1. Fermentation/Roasting Level : Light fermentation with low-temperature baking.
2. Key Characteristics : Bright, refreshing aroma and a clean, crisp taste with a delicate green tea-like vibrancy. This style is the mainstream market preference.
3. Ideal For : New tea drinkers who appreciate fresh flavors and a vibrant green leaf appearance.
4. Recommended Teaware : White porcelain gaiwan.
5. Water Temperature : 95-100°C boiling water .
– As a semi-ball-shaped oolong, Tieguanyin requires high-temperature water to fully unfurl the leaves and release their complex flavors. Insufficient water temperature will result in muted aroma and taste.
6. Tea-to-Water Ratio : 1:15 to 1:20 .
– For example, 1 gram of tea per 15-20 ml of water. A common reference: use 7-8 grams of tea in a 110-120 ml gaiwan.
7. Measuring Guide : 7-8 grams of tea (approximately 1/3 to 1/2 of the gaiwan’s volume).