Ti Kuan Yin Oolong | Traditional Chinese Tea
Origin
Anxi County, Fujian Province, China
Ingredients
Ti Kuan Yin Oolong Tea | 50g
Tasting Notes
Nutty, Mineral, Buttery, Floral, Pristine
Method
Prepare water to 80° – 85° C. Add one heaped teaspoon of tea leaves for each litre. Steep for 2 minutes minimum. Re-infuse leaves for multiple infusions.
Description
Immortalised in a statue forged of iron, the Goddess of Mercy benevolently offers this prestigious brew as recompense for the fastidious maintenance of her effigy. According to legend, a tea plant was bestowed – lifting the drought and providing nourishment for the surrounding farmlands. This Ti Kuan Yin Oolong is mellow but distinctly crisp – the scent of freshly fallen rain in a cup.
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Gifting Guide | Ti Kuan Yin Oolong Tea Pairs Perfectly With:
Winter Flower Japanese Tea Canister | Small | 冬の花
Keemun Tea | Traditional Chinese Black Tea
Organic Green Tea | Sencha
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Additional information
| Weight | 100 g |
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