TASTING TIEGUANYIN WITH US?
This tea is part of NYTS’s September exploration of Tieguanyin.
Discover how four different expressions of the Tieguanyin cultivar can produce remarkably different cups through the NYTS Virtual Tea Club and our Tieguanyin educational series.
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Harvest Location: Baodu Village, Anxi County, Fujian Province
Harvest Date: October 2022
Elevation: 850m
Cultivar: Tieguanyin Hong Xin
Dry Leaf: Rolled
Flavor: Sweet, Floral
 
This premium Tieguanyin is a fragrant-style oolong tea celebrated for its purity, elegance, and floral complexity. It belongs to the “qing xiang” (清香) or light fragrance style, which emphasizes natural floral aromas and minimal roasting. 
 
The tightly curled, deep-green leaves unfurl beautifully during infusion, releasing an intoxicating orchid fragrance with hints of lilac and gardenia. On the palate, the tea is smooth and mellow, with a delicate sweetness akin to honey or fresh sugarcane, and a long, lingering floral aftertaste.
 
Each steep reveals new layers of aroma and taste—from buttery green notes to subtle creaminess.
 
Learn before you brew: Read the NYTS Tieguanyin Guide, watch Yi Tian Yi Cha and explore more tea education in the NYTS Tea Education Library. You can also explore the Virtual Tea Club.