Qingzhuan Tea
Green Brick · Hubei Brick
Qingzhuan, 'green brick', is Hubei's pressed dark tea from the historic Yangloudong trading post — despite the name, the tea itself is dark.
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What does Qingzhuan taste like?
Qingzhuan, 'green brick', is Hubei's pressed dark tea from the historic Yangloudong trading post — despite the name, the tea itself is dark. Compressed into dense bricks for the northern border trade, it steeps thick and warming with earthy depth, woody notes, and a hint of medicinal character that softens with age. Mongolian and Tibetan butter-tea traditions were built on bricks like this one.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Hubei (Chibi / Yangloudong), China
Qingzhuan brick has been produced around Chibi's Yangloudong since the Qing dynasty for trade toward Mongolia and Russia.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Qingzhuan
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Qingzhuan
Typical brewed serving
Qingzhuan is a medium-caffeine dark tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 25–45 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
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Who is Qingzhuan 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 earthy notes — a dark tea with earthy, bold, woody character.
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FAQ
Qingzhuan Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Qingzhuan tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Qingzhuan tea?
Qingzhuan, 'green brick', is Hubei's pressed dark tea from the historic Yangloudong trading post — despite the name, the tea itself is dark. It is also known as Green Brick and Hubei Brick.
Does Qingzhuan tea have caffeine?
Yes. Qingzhuan is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 25–45 mg per brewed serving.
What does Qingzhuan tea taste like?
Qingzhuan is known for a profile led by Earthy, Bold, and Woody, with a strong body.
How do you brew Qingzhuan tea?
Use about 5 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 95–100°C, steeping for 1–2 minutes. It can be re-steeped 4–6 times.
Is Qingzhuan tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Qingzhuan; its profile centers on Earthy, Bold, and Woody.