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Tie Guan Yin Organic
A really nice oolong; semi-oxidized, with a very complex flavor, fruity notes.
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Art.Nr.#: 9169
Description / Tie Guan Yin Organic
Hard-rolled, almost glossy small clusters of large, flower-scented tea leaves. It is a tea that you need some time to enjoy, and a couple of brew rounds just for the leaves to have time to open. This is perhaps China's most famous oolong tea, here in organic form. Oolong here means that it is semi-oxidized, so it ends up somewhere between black and green tea. The taste is complex and rich, with a markedly floral touch.
As icing on the cake, of course, there is also a story behind the name. A poor farmer cared for the otherwise rather dilapidated temple, dedicated to the Goddess of Grace (of iron), Tie Guan Yin. One night the goddess came to the farmer in a dream, thanked him for his hard work, and told him that he would find a reward behind the temple. When he got there, he found a dilute plant. It grew, and gave this amazing tea ...
As icing on the cake, of course, there is also a story behind the name. A poor farmer cared for the otherwise rather dilapidated temple, dedicated to the Goddess of Grace (of iron), Tie Guan Yin. One night the goddess came to the farmer in a dream, thanked him for his hard work, and told him that he would find a reward behind the temple. When he got there, he found a dilute plant. It grew, and gave this amazing tea ...
More Information
| Organic | Yes |
|---|---|
| Base tea organic | Yes |
| SKU | 9169 |
| Ingredients | Oolong tea from controlled organic farms. |
| Dose | 7 grams (about 3 tsp) / 1 dl |
| Water temperature | 95°C |
| Steeping time | 30 sec |
| Tips | Brewed several times on the same leaves. |
| Origin | China |
Customer Reviews
Quality
5
Value
4
A delicious oolong tea
Review by
Juha
A delicious tea with a strong floral flavor, also good as an iced tea. Recommended.
Quality
5
Value
4
Top class
Review by
Göran Sten
A very good oolong. May seem to be expensive, but I think it is worth that cost
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