Tieguanyin is one of the most celebrated Chinese oolongs, prized for its layered floral aromas, creamy body, and long finish. If you first encountered it outside of China, chances are you brewed it in a regular mug, steeped it for a few minutes, and ended up with something pleasant but a little unremarkable. That experience […]
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How To Brew Tieguanyin Gongfu Style (Leaf Ratio, Temperature, Timing)
Many new Tieguanyin drinkers walk away underwhelmed because the tea seems weak or forgettable. Most of the time, that comes down to Western brewing habits: too little leaf, too much water, and steep times that leave Tieguanyin a shadow of what it can actually be. Brewing Tieguanyin Gongfu style changes that entirely. With the right […]