Tie Guan Yin Tea

Tieguanyin tea is one of the “Ten Great Famous Teas” of China. The tea is highly appreciated for its sophistication and elegance, with a light orchid aroma, a bright golden color and a light tea flavor. Let’s learn about this very famous tea with Tra Viet.

What is Tie guan yin Tea?

Tie Guan Yin tea , also known as  Tie Guan Yin tea – 鐵觀音, looks quite similar to  Oolong tea, and is classified as an oolong tea. This is a famous tea from Anhui, Fujian. The tea is made from a tea plant of the same name: Tie Guan Yin. It is classified as one of China’s “ten famous teas” – one of the 10 most delicious teas that tea connoisseurs want to enjoy.

The most popular and easily found Tieguanyin tea on the market today is green Tieguanyin, with a fresh, light flavor and an attractive orchid scent. But in the traditional processing method, the tea will be roasted quite strongly, the tea leaves will turn reddish brown, and have the flavor of roasted seeds. Tra Viet is selling green Tieguanyin.

A simple point to distinguish Tieguanyin tea from Oolong tea is that Tieguanyin tea has no stems but only leaves. (While Oolong tea will include one tea bud, one bud, 2-3 leaves, the stems are very clearly visible).

The Taste of Tieguanyin Tea  

This type of tea is very easy to brew, so use boiling water to pour into the teapot, so that the tea aroma can be fully released. When brewed, the tea will give off an orchid-like aroma, with a light chestnut scent. This is the biggest difference between Tieguanyin Tea and Oolong Tea.

When brewed, the tea has a very clear golden yellow color. The light fragrance of orchids. The tea has a light, gentle astringent taste, without any harsh bitterness or strong astringency. When enjoying tea, you should drink small sips, gently moving the tip of your tongue so that the taste buds on your tongue come into contact with the tea. Then swallow slowly, feeling the aroma and mild astringency of the tea.

Effects of Tieguanyin Tea

Tieguanyin tea has many health benefits that have been proven by science and medicine. Tieguanyin tea contains more than 30 minerals, including potassium, fluorine, and especially the highest content of selenium. These minerals can promote the  production of antibodies and immunity . Enhance the body’s ability to prevent disease, and have the effect of treating coronary artery disease. In addition, the aroma of this tea is very beneficial for health care, making the mood cheerful and refreshing.

Below are the 6 main health benefits of Tieguanyin Tea:

1. Promotes Relaxation:  The gentle aroma and flavor of Tieguanyin tea has a relaxing effect on the mind, helping to relieve stress and anxiety.
2. Aids digestion:  Some ingredients in Tieguanyin tea have the ability to aid digestion, reduce symptoms of indigestion and bloating.
3. Reduce inflammation:  The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties found in Tieguanyin tea may help reduce inflammation and protect the body from cell damage.
4. Weight loss aid:  The minerals in Tieguanyin tea may aid in fat burning and weight control.
5. Boost the immune system:  The antioxidants and vitamin C in Tieguanyin tea can help boost the immune system, protecting the body from disease.
6. Reduce stress and fatigue:  Tieguanyin tea is often considered a tea that helps reduce stress and fatigue, helping the body relax and regenerate energy.

How to make delicious Tieguanyin tea

Tieguanyin tea is one of the top oolong teas to try if you are new to tea. You can brew this tea in a variety of ways and can even use boiling water without ruining the flavor.

• First, you should rinse the entire teapot with boiling water.
• Add 5-8g of tea to the teapot. You can adjust the amount of tea in subsequent brews to choose the most suitable amount of tea.
• Awakening the tea: Pour water just above the tea, shake well and pour quickly. This action helps the tea leaves to bloom more easily during the brewing process.
• Pour boiling water at a temperature of about 95℃ – 98℃ into the teapot. The amount of water is about 120-150ml.
• Steep the tea for about 20-30 seconds, then pour all the tea in the pot into the tea cups. After pouring all the tea in the pot, open the lid to let the tea leaves cool down. When you want to drink the next time, continue to add more water to the pot. You can brew 5-7 times.
• Now it’s time for some tea.

Watch the video to make Tieguanyin tea easier.

Some notes to make better tea:

• Add more tea if you want it stronger, but don’t steep it longer.
• When making tea, if you want the tea to be clear and beautiful, you should pour water into the pot very gently, avoiding stirring the tea leaves in the pot. When pouring tea, you should also pour gently, the tea will be very clear and beautiful.
• To easily observe and control the quality of tea, you should brew Tieguanyin tea in  a glass  or ceramic teapot. These are two materials that truly reflect the quality of the tea, are easy to clean, and do not retain odors. They can be used to brew many different types of tea.