Black Tie Guan Yin

Long and Multiple Baking Processes

The Black Tie Guan Yin is made from traditional Tie Guan Yin. The uniqueness lies in its deep baking process, turning the tea leaves black. However, the baking method is not simple. The tea undergoes several stages of baking at different temperatures. Thanks to this special baking method, the tea develops a unique flavor, with hints of dried fruit and caramel notes.

The tea garden is located above 1000m. The high mountain climate gives the tea a strong aftertaste.

We Have Tested to Ensure the Tea Meets Japan's Pesticide Standards

Generally, teas produced in Fujian province tend to contain higher pesticide residues. From the past to today, Fujian teas have always been in high demand in the domestic Chinese market. Most tea producers focus on the domestic market, where pesticide requirements are lower. They do not have to strictly control it. Subsequently, it was very tough to find tea that could meet our standards. We selected material from gardens managed according to European pesticide standards. Additionally, we sent the tea to the SGS Lab and tested it for more than 400 substances to ensure it meets Japan's standards.

5g for 1 Liter of Tea

For brewing Black Tie Guan Yin, we can use the same method as for brewing ordinary oolong tea.

With 5g of tea leaves, we should be able to brew 1000ml of tea. Please use boiling hot water for brewing.

The Cold Water Brewed Black Tie Guan Yin

The Black Tie Guan Yin is also suitable for cold water brewing. In fact, I enjoyed this tea very much in summer because of the hot weather. The cold water brewed Black Tie Guan Yin is mellower, and the drinking sensation is softer.

It is very easy to prepare Black Tie Guan Yin in cold water:

1. Use about 5g of tea leaves and place them in a bottle of cold water.

2. Leave it in the fridge for more than 5 hours, and the tea is ready.

I usually prepare it at night and drink it the next day. If we keep the tea in the fridge, we can continue drinking it for 3-4 days. Please note that you should not use aluminum, copper, or colored glass bottles for brewing. These materials spoil the taste of the tea and make it taste flat. If you prefer a stronger flavor, please use water that has been boiled once and cooled down. Fresh water contains calcium bicarbonate, which is converted into calcium carbonate once boiled. This is why boiled water gives a sweeter taste.

Black Tie Guan Yin with Milk

Another way to enjoy Black Tie Guan Yin is to serve it with milk. Normally, black tea pairs well with milk. However, I personally think that deeply-fired oolong also has a good affinity with milk. If you wish to add milk to Black Tie Guan Yin, please brew the tea with less water and mix it with fresh milk. Since the flavor of Black Tie Guan Yin is very stable, it's fine to brew the tea in hot water for more than 10 minutes. It is also nice to drink it chilled.