“Sipdown, 160. Somewhere along the way I drank the rest of the other sample I had of this but didn’t log it. Ah well. I went home early today (but still doing work, unfortunately), so I am doing...” Read full tasting note
“I received a small amount of this one from Heather. :) Oolong #5. This is the best green oolong I’ve had (So far! I have more on my counter!). It is SO lovely. They say there are orchid notes, but...” Read full tasting note
“Thank you so much to Angel at Teavivre for these free samples! This tea is a very green oolong with lingering buttery notes of fresh spinach and greens. It tastes very fresh and sophisticated. The...” Read full tasting note
“Backlog: A really lovely Iron Goddess. My first infusion was delicate, with notes of flower and a delightful creaminiess. Subsequent infusions became creamier and smoother. Hints of vanilla! ...” Read full tasting note
Origin: Zhangzhou(漳州) in Fujian, China
Ingredients: Hand made into small, rolled up, jade colored leaves
Taste: Sweet of first sip with orchid fragrance, long-last flavor, sweet aftertaste
Brew: Use water at 212ºF (100ºC) and infuse the tea for 1-3 minutes
Health Benefits: Tie Guan Yin tea is the premium form of Chinese Oolong teas. Being lightly fermented, these teas are high amino acids, vitamins, polyphenols and antioxidants. These combine into a tea that reduces cholesterol and helps reduce hardening of the arteries, and so can help reduce risks of heart attacks. The antioxidants it contains can also help guard against some forms of cancer, and also help fight the affects of aging and bacterial infections.
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