Oolong (‘black dragon’) teas have long been considered the most complex, and the most prized tea in China and Taiwan. And among all oolongs, Tieguanyin is by far the most famous. A recent gold medal winner at a Tieguanyin oolong competition in Fujian sold for RMB 120,000/100 grams, that’s an astonishing US$43,000.00 per pound!
Tea time! I'd like a cup o' that!
Tea time! I'd like a cup o' that!