Regular price Q472.00
SUMMARY
Type: Southern Fujian Oolong Tea
Cultivar: Tie Guan Yin (鐵觀音)
Origin: Anxi, Fujian province, China
Roasted Pineapple, Barley sugar, Toasted grain
A high grade, Aged Tie Guan Yin that started out life as a green Oolong. Having been kept in dry storage for 15 years it has since transformed into something unique, subtle and complex. It’s a tea that rewards patience. Produced by Zhong Cha Xiamen.
TASTING NOTES
A floral aroma is followed by a toasted and herbaceous flavour, finishing with a milky texture. A medium to full bodied tea with a satisfying mouth-fill and light floral and grassy hints.
PREPARATION NOTES
Gong-Fu style (preferred method)
5g per 150ml of water
93 degrees Celsius
5 – 10secs per infusion* (up to 6 infusions)
*First infusion is a quick 3 – 5 sec rinse and isn't drunk.
Teapot steep
5g per 300ml of water
93 degrees Celsius
2mins
Cold Brew
5g per 500ml of water Cold water 10hrs in the fridge
STORAGE
Proper tea storage is super important. Improper storage leads to flat, flavourless and potentially weird tasting tea. So as a rule of thumb, keep your tea leaves in an airtight container (the less air inside the better) and away from heat, light, moisture and strong odours.