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.

Dosage / 250 ml 2,5-3 g

Temperature 90-95°C

Infusion 2-3 minutes

T Guanyin Lan Yun 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.

Flavour profile for Tie Guanyin Lan Yun

This flavour wheel shows the dominant flavour notes and characteristics of the tea: Astringency, Smoothness ++, Floral ++, Creaminess +, Green notes +, Mineral +, Sweetness ++.

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 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.