Tieluohan Oolong Tea (Iron Arhat)
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The second most highly regarded of Wuyi oolong, the Tieluohan is renown for his medicinal qualities and exquisite floral fragrance. This AA grade is heavily roasted and highly popular with customers.
In his long life as a religion teacher, Lord Buddha Gautama turned the Wheel of Dharma three times.
In the first turning, he taught about the pervading nature of suffering. He taught how one could obtain liberation by practicing proper conduct and meditation.
It was an amazing time to live in. Many Indians achieved a high level of realization - a state which is later known as Arhat.
Now you are going to ask - why is this tea called the Iron Arhat?
Miraculous Power
There are thousands of identified Wuyi tea species. The most celebrated are known as the Famous Tea Bushes (Mingcong Qizhong).
Tieluohan tea is considered as one of the five most famous teas. Not only that, he has the longest history.
Like many Wuyi oolong teas, he is remembered for his medicinal quality. He cured so many illnesses that he is said to have the miraculous power of an Arhat.
In 1890 and 1931, pandemics broke out in Huian county. Twice he was found to be an effective remedy. Some tea experts claim that even today, he is an effective anti-inflammatory and detoxifier.
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AA Grade (Spring 2019) - 49 grams
My father is a drinker of dark teas all his life and non appeals to him as much as this AA grade. Belonging to the popular genre of heavy roasting, it boosts high fragrance, strong mouth taste and long durability. It comes highly recommended if you like your tea strong and earthly.
The dried leaves are broad and muscular, possessing the tough external of a warrior monk.
To experience, first rinse in hot water to remove the "fire". The liquor reveals an exquisite fragrance that is strong, subtle and long. The taste is smooth with no astringency, is rich and full-bodied.
Savor every cup. This is an AA grade, so he peaks early at the second and third infusions.
When you are done, pour out the wet leaves and admire its brownish green color.
Can you spot the Iron Arhat?
This tea is available as part of the Wuyi 7-in-1 Sampler. You can also buy it separately on its own in this page.
Do you know that the ideal time to drink a highly roasted Wuyi tea (which it tends to be nowadays) is after it has been aged for 2-3 years? For further information, read Wuyi Tea - Further Guide.
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The five most detailed customer reviews relating to this product are shown below.Reviews:
By Philipp (Austria)
The scent of those bigger sized fine rolled leaves developed a very intense ripe fruity flavor of raisins and plums after those leaves received a hot bath. The taste of it is well balanced and composed with knowledge. The charcoal taste is always a part of this delicious show but the mixture is what counts. Beside a roasted layer underneath the major parts are a fusion of again ripe fruits like plums and raisins, a smell of baked sweet cookies and a very natural mineral stony flavor. I really enjoyed this tea a lot and it is definitely one of the really good ones I tried so far when it comes to Tie Luo Han.
By Nick (Aurora)
This tea having the highest roast of all the Yan Cha selections, is very strong and delicious. The name Iron Warrior Monk is well suited to the taste and Qi. Has a slight honey like undertone with toasted melted sugar and some sort of fruit perhaps pear with the strong fresh roast. It could take about another 6 months for the roast to mellow and it will be even more extraordinary but it is still an amazing tea to drink right now for a great after meal tea!
By Paul (Kennett Sq)
Tieluohan another excellent oolong to go along with Rougui. Does not have the depth of taste in fruit or the deep charcoal roast that Rougui has. Brewed together the same exact way (4g 100ml 88C) in gaiwans . Tieluohan has more of a lighter raisin and muscatel taste than a deep roasted apricot and peach taste. This would be best in spring and summer and have the Rouqui in cold months and on rainy days I think.
By Pablo (Valencia)
It is my first experience on Wuyi teas and I'm surprised with the heavy and thick taste of Tieluohan. It seems more full-bodied and heavy roasted taste than the Huang Guanyin tea.
Tieluohan is perfect for a cold and rainy morning of winter, a tea with strong character but with a small subtle features and a long aftertaste. My rating is 5.
By Peter (New York)
This is such a complex and smooth tea. I've been making it iced this summer which is divine!
This one came in the sampler pack and jumped out as a new favorite of mine, and I've ordered this new batch as I crave it now.
