The source of Tieguanyin tea is grown in Muzha Zhanghu Mountain in Taipei, Taiwan, making Muzha the main planting area for Tieguanyin tea. It can be divided into teas made from Tieguanyin varieties (official Tieguanyin) and teas made from Tieguanyin specific methods. made tea.

Tieguanyin tea is a partially fermented tea that is moderately fermented and heavily roasted. Because of the roasting process, it is classified as roasted-flavored spherical oolong tea in the summary of the Taiwanese tea flavor wheel. The current production method of Tieguanyin is similar to that of spherical oolong tea. After the tea leaves are withered, the fermentation degree is increased by regulating the stirring process. The tea leaves are then repeatedly roasted to deepen the roasting degree. The ingredients in the tea are transformed into unique aroma and flavor by the fire temperature. taste. Therefore, after brewing, the amber water color is slightly red, the taste is strong and mellow, slightly astringent with sweetness, and has a pure and weak fruity sour taste. It is better to have a fragrant, sweet and aftertaste after repeated brewing. Especially the Tieguanyin variety is the top-grade product (commonly known as the Zhengzheng Tieguanyin), which is mainly produced in Muzha District, Taipei City and Shimen District, New Taipei City (hard branch and red heart variety).

Brewing Tips

The main tips are to brew quickly, brew quickly, and add more tea:

Brewing time: Remember to warm it before brewing, so that the time is relatively stable.
Amount of tea: There is a golden ratio between tea and water, 1g: 25~30c.c.
Temperature: It is recommended to use water temperature of 100 degrees Celsius, which is best for boiling.

Key notes:

Warm pots and cups keep the temperature high enough
Warmly brew (wash the tea once) and use it as a wake-up tea.
The momentum of the water impulse should be strong, if it is too soft, the tea leaves will not open.
Make sure the overall water temperature is high enough for it to be fragrant.
The Stronger Tieguanyin tea is, the more distinctive flavor than light tea.

Recommend Tea Ware: Use 10g corresponding to 250c.c. container

Warm soak: 5 seconds (90 degrees)
One rush: 30 seconds (100 degrees)
Second steep: 20 seconds (95 degrees)
Three steep: 40 seconds (95 degrees)
Four steep: 60 seconds (92 degrees)
Five steep: 100 seconds (100 degrees)