Tie Luo Han Tea
Iron Arhat · Iron Warrior Monk
Tie Luo Han is one of the four famous Wuyi bush teas, named for the Arhat bodhisattvas.
Flavor Profile
What does Tie Luo Han taste like?
Tie Luo Han is one of the four famous Wuyi bush teas, named for the Arhat bodhisattvas. The leaves are dark and heavily roasted, giving a cup that is bold and structured: dark mineral, roasted grain, and a firm woody backbone with a long, warming finish. It is less fruity than Da Hong Pao and more austere, rewarding patient steeping with growing depth and a clean mineral aftertaste.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Fujian (Wuyi), China
Tie Luo Han has grown in the Wuyi mountains since the Song dynasty and is one of the oldest named rock teas.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Tie Luo Han
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Tie Luo Han
Typical brewed serving
Tie Luo Han is a medium-caffeine oolong tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 30–50 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
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FAQ
Tie Luo Han Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Tie Luo Han tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Tie Luo Han tea?
Tie Luo Han is one of the four famous Wuyi bush teas, named for the Arhat bodhisattvas. It is also known as Iron Arhat and Iron Warrior Monk.
Does Tie Luo Han tea have caffeine?
Yes. Tie Luo Han is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 30–50 mg per brewed serving.
What does Tie Luo Han tea taste like?
Tie Luo Han is known for a profile led by Roasted, Mineral, and Woody, with a strong body.
How do you brew Tie Luo Han tea?
Use about 3 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 95–100°C, steeping for 1–2 minutes. It can be re-steeped 3–6 times.
Is Tie Luo Han tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Tie Luo Han; its profile centers on Roasted, Mineral, and Woody.