1990 Aged Tieguanyin
1990 Aged Tieguanyin
Crafted by Master Zhang
- DATE OF PICKING5/25/1990
- Daping VillageAnxi, Fujian
- ELEVATION1000
- TieguanyinTea Varietal
This limited 1990 harvest of aged Tieguanyin stands out as unique from the others because the leaves were hand-processed by Master Zhang using traditional Oolong Revival style, where one end of leaf is slightly curled and the other is extended. Master Zhang describes the shape as a ‘dragonfly’. These leaves were turned and fluffed three times the normal standard for modern Tieguanyin. The result of this unique processing and the 25 years of age creates a deep shu pu’er-like earthy flavor most similar to the clean fermentation of Xingyang shu pu’ers. We have never tasted anything like this in an oolong. It has the foresty richness of shu pu’er but the sweet caramel aftertaste of oolong.
- DATE OF PICKING5/25/1990
Tasting Profile
- spice - 'chen xiang' sandalwood, forest
- vegetal - celery, bamboo shoot
- savory - caramel, butter
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Steeping Instructions
Western
5 g.6-8
oz.use 212° watersteep 30 secondsresteep many times
add 15-30 sec. each infusionGongfu
7 g.6 ozuse 212° watersteep 10 seconds
add 3 sec. per steepingenjoy many steepingsIced/Cold
5 g.12
oz.use room temp. waterrefrigerate overnight
8 hoursadd ice & enjoy
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