Tè Oolong Tie Guan Yin
Tie Guan Yin Oolong Tea, originating from Anxi County, Fujian, is one of China’s most famous teas. With its low degree of oxidation, it offers a rich aromatic profile full of floral notes and a freshness similar to green tea. It is a refined experience that combines tradition and taste.
- type: oolong tea (semi-oxidised).
- format: artisanally processed twisted leaves.
- origin: Anxi County, Fujian, China.
- aroma: fresh, with floral notes of orchid and magnolia.
- taste: smooth, sweet and lingering, with a unique balance between freshness and complexity.
- processing: hand-picked and lightly oxidised to preserve vegetal characteristics.
Tie Guan Yin Oolong Tea , also known as “Iron Goddess of Mercy,” is one of China’s most celebrated teas.
Originating in Anxi County, Fujian Province, this semi-oxidized tea owes its fame to its unique flavor profile and artisanal production, combining tradition and refinement. The Anxi region, with its maritime monsoon climate and optimal tea-growing conditions, produces some of the finest Tie Guan Yin varieties.
With a low level of oxidation , Tie Guan Yin sits midway between green tea and black tea. This process gives the tea a floral and fresh aromatic profile, maintaining the typical complexity of Oolongs. The leaves, twisted and worked by hand, release notes of orchid and magnolia, offering a delicate and lingering sensory experience.
- aroma: fresh and floral, with hints of orchid and magnolia.
- Taste: soft, sweet and persistent, with a unique balance between vegetal freshness and aromatic complexity.
- appearance of the leaves: twisted and uniform, bright green in colour with silver reflections.
- Processing: Hand-picked and lightly oxidized to preserve the fresh, floral notes.
Eastern preparation (Gong Fu Cha):
- dosage: 5 grams of leaves for a 150 ml Gaiwan.
- water temperature: 90°C.
- Infusion time: 10-15 seconds for the first infusion, gradually increasing the time for subsequent infusions.
- Infusions: up to 6-8 infusions, maintaining the floral flavor and freshness.
Western preparation:
- dosage: 3 grams of leaves per 200 ml cup.
- water temperature: 90°C.
- Infusion time: 2-3 minutes.
Tie Guan Yin is prized for its beneficial properties. Rich in antioxidants and polyphenols, it supports general well-being, aids digestion, and offers a moment of aromatic relaxation.
Perfect for tea lovers seeking a balance between tradition, taste and refinement.
Tè Oolong Tie Guan Yin
