2021 Autumn Traditional Tieguanyin
2021 Autumn Traditional Tieguanyin
Deep, satisfying,
old-school Tieguanyin
Autumn harvest brings more nutty flavor and creamy texture to this Anxi classic. Notes of fruit cake, elderflower, toasted hazelnut and cinnamon.
Autumn 2021 ♦ Partly-roasted 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 PICKINGNovember 2021
- Daping VillageAnxi, Fujian
- ELEVATION1000 m
- TieguanyinTea Varietal
Master Zhang excels at finishing his traditional Tieguanyin. He works to bring out the florals and strengthen them, allowing the green quality of the tea to shine through while providing a sweet and nuanced counterbalance through delicate roasting. 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. This is the tea that Master Zhang grew up with and is his greatest passion. The mist shaded mountain air and sweet spring water make this true Tieguanyin varietal tea even more nuanced.
- DATE OF PICKINGNovember 2021
Tasting Profile
- spice - cinnamon, nutmeg
- savory - toasted hazelnut, semolina
- floral - violet, elderflower
- fruit - fruit cake
- texture - cooling, tingling
Master Zhang also recommends
Steeping Instructions
Western
5 g.6-8
oz.use 208° watersteep 20 secondsresteep many times
add 10 sec. each infusionGongfu
5 g.6 ozuse 208° watersteep 10 seconds
add 2 sec. per steepingenjoy many steepingsIced/Cold
5 g.12
oz.use room temp. waterrefrigerate overnight
8 hoursadd ice & enjoy