Tan Yang Gong Fu vs Zheng He Gong Fu

Tan Yang Gong Fu

Tan Yang Gong Fu is one of Fujian's historic gong fu black teas, from the Tan Yang area near Fuan. The cup is sweet and refined with honey, dried fruit, and a subtle floral edge over a smooth, medium body. Properly made lots show the polished character that made Fujian blacks famous abroad in the 19th century — sweet, clean, and aromatic without heaviness. It rewards unhurried brewing and holds its sweetness through a second infusion.

Zheng He Gong Fu

Zhenghe Gong Fu is a traditional Fujian gong fu black tea from Zhenghe county — also famous as a historic white-tea origin. The cup leans toward ripe fruit and honey with a mild earthy, autumn-leaf undertone and a clean, sweet finish. Zhenghe-style processing gives it a slightly deeper, darker character than its Bailin and Tanyang neighbors, with a full body that stands up well to milk while keeping its fruity sweetness intact.

Tan Yang Gong Fu

Water temperature

90–95°C

Leaf to water

3g / 250ml

Steep time

3–4 min

Re-steep

1–2 times

Zheng He Gong Fu

Water temperature

90–95°C

Leaf to water

3g / 250ml

Steep time

3–4 min

Re-steep

1–2 times

Tan Yang Gong Fu

Medium caffeine — roughly 30–55 mg per brewed serving

A moderate, steady lift without an intense spike.

Zheng He Gong Fu

Medium caffeine — roughly 30–55 mg per brewed serving

A moderate, steady lift without an intense spike.

Tan Yang Gong Fu

China · Fujian (Ningde)

Tanyang is one of the 'Min Hong' (Fujian red) teas, produced around Fuan in Ningde prefecture.

Zheng He Gong Fu

China · Fujian (Nanping)

Zhenghe county in northern Fujian produces both this gong fu black tea and the famous Zhenghe white teas.