Wulong Tea
China

Anxi Tie Guan Yin

Iron Goddess of Mercy
Product code: CSTW-56
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Legendary wulong from the region of Anxi in Fujian. The Tie Guan Yin (Iron Godd ess of Merci) is composed of bright green, tightly rolled leaves. Strong floral notes with an edge of papaya. A complex mineral aspect evolves into a finale of freshly cut mushroom.

  • Cultivar: Tie Guan Yin
  • Producer: Zhang Guo Hua
  • Altitude: 1000m
  • Date of harvest: May 8, 2018

Teapot method
balance Quantity / 250ml of water
1
thermometer Temperature of infusion
95
Rinse leaves
  1. Pour water, at recommended temperature for the infusion, on to the leaves.
  2. Allow leaves to soak for 5 to 10 seconds.
  3. Strain off the rinse water and begin your infusion.
lined-clock Infusion length
4 - 5 min
Gong Fu Cha technique
balance Quantity / 250ml of water
2
thermometer Temperature of infusion
95
Rinse leaves
  1. Pour water, at recommended temperature for the infusion, on to the leaves.
  2. Allow leaves to soak for 5 to 10 seconds.
  3. Strain off the rinse water and begin your infusion.
lined-clock Infusion length 1
30 sec
lined-clock Infusion length 2
20 sec
lined-clock Infusion length 3
30 sec
Flavour wheel To better identify the aromatic notes of each tea
Floral Fruity Wooded Earthy Spice Vegetal
Concentration of antioxydants 550 μmol Concentration in μmol / cup of tea, on a four-grade scale
550 μmol
550 μmol
Concentration in caffeine 17 Mg Concentration in μmol / cup of tea, on a four-grade scale
17 Mg
17 Mg

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