Tea Details
Harvest: October 2024
Region: Gande, Anxi County, Fujian, China
Elevation: 800-1000 m above sea level
Cultivar: Tieguanyin (Anxi native variety)
Crafting Method: Light oxidation
Storage Tips: Store in an airtight container, away from heat, light, and moisture.
Shelf Life: Best enjoyed within 12 months when stored at room temperature.
Net Weight: 30 g / 1.06 oz
Light Tossing
The fresh leaves are gently tossed inside a traditional bamboo drum. As the drum turns, the leaf edges lightly bruise, activating natural enzymes and mild oxidation.
This delicate reaction transforms part of the polyphenols into floral volatiles such as linalool and geraniol, releasing the signature orchid and fresh-green aroma of light-style Tieguanyin.
Because the oxidation is light, the leaves stay mostly green with only faint reddish edges — giving the tea its clean, refreshing taste and bright golden liquor.
Cloth-Wrapped Rolling (Bao Rou)
After light oxidation, the leaves are gathered into cloth bags and tightly wrapped into firm round bundles.
Inside the cloth, the gentle warmth and pressure help the leaves curl and tighten, shaping the tea into its iconic semi-ball form.
As moisture redistributes and internal friction builds, aroma precursors transform into deeper floral and creamy notes, locking in the signature fragrance and smooth mouthfeel of Tieguanyin.
This is where the tea’s texture, density, and elegance truly take shape — the hallmark of authentic Anxi craftsmanship.
Cultivar — Tieguanyin (Anxi Native Variety)
This tea is made from the traditional Tieguanyin cultivar, native to Anxi, Fujian. The leaves are thick, glossy, and slightly wavy along the edges — rich in aromatic precursors that make this variety stand out among oolongs.
For this batch, only one-bud-to-three-open-leaf shoots are hand-picked. The larger mature leaves provide depth and structure, while the tender bud adds brightness and fragrance.
The Tieguanyin cultivar is celebrated for its high amino acid and aromatic oil content, giving the tea its signature orchid fragrance, creamy texture, and lingering sweetness.
