Organic Tieguanyin (Iron Goddess of Mercy) – Anxi Oolong Tea

Description

Organic Tieguanyin (Iron Goddess of Mercy) – Anxi Oolong Tea

One of China’s most celebrated oolongs, Organic Tieguanyin, traditionally translated as Iron Goddess of Mercy, is prized for its distinctive fragrance, elegant structure, and enduring place in Chinese tea culture.

Originating in Anxi County, Fujian Province, Tieguanyin has become one of the defining styles of Chinese oolong. Its reputation rests not on added flavorings, but on the remarkable aromatic character that skilled cultivation and oolong processing can coax naturally from the leaf.

In the cup, this Organic Tieguanyin offers an inviting balance of floral aroma, gentle sweetness, and subtle vegetal and earthy depth. The liquor is smooth and aromatic, with a lingering finish that encourages another sip, and another infusion.

Tieguanyin is particularly rewarding for drinkers interested in understanding oolong more deeply. Compare it with a Wuyi oolong and the contrast becomes striking: where Wuyi teas tend toward deeper roast, mineral structure, and darker flavors, Tieguanyin reveals a more fragrant and floral expression of Fujian oolong.

Its tightly rolled leaves gradually unfurl during brewing and are well suited to multiple infusions, revealing different dimensions of aroma, texture, and flavor as the session progresses.

Whether you already know Tieguanyin or are beginning to explore traditional Chinese oolong, Iron Goddess of Mercy is an essential tea to experience.

Cultivate Taste Tea offers pure tea selected for the character of the leaf itself: no added sugar, candy, or flavorings. Our teas are packaged with consideration for environmental impact.

Suggested Steeping

Tea: 1 teaspoon
Water: 8 oz
Temperature: 195°F
Time: 3–5 minutes

Re-steep the leaves several times, adjusting the infusion time to taste as the floral aroma and layered character continue to develop.