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Steep time
1.5 minutes
Method: standard
Steeps
5
Recommended
Water temp
90°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
medium
Typical
Highlighted notes
Apricot
Overview
Pairing: stone fruit, roast chicken, or buttery pastries
A less commonly found winter harvested Tie Guan Yin with a more pronounced taste, leaning towards unripe sour apricots rather than the more typical vegetal sourness associated with Tie Guan Yin. Tasting Notes: - Smooth with no astringency- Sour unripe apricot taste Harvest: Winter 2016 Origin: Xianghua, Fujian, ChinaAltitude: 700mCultivar: Tie Guan YinSourced: Specialist Chinese tea wholesaler Brewing Advice:- Heat water to roughly 90°C/194°F- Use 1 teaspoon per cup/small teapot- Brew for 1-2 minutes Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag