GABA Tie Guan Yin, AA, 2025

This tea is produced at the Tengchong Tea Factory in the high-altitude region of Yunnan Province. Mineral-rich basalt soils, a unique microclimate, and eco-friendly production methods ensure its magnificent flavor and distinctive aromatic qualities.

The dark green leaves, tinged with brown, are pressed into a cake. The compression is gentle, allowing the leaves to be easily separated by hand.

The dry leaf aroma is vibrant and clean, offering cane-like sweetness alongside fresh notes of caramel and vegetation. Upon warming, notes of sweet raisin buns and dried fruit emerge.

The infusion is light orange, with a deep, satisfying aroma reminiscent of toasted bread crust. With successive steepings, the aroma becomes deep and multifaceted, revealing notes of baked fruit and subtle hints of meadow flowers and fresh-cut grass. The taste is sweet and buttery, featuring notes of honey and sugar cane, a mild tartness from dried fruit, and a fresh, herbaceous quality. The finish is sweet-and-sour, velvety, and buttery.

This tea effectively relieves tension, reduces anxiety, improves mood, and fosters a sense of harmony. It is an excellent choice for an evening tea session.

How to brew

Steaming

• Teaware: porcelain or clay teapot / gaiwan
• Water: 85-90°C
• Ratio of dry tea leaves: 4-5 g. per 100 ml water

Brew in short infusions of 10-30 seconds, gradually increasing the time by 5-10 seconds.
The flavor remains consistent over 5-6 infusions.

Infusion method

• Teaware: porcelain or clay teapot
• Water: 85-90°C
• Ratio of dry tea leaves: 5 g. per 250-300 ml of water

Infuse for 3-4 minutes