A heavy-roasted Tie Guan Yin that has been kept for many years and re-roasted year by year for storage.
Tea Profile
At a glance: Tie Guan Yin oolong (Anxi) · Heavy roast
- Dry leaf: Tightly rolled, semi-ball shaped leaves, as is typical for this kind of oolong.
- Liquor: Bright and clear, golden like honeydew.
- Taste: Sweeter than young TGY and mellower than our newer roasted TGY.
- Good to know: From the same supplier as our other Tie Guan Yin.
Brewing Guide
- Warm a gaiwan or small teapot and add about 5–6g of leaf per 100ml.
- Use water at 100°C (212°F).
- Give the leaves one fast rinse.
- Start with 10 seconds for the first infusion so the leaves can open, then 5–10 seconds, then add roughly 5 seconds per round.
- Decant fully into a fair cup each time.
Treat these as a starting point and adjust to your taste.
Storage
Store sealed, away from light, damp and strong smells; aged tea does not need the fridge.
About the Leaf
You may see some of these; they vary from bag to bag:
- Some fine pieces: normal for rolled oolong and harmless.
- Darker, glossier leaf: this is the roast, not spoilage.
- Leaves open up a lot: the rolled leaves expand to whole leaves, so a small amount fills the pot.
