China Oolong Tit Kon Yum
China Oolong Tit Kon Yum
Nutty | Smoky | Light
Our China Oolong Tit Kon Yum is a classic oolong from the Chinese Zhejiang Province. Its dark green curly leaves unfurl in water to produce a complex flavour that is slightly smoky and satisfyingly nutty in taste.
How to brew
Tea profile
Origin: Zhejiang Province, China
Altitude: 850-1,300 metres (2,789-4,265 feet)
Plucking season: Spring and autumn
Varietal/cultivar: Sinensis, Tie Guan Yin varietal
Flavour profile: The honey coloured liquor is harmonious and smooth and hints at caramel and honey with a toasty, slightly nutty finish.
Best Enjoyed: Black
Tit Kon Yum is one of China’s best loved oolongs, and it is steeped in history. Chinese legend tells of a tea farmer whose walk to work each day took him past a neglected shrine to the goddess Kuan Yin. He began to take care of the shrine and as a reward, the goddess rewarded him with a new tea shoot - he planted it in his tea garden and his wonderful teas became famous everywhere!
