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2022 Autumn Reserve Traditional Tieguanyin

2022 Autumn Reserve Traditional Tieguanyin

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Old-School Competition-Level
Autumn Tieguanyin
Master Zhang’s traditional finish brings out staggering depth, and a mouthwatering aftertaste in this reserve-level oolong. Notes of rosewood, mango, brown sugar and violet.
Autumn 2022 ♦ Partly-roasted Finish
Old-School Competition-Level
Autumn Tieguanyin
Master Zhang’s traditional finish brings out staggering depth, and a mouthwatering aftertaste in this reserve-level oolong. Notes of rosewood, mango, brown sugar and violet.
Autumn 2022 ♦ Partly-roasted Finish
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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 PICKINGNovember 2022
    • Daping VillageAnxi, Fujian
    • ELEVATION1060 m
    • TieguanyinTea Varietal

    Master Zhang's work has won awards at conferences in Fujian and Guangdong for his incredible craft in traditional Tieguanyin finishing. This autumn, we are excited to once again offer his reserve designation harvest with a traditional finish, undoubtedly Master Zhang's favorite tea to make and share with friends. Master Zhang's award-winning technique brings out the deep fruit and dark florals that don't have a chance to shine in greener, more modern finishes. Instead of simply designating his higher elevation teas as "Reserve," Master Zhang holds back this title to only the very few pickings that meet his criteria of intense aroma, lingering pervasive aftertaste, rich deep florals, light cooling sensations, and creamy texture. The conditions while picking and processing only rarely come together to facilitate a tea that hits every thing that Master Zhang strives for. This limited harvest embraces his award-winning ideals for a stunning brew.

  • true
    85
    toasted oat, brown sugar
    true
    75
    mango
    true
    75
    rosewood, cinnamon
    true
    65
    honey, violet
    false
    70
    tingling minerality, cardamom
    true
    mouthwatering, juicy

    Tasting Profile

    • savory - toasted oat, brown sugar
    • fruit - mango
    • spice - rosewood, cinnamon
    • floral - honey, violet
    • texture - mouthwatering, juicy


Master Zhang also recommends

  • 'Daping’s natural mountain springs, perfect soil, and cool climate make it a paradise for tea. Master Zhang and his family have been growing in the mountaintops above Daping Village for as many generations back as they can trace.'

  • 5
    6-8
    208
    20 seconds
    10
    5
    4-5
    208
    10 seconds
    2
    5
    12
    room temp
    8 hours

    Steeping Instructions

    Western

    5 g.6-8
    oz.
    use 208° watersteep 20 secondsresteep many times
    add 10 sec. each infusion

    Gongfu

    5 g.4-5 ozuse 208° watersteep 10 seconds
    add 2 sec. per steeping
    enjoy many steepings

    Iced/Cold

    5 g.12
    oz.
    use room temp. waterrefrigerate overnight
    8 hours
    add ice & enjoy

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