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TIEGUANYIN: IRON MAIDEN, China, Fujian Xinhua, 2023

TIEGUANYIN: IRON MAIDEN, China, Fujian Xinhua, 2023

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We've named this tea "Iron Maiden" as a tribute to the iconic heavy metal band. The choice is not only a nod to the Chinese translation of Tieguanin as "Iron Goddess of Mercy" but also because playing any Iron Maiden track while enjoying this tea, even amidst the most intense heavy metal sounds, brings about a surprisingly zen experience.

Taste associations: 
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Lilac, watermelon, fresh grass, violet, cucumber, lemon

Caffeine/Theanine
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Low

Tea effect:
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Mild tonic effect, good mood, preventive health-oriented effect, recommended after sports or yoga.Alleviating hangover symptoms. TeGuanYin tea offers a dual effect, promoting relaxation and upliftment, making it an ideal choice for both unwinding and socializing during the afternoon.

Healty benefits:
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The benefits of this tea stem from its rich composition of vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals. These components not only strengthen blood vessels but also stimulate the digestive process, promoting detoxification for healthier skin. Additionally, Te Guan Yin tea contributes to enhanced immunity and imparts a rejuvenating effect.

About the tea: To produce Te guanyin, the leaves are harvested already quite mature, sometimes whole cuttings. After harvesting, the raw material is wilted and then shaken on bamboo sieves to break the integrity of the tea leaf and start the fermentation process. This is followed by multiple repetitions of alternating stages of crumpling and heating, during which the leaf takes the shape of a transverse hemispherical twist and is fermented. This labor-intensive process creates a tea with a complex deep and rich flavor.
It has all the health benefits of green tea, but contains much less caffeine It has no astringency, so it is difficult to brew strong. A pleasant tea for every day which has a beneficial effect on the heart and blood vessels, cleanses the body of toxins and promotes, in a prolonged action effect of youth preservation


Brewing method:

Water temperature: no more than 90 degrees.
Brewing by pouring (gung fu cha): per gaiwan 150 ml - a tablespoon without a slide. Withstands up to 8 brews. The first brews it is better to insist no more than 20 seconds. Then the brewing time is gradually increased.
The usual method: for a 1 liter teapot - a tablespoon without a slide, for a 200 ml cup - 0.5 teaspoon. Subsequently, the same brew can be re-brewed up to half a teapot/cup.

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Temperature water:

The water temperature for brewing tea depends on the type of tea, as different varieties require specific conditions to bring out optimal flavor characteristics. Here are general recommendations for water temperature for different types of tea:

Green Tea:

  • Water temperature: 70-80°C.
  • Green tea is delicate, and a high temperature can lead to bitterness. Use the lower end of the range for light green teas and higher for more robust ones.

White Tea:

  • Water temperature: 80-85°C.
  • White tea is also quite delicate, and a lower temperature helps preserve its soft and sweet flavor profile.

Oolong and Yellow Tea:

  • Water temperature: 85-90°C.(185-194°F)
  • Oolong and yellow tea often require a slightly higher temperature to reveal their complex aromas.

Black-Red Tea:

  • Water temperature: 90-95°C.
  • Black tea is typically fuller-bodied and spicier, so a higher temperature helps extract its rich flavor qualities.

Pu'erh Tea:

  • Water temperature: 95-100°C.
  • Pu'er, especially shu (cooked) pu'er, benefits from a high temperature to fully develop its flavor.

  • Use only pure water without additives and extraneous odors to experience the true taste of tea. Don't forget to experiment with proportions and brewing times; this will help you find the perfect balance of flavors that suits you.

How to get the maximum flavor from tea extraction?

For the best experience in getting the maximum tea flavor, use a tippod with a spill function, gaiwan or gongfu teapot.

Follow the 5-second rule. Most teas reveal their aroma and flavor within 5 seconds of brewing. Carefully observe the water temperature that is required for the type of tea you are brewing. Use a thermos to keep the water at the same temperature.

1. Rinse - Rinse the tea in the kettle. Do this quickly, getting rid of the tea from the dust. One to three seconds is sufficient.

2. Straining. Now you can make the first brewing of tea. Pour water 1 centimeter higher than the leaf and drain after 5 seconds. taste the tea.

3 strain. Pour water and add another 5 seconds to the spill. 10 seconds - drain. Taste the tea and feel the bouquet and flavor unfold.

4 strain: repeat the same process. 15 seconds. If bitterness and astringency appear, reduce the duration of the pour by 10 seconds and repeat.

In this way you can brew the tea several times and each time the flavor will open up more and more until it subsides.

Experiment with time and find your personal ideal tea strain.