Tie Guan Yin

Tieguanyin – 铁观音

This elite tea belongs to the classic Oolong, has a strong roll-like sheet, as well as a delicate pleasant aroma. Key Values The Tie Guan Yin tea has its excellent healing properties. It works well for the visual organs, ear hearing and heart work. It is enriched with various minerals and vitamins. It has a restorative effect for the whole organism, raises mood and refreshes, possessing both floral and honey notes.

Health benefits

The famous influence of Tie Guan Yin is to soothe the mind and consciousness and make the body lighter. Pleases for positive communication and pleasant tea drinking, immerses in harmony with the world. Thanks to its high content of vitamins and minerals, it has many beneficial effects on the way – normalizes blood pressure and strengthens blood vessels, reduces blood stiffness. Exits toxins and burns fats, so it accelerates weight loss. Tea anti-oxidants rejuvenate the body, together with vitamin E, increase the elasticity of the skin. Tie Guan Yin helps the immune system, strengthens the body’s defenses.

Brew tips?

Western Style: Start by steeping 2 teaspoons of tea per 8 ounces of hot water (approximately 85-90 degrees) for 1-2 minutes. For later steepings, increase the time based on your personal taste. Three to five infusions are possible.

Gongfu Style: Start with 7-8 grams of tea per 200ml teapot or gaiwan and be sure to warm the pot and rinse the leaves with water just off the boil; steep in hot water (approximately 80-90). Steep for 5-10 seconds for the first few infusions, increasing the time for later steepings based on your personal taste. Six to eight infusions are possible.