True Hong Xin Tie Guan Yin cultivar accounts for perhaps 30% of "Tie Guan Yin" sold. Substitutes—Mao Xie, Ben Shan, Huang Jin Gui—are easier to grow. Know your cultivars; "Tie Guan Yin" on labels doesn't guarantee the original variety.
May 4, 2026 ∙ 1 minute read
Only 30% Purebred Tie Guan Yin? The Truth About Anxi Tea Varieties
