Aged Tie Guan Yin/100G

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After 16 years of aging, the once-bold roasted character of this Tieguanyin has mellowed into a rich, transformative depth. What remains is a smooth, full-bodied infusion layered with evolving complexity.

Upon the first sip, you’ll notice the distinctive spiced aroma typical of Wuyi cultivars, a delicate jujube-like acidity, and a soft buttery warmth. As the tea cools, notes of red dates and caramelized sweetness become more pronounced—evoking the profile of a medium-roasted single-origin black coffee. The mouthfeel is dense and rounded, and the lingering aftertaste stretches long and gracefully.

–––––– § About the Tea Variety § ––––––

Originally, Tieguanyin (Iron Goddess of Mercy) referred to a specific cultivar of tea, but over time, it has evolved into a broader designation encompassing a style of tea production.

The first Tieguanyin trees in Taiwan were brought from Anxi, China, during the Japanese colonial era by tea masters Zhang Nai-miao and Zhang Nai-qian of the Muzha Tea Company. While the production methods remained similar to those of Anxi Tieguanyin, over the span of a century, Taiwan’s distinct soil, climate, sunlight, and air have shaped a flavor entirely its own.

To optimize labor during harvest, Tieguanyin-growing regions often also plant other cultivars such as Four Seasons Spring, Wuyi, and Jin Xuan to stagger the picking periods.

Traditional Tieguanyin made from the original cultivar is typically highly oxidized and heavily roasted. The dry leaves are weighty and tightly rolled, with puckered surfaces, offset leaf veins, and short, thick stems. Its liquor is known for being rich and concentrated, with the iconic “Guanyin rhyme”—a lingering, resonant finish—accompanied by varietal notes of jujube. It is famously praised for retaining aroma across seven infusions.

Tieguanyin teas made from other cultivars can still offer rich, evolved flavors through deep oxidation and toasty warmth. Depending on the cultivar, unique characteristics emerge: Jin Xuan contributes a thick, creamy scent, while Wuyi types add bold, spicy aromatic notes.

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For every tea we curate, Hermit’s Hut provides a dedicated tea card, carefully documenting each tea’s crafting process, historical background, the tea master’s personal philosophy, and flavor profile. We test and record steeping times and temperatures from the first to fifth infusion, allowing every recipient to savor the tea in its fullest expression and experience the giver’s heartfelt intention.

With the tea card in hand, no more explanation is needed.

Simply trust your palate. Get to know a fine tea with quiet attention, and let it speak—of mist and mountains, soil and rain, and the weathered, skillful hands of its maker.

Our packaging is inspired by traditional fish baskets and knotted rope carriers, rendered in tactile, pale gray paper with sleek, modern cuts. Each elegant gold-stamped label clearly displays the tea’s flavor number (intensity level) and tasting notes, making it easy for the giver to choose a tea that suits the recipient’s preferences.

Contents: ※ 16-Year Aged Tieguanyin 100g ※ 1 Tea Card