The traditional mnemonic: "red bud" (紅芽) describes new growth color; "round body" (圓身) refers to stem shape; "crooked tail" (歪尾桃) describes leaf tip curve. These features identify genuine Hong Xin Tie Guan Yin cultivar.
April 18, 2026 ∙ 1 minute read
Red Bud, Round Body, Crooked Tail: Identifying Authentic Tie Guan Yin
