Tie Guan Yin from Nantou
Oolong tea from Nantou, Taiwan
Though this esteemed oolong traces its origins to Fujian, Taiwan provides the exceptional terroir where cultivation becomes true artistry. With the cui yu v...
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Infusion time 5'
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Quantity 6 g / 30 cl
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Temperature of infusion 90°C - 195°F
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Time of the day All day
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Description
Though this esteemed oolong traces its origins to Fujian, Taiwan provides the exceptional terroir where cultivation becomes true artistry.
With the cui yu variety, the Wang family honours the tie guan yin legacy in this spring harvest.
The initial impression offers distinct peach and mango aromatics, gradually transforming into refined roasted hazelnut undertones, enveloped throughout by a perpetually velvety mouthfeel.
Special qualities
Origin: Nantou, Taiwan
Tea colour: Oolong
Tasting notes
Dry Leaf
Appearance:leaves rolled into pearls
Liquor
Colour: golden
Texture: oily
Savour: sweet
Notes: peach, mango, floral (osmanthus), hazelnut, roasted
Suggestion of preparation
Prepare this tea warm:
With the teapot or the tasting set: 5 minutes in water heated to 90°C / 195°F.
With the gong fu cha: infusions during 30-40 seconds.
Prepare this tea iced:
In a teapot or a carafe: infuse 8 g of leaves per 50 cL of water at room temperature for 50 minutes. Remove the leaves and store in the fridge.