2022 Spring Reserve Traditional Tieguanyin
2022 Spring Reserve Traditional Tieguanyin
Crafted by Master Zhang
- DATE OF PICKINGMay 2021
- 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 spring, we are excited to once again offer his reserve 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 for which Master Zhang strives.
Tasting Profile
- savory - toasted oat
- floral - peony, rose, vanilla
- fruit - baked apple
- spice - pepper, young ginger
- texture - soft minerality, tingling yun
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.4-5 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