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Journal of Tea Science ›› 2025, Vol. 45 ›› Issue (3): 361-378.

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Advances on Sensory Characteristics and Physiological Activity of Qingzhuan Brick Tea

ZHANG Kaili1, LI Xiang1,2,*   

  1. 1. College of Biological and Food Engineering, Hubei Minzu University, Enshi 445000, China;
    2. Hubei Key Laboratory of Biological Resources Protection and Utilization, Enshi 445000, China
  • Received:2024-12-26 Revised:2025-02-06 Online:2025-06-15 Published:2025-06-18

Abstract: Qingzhuan brick tea, as one of China’s characteristic brick-shaped dark tea mainly produced in Xianning city of Hubei Province, is widely favored by consumers for its unique sensory characteristics and health benefits. Focusing on the quality of Qingzhuan brick tea, this paper reviewed its sensory characteristics, main active components and health effects, as well its main influencing factors. It also prospected the future product development and research directions of Qingzhuan brick tea, in order to provide a reference for the diversified development of Qingzhuan brick tea products and personalized precise nutrition research, and promote the development of Qingzhuan brick tea processing and storage technology in the direction of modernization and intelligence.

Key words: Qingzhuan brick tea, sensory characteristics, active components, health benefits, influencing factors

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