A Tea that Preserves Traditional Methods
Taiwan Tie Guan Yin (Mu Zha Tie Guan Yin) is a very precious tea that preserves the flavor of Anxi Tie Guan Yin from 300 years ago, which has already disappeared in China.
The tea leaves, roasted slowly over time, feature a sweet flavor reminiscent of dried fruit and a gentle, smooth taste without bitterness.
The liquor has an amber color, making it a perfect match for meals and desserts.
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Tie Guan Yin is one of the most representative oolong teas of China, originating from Anxi in Fujian Province. While China is also known for Phoenix Dan Cong and Wuyi Oolong, Anxi Tie Guan Yin has evolved independently in modern times. Pursuing aromas of orchids and fruits, one style of Anxi Tie Guan Yin has now evolved to closely resemble green tea.
In contrast, Taiwan's Tie Guan Yin, which developed from Anxi's techniques 300 years ago, has evolved into a style reminiscent of dried fruit without a burnt aroma. The Tie Guan Yin introduced to Taiwan has preserved its original form and traditional production methods. Taiwan Tie Guan Yin (Mu Zha Tie Guan Yin) is therefore a precious tea that conveys the traditional methods of Tie Guan Yin.
Taiwan Tie Guan Yin (Mu Zha Tie Guan Yin) has an amber color, featuring a sweet aroma like dried fruit and a rich, lingering sweetness in the mouth.
History of Taiwan Tie Guan Yin (Mu Zha Tie Guan Yin)
Taiwan Tie Guan Yin (Mu Zha Tie Guan Yin) originates from the Wenshan District in Taipei City, northern Taiwan. Records indicate that tea was first planted in northern Taiwan about 300 years ago.
During the Qing Dynasty (1796–1820), a tea merchant named Ke Chao from Wuyi Mountain in Fujian Province brought tea plants to the Wenshan area in northern Taiwan.
Wenshan is famous as a tea-producing area and the birthplace of Taiwanese tea. About 200 years ago, Tie Guan Yin tea plants were also brought from Anxi in Fujian Province and planted in the Muzha area of Wenshan.
Initially, Tie Guan Yin plants were planted in Zhanghu Mountain. Later, 2 brothers, Zhang Nei Miao and Zhang Nei Qian, brought a large number of Tie Guan Yin plants from Anxi and began large-scale production in Muzha.
View of Taipei City from the Muzha area
Tea gardens in the Muzha area
