- History of Taiwan Tieguanyin
Tieguanyin is a tea variety that has been documented since the 1700s. The Tieguanyin in Taiwan was first brought by immigrants from Anxi in Fujian, making it one of the oldest varieties introduced from mainland China to Taiwan.
(Iron goddess / Tieguanyin / 鐵觀音)
- Status
- It is one of the traditional four classic oolong teas: Wuyi Rock Tea, Guangdong Phoenix Dan Cong, Anxi Tieguanyin, and Dong Ding Oolong. Traditional Tieguanyin tea has a fermentation level of 40-50%.
- The Muzha Tieguanyin introduced to Taiwan has a fermentation level of about 20%, which belongs to a lighter, more fragrant roasted oolong.
- Our tea farm produces a style that is closer to the traditional high fermentation level.
- Preparation Method
The traditional preparation method for Tieguanyin oolong tea includes picking, sun withering, multiple rounds of shaking, fermentation, pan-frying, hot rolling, initial rolling, re-roasting, re-rolling, and drying.
Heavy withering, heavy fermentation, depending on purpose and preference, with medium/heavy roasting.
- Characteristics
The notable classic characteristics are a rich flavor with a sweet throat feel, lasting aftertaste, and a fruity aroma with a hint of iron due to high fermentation.
- For Those Who Pursue Classic Flavors
Traditionally, older men enjoy the following foods because they are classics that are always intriguing.
The coffee older men like is Golden Mandheling, stable and layered.
The whiskey older men prefer is aged, rich, and has distinct aromatic layers.
The chocolate older men enjoy is dark chocolate with over 85% cocoa, slightly bitter, with a clear taste and lingering sweetness.
The tea older men appreciate is Tieguanyin, rich and profound, with high roasting aroma, fruity notes, iron undertones, a sweet aftertaste, and a stable, distinctive flavor.
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Here, "older men" refers to mature individuals with stories, rich experiences, who have faced life's challenges and understand the sweet joy that follows hard work.
The Phoenix Dan Cong tea garden excels in producing classic teas, knowing that classics will always be sought after by international tea enthusiasts. Within the classic, there will always be something that transcends it.
Therefore, we present Tieguanyin to you, who pursue flavor.