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Tiě Luóhàn铁罗汉

tiě luóhàn

Origin
China, Fújiàn Province (福建, Fújiàn), Wǔyí Mountains (武夷山, Wǔyí Shān),...
Tea type
Oolong Tea
Caffeine Level
High
Water Temperature
90.000000
Tea notes

Brewing, origin and taste.

Powerful Wuyi rock oolong Tie Luo Han with notes of roast, chocolate and dried fruits — the Iron Arhat among Wuyi teas.

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Brewing, origin and taste notes

Brewing
Brewing Temperature
90.000000 - 95.000000
Tea Amount
5-7 grams per 150-200 ml of water.
Teaware
Gaiwan (traditional Chinese cup with lid) or Yixing clay teapot are ideal. Yixing clay is porous and "breathes" well, allowing tea to fully unfold. Yixing clay teapots...
Water Temperature
90.000000
Brewing Notes
Too long steeping can make the tea taste astringent and bitter.Follow your sensations and adjust brewing time depending on desired liquor strength.
Water Temperature Detail
90-95°C (boiling water is not recommended).
Origin
Tea Type
Oolong
Origin Country
CN
Province
Fujian
Category
Famous Teas of China, one of the "Four Great Bushes" (四大名枞, Sì Dà Míng Cōng) of Wuyi Mountains, alongside Da Hong Pao, Bai Ji Guan, and Shui Jin Gui.
Coordinates
27°43' North latitude, 117°41' East longitude.
Origin
China, Fújiàn Province (福建, Fújiàn), Wǔyí Mountains (武夷山, Wǔyí Shān), Wuyishan City. Grows in the UNESCO-protected reserve zone. Most valued is tea...
Taste
Dry Leaf Appearance
Large, longitudinally twisted leaves, dark brown, almost black in color, with a reddish sheen. Leaves are dense, strong, oily in appearance.
Dry Leaf Aroma
Very rich, multifaceted, with pronounced notes of "fire" (roasting), woody, spicy, chocolate, fruity (dried fruits), and nutty nuances. The characteristic "rock&q...
Liquor Aroma
Deep, enveloping, with dominant notes of roasting, dried fruits, chocolate, spices, with hints of nuts, sometimes with light acidity.
Liquor Color
From dark amber to reddish-brown, cognac-like, transparent, clear, with an oily sheen.
Spent Leaves
Whole, dense, elastic leaves of dark brown color with reddish tint, unfold during brewing.
Taste
Very rich, saturated, dense, viscous, with light astringency and noble bitterness that quickly transitions to a long, sweet aftertaste. The bouquet includes notes of "fire&...
Details
Oxidation
15.000000 - 70.000000
Roast Level
Heavy
Oxidation Maximum
70.000000
Oxidation Maximum Detail
70
Cultivar
For producing Tie Luohan, the tea bush cultivar of the same name is used - Tiě Luóhàn (铁罗汉, tiě luóhàn). This cultivar is distinguished by:
Picking
Harvesting occurs in spring, usually in late April to early May.
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