Anxi Wulong

While the oxidation of wulong can range very light to quite heavy, Anxi region wulongs tend to fall on the lighter end of the spectrum. Anxi county lies in southern Fujian province. Anxi county is home to many styles of tea processing and many varieties of tea bushes. The most famous of these is Tieguanyin wulong meaning “Iron Goddess of Mercy”.

Anxi Tieguanyin wulong is made in a variety of ways. You will often find it as a greener, ball-shaped wulong tea with light oxidation and relatively light roasting. It can also be found in the traditional open-leaf “strip” shape with a heavier roast and more oxidation.