March 30, 2023
Anxi Tie Guan Yin
Iron Goddess of Mercy
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Product code:
CSTW-56
Legendary rolled wulong from Fujian (China), Tie Guan Yin (Iron Goddess of Mercy) is one of the country’s best representatives.
Its sharp, sweet taste and its characteristic flowery aromas (lilacs and lilies) made it a favorite both East and West.
This particularly aromatic harvest comes from Mr. Zhan Guo Hua’s gardens, in the mountainous region of Anxi. Grown in altitude, his tea bursts with intensity.
- Cultivar: Tie Guan Yin
- Producer: M. Zhan
- Altitude: 1000m
- Date of harvest: October 15, 2022
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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 / 150ml of water
3
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 sec
Infusion length 2
20 sec
Infusion length 3
30 sec
Concentration of antioxidants
550 μmolConcentration in μmol / cup* of tea, on a four-grade scale
550 μmol
550 μmol
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* 250ml loose teas, 100ml for Matchas
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