2005 Aged Tieguanyin
2005 Aged Tieguanyin
Iconic, deeply complex
aged Tieguanyin
Master Zhang preserves a green heart to this tea even after 15+ years of aging and reroasting. His classic Tieguanyin takes on notes of sandalwood, and deep caramel undertones for a cozy, sweet brew.
Spring 2005 ♦ Light Traditional Finish
Crafted by Master Zhang
Environmentalist and award-winning craftsman, Master Zhang is committed to pioneering low-impact tea farming that replenishes natural forests on his high elevation Anxi mountain plot.
Master Zhang devotes his energy to introducing rare varietals of tea to increase biodiversity and researching ancient finishing techniques to make rich, aromatic oolong unlike anything else in the world.
- DATE OF PICKINGSpring 2005
- Daping VillageAnxi, Fujian
- ELEVATION1000
- TieguanyinTea Varietal
Master Zhang is making some of the finest Tieguanyin in the world. Based in Daping village at the very highest peaks of Gande, Anxi. His terraced fields are overgrown with wildflowers, and fed by naturally sweet and clear mountain spring water. Master Zhang's slow and subtle roasting and aging process adds deep lingering spice to the Tieguanyin florals. This ten year old harvest is already rich and full of spice.
This tea is pre-packed into single serve 5g portions for all sizes under 100g.
- DATE OF PICKINGSpring 2005
Tasting Profile
- vegetal - cucumber
- spice - sandalwood
- savory - tres leches, caramelized pecan
Master Zhang also recommends
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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