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TIEGUANYIN: XIPING, AUTUMN 2023

TIEGUANYIN: XIPING, AUTUMN 2023

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Smoky Eyes - that's the name this autumn Tie Guan Yin has earned. Pleasantly sweet and tangy, with notes of bergamot, fresh greens, and a smoky aroma unfolding on the third infusion, which slightly resembles a cigarette. It's suitable for those quitting smoking and seeking an alternative in the form of tea. Tie Guan Yin is available at a very reasonable price.

Aromatics and flavor:
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Bergamot, lilac, green grass, flowers, smoke, tobacco

Caffeine/Theanine:
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Below Average

Tea effect:
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Mild tonic effect, good mood, preventive health-oriented effect, recommended after sports or yoga.

Healty benefits:
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Strengthening effect, youthful skin, antioxidant properties, cardiovascular support, blood sugar regulation, weight loss support, digestive process improvement.

About the tea: To produce Teguanyin, 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: not exceeding 90 degrees Celsius.

Gongfu-style brewing: for a gaiwan (150 ml), use a tablespoon without a heap. It can withstand up to 8 infusions. It's best to steep the first infusions for no more than 20 seconds. Then gradually increase the steeping time.

Regular method: for a 1-liter teapot, use a tablespoon without a heap; for a 200 ml cup, use half a teaspoon. The same leaves can be re-steeped up to half the volume of the teapot/cup.

Legend of Te Guan Yin's origin:
Many centuries ago in Anxi, there lived a devout peasant who deeply revered the Goddess of Mercy — Guan Yin. Every day, he would come to her abandoned temple, maintain order, and offer her a bowl of tea as a tribute. One night, the goddess appeared to him in a dream and told him that behind the temple, there was a treasure he could keep for himself, but he must share it with others.

Upon waking, he went to the temple and found a tea bush behind it. The peasant dug it up and transplanted it to his garden. He watered the bush daily, and soon harvested tea from it. The beverage turned out to be remarkably aromatic and delicious, and in gratitude, he named it Te Guan Yin — in honor of the goddess.

Guan Yin is highly revered in China; she patronizes women, fishermen, and all those in need. Her name can be translated as "She Who Listens to the Sounds of the World."

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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.