Ti Kuan Yin Oolong Tea

$10.00

OOLONG TEA | MODERATE CAFFEINE | ORGANIC | TOASTED & VELVETY

The Iron Goddess of Mercy is a lot of name for a tea, and this one wears it comfortably. Medium oxidized, right in the middle of the range, so the cup pours thick and velvety with a warm toasted-grain nuttiness and just enough honey to round it off. Not a sharp edge anywhere in it. This is the oolong other oolongs get compared to, and once you have had a good one you understand why people get particular about it.

Sold in 1 oz quantities. Makes 6-10 cups of tea.

Ingredients

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From Our Laguna Beach Tea Shop

We still remember meeting Mrs. Lin. She grew up in the mountains in China where this tea is grown, and the stories she told about how completely it was woven into ordinary life reminded us of what chai was in our Amma Amma's house. She has been coming in ever since, and we have never once had a conversation with her without learning something. We joke that we have a Chinese grandma now, and we would not have it any other way.

If Ti Kuan Yin has you exploring classic Chinese teas, Pu-erh Organic is the other bold earthy one with centuries of tradition behind it. And Lapsang Souchong is the smoky distinctive one that stops people in their tracks when they smell the tin.

  • How to brew it hot

    Use 1 teaspoon of loose leaf tea per 8 ounces of water at 195 degrees. Steep 3 to 5 minutes. Oolong takes hotter water and a longer steep than green tea.

  • How to make iced tea

    Use 2 teaspoons of loose leaf tea per 8 ounces of water at 195 degrees. Steep 3 to 5 minutes and pour over a full glass of ice. The extra leaf covers what the ice waters down.

  • How to cold brew

    Use 1.5 teaspoons of loose leaf tea per 8 ounces of filtered water.
    Steep in your fridge for 6 to 8 hours.
    Strain out the leaves and enjoy!

Beyond the Cup: Make Something Tasty with This Organic Ti Kuan Yin Oolong Tea

Tea Smoked Asian Chicken

Serves 8 to 10

Soy-marinated chicken, steamed and then smoked over a fragrant Ti Kuan Yin Oolong tea and spice blend for a deeply savory, aromatic finish.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup Chinese rice wine
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 4 lb chicken thighs and/or drumsticks
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • ½ cup brown sugar, for the smoking mix
  • ⅓ cup uncooked rice, for the smoking mix
  • ¼ cup Ti Kuan Yin Oolong Tea, for the smoking mix
  • ¼ cup cherry wood chips, for the smoking mix
  • 4 slices ginger, for the smoking mix
  • 2 star anise, for the smoking mix
  • 1 Vietnamese cinnamon stick, for the smoking mix

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the soy sauce, rice wine, and cornstarch. Add the chicken pieces and toss well to coat all the pieces. Let marinate overnight.
  2. Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet. Brown the chicken on both sides, about 7 to 8 minutes. Remove to a heatproof dish.
  3. Prepare a steamer for the chicken. Steam the chicken for 30 minutes over medium heat.
  4. Double line the inside of a wok with foil. Line the inside of the wok cover with foil. Mix the smoking ingredients together and place them in the bottom of the foil-lined wok.
  5. Place a cake rack over the smoking ingredients and arrange the chicken on the rack. Once you see smoke coming up, cover the wok and turn the heat down to medium-low. Smoke for 15 minutes. Turn the heat off and wait 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the wok.

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