"Iron Goddess of Mercy" TieGuanYin

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Also known as “Iron Goddess of Mercy,” this is a popular Oolong in China. Traditionally roasted, this version forgoes the roasting process, making for an extremely light and parfumy tea.

Pluck: Autumn 2021 / Origin: Anxi, Fujian China / Farmer: Master Zhang / Cultivar: TieGuanYin

Tasting Profile: lilacs, sweet milk/ Texture: minerality, juicy, silky

Western-Style Preparation: 4g loose leaf tea, 1 cup water at 195*F, steep for 60 seconds. Resteep as desired, adding 5-10 sec to each steep.

Gongfu-Style Preparation: 4g loose leaf tea, ~110 ml water at 195*F (perfect amount to use with our gaiwans), steep for 20-30 seconds or to taste, pour into sharing pitcher. Re-steep as desired, adding 5-10 sec to each steep.

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We sell our tea 16 grams at a time. (For reference, 4 grams of loose-leaf tea is good for one serving, which can be steeped multiple times.) When adding product to your shopping cart, a quantity of 1 will give you 16 grams. If you add a quantity of 3 to your cart, you will get 48 grams.