Description:

铁观音是乌龙茶的极品，其品质特征是：茶条卷曲，肥壮圆结，沉重匀整，色泽砂绿，整体形状似蜻蜓头、螺旋体、青蛙腿。冲泡后汤色金黄浓艳似琥珀，有天然馥郁的兰花香，滋味醇厚甘鲜，俗称有“音韵”。

High Mountain Tie Guan Yin Oolong Tea  #1304 (4 oz)

High altitude and a consistently cool, humid climate are ideal for growing the rich, complex flavors of oolong tea. The bouquet may vary, according to location and processing, from mild with a floral aroma and sweet aftertaste to dark, rich and smoky. Tie Guan Yin oolong is named for the Chinese Goddess of Compassion. This tea is smooth, creamy, toasty and nutty with malty notes. Delightful for sipping, it contains more caffeine than green tea and a stronger flavor. The dark green leaves are curled into tight little semi-balls that open with brewing to release its heavenly flavor.

Gongfu method of brewing:

Traditionally oolong teas have been made using the Gongfu method of brewing using a small yixing tea pot and little tasting cups. It is a time-honored tea ceremony to be enjoyed with friends. First the pot and cups are warmed by pouring boiling water in them which is discarded. Then dry tea leaves are placed in the empty warm teapot, keeping the lid on for 10-20 seconds to awaken the aroma. Lift the lid to enjoy the fragrance. Then add boiling water to the pot, swish it around, rinse the tea for 5 seconds and discard the water. That prepares the tea leaves. Finally boiling water is added and briefly steeped as shown.

High Mountain Tie Guan Yin Oolong Tea made in a small yixing tea pot, may be steeped 8 times for these times in seconds: 25s,25s,30s,40s,60s,90s,120s,180s. Use: 3.8oz /110ml of water with the temperature at 212℉ /100℃ degrees for 7 grams (1.5 teaspoons) of tea. If you prefer using a larger brewing cup, use 12 oz./355 ml. water at 212F/100C degrees for 5 grams (1.18 teaspoon) of tea and steep for 3-5 minutes. Store the tea in airtight, opaque packaging in a cool, dry place. The shelf life is 24 months.