One of the most popular Chinese oolong teas is the Iron Goddess of Mercy. Tea connoisseurs may have heard of this same tea by the names of Ti Kwan Yin, Tit Kwun Yum, Tie Guan Yin, Iron Buddha, or Iron Goddess of Mercy. Regardless of what you call it, they all have the same distinctive
One of the most popular Chinese oolong teas is the Iron Goddess of Mercy. Tea connoisseurs may have heard of this same tea by the names of Ti Kwan Yin, Tit Kwun Yum, Tie Guan Yin, Iron Buddha, or Iron Goddess of Mercy. Regardless of what you call it, they all have the same distinctive flavor and light floral fragrance that make this oolong tea special.
One of the reasons, besides the flavor of course, that the Ti Kuan Yin is so popular is its preventive and healing properties that are stored in the tightly rolled leaves.
Grown on China’s high hilltops amongst fresh streams and cool, crisp air. Tender leaves are gently basket tossed immediately after harvesting to rupture the cells for semi-oxidization. Increased steeping time and temperature will draw distinctive flavor with each brewing. Enjoy! The teas are carefully selected directly from growers, each one offering a unique story.
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Beware huge differences between brands I’ve been a big fan of Rishi’s Iron Goddess of Mercy for a number of years. When my local coffee shop stopped offering it, I went looking. Innocently I ordered this brand without knowing that it was quite different from Rishi. I’ve now learned that Iron Goddess of Mercy varies a great deal within the same name – much more than many teas that have different names. The leaves of this version from TeaLux are dark green color and the tea has a strong compost-like fragrance and flavor that I find…