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This traditionally processed Tieguanyin unfolds with a rich aroma of melted butter and roasting pinewood. The brew offers a satisfyingly thick and creamy mouthfeel, delivering hearty notes of steamed milk, toasted chestnut, and candied walnut, all underpinned by a pleasant bitterness that leads to a lingering sweet aftertaste. It is particularly comforting on a cool day.
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About This Tea
What does Heavy Tieguanyin taste like?
This traditionally processed Tieguanyin unfolds with a rich aroma of melted butter and roasting pinewood. The brew offers a satisfyingly thick and creamy mouthfeel, delivering hearty notes of steamed . It leans nutty, roasted and creamy.
How should I brew Heavy Tieguanyin?
Water around 85–95 °C (185–205 °F). In a mug, steep 3–4 min. For gongfu, use 5–7 g per 100 ml, 10–30 s steeps (8–15 rounds). You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. Heavier roasts can take boiling water no problem.
Where does Heavy Tieguanyin come from?
Grown in Fujian, China from the Tieguanyin cultivar. This batch is from the Autumn 2025 harvest. The leaves got a medium roast after picking.
How much does Heavy Tieguanyin cost?
Starts at $7.50 from One River Tea, or about $0.23/g. A 25g package gets you around 4 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $1.38 per session. Explore more oolong teas on Teadar.