You might have heard of Tie Guan Yin, a type of oolong tea, at least once. Tie Guan Yin oolong tea is one of China’s Top Ten Teas, known for its rich flavor, clean aftertaste, and fruity, aromatic scent.
This article will introduce the characteristics of Tie Guan Yin oolong tea and how to brew it deliciously. As seen in the photo below, Tie Guan Yin oolong tea is strongly rolled (or “oxidized” in the processing stage), resulting in the distinctive rounded tea leaves characteristic of this variety.

The brewed tea will look like the picture below.

Characteristics of the appearance of tea leaves and tea.
The tea leaves are round and glossy, and the brewed tea has a refined golden brown color typical of oolong tea.
Flavor characteristics
It has a rich flavor, but with minimal bitterness or astringency, and a clean aftertaste. If you brew it for a slightly longer time, you can enjoy a more pronounced body.
Aroma characteristics
The aroma has depth, allowing you to enjoy roasted notes as well as fruity, citrusy scents.
Brewing conditions
Tea leaves: 5g (3–4 teaspoons)
Water amount: 300ml
Brewing temperature: 95°C
Brewing time: 3 minutes
teplo teapot Using the teplo teapot, you can automatically brew tea under optimal conditions. If you’re interested, be sure to check it out.

Enjoy a wonderful tea time with Tie Guan Yin oolong tea, which gently complements any occasion, whether during meals or relaxation time!