Hi. Today we dedicate our Tea time section to a superior grade variety of Oolong tea: Tie Guan Yin vintage roasted. This particular variety differs from the usual Tie Guan Yin in that it is more toasted than normal, and it is noticeable just opening the can in the aroma, with touches to wood and dense. The leaves have the coiled form typical of the Tie Guan Yin oolong, but a little darker, even without reaching the roasting of varieties like Da Hong Bao.
We will use three grams of tea to prepare the infusion in a typical Gaiwan. Then add water to about 90 degrees, to let the infusion for about 4 minutes. With the infusion giving off a really nice roasted aroma, this time we used a filter and a “cup of justice” to serve the tea in a traditional way, Gong Fu Cha style. The leaves have not fully opened, but still not being fresh, being smoked, have a spongy texture.
We proceed to serve the infusion, which shows a very nice uniform amber color. The taste is very special, with a good balance that maintains part of the fresh flavor of the typical Tie Guan yin leaf, but adding an extra density to wood that leaves a very good aftertaste.
In short, the balance between green and roasted is what gives reason to be this subvariety of Tie Guan Yin, a success by the expert hands that have made it in a completely handcrafted process. Recommended to expand the knowledge of flavors and aromas oolong tea varieties, and a great choice for a tea session with a variety sophisticated in nuances but with a very simple mission: to enjoy with its flavor and aroma.
One last note, this Tie Guan Yin Oolong vintage roasted holds up very well by adding water over several times, ensuring a very good tea session.
Well, that’s it for today. We are at your disposal in our teahouse in Barcelona, as well as in our online tea shop and in our Youtube channel, where you have a video version of this entry.
Thank you very much for your attention and see you soon.
