Tie Guanyin Lan Yun

With its high-altitude cultivation in Anxi and the great craftsmanship behind its production, this Tie Guanyin offers a fine balance of light, fresh green notes, a subtle floral flavour and a smooth, long and clean aftertaste that lingers on the tongue. This elegant and refined flavour profile makes this tea a true delight for tea lovers.

The tea is grown on a farm that practices sustainable agriculture, without the use of pesticides or artificial fertilisers, ensuring a pure and natural taste. Harvested in autumn 2023, the tea is made by cultivator Tie Guanyin, who also goes by other names such as Iron Goddess of Mercy, Ti Kuan Yin and Tie Guan Yin. Origin: Anxi, Fujian, China.

Infusion

Quantity / 250 ml 2,5-3 g

temperature 90-95°C

Infusion 2-3 minutes

T ie Guanyin Lan Yun lends itself well to multiple infusions. The second infusion is best kept short, as the leaves have already started to open and release their flavours. The following infusions, on the other hand, should be left to rest a little longer, so that the flavours deepen and the nuances emerge. For many teas, two or three infusions with the above parameters are enough, but some keep on giving, cup after cup.

THE GONGFU METHOD

Quantity / 100 ml gaiwan 5-7 grams

Water temperature 90-95 °C

First rinse 5-10 sec (pouring away)

Infusion 1 10-15 sec

Infusion 2 5-10 sec

Infusion 3 10-15 sec

Infusion 4 15-20 sec

Infusion 5 20-30 sec

Infusion 6+ +10 sec per extra infusion

The Gongfu method allows many short infusions. Increase the time gradually over time. Oolong teas and pu erh are particularly suitable.