Guan Yin Red Robe is a more oxidised and roasted oolong from Anxi in China. Unlike the other oolongs of the Anxi tradition that are rolled into balls, this tea exhibits long narrow twisted leaves. The flavour is satisfyingly rich and deep with a fieriness from a skilful roasting done in several batches.
Conventional steeping
90-95 c
2-3 grams
200ml
2-3 min
Chinese preparation
90-95 c
4-6 grams
200ml
10-60 seconds
Repeat the infusion several times
Dosage /
250 ml
2,5-3 g
Temperature
90-95°C
Infusion
2-3 minutes
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Uanyin Red Robe, Deep Roasted is well suited to multiple infusions. The second infusion should ideally be kept brief, as the leaves have already begun to unfurl and release their aromas.
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THE GONGFU METHOD
Quantity / 100 ml gaiwan
5-7 grams
Water temperature
90-95 °C
First rinse5-10 sec (pouring away)
Infusion 110-15 sec
Infusion 25-10 sec
Infusion 310-15 sec
Infusion 415-20 sec
Infusion 520-30 sec
Infusion 6+
+10 sec per extra infusion
The Gongfu method allows for many short infusions.
Gradually increase the steeping time as you go along. Oolong teas and pu-erh
are particularly well suited to this method.
Dosage /
250 ml
2,5-3 g
Temperature
90-95°C
Infusion
2-3 minutes
Quantity / 100 ml gaiwan
5-7 grams
Water temperature
90-95 °C
