Iron Goddess (Tie Guan Yin)

SUMMARY

Type: Southern Fujian Oolong Tea
Cultivar: Tie Guan Yin (鐵觀音)
Origin: Anxi, Fujian province, China

Toasted grain, sugarcane, milky

Legend has it that the Iron Goddess (aka Tie Guan Yin) Oolong tea was born in a cave and blessed by the Goddess of Mercy. We’re not sure about that but what we are sure about is that this is an incredibly aromatic and tasty Oolong tea. 

TASTING NOTES

A floral aroma is followed by a toasted and herbaceous flavour, finishing with a milky texture. A medium to full bodied tea with a satisfying mouth-fill and light floral and grassy hints.

 
PREPARATION NOTES

 Gong-Fu style (preferred method)

 5g per 150ml of water
 90 degrees Celsius
 5 – 10secs per infusion* (up to 6 infusions)

*First infusion is a quick 3 – 5 sec rinse and isn't drunk.

 Teapot steep

 5g per 300ml of water
 90 degrees Celsius
 2mins

 Cold Brew

 5g per 500ml of water
 Cold water
 10hrs in the fridge

STORAGE

Proper tea storage is super important. Improper storage leads to flat, flavourless and potentially weird tasting tea. So as a rule of thumb, keep your tea leaves in an airtight container (the less air inside the better) and away from heat, light, moisture and strong odours.