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Song Tea Anxi Tieguanyin Jade Green (Light Oxidised)
Fujian, China
About this product
The jade green (qingxiang) style of Tieguanyin emerged in the 1980s and became the dominant commercial form: lightly oxidised (10–15%), minimally roasted, with a vivid green appearance and strong floral character. Refrigerated to preserve freshness, it represents the contemporary face of Tieguanyin and is the style most commonly encountered in Taiwanese and Southeast Asian tea culture. Song Tea's selection emphasises the "yin yun" (sound of the goddess) aftertaste — a floral sweetness that lingers 10–15 minutes after the final sip. This is the style served at traditional gongfu tea ceremonies in Fujian homes.
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roastminimal
styleqingxiang (jade green) Tieguanyin
originAnxi, Fujian
storagerefrigerated essential
varietalTieguanyin cultivar
characterintensely floral, buttery, light body
oxidation pct12
Service
notesrefrigerate until service; bring to room temp 30 min before opening
vesselporcelain gaiwan preferred (no competing aromas)
infusions5-7
brew temp c90°C
steep time first30-45 seconds
leaf to water ratio7g per 100ml
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Pairings
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Seafood steamed
Jade Tieguanyin's fresh floral sweetness matches steamed fish's clean, delicate character. The orchid note complements ginger and scallion without competing.
classic
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pastry
Jade Tieguanyin's gardenia-lily character and osmanthus cake's flower character: a meeting of flowers
classic
dessert
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dim sum
Jade Green Tieguanyin's light oxidation and floral freshness complements the silken tofu; a delicate counterpoint
classic
starter
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casual
Jade Green Tieguanyin's light oolong character bridges the har gow's delicate shrimp; a Cantonese dim sum pairing
classic
casual
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food
Jade Green Tieguanyin's fresh light oxidation pairs with simple pan-fried tofu; a Fujian pairing of clean contrasts
established
casual
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cheese
The floral note of green Tieguanyin and the floral note of lychee converge; cream cheese provides the dairy bridge
adventurous
starter
elevate
seafood
Jade Tieguanyin's orchid intensity elevates delicate scallop by adding aromatic dimension without weight
adventurous
starter
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vegetables
The buttery green quality of jade Tieguanyin complements white asparagus's vegetable butter character
adventurous
starter