Tie Guan Yin is the most famous name in Oolong tea. It is produced in Anxi town, Fujian province, on behalf of the Oolong tea from South Fujian. Tie Guan Yin is also called Iron Mercy Godness, as it is described as having “Guan Yin’s (Goddness of Mercy) beauty and iron’s weight”.
Tie Guan Yin’s flavor is strong and enduring, with the fragrance of flower and fruit mix. The clear and golden liquid has a strong and mellow taste, with a sweet aftertaste and lingering fragrance. It is famous of “remaining fragrance after being brewed seven times”. Its unique fragrance fills the room as soon as you lift the cover of the teapot.
Traditional Tie Guan Yin is characterized by bright green leaves with red spots on the leave edges. However, because of the complex production procedures, most Tie Guan Yin nowadays are not with heavy repeated roasting procedures and thus it is getting closer to green tea, which with green leaves and green soup.
This Tie Guan Yin is processed by the original traditional way. It is roasted several times; and thus, the taste is much thicker than the greener ones in the market. The after-taste is also stronger and lasts longer. However, this tea is not recommended to tea starters who are not used to the strong tea flavor.
** Due to the limited storage, this tea is not offered without reservation. If you are interested in this tea, please feel free to contact us and we will arrange order for you.
Brewing Instructions
- Recommended amount per person: 5~8 g
- Dry leave weight (g) : Water amount (ml) 1:50
- Water temperature: 95°C
- Refill times: 5~8 times
Health
- Reduces fat
- Lowers cholesterol
More Information
Oolong (Wulong in Chinese) tea is semi-fermented tea. Traditional Oolong tea is easily recognizable by the compressed little tea balls consisting out of tea bud and two or three young leaves. Oolong tea contains the freshness of green tea and richness of black tea.
Oolong tea is commonly brewed to be strong, with a good floral and fruity aroma, and light bitterness followed by a sweet aftertaste with good quality tea.
Process Steps: Withering→ Light fermenting→ Frying → Rotating → Drying
