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Tieguanyin vs Da Hong Pao
Two benchmark Chinese oolongs at opposite ends of the style: Tieguanyin is lightly oxidized — floral, creamy, green-leaning — while Da Hong Pao is a dark, roasted rock oolong with mineral depth. Same category, opposite moods.
| Tieguanyin | Da Hong Pao | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Oolong tea | Oolong tea |
| Caffeine | Medium | Medium |
| Flavor | floral, creamy, sweet | toasted, mineral, fruity |
| Best time | Mid-morning, Early afternoon | Mid-morning, Early afternoon |
| Temperature | 90°C | 95°C |
| Steep time | 2.5 min | 3 min |
| Amount | 3 g | 3 g |
Choose Tieguanyin if…
you like florals and creamy lightness.
Choose Da Hong Pao if…
you like roast, minerality and dark depth.
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