Standardization Administration of China

In recent years, aged Anxi Tieguanyin has been widely welcomed by tea enthusiasts. On April 19, 2016, a national standard was officially implemented, making it the third category of Anxi Tieguanyin with a national standard, following fresh and full aroma types. So, how is aged Anxi Tieguanyin defined? What is its relationship with fresh and full aroma types? What are its benefits? How should it be stored? The Tea Station of the Agriculture and Tea Bureau of Anxi County provides authoritative explanations. 1. How does the national standard define aged Tieguanyin? According to the announcement issued by the Standardization Administration of China, aged Tieguanyin is a product made from Tieguanyin raw tea through processes such as sorting out stalks, sieving, blending, roasting, and storing for more than five years, resulting in a product with aged aroma characteristics. 2. How do we distinguish between "aged tea," "old tea," and "old Tie"? "Aged tea," "old tea," and "old Tie" are all terms used by consumers to refer to aged Tieguanyin. There are no specific distinctions among these terms. 3. What is the minimum storage duration for aged Tieguanyin? More than five years. 4. What is the difference between aged Tieguanyin and aged…