3 major styles of Tie Guan Yin (鐵觀音) - a precursor

1. Modern green style Tie Guan Yin
Dry leaves

Tea water at 2nd infusion:

2. Traditional green style Tie Guan Yin
Dry leaves:

2nd infusion:

5th infusion:

Spent leaves:

3. Traditional Heavy Roast Tie Guan Yin:
Dry leaves:

Tea water at 2nd infusion:

Modern Green Style: light oxidation, explicit floral fragrance. Kept in cool or fridge temperature when sealed.
Traditional Green Style: More implicit floral fragrance. Flavor is not as strong as in modern style, but more stable over infusions, and last for more infusions. Longer shelf life. Kept in cool room temperature.
Traditional Heavy Roast Style: Fruity and sugary fragrance. Long shelf life. Kept in cool room temperature.