Tieguanyin

This Qing Xiang Tieguanyin presents a vibrant aroma of fresh orchids and gardenias. The liquor is smooth and sweet, unfolding with subtle mineral undertones and a clean, refreshing finish that lingers. It leans floral, sweet and mineral.

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.

Grown in Fujian, China.

Starts at $54.00 from Purple Cloud Tea House, or about $0.22/g. A 250g package gets you around 42 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $1.32 per session. Explore more oolong teas on Teadar.