Tie Luo Han Oolong Tea

(Iron Arhat)

One of The Four Great Bushes

Tie Luo Han is a Si Da Ming Cong and a light Wuyi tea. Tie Luo Han, all but unknown abroad, is the cultivar responsible for one of the four most famous yan cha, the great "rock teas" grown on cliffs in the Wuyi Shan area of Northern Fujian. Legend tells that this tea was created by a powerful warrior monk with golden-bronze skin, hence the name Tie Luo Han, which means "Iron Warrior Monk".

Tie Luo Han bushes resemble a willow tree with thick shiny leaves with large veins that create a rich complex tea. The special character of this tea is its complex and interesting aftertaste. If you are looking for an outstanding rich and complex rock wulong, Tie Luo Han is for you! The original Tie Luo Han bushes grew near high mountain caves and were given the name Iron Monk to represent monks who developed their spiritual practices in this region.

Weight:  50-100 grams

Taste:     The color of the leaf is very green and the resulting tea is of a lighter color. The taste of the tea should be full-bodied and supple, with gentle floral notes and the traditional long-lasting finish.

Preparation: Use 5g tea per 150ml of water. Heat water to 95-100℃ and steep for 1-3 minutes. For stronger flavor, use more.

Brewing vessel:  Glass, porcelain or clay pot

Infusions:  At least 7 times

Shelf Life:  5 years

Origin:        Wu Yi Mountain, Fujian