Multiple cultivars carry the "Tie Guan Yin" name: the original Hong Xin (紅心), plus variations and substitutes. Only true Hong Xin produces authentic character; other cultivars yield different, though sometimes pleasant, results. Know what you're buying.
April 17, 2026 ∙ 1 minute read
More Than One Tie Guan Yin Cultivar? Unraveling the Variety Mystery
