Tie Guan Yin Tea ( Oolong ) & Milky Oolong Tea
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Tie Guan Yin Tea ( Oolong )
Tie Guan Yin Oolong tea is one of the most noble and well-known oolong teas in China. It not only offers a unique aroma but also a rich traditional legend. The tea owes its name to the 'Iron Goddess of Mercy'.
What is Tie Guan Yin Oolong?
"Iron Goddess of Mercy" – the translation of the name of Tie Guan Yin Oolong tea hints at its long tradition. This variety is one of the best-known from China and one of the finest Oolong varieties. The tea plant originally comes from Anxi, a region in Fujian Province. The region is known for its ideal climatic conditions for tea: morning mist, moderate temperatures, and soil with the right minerals. The mountain ranges ensure continuous rainfall and optimal conditions for tea cultivation.
The name, translated as "Iron Goddess of Mercy," comes from the Chinese goddess Guanyin, who is regarded as the embodiment of compassion and grace. According to the old legend – as told about many traditional Chinese teas – the goddess Guanyin appeared to a farmer in a dream and showed him a tea bush in a cave behind a ruined temple. The farmer was able to successfully sell the tea and thereby restore the temple dedicated to the goddess Guanyin.
Tie Guan Yin is traditionally harvested four times a year – in spring, summer, autumn, and winter. For many other types of tea, the harvests in spring and autumn are marked by significant differences in quality – this is different for Tie Guan Yin, where the quality of the various harvests is equivalent. The production of the tea is a complex process: the leaves are turned multiple times to promote oxidation. Traditional varieties are more heavily oxidized and roasted, while modern varieties are less intense, resulting in a milder taste.
Flavor of Tie Guan Yin:
Tie Guan Yin is a semi-fermented oolong tea with a unique aroma and taste. The tea is commonly divided into two varieties, which taste quite different:
Lightly oxidized Tie Guan Yin: This variety has more floral notes, with a hint of jasmine and melon
Traditionally roasted Tie Guan Yin: This variety is stronger, with earthy aromas
With each infusion, the flavor changes slightly. The tea in the cup is bright yellow to slightly greenish.
Preparation of Tie Guan Yin:
Just as there are different varieties of this tea, there are also different methods of preparation, with a distinction mainly between modern and traditional methods.
Modern Preparation:
Dosage: 1 teaspoon per cup
Water temperature: 80–90 °C
Steeping time: 2–2.5 minutes.
Traditional Preparation:
Dosage: 4–5 teaspoons for a small Yixing teapot
Water temperature: 80–90 °C (not boiling)
Steeping time: 1–1.5 minutes per infusion.
The tea can be infused multiple times, anywhere from five to ten times according to preference.
Effects of Tie Guan Yin:
Tie Guan Yin Oolong is said to have numerous health benefits: antioxidants are believed to support heart health, prevent cancer, and slow down the aging process. The tea is also thought to aid digestion, and the minerals calcium and fluoride strengthen the bones and help prevent osteoporosis.
In terms of caffeine content, the tea is at a moderate level and, among oolong teas, it is one of the varieties with lower caffeine. This means it provides a gentle energy boost, but not as intense as coffee.
Milky Oolong - a true tea specialty
This Milky Oolong is based on a high-quality Tie Guan Yin Oolong, which is only lightly oxidized. The tea leaves are then carefully processed to create the distinctive creamy aroma and flavor. The exquisite aroma of this tea specialty delights both tea enthusiasts and beginners. The tea is relatively mild and easy to prepare.
Preparation:
4 tsp / 1 liter
1st infusion: 90 °C for 3 minutes
2nd - 5th infusion: 90 °C for 1-3 minutes
Dieser Tee kann mehrfach aufgegossen werden.
This tea can be brewed multiple times.
Ingredients:
Semi-fermented tea (Oolong), flavoring (lactose)
What is Milky Oolong Tea?
Milky Oolong tea, also called Milk Oolong, is a special indulgence. This oolong tea is known for its unique milky note. There are very different qualities of Milky Oolong on the market, and we have chosen a particularly expressive and harmonious oolong tea. Especially beginners in oolong will enjoy its mild aroma.
What is an Oolong tea?
Oolong is a semi-fermented tea. Green and black Oolongs are made from the tea plant Camellia sinensis and differ in their processing. An Oolong can have the character of either green tea or black tea. This largely depends on the manufacturing process or the oxidative fermentation.
Green tea is heated as soon as possible after harvesting to deactivate the enzymes in the tea leaves and keep the tea green and fresh. In contrast, black tea leaves undergo oxidative fermentation by being stored at a certain temperature for a certain period of time.
What does a Milky Oolong taste like?
The key to the taste always lies in the origin of the green oolong, which serves as the base for Milky Oolong. Our Milky Oolong comes from China—a popular country of origin for Milky Oolong. The highest quality Milky Oolongs grow on a large mountain to preserve their rich taste and aroma. Our Milky Oolong has a distinctive creamy flavor. The aromas are particularly noticeable in the taste and pleasantly in the smell when brewed.
True Milky Oolong tea lovers describe a sweet and floral fragrance as well as a flavor of sweet butter and milk from gently roasted and rolled tea leaves. The milky note is created through special processing. In fact, no real milk is contained in the tea, only milk sugar (lactose).
Milky Oolong Tea Preparation:
Milky Oolong is a semi-fermented tea and can be steeped multiple times. From 100g of Milky Oolong, depending on the strength and number of infusions, up to 50 liters of tea can be made.
To prepare 500ml of tea, use 2 teaspoons of loose Milky Oolong tea.
For 1 liter, use four teaspoons of Milky Oolong.
Since this tea is of the highest quality, the flavor improves with each infusion, with a maximum of up to five infusions. This Oolong tea should be steeped at a temperature of 90°C.
Steeping time for the first infusion: 3 minutes
All subsequent infusions are shorter, lasting 1-3 minutes.
Try it out and see which steeping time tastes best to you. Make sure to store the tea in a tightly sealed container, preferably made of porcelain or glass. Our packaging is also very suitable for storing the tea. The special aromas are preserved, allowing you to enjoy Milky Oolong for longer.
How is Milky Oolong made?
Raw leaves are hand-picked; the tea farmers collect the top leaves along with a bud. The loose tea leaves go straight into processing. The tea leaves are spread out on a tarp to wither. The tea farmers pay close attention to ensure that the withering process progresses evenly in the tea gardens. Finally, all the leaves are evenly heated to achieve premium quality.
In a cool and humid room, the tea leaves are spread out and left overnight. This is necessary to start the fermentation of the cell sap. Oxidation consists of repeatedly heating the leaves at different temperatures. The final drying is done at a temperature of 100°C.
The leaves are placed in a special machine where they are rolled into balls. This process is repeated several times by the tea masters until the desired flavor note is achieved in the leaves. To obtain the amazing taste, it is necessary to know the technology perfectly, follow certain conditions, and allow plenty of time in the production process. The main producing countries are China and Taiwan. The first Jin Xuan – the original Milky Oolong – was developed in Taiwan in the 1980s.