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95°CTemperature
6g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
Origin
Fujian, China
Processing
Heavy Roast
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This traditional Tie Guan Yin offers a robust profile, dominated by a strong, lingering roast character. The liquor is dense and brothy, presenting savory notes of char and a subtle brininess. It's a deeply satisfying and intense tea, balancing complexity with a comforting familiarity.
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What does Tie Guan Yin Old Style taste like?
This traditional Tie Guan Yin offers a robust profile, dominated by a strong, lingering roast character. The liquor is dense and brothy, presenting savory notes of char and a subtle brininess. It's a . It leans roasted, brothy and intense.
How should I brew Tie Guan Yin Old Style?
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 Tie Guan Yin Old Style come from?
Grown in Fujian, China. The leaves got a heavy roast after picking.
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