Tie Luohan Cliff Tea

Tie Luohan Cliff Tea (鐵羅漢) also called Iron Arhat is one of the four famouse varieties of cliff oolong tea from the Wuyi Mountains in China.

This tea has thick, twisted leaves, displaying a deep brown color with a gem-like sheen. The leaves look like frog skin with white spots, called "toad back." It smells strong, mixing orchid and fruit scents. The tea taste is robust, sweet, and refreshing, offering a smooth and has a rocky touch.

After brewing, the tea is bright orange, and the leaves at the bottom are soft and even. It has a hidden aroma of flowers and fruits, even a hint of deep angelica scent. When you sip it, the tea flavor is full-bodied. You will feel a strong taste and slight bubbles in your throat. The aftertaste is a harmonious blend of fragrance, sweetness, and complexity, enduring through multiple infusions. This Iron Arhat Tea feels thick and smooth in your mouth, leaving a long-lasting sweet aftertaste with rocky undertones.

Story:

The story of Iron Arhat Tea comes from different legends, one about a monk named Ji Hui at Hui Yuan Temple on Wuyi Mountain. People called him the "Iron Arhat" because he looked strong like a statue.

Master Ji Hui was good at picking and making tea leaves. His tea smelled nice and tasted full and sweet. People around Hui Yuan Temple liked his tea.

One day, Master Ji Hui found a tea tree in a rocky pit. It had tall branches, soft buds, and smelled good. He picked the leaves, made rock tea at Hui Yuan Temple, and invited villagers to taste it. The villagers loved the smell and praised the tea. They asked Ji Hui about the tea's name. He said it didn't have a name yet and told them how he picked the leaves. After hearing his story, they agreed he found the tea tree and knew how to make tea. So, they named the tea "Iron Arhat."

Appearance: Tightly curled and compact with a deep brown color.

Aroma: Light aroma of flowers and fruits.

Taste: Taste is robust, sweet, and refreshing.