{"product_id":"2026-anxi-tie-guan-yin-rich-aroma-oolong-tea-250g-traditional-roasted-iron-goddess-green-gift-box-for-gongfu-tea","title":"2026 Anxi Tie Guan Yin Rich-Aroma Oolong Tea 250g – Traditional Roasted Iron Goddess Green Gift Box for Gongfu Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 2026 Anxi Tie Guan Yin rich-aroma oolong presented in a 250g green gift box.\u003c\/strong\u003e This edition leans toward the warmer, more traditional side of Iron Goddess tea, combining orchid fragrance with toasted grain, honeyed sweetness, roasted nuts and a round golden liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Tie Guan Yin Is Famous\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTie Guan Yin is one of the defining names of Chinese oolong and is closely associated with Anxi in Fujian. It became famous for its powerful fragrance, tightly rolled leaf and ability to produce a long sequence of changing infusions from a relatively small amount of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich-aroma styles show a different side of Tie Guan Yin from greener fragrant versions. Roasting adds warmth, depth and sweetness, shifting the cup away from fresh green florals and toward toasted grain, honey, nuts and a fuller body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLeaf Shape and Traditional Rolling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dry leaves are rolled into compact pellets. Once hot water reaches them, the pellets loosen and expand into much larger leaves. This unfolding process is one of the most recognizable visual features of Tie Guan Yin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLongjing follows a completely different shaping tradition. It is famous for flat pan-fired blade-like leaves and a chestnut-forward green-tea profile. Tie Guan Yin is partially oxidized, rolled and then finished to develop a creamier, more aromatic and more persistent cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e orchid, toasted grain, honey and roasted nuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst sip:\u003c\/strong\u003e rounded, warm and aromatic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMid-palate:\u003c\/strong\u003e creamy texture with nutty sweetness, light mineral character and warm floral tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium, smoother and fuller than green tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e lingering roast, honeyed sweetness and a soft returning floral note.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Visual Pleasure of Brewing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact rolled leaves initially occupy very little space in a gaiwan. After the first infusion they begin to separate; by the second and third rounds the leaves unfold dramatically and can fill most of the vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liquor develops from pale amber-gold toward a deeper golden tone as the leaves fully open. A white porcelain gaiwan highlights the contrast between dark rolled leaf, clear liquor and broad opened leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTraditional Gongfu Brewing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 to 8 grams per 100 to 120 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95 degrees Celsius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst infusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 20 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLater infusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e extend gradually as the leaf opens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeaware:\u003c\/strong\u003e porcelain gaiwan, small clay teapot or glass fairness pitcher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brief rinse is optional. Short infusions separate the layers of the tea more clearly: early brews emphasize fragrance, middle brews become creamy and roasted, and later rounds soften into sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Differs from Other Chinese Teas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompared with fragrant Tie Guan Yin:\u003c\/strong\u003e this rich-aroma style is warmer, nuttier and more roasted, while fragrant-style Tie Guan Yin is greener, brighter and more orchid-led.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompared with Longjing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Longjing is flat, pan-fired and chestnut-like. Tie Guan Yin is rolled, partially oxidized and creamier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompared with Bi Luo Chun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bi Luo Chun is light, curled and floral-fruity. Rich-aroma Tie Guan Yin is fuller, warmer and more persistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompared with Wuyi Rou Gui:\u003c\/strong\u003e both can show roast and warmth, but Rou Gui is generally more mineral and cinnamon-spiced, while Tie Guan Yin remains rounder and more floral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompared with black tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e black tea is fully oxidized and usually develops malt and darker fruit. Tie Guan Yin preserves more floral freshness because it is only partially oxidized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAnxi Tea Culture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnxi oolong is traditionally appreciated through repeated short infusions, with special attention paid to aroma from the warmed leaf, the gaiwan lid, the liquor and the opened leaves. The experience is designed to unfold rather than deliver everything in a single cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 250g presentation suits both everyday gongfu brewing and formal gifting. The green box creates a refined presentation for host gifts, business occasions and tea-table display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2026 Anxi Tie Guan Yin oolong tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich-aroma roasted style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e250g total net weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTightly rolled oolong leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrchid, honey, toasted grain and roasted-nut profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for gongfu brewing and repeated infusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift-ready green presentation box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs rich-aroma Tie Guan Yin smoky?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining character is roasted rather than heavily smoky. Expect toasted, nutty and honeyed warmth with floral aroma underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is this style darker than fragrant Tie Guan Yin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoasting deepens the color and shifts the aroma toward warmer, sweeter and more toasted notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy use hotter water than for green tea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rolled oolong leaves are robust and need higher heat to open fully and release their deeper aromatic layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should it be stored?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the tea tightly sealed, dry, away from direct sunlight and protected from strong odors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ClayZenith","offers":[{"title":"250g Gift Box","offer_id":62671041036369,"sku":"CZ-TGY-RICH-2026-250G","price":91.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/6297\/6849\/files\/tieguanyin-2026-rich-250g-01.jpg?v=1789720077","url":"https:\/\/clayzenith.com\/products\/2026-anxi-tie-guan-yin-rich-aroma-oolong-tea-250g-traditional-roasted-iron-goddess-green-gift-box-for-gongfu-tea","provider":"ClayZenith","version":"1.0","type":"link"}