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95°CTemperature
6g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
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Tasting Notes
FloralWoodyBalanced
Vendor Notes
This Fujian oolong offers an inviting aromatic profile, delicately balanced between a bright floral essence and grounding notes of deep wood. Its lighter oxidation and gentle roast contribute to a refined and harmonious cup that is both engaging and smooth.
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About This Tea
What does Jin Guan Yin taste like?
This oolong from Fujian, China offers a distinctive drinking experience. This Fujian oolong offers an inviting aromatic profile, delicately balanced between a bright floral essence and grounding notes of deep wood. Its lighter oxidation and gentle roast contribute to a ref. It sits in the "Floral" and "Woody" and "Balanced" flavor families, so expect a cup that leans floral and woody and balanced.
How should I brew Jin Guan Yin?
Aim for water around 85–95 °C (185–205 °F). Western style: steep for 3–4 minutes in a mug or teapot. Gongfu style: use 5–7 g per 100 ml, 10–30 s infusions (8–15 steeps) for multiple short steeps — this way you can taste how the flavor evolves. Roasted oolongs can handle higher temps — don't be afraid of boiling water for heavy roasts.
Where does Jin Guan Yin come from?
This oolong is grown in Fujian, China and is made from the Jin Guanyin cultivar. After picking, the leaves received a light roast, which shapes the final flavor.
How much does Jin Guan Yin cost?
Prices start at $9.50 through white2tea — that works out to about $0.38 per gram. A 25g package gives you roughly 4 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which puts each session at around $2.28. You can compare prices across all vendors carrying this tea on the Teadar product page.