You can buy authentic Tieguanyin online from a specialist Chinese tea retailer that clearly identifies Anxi origin, processing style, harvest, and roast level, because Tieguanyin can vary dramatically depending on how it is produced.
You can buy authentic Chinese loose leaf tea online from specialist retailers that provide clear information about origin, tea type, cultivar, harvest, processing, and storage, allowing you to understand exactly what you are purchasing rather than relying on generic descriptions.
Tieguanyin can have an especially strong floral aroma, but the comparison is slightly misleading because Tieguanyin is itself one type of Chinese oolong tea. Other Chinese oolongs, including Phoenix Dancong and some lightly processed varieties, can also be exceptionally aromatic.
Tieguanyin tea can taste floral, creamy, fruity, fresh, roasted, or mellow depending on its processing style, and it is generally best brewed with hot water and relatively short infusions that allow its aroma and flavor to develop gradually.
