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Formosa Muzha Tie Guan Yin

木柵鐵觀音

Price: CAD$5.50 14g Mini Bag 0.5oz 4-6 servings Stock: 1	Price: CAD$19.50 56g Canister 2oz 20-24 servings Stock: 5	Price: CAD$37.00 112g Bag 4oz 40-48 servings Stock: 2
Price: CAD$37.50 112g Canister 4oz 40-48 servings Stock: 3	Price: CAD$60.80 224g Bag 8oz 80-96 servings Stock: 1

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Formosa Muzha Tie Guan Yin - Dark Roasted
(Iron Goddess of Mercy)

Origin: Maokong Muzha, Taipei, Taiwan 木柵貓空.台北.台灣
Style: Medium dark fermented Oolong, full bodied, dark roasted, honey aroma
Loose leaf style: Half ball Dongding oolong style
Loose leaf color: Brown
Wet leaf style: Dark brown
Tea color: Crimson

This dark roasted Muzha Tie Guan Yin is hard to find on the market dominated with green TGY. It is made following the traditional TGY method, usually takes 2 full days to complete the process or oxidization and roasting. Made by a traditional TGY tea master, this full bodied TGY occupies ripe fruits notes with sweet and smooth aftertaste.

Brewing:
You can start with 1 tsp for 120cc 95℃ water, steam about 60 seconds for the first brew. 30 seconds for the second infusion, and add 30 seconds for the following infusions. Provides at least 3 infusions.
The tea leaves need to be fully expanded in the container, remember not to put too much loose tea to avoid over packed. One tip to keep in mind is the amount of dry loose tea should be around 1/4 or smaller of the teaware or container, after brewing, the tea leaves will expand to 80%-90% of the container. Once you get familiar with the tea, you may explore your own brewing method.

Teaware:
Gongfu teaware or Yixing pots suit best for Oolong tea, glassware, Gaiwan, or porcelain teaware are also good personal choices.

REVIEW BY: Marlena Amalfitano Reviewed 17 February 2010
I loved the smell of it brewing and my first sips, but I really don't care for dark roasted Oolong, so I did not care for this. However, I am sure this is a persoal preference.

REVIEW BY: Adrian Reviewed 23 February 2010
Brewing chaozhou gongfu style brings out a wide variety of characteristics ranging from floral to fruity along with the mushroomy and nutty notes typical of high fire wulong. It has layered complexity with good variation between steeps, good mouthfeel, duration, and amazing qi. One of the better representations available to us in the west (I can't speak to what available in the east).

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