Aged Tieguanyin, ca. 1986

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漢字八六年鐵觀音老茶	origin Anxi County, Fujian	craft never re-roasted	flavor notes walnut, umeboshi, wood
漢字八六年鐵觀音老茶	origin Anxi County, Fujian
craft never re-roasted	flavor notes walnut, umeboshi, wood

Aged oolongs are rare in the world of teas. Unlike pu-erhs that change through microbial activity, oolong leaves age naturally. And whereas pu-erh teas are considered "living teas" that must be exposed to air, aged oolongs are often kept sealed as they age.

This tea was sourced in the mid-80's, and stored in our San Francisco warehouse for close to 30 years. While most aged oolong teas on the market are reroasted every few years, destroying most of their natural aged characteristics, this traditional style Tieguanyin has been left undisturbed. The end result is a tea rich with the aroma of plums and walnuts, and a distinctly crisp finish, reminiscent of a fresh Tieguanyin in the traditional 'nong xiang' (strong fragrance) style, but with an added complexity and depth developed during the aging process.


1g	per	1oz	at	195°F	for	1m

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