Tieguanyin 花香铁观音 - Light Roasting
Tie Guanyin - the Iron Goddess of Mercy - is one of the most famous wulong teas in all of China. The floral fragrance, typical of its homonymous cultivar, enchants the palate, bringing to the cup the great harmony of colors of a spring field, and the most mesmerizing creamy taste.
The lightly roasted version is the more traditional, and the perfect choice for the most delicate palates, who will be surprised by the great floral bouquet with lingering notes of orchid and narcissus. The dry leaves are tightly rolled into emerald spheres, that open in the teacup disclosing a sweet scent, and a beautiful green hue that shines in the liquor. The roasted notes only emerge in the aftertaste, like a gentle breeze, leaving a complex flavor in the palate and creating a sense of anticipation for the next brews, and the new sensorial journey that will come with them.
Origin: Xiping, Anxi, Fujian province
Altitude: 1000 m asl
Flush: May 2024
Producer: Chen Chun
Format: 50 gr. Signature pack
Storage: the leaves can be stored in their original package or in ceramic vases. Avoid heat, light, and moisture.
Infusion Parameters
EASTERN BREWING
Tea/Water Ratio: 1 gr. of tea every 20 ml of water
Rinse: before starting the infusion, rinse the leaves with a very fast washing in order to let them rehydrate and release a more intense brew. Gently cover the leaves with boiling water and pour it after a few seconds.
Brewing time: Begin with a 15-second brew. Increase with each successive brew as needed.
Water temperature: 90-95°C
Number of brews: 5-6
WESTERN BREWING
Tea/Water Ratio: 1 gr. of tea every 100 ml of water
Water Temperature: 90-95°C
Brewing time: 3 minutes
COLD BREW
Quantity: 1 gr. of tea every 100 ml of water
Brewing: put the tea leaves in room temperature water and steep for 3-4 hours, or in the fridge for 7-8 hours. Filter the liquor and drink within 24 hours.
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Shipping
For all European countries and America we ship through our distributor located in Italy, Europe, while for Asia, Oceania and African countries we use our logistic center located in China (link).
For European countries there is no custom-clearance procedure; for all the other shipments we accompany the package with all the necessary papers to ensure the fastest process possible.
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Other countries
Within the European Union the shipping time is between 1-5 days, while for Extra-UE shipment the delivery time varies between 5 and 12 days. Orders are shipped on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: for special requests, please add a note to your order, we will endeavor to fulfill them.
In Italy we ship through BRT. In Europe and US we ship through DHL Express courier or UPS; For shipments in Italy, you can select a BRT point where to collect your package, for shipments Europe you can choose a UPS point, and for the US you can choose a DHL service point. In Asia we use EMS.
Eastern Leaves’s Guarantee
We guarantee the product will arrive securely as well as beautifully packed. While very rare, breakage in shipping can happen. In the unlikely event of breakage please contact us and we will replace the defected item with no additional charge. Please email info@easternleaves.com to arrange for a replacement or return.
