What kind of tea is Tieguanyin?

Tieguanyin is one of the traditional famous teas in China. It is produced in the rocky mountain area around Wuyi Mountain in Fujian Province, China, and is the representative of Wuyi Rock Tea. Tieguanyin is known as one of the four famous teas in China, and enjoys the reputation of the king of tea.

Tieguanyin tea is compact in appearance, dark green in color and flushed. Its unique and intoxicating aroma is called fragrant tea. Taste belongs to semi-fermented tea, which is between green tea and black tea. Tieguanyin is rich in fruity and floral fragrance, elegant and rich.

The quality of Tieguanyin is divided into four grades: one, two, three and super. Among them, the super Tieguanyin is the most precious and the highest quality. Super Tieguanyin has rich fragrance, rich taste and lasting sweetness.

When making Tieguanyin, you can cover the bowl with clay or porcelain. The water temperature is controlled at about 90℃, and the brewing time is generally 30 seconds to 1 min. Generally speaking, Tieguanyin can be brewed 3 to 5 times, each time the taste will be different, and you can enjoy different levels of aroma and taste.

Matters needing attention in purchasing Tieguanyin

1, brand reputation: choose tea brands or merchants with good reputation and reputation to buy. You can know the credibility of the brand by consulting consumers' comments, consulting tea experts, or recommending it to tea lovers.

2. Tea shape: Observe the shape of Tieguanyin tea. Generally speaking, good Tieguanyin tea should be tightly tied, complete in shape, free of impurities, dark green in color and flushed.

3. Aroma: When smelling tea, good Tieguanyin tea should have a unique and rich aroma, such as floral and fruity fragrance. Tieguanyin tea has pure and lasting fragrance and high quality.

4. Quality grade: Tieguanyin tea is divided into first, second, third and super grades. Super Tieguanyin has the highest quality, generally better taste and more lasting returns. Choose the appropriate quality level according to your own needs and budget.

5. Origin: Tieguanyin is mainly produced in the rocky mountainous area around Wuyishan in Fujian Province, China. Wuyishan is the origin of Tieguanyin, and the quality of tea produced in this area is good. Ensure that the purchased Tieguanyin is from an authentic place of origin.