Tieguanyin Big Red Robe
Tieguanyin Big Red Robe
Crafted by the Liu Family
- DATE OF PICKINGMay 2021
- LongjuanAnxi, Fujian
- ELEVATION700 m
- TieguanyinTea Varietal
This experimental tea uses Tieguanyin leaves, normally tightly curled, and finishes them with Wuyi-style strip-oolong processing. The tea is twisted and given a heavier roast to evoke Big Red Robe style. The fascinating thing about this tea is that, despite a processing style that points to Wuyi, the flavor is still one hundred percent Tieguanyin. The pull between floral-herbaceous Tieguanyin, and mineral-heavy cozy roast makes for a more dynamic tasting experience.
- DATE OF PICKINGMay 2021
Tasting Profile
- savory - maple syrup, toasted rice
- spice - clove, cedar
- floral - vanilla
- fruit - candied orange peel
- texture - lingering, deep, rich
The Liu Family also recommends:
'There are just so many people turning out jin after jin of modern green or traditional rolled Tieguanyin... Instead, the Liu family has been exploring more uncommon styles, like the Tieguanyin black teas Mr. Liu has been making since just before his children (now with children of their own!) were born'
Steeping Instructions
Western
5 g.6-8
oz.use 205° watersteep 30 secondsresteep many times
add 15-30 sec. each infusionGongfu
5 g.5 ozuse 205° watersteep 10 seconds
add 5-6 sec. per steepingenjoy many steepingsIced/Cold
5 g.12
oz.use room temp. waterrefrigerate overnight
8 hoursadd ice & enjoy
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