2026 Autumn “Zheng Wei” Tie Guan Yin (A) (2026 Fall)
Lin Yongyuan
- Type
- Oolong Tea
- Origin
- Shimen Mountain, Gande Town, Anxi County, Quanzhou, Fujian Province, China
- Cultivar
- Hong Xin Wai Wei Tao
- Elevation
- 825m
- Steeping instructions
- Water Temperature: 100°C / 212°F. Gongfu Style: - Full packet: 8 g : 110 ml. Steep for 30 seconds for the first infusion to allow the tightly rolled leaves to begin opening. Flash-steep the second infusion (pour out immediately), then increase steeping time by 5–10 seconds with each subsequent infusion. - Partial packet: 1 g : 25 ml. Start with a 15-second infusion, then increase steeping time by 5–10 seconds with each subsequent infusion. Tips: - Adjust steeping times according to your preferred strength and how quickly the leaves unfurl. - Use the same brewing parameters for all four teas when comparing them side by side. - Taste how the floral aromas, texture, and lingering sweetness develop across successive infusions.
- Description
- This autumn Tie Guan Yin was produced by Lin Yongyuan on Shimen Mountain in Gande, Anxi, where the tea garden sits at approximately 825 meters on steep, weathered rocky terrain. The southeast-facing garden is planted with the traditional Hong Xin Wai Wei Tao cultivar, with taller tea bushes maintained under semi-wild conditions. According to Lin, the garden receives no fertilizer or herbicides, with vegetation growing naturally alongside the tea trees and occasional manual weeding. Harvested on October 8, 2026, the leaves were selectively hand-picked and processed the following day using traditional zheng chao (正炒) methods. Sun-withering, repeated tossing and resting, and careful timing of fixation help develop and preserve the tea's natural character before the leaves are tightly rolled. Named Yun Sheng Xiang (韵生香), loosely meaning "fragrance born from lingering charm," this selection is particularly prized by Lin for its pronounced Guan Yin Yun (观音韵). He describes a smooth, rich liquor followed by an enduring orchid fragrance that fills the mouth and lingers long after each sip.
Shipped in October 2026
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