Renowned as one of China’s most iconic oolongs, this traditional High-Roasted Tie Guan Yin offers a warm, comforting cup. Expertly charcoal-roasted to highlight rich cocoa and nutty notes, it features a full-bodied, smooth texture with a deep floral lift and a long-lasting, honeyed sweetness.
✔One of China’s most iconic oolong teas.
✔The core production area of Tie Guan Yin in Anxi.
✔Rich roasted cocoa aroma, gentle on the stomach.
Flavor Profile of Tie Guan Yin (High-Roasted)
Aroma: Honey and floral notes with a distinct roasted cocoa nuance
Taste: Sweet and smooth, with a gentle roast and a clean floral finish
Mouthfeel: Smooth, rounded, and gentle
Flavor Ratings
5 indicates the strongest intensity of that characteristic, not overall quality.
Sweetness
3 / 5 (5 = sweetest)
Bitterness
2 / 5 (5 = most bitter)
Astringency
1 / 5 (5 = most astringent)
Body / Thickness
3 / 5 (5 = thickest body)
Roast Level
4 / 5 (5 = darkest roast)
Brewing Ease
2 / 5 (5 = easiest to brew) — Easy once you separate tea and water; over-steeping is the main risk.
✔ Oolong tea lovers who enjoy roasted flavors.
✘ Those who prefer very light, unroasted floral teas.
How to Brew Tie Guan Yin
Mug Brewing
For best results, we recommend gongfu-style brewing and tea–water separation is required. Without a separation tool, it’s easy to over-steep this tea and lose its clean floral aroma. If using a mug, keep the tea quantity low for a lighter, sweeter cup
Gongfu Brewing
Tea-to-Water: 7 g / 120 mL (4 fl oz)
Water Temp: 100°C (212°F)
Steep Time: 1st steep: 10s · then 5–8s ↑ each infusion
Rinse with boiling water first to awaken aroma. Separate tea and water after each infusion.
Tie Guan Yin Details & Specifications
Tea Category
Oolong Tea (High-Roasted)
Cultivar
Tieguanyin cultivar (Anxi)
Season
Autumn Tea
Oxidation Level
Moderate oxidation
Aroma
Honey, floral notes, with a rich roasted cocoa nuance
Liquor Color
Golden yellow
Mouthfeel
Smooth, rounded, and gentle
Shelf Life
24 Months
Caffeine
Moderate caffeine (less than 20% of a cup of coffee)
Storage
Store sealed, dry, away from light and strong odors.
Origin
Anxi County, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, China
Origin & Terroir of Tie Guan Yin
Tea Origin (Anxi, Fujian)
This Tie Guan Yin (also written Tieguanyin, sometimes called Ti Kuan Yin or Iron Goddess of Mercy) is sourced from the core producing area of Anxi, Fujian, China. Anxi is widely recognized as the homeland of Tieguanyin, one of the most iconic Chinese oolong teas.
This is a high-roasted style. Along with a floral, orchid-like aroma, it carries a gentle roasted cocoa note. The cup is warm, smooth, and naturally sweet with little to no bitterness—an easy-to-drink Anxi Tieguanyin that combines roasted depth with a rich floral lift.
Our Sourcing Method
We do not rely on hard-to-verify stories about “one specific tea farmer” or “one tea master.” Instead, we choose our materials through a market-based selection process. Each tea season, we collect samples from multiple sources and repeatedly test, screen, and taste them.
In the end, we select the version with a more charming roast aroma, a more pronounced orchid fragrance, and a smoother, warmer finish—so what we offer you is chosen for real flavor, not just a good story.
Tie Guan Yin FAQs
Q1.Does Tie Guan Yin contain caffeine?
Yes. It has moderate caffeine, generally less than 20% of a cup of coffee per serving.
Q2.How should I brew Tie Guan Yin?
Use gongfu brewing with tea–water separation: 7 g per 120 ml, boiling water, 10 seconds to start, then increase gradually.
Q3. Can I brew this oolong tea in a mug?
Possible, but not recommended for the best experience. This tea requires tea–water separation to avoid over-steeping and to protect its floral aroma.
Q4. What does Tie Guan Yin (High-Roasted) taste like?
Sweet and smooth with floral-honey notes and a gentle roasted cocoa nuance, finishing clean and rounded.
Q5. How should I store Tie Guan Yin?
Store sealed, dry, away from light and strong odors.
