Identity and origin
Anhua dark tea is a regional family that includes loose and compressed products rather than one single tea shape.
Craft and leaf style
Regional processes combine fixing, rolling, piling, drying, steaming and compression in different sequences according to product type.
Aroma, taste and texture
Grain, wood, herbs, dried fruit and mellow sweetness can appear, with product form and storage creating major variation.
Practical guidance
Use boiling water for gongfu, a large pot or gentle simmering according to compression and leaf grade.
Identification and caution
Identify the specific product type and producer. 'Anhua dark tea' alone is too broad to predict flavor.