Wulong Tea
China
Anxi Tie Guan Yin (Tea Box)
Iron Goddess of Mercy
Product code:
CSTAD-40
This tea pack contains our Anxi Tie Guan Yin, vacuum sealed to retain freshness and to assure authenticity.
Tie Guan Yin (Iron Goddess of Mercy) is one of China most popular teas. Its sharp, sweet taste and its characteristic flowery aromas (lilacs and lilies) made it a favourite both East and West.
On the outside, the certified FSC (environmentally friendly sources) cardboard box is covered with all the information you need on the tea's origin, the producer profile, a taste description plus the tea's levels of antioxidants and caffeine.
Our tea packs contain a selection from our bestselling teas.
This box contains 50g of tea.
- Altitude: 1000m
- Date of harvest: May 5, 2019
Teapot method
Quantity / 250ml of water
1
Temperature of infusion
95
Rinse leaves
- Pour water, at recommended temperature for the infusion, on to the leaves.
- Allow leaves to soak for 5 to 10 seconds.
- Strain off the rinse water and begin your infusion.
Infusion length
4 - 5 min
Gong Fu Cha technique
Quantity / 250ml of water
2
Temperature of infusion
95
Rinse leaves
- Pour water, at recommended temperature for the infusion, on to the leaves.
- Allow leaves to soak for 5 to 10 seconds.
- Strain off the rinse water and begin your infusion.
Infusion length 1
30 - 45 sec
Infusion length 2
20 - 30 sec
Infusion length 3
30 - 45 sec
Concentration in caffeine
17 Mg
Concentration in μmol / cup of tea, on a four-grade scale
17 Mg
17 Mg
Concentration of antioxydants
550 μmol
Concentration in μmol / cup of tea, on a four-grade scale
550 μmol
550 μmol
Flavour wheel
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