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Tieguanyin
Traditional-Style
Traditionally-Grown
- Min-Nan Region
- Fujian Province, China
- 60-70% Oxidation
- Ball-rolled leaf style with few stems
- Robust, earthy-but-sweet flavor
- Dark, earthy aroma
- Amber liquor
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$15.00
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This traditional-style Tieguanyin Oolong is from the heart of China’s ball-rolled style oolong tea production: Anxi in Min-Nan (southern) Fujian Province. Bold and complex, this oolong tea is oxidized to the traditional 60-70%, longer than many modern Tieguanyins. Extremely ‘Chinese’ in style, this is the oolong that positioned Tieguanyin as one of the “Famous Teas” in all of China. This oolong should be steeped many times, each for a short time. The infusions will vary, initially being light and clear, and then becoming very rich and mouth-filling, finally returning to be an aromatic, clear brew. The leaf will swell and open until the full leaves are exposed, showing off the lovely crimson-tinged edges of the leaf. This proves the expertise of the tea master during manufacture.
Western-style steeping: (Medium to large sized teapot: 20-32 oz)
Use 2 generous teaspoons (2-3 grams) of tea per each 6oz water
Steep 1-3 infusions at 2-3 minutes each.
Water temperature should be 185° - 195° F
Asian-style steeping: (small teapots under 10 oz or a gaiwan)
Use 2 generous Tablespoons (5-6 grams) of tea per each 6oz water
Steep upwards of 6-8 infusions (or more!) at 10 seconds to 1 minute each
Water temperature should be 185° - 195° F
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