Muzha Tieguanyin

After getting picked by hand, wilted and bruised, these leaves undergoes medium oxidation and deep roasting in Muzha, Taiwan, where this tea is known as "Zhengcong Tieh-Kuan-Yin" (Pinyin: Zhengzong Tieguanyin), meaning "orthodox Tieguanyin." This designation highlights its rarity as a pure, 100% Tieguanyin cultivar—unlike many local ones, which are often Jin Xuan blends. A simple sniff of the dry leaves in a heated brewing vessel evokes the warmth of a bakery, with mellow aromas of butter cookies and delightful toasty hints. The smooth, creamy, and caramel-sweet liquor mirrors these notes, enhanced by a fruity blackberry undertone that becomes more pronounced in the lingering aftertaste. This is Tieguanyin at its finest—a charming treat from Taiwan.

Written by Simone

Watch Gabriele's search for this pure Tieguanyin in Muzha: