Tie Guan

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Old Style Tie Guan Yin Anxi Wulong 2011 - 50 grams
USD 16.29

Tie Guan Yin is the most famous tea bush in Anxi City, which lies in Fujian Province. GÇ£TieGÇ¥ meaning iron, refers to density of this tightly twisted tea or its dark oxidized color. It is a common Chinese habit to describe heavy objects with the term Guan Yin, which is the name of the Buddhist bodhisattva of compassion who, according to legend, appeared in a dream of Wei Yin, a devout Buddhist tea farmer living during the early 18th century. In the dream, Guan Yin told Wei Yin to look in the cave behind the local shrine. There he found a single tea shoot, which he planted and cultivated into the mother bush for Anxi CityGÇÖs most famous variety of tea. Tea from this legendary cultivar of tea bush has since been known as Tie Guan Yin. Although oolong tea made from Tie Guan Yin tea bushes has long been popular, the style in which it is produced has changed considerably over the years. With the introduction of Taiwanese processing techniques in the mid 1990s and the rising popularity of lighter roasted and less oxidized teas during this decade, the finished leaf of Tie Guan Yin has shifted in appearance from dark brown, flat and leafy to light green and tightly rolled. Our Old Style Tie Guan Yin is, in part, a throw back to the way this tea was produced before the beginning of this century. The GÇ£Old StyleGÇ¥, professionally referred to as GÇ£Long Xiang XingGÇ¥ or concentrated aroma styleGÇ¥, makes good use of medium to heavy oxidation and charcoal roasting in contrast to the newer, greener and lighter roasted GÇ£Qing Xiang XingGÇ¥ or GÇ£light aroma style.GÇ¥ The processing involves 3 to 4 periods of roasting lasting at least 15 hours. This technique creates a stable tea with a balanced roasted flavor immediately noticeable on the first infusion. It is said that GÇ£realGÇ¥ oolong fans in China appreciate this stronger roasted flavor. Although this tea doesnGÇÖt retain the traditional flat shape of Long Xiang Xing, it offers a stunning example of Tie Guan YinGÇÖs classic flavor profile. With its style becoming something of a rarity on the Anxi market, we like to think of this tea as a bit of a tribute to the old school and the seasoned tea drinker who remembers the days when this teaGÇÖs rich body and aftertaste were more highly prized than a flowery aroma. Location: Fujian Province Tea Bush: Tie Guan Yin Bush Tea Master: Zhang Shui Quan and Zhang Qing Jian Harvest Time: April 24th Picking Standard: one slightly opened leaf with three mature leaves Brewing vessel: glass cup, gaiwan, glass or porcelain pot, yixing pot Brewing Guidelines: 1st infusion -+ Tbs per 12 oz 212F for 2 min Infusions: at least 5 times

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Summit Tea - Tie Guan Yin - Superior Grade Organic Oolong "Iron Goddess of Mercy"
USD 12.00

This organic Oolong is graded as Superior to Fine. Tie Guan Yin is another of China's top ten teas. Tie Guan Yin translates as Iron Goddess of Mercy. The tea itself is as grand as its name. Oolong tea is partially or semi-fermented, they have some of the qualities of both black and green teas. Oolong teas are beautiful and full bodied with a fragrant flavor and fruity, sweet aroma. Taste the difference with this Superior quality Oolong!