GABA Tie Guan Yin

Rare GABA-enriched Tie Guan Yin oolong, nitrogen-fermented to boost its calming effect. Warm and full-bodied, with notes of toasted buckwheat, dried apricot, and honeyed raisin. A rich, relaxing tea for deep focus and gentle calm.

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Tea Character

Leaf Aroma

roasted hazelnuts, barley malt, prunes

Cup Aroma

stewed raisins, toasted rice, warm wood

Flavor

toasted buckwheat drizzled with honey, dried apricot, ginseng candy

Tea Story

This GABA-enriched Tie Guan Yin hails from Anxi, Fujian — a region steeped in oolong history and home to the revered Iron Goddess varietal. Unlike the greener, floral style of modern Tie Guan Yin, this version undergoes a traditional medium roast, giving it a warm, toasty profile before it takes on a modern twist.

In a quiet workshop outside Anxi, freshly picked leaves are allowed to oxidize in a sealed, nitrogen-rich chamber — an oxygen-free environment originally developed by Japanese researchers to increase gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) content in food. The result is a uniquely calming oolong that maintains the complexity of its varietal heritage while delivering a soft, fruity sweetness.

As the infusions unfold, the baked fruit notes become more pronounced, and the texture grows silkier. This is a tea that rewards patience and quiet brewing, ideal for evenings or moments of reset.