Prestige Aged Tieguanyin, known as Manaomi Nanyan Tieguanyin, is a prestigious well-done charcoal-roasted oolong tea from the Prestige Series collection. Harvested in Spring 2010 from Xiping, Anxi, Fujian at an elevation of 1080m, this exceptional Prestige Aged Tieguanyin Oolong Tea has undergone 15 years of careful cellar aging.This Prestige Aged Tieguanyin represents the pinnacle of traditional Tie Guanyin craftsmanship, featuring medium fermentation (50%) and well-done charcoal roasting using lychee wood. Developed by Wang Shi Rang Tea Manor in 1978, Manaomi (meaning "Agate Honey") is classified as a Chen Xiang (aged fragrance) type tea, which requires at least five years of roasting and storage.The dry leaves of this Prestige Aged Tieguanyin Oolong Tea resemble ancient iron with woody aromatics reminiscent of Chinese herbal medicine, dates, sour plum, and tobacco. Through aging, they've developed a glossy black appearance with substantial density and texture.When brewed, the tea displays remarkable restraint with subtle honey fragrance gradually unfolding throughout the brewing process. The wet leaves reveal masterful roasting techniques, showcasing a lustrous chestnut-brown color while maintaining flexibility.The liquor presents an agate red color with jewel-like luster and slight oily sheen, indicating rich contents and proper roasting. The taste profile of this premium Prestige Aged Tieguanyin Oolong Tea is characterized by honey, sour plum, longan, caramel, dried fruit sweetness, and subtle Chinese medicine notes, all combining into what could be described as a "velvet symphony with lasting resonance."This exceptional Prestige Aged Tieguanyin Oolong Tea delivers a rich, smooth mouthfeel without bitterness, gliding gently across the palate with quick sweetness and a pleasant throat sensation that promotes salivation and leaves a lasting aroma. Remarkably durable, it sustains 12+ infusions with distinct evolution through early, middle, and later steeps.Ideal for tea connoisseurs, sophisticated business discussions, and gourmet dinner pairings, Manaomi Prestige Aged Tieguanyin Oolong Tea represents the pinnacle of aged Tie Guanyin craftsmanship.
