Tie Luo Han Tea

Tie Luo Han tea, a type of Oolong tea, was created during the Qianlong period of the Qing dynasty. It is produced in Wuyishan, northern Fujian, China, and is one of the four most famous teas from Wuyishan. It has a tight, compact shape, a fresh, greenish-brown color, and a bright, orange-yellow brew. The leaves are a beautiful reddish-green color with a red rim. Tie Luo Han tea has a heavyflavour and a long, clear aroma. It is smooth and refreshing in the mouth, with a rich, layered flavour that combines medicinal, fruity, and milky notes and a mellowandthick, sweetandfresh tea broth. Tie Luo Han tea is not only a fine tea but also a tribute to the imperial court from past dynasties. It is renowned the world over for its unique quality and flavour, and is very popular with tea lovers at home and abroad.

Tie Luo Han Tea Details:

Product name: Tie Luo Han
Place of origin: Fujian Province, China
Net content: 60g
Shelf life: 2922 days
Storage: Protect from moisture, odours and direct light

Tie Luo Han Tea Picking:

Our Tie Luo Han tea is usually picked in the spring, especially in early May, when the tea shoots are young and tender, which is the best time to pick the tea leaves. When picking, the tea farmers will carry bamboo baskets on their backs and scatter in front of the tea bushes. They will gently cut the new shoots with their index and middle fingers, holding the stem of the tea leaf. The best standard is ‘one heart, two leaves’. This process requires great care to avoid excessive damage to the tea bush and tea leaves, as well as to avoid picking too much tea from the same tree, in order to ensure the quality and yield of the tea.

Tie Luo Han Tea Production:

Tie Luo Han tea production is a very complex process, involving multiple steps such as withering, cooling, fixing, stir fixation, primary rolling, secondary stir fixation, secondary rolling, water roasting, sorting, cooling, picking, re-roasting, re-sorting, and fire supplementing. Each step requires the tea master to rely on his or her extensive experience and superb skills to control precisely. The slightest carelessness may affect the quality of the tea.

Withering‌: The picked tea leaves are spread evenly on a bamboo mat or concrete floor and exposed to the sun for Withering, which causes the leaves to lose water and lays the foundation for subsequent Qing.

Cooling‌: The tea leaves are placed indoors for cooling after withering, where they continue to ferment under suitable temperature and humidity conditions, further releasing the grassy aroma and enhancing the tea aroma.

Aroma-Developing Leaf Shaking: The tea leaves are shaken and tumbled in the Aroma-Developing Leaf Shaking process to further fermentation and oxidation, which gives Tie Luo Han its unique aroma and taste.

Stir Fixation: The tea leaves are quickly stir-fried at high temperature in the Stir Fixation pan to destroy the enzyme activity in the tea leaves, stop fermentation, and soften the leaves for subsequent rolling.

Rolling‌: The tea leaves after Stir fixation are placed in a rolling machine for rolling so that the tea leaves form a tight, string-like shape, while at the same time squeezing out the tea juice and enhancing the tea aroma.

Drying‌: Through multiple steps such as natural air drying and re-drying, the moisture in the tea is further dried to enhance the aroma and remove the bitterness, while also making the tea leaves more tightly bound and the color more lustrous.

Tie Luo Han Tea Brewing Method:

1. Prepare the tea set‌: We recommend using a purple clay teapot or porcelain tea set. A glass cup of about 200 ml is also a good choice. These tea sets can fully display the aroma and taste of Tie Luo Han tea.
   
2. Take the tea‌: Depending on the size of the teaware and personal taste, take the appropriate amount of Tie Luo Han tea. Generally speaking, 5g of tea leaves is suitable for a 200ml glass, while 3g is suitable for a medium-sized teapot.
3. ‌Warm the tea and smell the aroma‌: Use boiling water at around 90°C to warm the tea leaves first. This step will awaken the tea leaves and allow the tea aroma to fill the room.
   
4. Formal brewing‌: After the first brew for 45 seconds, drain the water, and then increase the brewing time by 20 seconds for each subsequent brew. This method allows you to experience the charm of Tie Luo Han tea's refreshing taste.
5. Serving and serving tea‌: Pour the brewed tea into a fair cup, then divide it into individual cups, and finally serve it to your guests.

Tie Luo Han Tea Characteristics:

Appearance: Tie Luo Han Tea has a tight, stringy appearance and a fresh, greenish-brown color. Even just looking at it, you can tell that it is of exceptional quality. After brewing, the leaves are a beautiful reddish-green color, with the typical appearance of green leaves with red edges. It is like a beautiful picture that is pleasing to the eye.

Aroma characteristics‌: Tie Luo Han tea has a rich and long-lasting aroma, with a prominent orchid fragrance. This aroma is uplifting and elegant, as if you were surrounded by orchids, feeling their freshness and elegance. In addition to the orchid fragrance, Tie Luo Han tea also has a unique medicinal fragrance. This aroma is warm and healing, giving a feeling of peace. The aroma of the brewed tea is also heavyflavour, and the fragrance will fill your mouth with just one sip, leaving a lasting impression.

Colour and texture‌: Tie Luo Han tea has a bright orange-yellow color after brewing, clear and attractive like amber. The texture is heavy yet delicate, with a heavy and mellow, fresh and lively, harmonious and rich flavor. It is refreshing and leaves a sweet aftertaste, which is intoxicating.

Tie Luo Han Tea Benefits:

Refreshes and relieves fatigue‌: Tie Luo Han Tea is rich in caffeine, which stimulates the central nervous system, improves concentration and alertness, and is perfect for drinking when you're tired or sleepy.

Strengthens the blood and strengthens teeth‌: The iron in Tie Luo Han Tea promotes the production of red blood cells and strengthens the blood, while the calcium ions help to strengthen teeth and bones.

Brain health‌: The tea contains trace elements such as zinc and manganese, which help to improve memory and concentration levels and have a positive effect on brain function.

‌Immunity booster‌: Polyphenols have antioxidant activity, which can remove free radicals in the body, reduce oxidative stress damage, and thus enhance the body's immunity.
‌Anti-aging‌: Antioxidant ingredients such as catechins can delay cell aging and help slow down the aging process of the skin. It is suitable for people who are concerned about skin health.