and excess oxygen

and aging potential

Among post-fermented teas

a dark brown ore extracted from the famous mountain Huanglong shan (黄龙山) and ground with water

the careful selection of leaves

2003 tieguanyin Quantity:Sample (~6g) and excess oxygenBridging the gap between our sold out Vintage Tieguanyin offerings from 2000 and 2005, this traditionally roasted 2003 exemplar shares enough traits with its siblings to be instantly recognizable, yet still manages to assert its own individuality. Expect comforting aromas of caramelized sugar and freshly roasted coffee, but the real standout here is an iron like minerality that unfolds after swallowing and lingers alongside a crisp, subtle green apple