Tie Guan Yin

A Oolong Tea from

Rating

85 / 100

Calculated from 3 Ratings
Tea type
Oolong Tea
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Ingredients
Not available
Flavors
Nutty, Smooth, Fruity, Orchids, Plants
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Loose Leaf
Caffeine
Not available
Certification
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Typical Preparation
Use 12 oz / 355 ml of water
Set water temperature to 195 °F / 90 °C
Steep for 3 min, 45 sec
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2 Tasting Notes View all

“I bought this tea nearly a month ago, but it’s time to finish it off. Oolongs are so special, that I have a tendency to hoard them as long as possible, and avoid drinking them daily. However, this...” Read full tasting note
“A delicious “green” oolong – aromatic, floral, balanced. Stands up to multiple infusions.” Read full tasting note

Description

Tie Guan Yin is sweet and thick with a hint of a orchid after taste.

Oolong tea is semi oxidized which is one of the reasons it has such a unique character. You will see (particularly in the infused leaf) that the edges of the leaves are slightly bruised (brownish). The reason for this is that the leaves are lightly bruised to start the oxidation process.

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