O-TW-035
Muzha Tieguanyin
木柵鐵觀音
Traditional roasted rolled oolong, from Taipei, Taiwan.
Oolong tea
Muzha Tieguanyin is strongest on finish length, toasty and body. Typical tasting words: roasted, charcoal, coffee, caramel, mineral. Introduced from Anxi, Fujian, to Muzha in northern Taiwan in the late 19th century by the Zhang family, retaining older roasting traditions. Regarded as one of Taiwan's most classic robust oolongs, deeply appreciated by senior tea drinkers for its warming finish.
Also known as Mucha Tie Guan Yin and Muzha Iron Goddess of Mercy.
The profile
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Facts
- Origin
- Taipei, Taiwan
- Plant
- Camellia sinensis var. sinensis, Tieguanyin
- Harvest
- spring or winter
- Elevation
- low
- Oxidation
- 40 to 60%
- Roast
- medium-dark
- Leaf
- rolled pellet
- Price band
- premium
- Availability
- fairly common
- Ageing
- made for ageing
- Forgiving to brew
- 5 of 5
- L-theanine
- low
Made by: solar withering, then indoor withering, then tossing, then panning, then cloth ball rolling, then drying, then repeated charcoal roasting.
Caffeine
A cup of Muzha Tieguanyin carries a typical estimate of 30 mg of caffeine, within a range of 20 to 40 mg depending on leaf amount, water temperature and steeping time. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Better earlier in the day if you are sensitive to caffeine. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.
How to brew it
| Method | Leaf | Water | Steeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western, 250 ml | 3 g | 95 to 100 °C | 2 min, 3 min, 4 min |
| Gongfu, 100 ml | 6 g | 95 to 100 °C | Rinse, then 30 s, 25 s, 30 s, 45 s, 60 s, 90 s |
| Cold brew, 250 ml | 3 g | Fridge | 10 to 16 hours |
Up to 8 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.
Drinking it
- afternoon
- evening
- after_meal
- cold_weather
- meditation
- relaxing
Pairs with dim_sum, pastry and nuts. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: no. Good for beginners: no.
Tasting words explained
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