Fengqing Tea
Fengqing Puer · Fengqing Sheng
Fengqing county in Lincang is one of Yunnan's great tea heartlands — the birthplace of the Yunnan large-leaf cultivar used for both Dianhong and pu-erh.
Flavor Profile
What does Fengqing taste like?
Fengqing county in Lincang is one of Yunnan's great tea heartlands — the birthplace of the Yunnan large-leaf cultivar used for both Dianhong and pu-erh. Fengqing sheng is characteristically bold: stone-fruit and honeyed notes over a malty, muscular body with more astringency than southern Yunnan teas. It ages into deep dried-fruit and camphor character, and young Fengqing makes a sturdy everyday sheng.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Yunnan (Lincang), China
Fengqing, in Lincang prefecture, is credited as the origin of Yunnan large-leaf assamica tea and modern Dianhong production (1938).
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Fengqing
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Fengqing
Typical brewed serving
Fengqing is a medium-caffeine pu-erh. A typical brewed serving contains about 30–60 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
Fit
Who is Fengqing for?
Experienced drinkers
Better once you've explored a few teas — it rewards a little brewing attention.
When to drink it
Comfortable at any time of day.
Flavor direction
Full-bodied, leads with fruity notes — a pu-erh with fruity, honeyed, bold character.
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FAQ
Fengqing Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Fengqing tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Fengqing tea?
Fengqing county in Lincang is one of Yunnan's great tea heartlands — the birthplace of the Yunnan large-leaf cultivar used for both Dianhong and pu-erh. It is also known as Fengqing Puer and Fengqing Sheng.
Does Fengqing tea have caffeine?
Yes. Fengqing is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 30–60 mg per brewed serving.
What does Fengqing tea taste like?
Fengqing is known for a profile led by Fruity, Honeyed, and Bold, with a strong body.
How do you brew Fengqing tea?
Use about 5 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 90–95°C, steeping for 0.5–1 minutes. It can be re-steeped 6–8 times.
Is Fengqing tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Fengqing; its profile centers on Fruity, Honeyed, and Bold.