Steep time
2–5 min
Recommended
Steeps
5
Recommended
Water temp
95°C
Recommended
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
medium
Typical
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Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
Pairing: stone fruit, roast chicken, or buttery pastries
Tie Guan Yin ~ Iron Goddess of Mercy Oolong Tea One of the most important Chinese oolong teas Tie Guan Yin. It has many names Ti Kuan Yin, Iron Buddha, or Iron Goddess of Mercy. It really does not matter what you call it as long as you love it, its distinctive flavour and light floral fragrance are what make this oolong tea so famous. Our Tie Guan Yin ~ Iron Goddess of Mercy has a pale golden-amber infusion with a smooth body and sweet finish. It is beautifully floral and fragrant, truly a tea worth savouring. As with all oolong teas it is renowned for its heath properties, read about the amazing benefits of Oolong Tea here.