fujian ti kuan yin
by adagio teas
(13 reviews)
Ti Kuan Yin (also spelled Tieguanyin) is a legendary tea from the Fujian province and is one of China's most beloved oolongs. This loosely-rolled, lightly-oxidized (almost green) tea yields a pale-gold cup with soft, buttery texture and orchid notes that linger to reveal the leaves' complexity. As the liquor cools, it reveals a sweet finish of honeydew melons. We highly recommend multiple steepings to fully open the hand-rolled leaves whose character will majestically evolve over three or four infusions. Steep at 195°F for 3 minutes
Recent reviews
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Oolong For Now
Not entirely what I'd expect for a TKY. It does have that roasty mineral note, but also a noticeable marine flavor that I didn't expect. Not bad, just unusual.
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Adrian H
To me, this tea tasted a bit vegetal with a hint of floral and was just rather neutral for me. Brewed for 4 minutes at 212 (accidentally) with a packet of Splenda.
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Julianne Withers
Love this tea. Very refreshing with what seems like an orchid taste to it. Only have it hot and with no cream or sweetener.
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John McKenna
A great tasting oolong that gets better with each steep, no grassiness at all, just delicious.
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Julie W
I'm not normally a big fan of green teas, but this one surprised me! I love it when I find a green tea that I like! No grassy taste, just lightly herbal. Relaxing and lovely cup of tea!
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Ash Mao
This is a truly excellent Ti Kuan Yin tea. There are a few ways you can determine the quality of a Ti Kuan Yin. Firstly, the color. Deeper green is better. Traditional, roasted Ti Kuan Yins will be darker as well, but this is the newer, non-roasted variety. Secondly, the amount of stems mixed in with the leaves. I haven't been able to find any. Thirdly, is how tightly rolled the leaves are. Flavorful leaves with more oil will stick together better and result in a tighter roll. This tea passes all the marks for a top of the line Ti Kuan Yin, and it comes at a great price. This is among my favorite Oolongs.
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Kathleen Krantz
Wow!! I love it. I'm also a fan of the regular TI KUAN Yin, but this is even better - smoother, almost creamy on you palate. We'll worth the upcharge.
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shesallthat
Ok for an oolong although it’s quite simple, almost plain. There is a very light sweetness to it. I think it would go nicely when eating a meal.
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Max Sugerman
Super floral and a little earthy. I usually don't like green teas, but this does a good job at riding the line between green and oolong
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Lydia Getgen
Very delicate flavor - It isn't my go-to tea by far, but I still appreciate the lightness of flavor and aroma that make this into an interesting cup of tea
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C M
Not bad! I’m not a fan of floral teas though. The taste is very good and subdued however.