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In
the culture exchanges of today's civilization,
tea is a superior beverage that represents thousand
years of culture and traditions; not only giving
one pleasure and satisfaction, it also evokes
the desire for a quiet and peaceful state of mind.
Drinking tea has become an indispensable lifestyle
habit.
With
the passing of time, China has become well known
as the nation producing the most variety of tea
leaves. After numerous changes through the ages,
the varieties of Chinese tea leaves have constantly
been updated and improved. Based on the colour
of the tea leaves and different cultivation technologies,
the basic categories of tea leaves include Green
Tea, Red Tea, Oolong Tea, White Tea, Yellow Tea,
and Black Tea. Among them, Oolong Tea possesses
the floral fragrance of Green Tea, as well as
having the mellow taste of Red Tea; it is a favourite
of many. Because of its unique tree type, Oolong
Tea has a distinct taste. The differences in quality
also vary according to their places of origin.
Tie Guan Yin is the highest grade among all Oolong
Tea. Originating from Guan Yin Yan in Fujian's
South Mountain, it is widely known as Nan
Yan Tie Guan Yin.
| Tie
Guan Yin 'Organic Glacial' Tea
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Tea
Art Gallery uses the hong xin
(red |
heart) Tie
Guan Yin variety which is planted using organic
methods. This produces superior young tea leaves
that have been nurtured in the natural environment,
after which they are fermented, kneaded and dried
using the latest technology to become the new generation
of superior Tie Guan Yin 'Organic Glacial'
Tea.
Tie
Guan Yin 'Organic Glacial' Tea is
planted in the highlands of more than 1000m above
sea level - in particular the Nan An Guan
Yin Mountain, Dai Yun Mountain. With the
unique geographical location of Southern Fujian
province, its soil condition and weather, irrigation
from natural spring water and fertile organic
fertilizers, it has become an eco tea plantation
noted for the production of hong xin
Tie Guan Yin. Nurtured in such a conducive ecology
and with advances technology, the tea trees grow
abundantly and healthily with dark green round
leaves.
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production process of Tie Guan Yin 'Organic
Glacial' Tea from |
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incorporates
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characteristics
of fermented Red Tea and non-fermented Green Tea,
thus putting them in the semi-fermented variety.
The tea leaves picking method is also very special
- instead of picking the young sprouts, one waits
till they have developed into leaves and then only
pick the essence from the clover hearts.
After that, the fresh leaves are placed in a special
air-conditioned room for preservation of freshness
and fermentation. It is not the typical microbial
fermentation of biological sciences but an oxidation
process - where the temperature control of the air
- conditioning effectively reduces humidity and
eliminates odours. Having gone through such a meticulous
production procedure, the tea leaves exude a rich
and lingering fragrance and when consumed, is refreshing
and rejuvenating.
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unique and superior quality of Tie Guan Yin
'Organic Glacial' Tea from |
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is
gentle on the |
stomach. On
top of its mellow, delicate and smooth qualities,
it also has a refreshing natural floral fragrance
that has been maintained by low temperature. The
'Glacial' Tea needs to be stored in
freezer and must be prepared with boiling water
when brewing. It is vital to adhere to the specified
steeping duration to preserve the natural freshness
and the clear colour of the tea. To appreciate its
rich and mellow fragrance, take a sip and swirl
your tongue to taste the tea and savour every monthful
slowly. You will experience a sweet aftertaste from
the tea's rich fragrance till the very last drop
in the cup.
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