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To save alot of typing this is what the retailer has to say:
“Semi-fermented and grown in the AnXi area in the Fujian province of China. Tie Guan Yin undergoes a longer fermentation period than ordinary Oolongs and is blended and roasted using our traditional Chaozhou family recipe. It delivers deep flavor, with an intense, floral and nutty aroma and a fruity finish. When steeped in boiling water the crinkly balls unfurl, revealing green-brown, lace-edged leaves.”
To save myself absolutely no typing at all here is what I have to say about this tea. Of the three Tie Guan/Kuan Yin Oolongs I’ve tried I’d have to say that this one rates somewhere in the middle. Its what one expects of a Tie Guan Yin in that its not at all “green”, has a nice roasted flavor, and looks like its been wickedly burned in a wok. I steeped this pretty much as per the directions in my Yixing clay pot, the pot I use for all Tie Guan Yin’s, and it definitely satisfied. Firing or roasting teas creates that great rich flavor you only get when you burn away the excess water and leave only the so called “essential oils” of the leaf. I’ve noticed that many of the cheeper Tie Guan Yin’s are under-oxidized and underfired, making them taste like somewhat strong green teas, so this is definitely a cut above.
— To purchase Just4Tea Tie Guan Yin, or for more specific information on ingredients or the story behind this particular blend, click here to go directly to the manufacturer's web site.
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May 6th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
[…] Hot Sauce Blog wrote an interesting post today on Review: Just4Tea Tie Guan YinHere’s a quick excerptTie Guan Yin undergoes a longer fermentation period than ordinary Oolongs and is blended and roasted using our traditional Chaozhou family recipe. […]