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Tie Guan Yin "Zheng Wei" from Gande village is a spring 2026 harvest and a jewel of the southern Fujian oolong lineup. The region has long been famed for its high-mountain plantations, and the material for this tea stands out for its high quality and strict observance of every stage of production.
The tea is rolled into semi-spherical nuggets of rich green with light-green flecks. This is a light, floral Tie Guan Yin that unfolds into a long, delicate and deep flavor.
Characteristics
- Type: light oolong, Tie Guan Yin
- Region: Gande village, southern Fujian
- Harvest: spring 2026
- Shape: medium-sized semi-spherical nuggets
- Flavor: buttery, juicy, floral, with notes of lilac, peach, berry tartness and vanilla
Aroma and Taste
Dry leaf. Airy, soft, floral and spicy, with shades of meadow herbs, fruit and berries.
Infusion. A fragrant, bright bouquet with a dominant floral tone, spring herbs, fruit and vanilla, with a hint of woody and berry nuances.
Aftertaste. Long, lasting and shimmering with floral-berry shades.
Why You'll Love It
A long-lasting, delicate oolong that suits everyday tea drinking as well as ceremony, in company or in quiet solitude. It opens up best in the second half of the day or at the start of a day off: it sets a calm pace, clears the mind and gently invigorates the body.
How to Brew
Gongfu brewing:
- Teaware: porous clay for oolongs, or a porcelain teapot
- Water: 90–95 °C
- Ratio: 3–4 g per 100 ml of water
- Short infusions of 5–10 s; from the 4th–5th infusion, add 10–15 s each time
- The flavor lasts for 7–8 infusions
Western-style brewing:
- Porcelain or glass teapot: 7–9 g per 1 l of water at 90–95 °C
- Warm the teapot with boiling water, add the tea, pour in the water
- Steep for 3–4 min and pour into cups
Storage
Store the tea in a dry, cool place in a tightly closed container, away from direct light and foreign odors.