{"product_id":"anxi-tie-guan-yin-autumn-oolong-tea-250g-orchid-aroma-rich-fragrance-iron-goddess-gift-box-with-individual-sachets","title":"Anxi Tie Guan Yin Autumn Oolong Tea 250g – Orchid-Aroma Rich Fragrance Iron Goddess Gift Box with Individual Sachets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Anxi Tie Guan Yin autumn oolong presented in a 250g orange gift box with individually wrapped portions.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tea is positioned around the richer aromatic side of Iron Goddess oolong, with orchid-like fragrance, toasted grain, sweet cream and a rounded golden liquor that sits between fresh floral oolong and darker roasted tea.\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. Its reputation comes from a distinctive combination of fragrance, tightly rolled leaf and the ability to develop across many short infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutumn Tie Guan Yin is especially valued in tea culture for aroma. Compared with spring tea, autumn leaf is often discussed for its lifted fragrance and clean aromatic expression. In a rich-fragrance style, that floral character is supported by deeper toasted and honeyed notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLeaf Shape and Traditional Rolling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dry leaves are rolled into compact pellets rather than left flat. Once hot water reaches them, the folds gradually loosen and expand into much larger leaves. This transformation is one of the most recognizable visual signatures of Tie Guan Yin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat shape is completely different from Longjing. Longjing is famous for flat pan-firing, which presses the leaf into smooth blade-like pieces. Tie Guan Yin is partially oxidized and rolled, creating a creamier texture, stronger floral aroma and far greater endurance through repeated infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e orchid, warm flowers, sweet cream and toasted grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst sip:\u003c\/strong\u003e smooth and rounded with immediate floral sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMid-palate:\u003c\/strong\u003e creamy texture, light honey, roasted nut and gentle green freshness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium and silky, fuller than green tea but cleaner than heavily roasted rock oolong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e lingering floral aroma with a soft returning sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Visual Experience of Brewing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTie Guan Yin changes dramatically in the brewing vessel. The dry pellets initially occupy very little space. After the first infusion they begin to loosen; by the second and third infusions, the leaves expand into broad, supple pieces that can fill most of a gaiwan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liquor develops from pale gold toward brighter yellow-gold. A white porcelain gaiwan shows the color clearly, while a glass fairness pitcher makes the clean golden liquor especially attractive at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unfolding performance is very different from Bi Luo Chun, where tiny curls gradually separate, or Longjing, where the leaf remains visibly flat and blade-like.\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 approximately 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 pot or glass fairness pitcher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very brief rinse is optional. Short infusions allow the aroma to appear in stages: early brews are more floral, middle brews become creamier and richer, and later rounds soften toward sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Differs from Other Chinese Teas\u003c\/h2\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, floral and creamy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompared with Bi Luo Chun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bi Luo Chun is a light spring green tea with fine curls and floral-fruity freshness. Tie Guan Yin has greater body, larger leaves and much stronger multi-infusion performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompared with fragrant-style Tie Guan Yin:\u003c\/strong\u003e this richer style shows more toasted grain, warmth and depth, while very green fragrant styles emphasize fresh orchid and cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompared with Wuyi Rou Gui:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rou Gui is more mineral, roasted and cinnamon-spiced. Tie Guan Yin is usually rounder, softer and more orchid-led.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompared with Phoenix Dancong:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dancong can feel more intense, fruit-driven and perfume-like. Tie Guan Yin generally has a smoother creamy body and a gentler floral profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAnxi Tea Culture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Anxi tea appreciation pays close attention to aroma before and after each infusion. Drinkers smell the warmed dry leaf, the gaiwan lid, the liquor and the opened leaf. This is why Tie Guan Yin is so naturally suited to gongfu brewing rather than one long steep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe individually wrapped portions also make the gift box practical. One portion can be opened for a complete tea session while the remaining tea stays neatly sealed and organized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnxi Tie Guan Yin autumn oolong tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e250g total net weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich-fragrance orchid-aroma style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTightly rolled oolong leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividually wrapped portions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGolden liquor with floral, creamy and toasted notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift-ready orange presentation box with matching carry bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Tie Guan Yin green tea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is an oolong tea, which means it is partially oxidized. It keeps floral freshness while developing more body and complexity than most green teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is autumn Tie Guan Yin known for fragrance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutumn harvests are widely associated in Tie Guan Yin culture with a particularly clear aromatic expression, making floral fragrance an important part of the drinking experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves rolled into pellets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRolling creates the compact dry form and produces the dramatic unfolding effect seen during brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat water temperature works best?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater around 95 degrees Celsius gives the rolled leaves enough heat to open while preserving their floral and creamy character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should it be stored?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep each portion sealed, dry, cool and protected from direct light and strong surrounding odors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ClayZenith","offers":[{"title":"250g Gift Box","offer_id":62673560633425,"sku":"CZ-TGY-AUTUMN-250G","price":117.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/6297\/6849\/files\/tieguanyin-autumn-250g-05.jpg?v=1789723099","url":"https:\/\/clayzenith.com\/products\/anxi-tie-guan-yin-autumn-oolong-tea-250g-orchid-aroma-rich-fragrance-iron-goddess-gift-box-with-individual-sachets","provider":"ClayZenith","version":"1.0","type":"link"}