Iron Goddess of Mercy – The Quintessential Anxi Oolong - Grade A – Basic Daily + 500g

Tie Guan Yin – The Iron Goddess of Mercy

From the misty mountains of Anxi County, Fujian Province, Tie Guan Yin (铁观音) is one of China's Ten Famous Teas and the undisputed king of Anxi oolongs. Legend tells of a tea farmer named Wei Yin who, after ten years of devotion to Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, was led in a dream to a remarkable tea plant beside a mountain stream. The resulting brew carried an extraordinary orchid fragrance and a sweetness that lingered for hours. Today, the best Tie Guan Yin still grows at 500–1,600 meters in Anxi's mineral-rich red soil, where cool nights and warm days coax out the tea's signature floral complexity.

Tasting Notes

• Aroma: Fresh orchid and gardenia blossoms, with hints of cream and tropical fruit
• Flavor: Silky and smooth — layers of custard, Asian pear, and honeyed florals unfold with each steep
• Liquor: Bright golden-green, clear and luminous
• Finish: Sweet and lingering (回甘, hui gan) — the hallmark of great Tie Guan Yin

What Makes This Tea Special

• Guanyin Rhyme (观音韵) — A unique mineral sweetness and throat sensation found only in true Tie Guan Yin from Anxi's core terroir
• 1,000-Year Heritage — Anxi's tea culture dates back over a millennium; recognized by the UN FAO as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage
• Multiple Infusions — Tightly rolled leaves unfurl slowly, delivering 7–10+ steeps with evolving flavors
• Five Grades Available — From everyday drinking to supreme selection, every level is founder-selected for quality

Brewing Guide

• Water Temperature: 90–95°C (195–203°F)
• Leaf Amount: 7–8g per 150ml Gaiwan (Gongfu style) or 3–4g per 240ml cup (Western style)
• Rinse: Quick 5-second pour to awaken the tightly rolled leaves
• First Infusion: 15–20 seconds, add 5–10 seconds for each subsequent steep
• Re-steep: 7–10+ times — watch the flavors evolve from bright floral to deep, sweet mineral

Grade Guide

Grade A	Basic Daily — Clean, durable, great value. A satisfying everyday oolong.
Grade AA	Standard Fragrant — Noticeable orchid aroma, refreshing taste. The most popular choice.
Grade AAA	Premium Orchid Aroma — Rich floral fragrance with pronounced sweetness and consistent quality.
Grade AAAA	Super Grade Rich Yun — Full Guanyin Rhyme (观音韵), persistent aroma, thick and velvety liquor.
Grade AAAAA	Supreme Selection — Exceptional fragrance and depth, vibrant freshness with a long, sweet finish. The pinnacle of our collection.

Specifications

Tea Type	Oolong Tea (Semi-Oxidized)
Origin	Anxi County, Fujian Province, China
Cultivar	Tie Guan Yin (铁观音)
Style	Light Oxidation (Qing Xiang 清香型)
Grades Available	Grade A / AA / AAA / AAAA / AAAAA
Net Weight	500g / 1000g
Ingredients	100% Oolong Tea Leaves (Camellia sinensis)
Shelf Life	2 Years (store sealed, away from light and moisture)
Storage	Sealed, cool and dry. Refrigerate after opening for best freshness.