Xian'an Brick Tea

Xian'an Brick Tea

Xian'an Brick Tea is a geographical indication agricultural product.

　　“Xian'an Brick Tea,” represented by “Shengchuan” brick tea, originated in the Ming Dynasty and has a history of over 400 years. This brick tea is made from naturally high-quality old green tea leaves, using traditional processes including original fermentation, hand sorting, high-temperature steaming, sandalwood hydraulic pressing, and firewood charcoal drying. It is known to quench thirst and refresh both the eyes and mind.

　　Production Area

　　The production area of “Xian'an Brick Tea” covers seven towns in Xian'an District, Xianning City, Hubei Province: Guihua Town, Maqiao Town, Damu Township, Shuangxiqiao Town, Heshengqiao Town, Tingsiqiao Town, and Henggouqiao Town. These include 63 villages and one state-owned forest farm, with a total production area of 2,000 hectares. The geographical coordinates of the region are between 114°06′–114°43′ east longitude and 29°39′–30°02′ north latitude. Within this area, the core planting area for Xian'an Brick Tea tea leaves spans 10,000 mu, with a total annual output of 5,000 tons.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　1. External Sensory Features: The finished product has an attractive appearance, shaped as small bricks with a hard texture. When consumed, a small piece is cut off and crushed, then brewed in a container at a ratio of 1:50 with water, and boiled for 2–3 minutes. The brick tea has a dark greenish-brown color, bright reddish liquor, pure aroma, and rich, robust flavor. 2. Internal Quality Indicators: Xian'an Brick Tea helps quench thirst, stimulate saliva production, clear the mind and eyes, relieve stress and irritability, boost energy and concentration, clear heat and toxins, regulate qi and eliminate phlegm, sterilize and reduce inflammation, aid digestion and reduce greasiness, strengthen the spleen and stomach, and alleviate diarrhea. Drinking it on an empty stomach in the morning or evening can help regulate bodily functions, promote metabolism, and prolong life. It is rich in active components, including: water extract ≥20%, tea polyphenols ≥0.5%, caffeine ≥1.0%, and free amino acids ≥0.10%. 3. Quality and Safety Standards: The production strictly protects the ecological environment of the origin area, controls the production process rigorously, and adheres closely to pollution-free tea production techniques. The product complies with the standards set forth in the “Pollution-Free Food – Tea” regulation (NY5244-2004).