Gong Fu Tea|chA - Episode 17 - Anxi Oolongs (安溪烏龍茶 | Ānxī wūlóng chá)

In this episode, So Han explores some of the oolongs from Anxi county in Fujian province in South Eastern China. These teas showcase a wide variety of oxidation and though traditionally charcoal roasted at a higher-oxidation, a newer low-oxidation form of processing has been dominating in popularity in the region. So Han showcases both of these styles with Tie Guan Yin and also demos Golden Turtle (one of the Color Types) and a bonus tea (Zhang Ping Shui Xian) from a town adjacent to Anxi County. Stories of sourcing and legendary origin! Hope y'all enjoy!

Teas featured in this episode include:
-Charcoal Roasted Tie Guan Yin (炭焙鐵觀音, Tàn Bèi Tiě Guān Yīn, "Charcoal Roasted Iron Guan Yin"), which can be purchased here: https://westchinatea.com/30g-charcoal...
-Jade Tie Guan Yin (清香鐵觀音, Qīng Xiāng Tiě Guān Yīn, "Clear Fragrance Iron Guan Yin"), which can be purchased here: https://westchinatea.com/jade-tie-gua...
-Golden Turtle (黃金龜, Huáng Jīn Guī, "Golden Turtle"), which can be purchased here: https://westchinatea.com/golden-turtl...
-Zhang Ping Shui Xian (漳平水仙, Zhāng Píng Shuǐ Xiān, "Water Immortal from Zhang Ping"), which can be purchased here: https://westchinatea.com/zhang-ping-s...

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Music by: B. Glenn Copeland (www.SongCycles.com)

Production Credits:
Directed by: Erik Duemig
Director of Photography: Jacob Berardi
Edited by: Henry Arrambide
Assistant Edited by: Jacob Berardi
Sound by: Erik Duemig