High Fire Hong Kong Tieguanyin

This highly roasted Tieguanyin is the specialty of Fukien Tea Company, a third-generation, old style small Hong Kong tea shop in the historical Sheung Wan district. For the past seven decades, Fukien has supplied the city’s inhabitants with this traditional tea. Unlike more modern styles of Tieguanyin that tend to be greener and focused on high-pitched fragrances, Hong Kong style puts comfort and a pleasant drinking experience first. But make no mistake, this tea isn’t just an easygoing people-pleaser—after undergoing more than 60 hours of roasting, it has developed a remarkable depth of flavor. Its upfront caramel sweetness with a full-bodied texture gives the impression of butterscotch while the roast imbues these blackened leaves with notes of dark chocolate and freshly toasted nuts. The warmth of this Tieguanyin doesn’t just envelop the drinker’s palate, but makes one’s whole body feel like it’s being wrapped in a cozy blanket. No matter which situation you may find yourself in, th