup smooth.
  • Leaf to water: about 5g to 110ml.
  • Step 1 – Warm the Vessel: Rinse with hot water and discard.
  • Step 2 – The Inhale: Add the leaves, shake gently, and breathe in the floral fragrance.
  • Step 3 – The Awakening: A quick 5-second rinse to wake the leaves, then pour off.
  • Step 4 – The Infusion: Pour gently down the inner wall.
  • Step 5 – Timing:

    1st and 2nd brews: 10–15 seconds.
    Each brew after: add about 5–10 seconds. Good for several steeps.

Master's Tip: Enjoy this one straight — it's all about that unusual floral aroma, so no need for milk.

📦 Storage & Care

Storage Care for Fujian High Mountain Black Tea

This tea keeps well and is easy to look after.

  • Room temperature is best. Keep it somewhere cool, dry and dark. No need to refrigerate.
  • Keep it sealed. Store it airtight, away from air and moisture, to hold its floral aroma. A Tea Bag Sealer is handy for resealing between sessions.
  • Away from light and smells. An opaque tin or sealed jar protects it best. Keep it clear of coffee, spices and anything strongly scented.

🌿 The Origins

The Origins of Fujian High Mountain Black Tea

  • Home — San-Ming, Fujian: Grown in the San-Ming area of Fujian, south-east China — the birthplace of black tea — high up at around 1,000 metres, where cool mountain air concentrates the flavour.
  • Grown Naturally: Cultivated on high mountains without chemicals, the traditional clean way.
  • A New-Style Craft: Made with a newly developed processing method that brings out its distinctive, unusual floral aroma — unlike any everyday black tea.
  • VGT Sourcing: For 18 years, Valley Green Tea has been a trusted place to buy authentic loose leaf Chinese tea online in Australia. We buy new-season stock and air-freight it fresh to Sydney. Explore the rest of our black tea collection.
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