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Iron Goddess of Mercy
About this tea
Our Iron Goddess of Mercy is hand-crafted twice each year, in spring and winter, by a fourth-generation artisan oolong teamaker in Mingjian Village in Taiwan's central Nantou county. Our ball-rolled Iron Goddess of Mercy is made from Wuyi and Qingxin oolong tea cultivars and is crafted in the traditional style, with medium oxidation and moderate roasting through controlled baking by an electric brazier. This carefully managed process creates a smooth palate that exudes aromas of roasted buckwheat with a subtle note of dried apricot.
Also known by the name Tie Guanyin, Iron Goddess of Mercy is said to have been discovered by an elder farmer named Wei who lived in Anxi county, Fujian province. Wei was poor, but the pious man who hiked the long trail to tidy up the dilapidated village temple every week. The merciful bodhisattva Guanyin visited Wei in his dream, telling him to check behind the temple for a gift in honor of his dedication. Wei awoke the next day and hiked to the temple, finding a tea tree growing behind. He cultivated the tea plant and found it made a most fragrant infusion. He shared the seeds with his friends and to this day, the Tie Guanyin cultivar is said to have derived from this legendary lineage.
Origin
Mingjian Village, Nantou, Taiwan
Ingredients
Oolong tea
Ingredients
Oolong tea
Origin
Mingjian Village, Nantou, Taiwan
Caffeine Level
Low
Based on a 8oz cup of tea made with suggested steeping method relevant to the tea type. An average cup of coffee contains about 90 – 120 mg / 8oz cup.
0 MG
100 MG
Preparation
- Imperial
- Metric
Traditional Preparation
Water Temperature: 200°F
Leaf to Water Ratio: Fill 25% of a porcelain gaiwan with tea.
Steep Times: 1st infusion 1 minute, 2nd infusion 20 seconds, 3rd infusion 50 seconds, subsequent infusions about 2 minutes.
For more oxidized, aged or baked teas, we recommend a 5-10 second rinse preceding the first infusion. Discard the water after rinsing.
Teaware
Everything You Need to Brew the Perfect Cup
Everything You Need to Brew the Perfect Cup
Origin
Mingjian Village
Nantou County, Taiwan
