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loose leaf tea on white background
Clear glass teacup with tea on a white background

Roasted Tie Guan Yin

This Roasted Tie Guan Yin from Fujian Province is slow-roasted over several hours, creating a smooth, full-bodied cup with warm notes of toasted nuts, caramel, and subtle orchid. Rich and comforting, it’s perfect for multiple infusions and those who enjoy a deeper, more mellow Oolong.

£9.50
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Roasted Tie Guan Yin from Fujian Province offers a rich and full-bodied experience of one of China’s most cherished Oolong teas. Carefully slow-roasted over several hours, this traditional method deepens the flavour, adding warm, toasty notes that beautifully complement the tea’s natural floral character. The tightly rolled, dark olive-green leaves unfurl during brewing to reveal a mellow infusion with hints of roasted nuts, caramel, and a subtle orchid fragrance, creating a harmonious balance of smoothness and complexity.

This tea softens its floral edges through roasting while maintaining a satisfying depth so If you appreciate the flavours of Oolong, this roasted Tie Guan Yin is a must-try for your tea collection.

TIME: Afternoon

INFUSIONS: 3+

TYPE: Oolong Teas

ORIGIN: China

CAFFEINE: Medium
Brewing instructions
  • Use around 3g of tea (1-2 heaped teaspoons) in 250ml of water
  • Use slightly cooled boiled water, around 90°C
  • Infuse for 4 minutes depending on your preferred strength

In order to really experience this tea, use just enough water for very small cup pour off the first infusion after around 30 seconds, the second leave for 45, the third for 1 minute and so on. You will then experience the journey through the sweetness of honey and into the floral orchid notes the tea begins to offer. Continue like this until you are not happy with the flavour.
Health Benefits

All tea originates from the same plant, Camellia Sinensis, but the final product varies in style, taste, and caffeine content depending on how it is processed.

Black tea, which undergoes full oxidation, has a lower concentration of polyphenols compared to green tea, but it has a higher caffeine and tannin content. Despite concerns about tannins, research shows that the levels present in tea do not appear to have any harmful effects on the body.

Oolong tea is partially oxidised, placing it between green and black tea in both flavour and processing. After being hand picked, the leaves are withered, lightly bruised to start oxidation, then carefully pan-fired or baked to stop the process and lock in flavour. Finally, they’re rolled and dried, resulting in a tea that’s rich, aromatic, and beautifully complex.

In fact, oolong tea offers several health benefits, including:

  • Supports metabolism and may aid in weight management by boosting fat oxidation.
  • Promotes heart health by helping to reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol levels.
  • Improves digestion, making it a great tea to enjoy with or after meals.
  • Enhances focus and alertness with a balanced mix of caffeine and L-theanine.
  • Rich in antioxidants which helps combat inflammation and support overall good health.
Ingredients

Oolong Tea
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