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Black

Oolong

Tieguanyin
Clear and Fragrant-Style
2010 Late Spring

Anxi Region
Fujian Province, China
35-50% Oxidation
Mottled-greens with golden and tan highlights
Semiball-rolled leaf style with few stems
Minimal roast
Hand-plucked
Straight-forward, light and floral flavor
Clean, floral aroma - redolent of rose and magnolia
Artichoke liquor tinged amber
1 year rested

4 oz	8 oz	16 oz
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Lighter in style than, but similar in complexity to its cousins the traditional and wild-grown versions, this Tieguanyin is oxidized to only 35-50%, less than a traditional Tieguanyin. A 'clear and fragrant-style' oolong provides a more contemporary taste for a lighter, less 'peat-like' flavor profile than the longer-oxidized and more highly-roasted traditional oolong style that is still popular in East and Southeast Asia. The clear and fragrant-style Tieguanyin that we have now has a particularly pleasant floral character that brightens its aroma.

This clear and fragrant -style Tieguanyin can be enjoyed over the course of many short steepings. The infusions will vary, initially being light and clear, and then becoming very rich and mouth-filling, finally returning to be an aromatic, clear infusion. The crimped leaves will swell and open until the full leaf is exposed, showing off the lovely crimson-tinged edges of the authentic Tieguanyin leaf. The gradual expansion of the crimped-leaf shows the expertise of artisan tea manufacture.

Western-style steeping: (Medium to large sized teapot: 20-32 oz)
Use 1 heaping teaspoon (2-3 grams) of tea per each 6oz water
Steep 1-3 infusions at 2-3 minutes each.
Water temperature should be 180˚ - 190˚ F

Asian-style steeping: (small teapots under 10 oz or a gaiwan)
Use 1 heaping Tablespoon (5-6 grams) of tea per each 6oz water
Steep upwards of 6-8 infusions (or more!) at 10 seconds to 1 minute each
Water temperature should be 180˚ - 190˚ F