Amber River Black Tea — Craftfolio
Taste: Longan, Orchid, Apricot
Serving: Features 8 individually sealed bags. Each canister makes 25–30 cups of tea.
In fine black tea, the final precision lies in sifting. Leaves are separated by thickness, length and weight through a series of hand movements such as shaking, circling, lifting and tossing. Each motion has a purpose to remove light flakes, broken stems and uneven pieces while keeping the shape intact. The goal is even brewing and a smooth, consistent taste. To an untrained eye it looks simple, but in skilled hands it is a rhythm learned over years where every sift shapes the character of the tea.
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Ingredients
Black Tea
How to Brew
Hot Brew
Cold Brew
Black Tea
Full oxidation transforms tea catechins into distinctive compounds such as theaflavins and thearubigins, giving black tea its deeper color and a different polyphenol profile from green tea. Human studies have linked regular black tea intake with improvements in endothelial function, the ability of blood vessels to relax and respond to blood flow, while theaflavins have also shown measurable effects on peripheral microcirculation.
Our Sourcing
Fuan, China
Tanyang Village, located in Fu’an in northeastern Fujian, is the birthplace of Tanyang Gongfu, one of Fujian’s most historic black teas. Surrounded by mountains and river valleys, the area has a mild, humid climate, frequent mist, abundant rainfall, and naturally acidic soils that are well suited to tea cultivation. These conditions allow the leaves to grow slowly and develop a rich concentration of aroma and flavor. Generations of local tea makers have refined the traditional Gongfu method of careful rolling, oxidation, and drying, creating a black tea known for its smooth body, warm sweetness, bright aroma, and clean, lingering finish.
Our Standards
From our founder — Joey Zhou
I first heard about Master Chen from one of my closest friends, who studied tea science with him at Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University. They were classmates who chose to stay in a field that demands patience, discipline and a lifetime of quiet dedication. What touched me most was not only Chen’s devotion to Tan Yang Gong Fu black tea, but also the deep respect he still holds for his master. Today, Master Chen is a leading force in developing new planting techniques in his region, yet he continues to return to his teacher for guidance, carrying the same humility he had as a young apprentice.
There is a saying in China: “A teacher for one day is a father for life.” In Master Chen’s story, I truly felt this wisdom. What passes from teacher to student is not just skill. It is a way of honoring the tea, honoring the land, and striving toward perfection even when an easier path is always available.