Tianjian Tea
Heaven Tips · Tian Jian Heicha
Tianjian, 'heaven tips', is Anhua's premium loose-leaf dark tea, made from the tenderest buds and leaves rather than the coarse material pressed into bricks.
Flavor Profile
What does Tianjian taste like?
Tianjian, 'heaven tips', is Anhua's premium loose-leaf dark tea, made from the tenderest buds and leaves rather than the coarse material pressed into bricks. The cup is notably smoother than brick heicha: earthy and woody but rounded, with camphor-like cooling notes, jujube sweetness, and a clean finish that builds over gongfu infusions. It is the entry point of choice for exploring Hunan dark tea beyond bricks.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Hunan (Anhua), China
Tianjian is a traditional Anhua category, historically the highest grade of loose Hunan dark tea, pressed from finer material only in modern premium lines.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Tianjian
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Tianjian
Typical brewed serving
Tianjian 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.
Fit
Who is Tianjian for?
New to tea?
A friendly starting point — forgiving to brew and easy to enjoy on the first cup.
When to drink it
Comfortable at any time of day.
Flavor direction
Medium-bodied, leads with earthy notes — a dark tea with earthy, woody, smooth character.
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FAQ
Tianjian Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Tianjian tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Tianjian tea?
Tianjian, 'heaven tips', is Anhua's premium loose-leaf dark tea, made from the tenderest buds and leaves rather than the coarse material pressed into bricks. It is also known as Heaven Tips and Tian Jian Heicha.
Does Tianjian tea have caffeine?
Yes. Tianjian is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 25–45 mg per brewed serving.
What does Tianjian tea taste like?
Tianjian is known for a profile led by Earthy, Woody, and Smooth, with a medium body.
How do you brew Tianjian tea?
Use about 5 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 95–100°C, steeping for 0.5–1 minutes. It can be re-steeped 5–8 times.
Is Tianjian tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Tianjian; its profile centers on Earthy, Woody, and Smooth.