Huang Jin Gui is a tea with a very distinctive floral flavor. This tea is very popular in Anxi alongside Tie Guan Yin.
Anxi, One of the Three Major Production Areas of Chinese Oolong Tea
Anxi in Fujian Province is known as the homeland of Taiwanese tea and is one of the three major oolong tea production areas in China, along with Wuyishan and Chaozhou for Phoenix oolong.
Anxi has high-altitude tea-producing areas, and the entire region consists of red soil, which is rich in iron, contributing to the strong aftertaste of the tea. As a result, even with moderate fertilization, the tea produced in Anxi has a distinctly rich taste compared to other regions.
Historical records of tea show that Anxi's oolong tea technology had already developed significantly by the 1600s. It is said that tea masters from Anxi brought oolong tea-making techniques to the famous Wuyishan. As evidence, a certain number of people in Wuyishan speak Minnan dialect, which is the dialect of Anxi.
Huang Jin Gui: Popular for Its Brilliant Flavor, Second Only to Tie Guan Yin
Anxi has many distinctive tea varieties. The most famous is Tie Guan Yin, but Huang Jin Gui, with its unique flavor, is arguably the second most popular tea in Anxi.
The name Huang Jin Gui is not a variety name.
Huang Jin Gui is made from a variety called Huang Dan. Generally, oolong tea made from Huang Dan is called Huang Jin Gui. The name Huang Jin Gui is not specific to a particular processing method; oolong tea made from Huang Dan is called Huang Jin Gui regardless of whether it is lightly fermented, medium roasted, or heavily roasted.
The name Huang Jin Gui means "golden osmanthus." It is named for its golden infusion color and the sweet, floral flavor reminiscent of osmanthus flowers.
Bright and Milky Flavor
The tea is made similarly to Tie Guan Yin, harvested at a mature stage and the poly phenol enzyme fully fermented.
This product is lightly roasted to enhance its sweet flavor, making the sweetness noticeable when sipped.
It has a floral and slightly milky fragrance, with a faint toastiness. It pairs very well with meals and complements a wide variety of cuisines, including Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes.
As it is a highly fermented tea, it is not recommended for cold brewing. However, brewing it strong and then diluting it with cold water to make iced tea is very enjoyable in hot weather.
In terms of quality, it has a pleasantly long aftertaste, a solid body, and a rounded, rich flavor.
The concept behind sourcing this tea was to offer a delicious oolong tea suitable for everyday drinking. Therefore, we have chosen this tea with a balance of price and quality in mind.
