Charcoal Baked Tie Guan Yin
Encounter a heart-warming tea container, taking a sip or two of light and elegant tea in the middle of a busy schedule; between touch and vision, clearly comprehend heaven, earth and people of nature and ingenuity.
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Description
- Chinese: Tàn Bèi Tiě Guān Yīn
- Translation: Charcoal Baked Anxi Tie Guan Yin
- Type: Light Roasted Oolong
- Cultivar: Tie Guan Yin
- Elevation: 1000m – 1200m
- Origin: XiangHua village, Anxi, Fujian
- Harvest Date: 2026/05/09
- Storage Methods: Sealed, Prevent moisture, Vacuum, Alone.
- Tie Guan Yin from Xiang Hua village in Anxi county was carefully picked and then roasted by hand over pine wood charcoal. The process is repeated many times until the tea has been heavily roasted and becomes almost black in color. The result is a highly aromatic tea that can be infused more than 10 times without losing much flavor. The tea soup is a bright red color and the taste is sweet and full with a kind of chocolaty aftertaste.
- This Charcoal Baked Tie Guan Yin tea is the result of traditional growing, harvesting and long roasting methods employed by artisan farmers in one of the world’s most highly regarded tea-growing areas. The flavour of this tea is soft and sweet with a warming toasted grain overtone provided by the long, slow roasting of the tea leaves. This mellows to a honeyed, coating aftertaste with a hint of spice.
- Origin & History
The history of tea production in Xianghua can be traced back to the Five Dynasties. During the Xiande period of the Later Zhou Dynasty, Zhan Dunren, who lived in seclusion in Foer Mountain, discussed Zen with the monk Shi Hongdao over tea, leaving behind the famous sentence "Tea cannot be cooked, but it is Zen".
The "Anxi County Chronicles" of the Ming Dynasty recorded that Chongxinli (now Xianghua) was an important tea-producing area. The hometowns of historical celebrities such as Li Guangdi, a scholar of Wenyuan Pavilion in the Qing Dynasty, and Chen Wance, a Jinshi, have added cultural depth to this land. - In the 1980s, the local government promoted the large-scale planting of Tieguanyin, which transformed Xianghua from a poor township into the core production area of "China's Oolong Tea Hometown".
- The unique natural conditions of Xianghua Township, coupled with the unique and exquisite traditional production technology of the hardworking and wise Xianghua tea farmers, are a clever combination of heaven, earth, and man, making Xianghua Tieguanyin the leader in both output and quality, and famous throughout the country.
- The name Tie Guan Yin translates exactly to “Iron Avalokitesvara” who is the Bodhisattva of compassion in Buddhism, and refers to the varietal the tea is made from. Tie Guan Yin is almost always tightly rolled, and can have a varied level of oxidation or roast. It is grown mainly in Anxi County, in Northern Fujian Provence.
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Gaiwan Brewing Method:
•Wash the teaset with boiling water.
•Put Tieguanyin tea into the tea set, and the amount of tea placed accounts for about five points of the capacity of the tea set.
•Pour the boiling water into the Gaiwan to make the tea leaves turn;
•Gently scrape off the floating white foam with the lid to make it fresh and clean.
•Pour the tea water that has been steeped for one or two minutes into the juxtaposed teacups in turn.
•When the tea is poured into a little, it should be dripped evenly into each cup;
•Observe the color of the tea in the cup.
•Take the heat and sip, first smell its fragrance, then taste its flavor, smell it while sipping, pour it lightly, and drink it carefully. Although the amount of drinking is not much, it can leave a fragrance on the cheeks, the bottom of the throat is sweet, the heart is relaxed and happy, and there is no fun.
Charcoal Baked Tie Guan Yin
$2.70
Probe 15g
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Charcoal Baked Tie Guan Yin different from other types of Tie Guan Yin tea?
Charcoal Baked Tie Guan Yin is characterized by its heavy roasting process over pine wood charcoal, which enhances its aromatic richness and produces a distinct chocolaty aftertaste, setting it apart from lighter roasted versions. The traditional long roasting method yields a soft, sweet flavor with a warming toasted grain overtone.
How should I store Charcoal Baked Tie Guan Yin to maintain its freshness?
To preserve the quality of Charcoal Baked Tie Guan Yin, keep it sealed in a moisture-proof, vacuum container away from direct sunlight and strong odors. Proper storage ensures it remains fresh, aromatic, and flavorful for future infusions.
Can Charcoal Baked Tie Guan Yin be infused multiple times? If so, how many infusions are recommended?
Yes, Charcoal Baked Tie Guan Yin can be infused more than 10 times without significant flavor loss due to its high-quality leaves. The tea’s robust aroma and sweet taste allow for multiple steepings, making it a highly valued choice for repeated infusions.