Description
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 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 a controlled baking by 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 a poor, but 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.
Caffeine
Origin
Mingjian Village, Taiwan
Description
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 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 a controlled baking by 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 a poor, but 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.
Tasting Notes
Smooth and rich with aromas of roasted chestnut and notes of dried apricot
Ingredients
Oolong tea
Preparation
1.5 Tbsp
12oz
200
0F
3 minutes
12g
350mL
93
0C
3 minutes
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.
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.
Reviews
Reviews
Great product
A very nice Tie Guan Yin, very easy to brew and very satisfying to drink.
Ronald
T
Really good
Jaime
Cup of magic
By far my favorite tea to date. I love how prominent the dried apricot is on second steep.
Nneka
A decent tieguanyin
A good tea for it's price, it would be unfair to compare it to some of the higher grades of tieguanyin
...
that are triple the cost of this one.
Mike
A delicate palate with aromas of lilac and orchid
WHITE
$22.00
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