2001 Muzha Tieguanyin

2001 Muzha Tieguanyin **Every year we buy a new batch of aged tea from our friends in Muzha and this year we made it into the 21st century! Found during our annual visit to the Muzha Tea Gardens in the Lunar New Year Holidays, this 25 year old Tieguanyin is a smooth treat of an aged tea. With dominant dark chocolate and red fruit notes and a touch of warm earth, it is noticeably rounder and smoother that its older cousin, the 1995 Muzha. One of the best aged dark teas we have found in a long while, we suspect that this might become the favorite tea of more than a few fans of aged teas and the Muzha terroir. Placed for 25 years in the backroom of the same multi generational organic garden in the heart of the Muzha foothills as our 1995 Muzha, Bug Bitten Muzha and other teas, this storage could be considered rather 'intense'. The large temperature differential between seasons and the high humidity of the Muzha region have brought out a more earthy and rich flavor than some of the more 'dry' stored teas we have gotten from this area in the past. We recommend a good rinse when starting to brew this 25 year old tea, and try to see if you get an interesting body feel. To us, it is warming and relaxing, perfect for a contemplative moment. We find it works very well with a good strong clay pot as well. Elevation: 300-500m Status: Certified Organic Cultivar: Tieguanyin Season: Spring 2001 Method: Hand picked, processed on site, very small batch Oxidation: 60%, Medium-Heavy Electric Roast Region: Muzha, New Taipei City Recommend Brewing Style: 3-5g per 100ml, ~100C water, 30, 40, 50 seconds then add 10-30 seconds to steeps to taste. Lasts 5-6 steeps. Western Style Brewing: Not Recommended For Western Style Brewing Brewing Difficulty - Intermediate-Hard : Unique and strong flavor profile, best to brew lightly (More Details Here)