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Brewing Guide
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95°CTemperature
6g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
Origin
Fujian, China
Processing
Medium Roast
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Tasting Notes
SavorySweetMeaty
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This Traditional Tie Guan Yin presents a wonderfully smooth, rich liquor. Expect a prominent roast that yields a savory, almost meaty character, beautifully balanced by a distinct honey sweetness in its fragrance. The body is strong and satisfying, offering a nuanced and high-quality tea experience.
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About This Tea
What does Traditional Tie Guan Yin Type One taste like?
This oolong from Fujian, China offers a distinctive drinking experience. This Traditional Tie Guan Yin presents a wonderfully smooth, rich liquor. Expect a prominent roast that yields a savory, almost meaty character, beautifully balanced by a distinct honey sweetness in i. It sits in the "Savory" and "Sweet" and "Meaty" flavor families, so expect a cup that leans savory and sweet and meaty.
How should I brew Traditional Tie Guan Yin Type One?
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 Traditional Tie Guan Yin Type One come from?
This oolong is grown in Fujian, China. After picking, the leaves received a medium roast, which shapes the final flavor.