GABA TieGuanYin Oolong

TASTING NOTES: toasted buckwheat drizzled with honey, dried apricot, ginseng candy

Rare GABA-enriched TieGuanYin 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.

PACKAGING:

Glass jar

Refill

WEIGHT:

125g 50g

Product Variants

€42.00

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 TieGuanYin 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 TieGuanYin, 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.

Tea origin

Tea Region | Anxi County, Fujian Province, China

Tea tree | Camellia sinensis var. sinensis

Cultivar | TieGuanYin (Iron Goddess)

Harvest | Autumn, 2024

Picking & processing | Hand-plucked semi-oxidized leaves / GABA fermentation in nitrogen chamber / medium roasting

Food pairing

Roasted sweet potato with miso glaze
The umami-rich miso glaze deepens the tea’s roasted grain flavors, while the sweet potato highlights its mellow sweetness.

Almond biscotti
The crisp, nutty texture of biscotti mirrors the tea’s roasted edges and balances its fig-like softness.

Caramelized onion tart
Savory and sweet, the tart brings out the tea’s subtle herbal and dried fruit tones, creating a rich and satisfying contrast.