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Organic Iron Goddess of Mercy / Tieguanyin
$51.68 USD
Unit price perOrganic Iron Goddess of Mercy (Tieguanyin Oolong Tea)
Some teas comfort the body.
Others seem to quiet the mind.
Organic Tieguanyin—also known as Iron Goddess of Mercy—is one of those rare teas that does both.
Lightly oxidized and beautifully expressive, this traditional Chinese oolong unfolds with soft floral notes, the freshness of poached leafy greens, and a smooth buttery finish that lingers gently on the palate. Elegant without fragility, complex without heaviness, it offers a tea experience that feels calming, refined, and quietly unforgettable.
This batch follows a more modern style of Tieguanyin—lighter in oxidation, brighter in character, and more floral in expression than the darker charcoal-roasted versions traditionally found in Fujian.
The result is a tea that feels alive.
Fresh mountain air in liquid form.
Origin & History
Tieguanyin (鐵觀音), meaning Iron Goddess of Mercy, is one of the most celebrated oolong teas in China and has deep roots in the tea traditions of Southern Fujian Province.
Its name comes from Guanyin, the bodhisattva of compassion in Chinese Buddhism.
According to legend, a poor farmer devoted himself to caring for a neglected temple of Guanyin. Every day, he swept the floors and tended the shrine, asking for nothing in return. One night, Guanyin appeared to him in a dream and guided him to a hidden treasure—a single tea shoot.
The farmer cultivated it.
And the world came to know Tieguanyin.
Originally from Anxi in Fujian Province, Tieguanyin remains one of China’s most treasured oolong teas. Yet finding truly organic Tieguanyin has become increasingly difficult, as many farms in the region now rely on intensive agricultural methods.
This tea comes from an organic tea garden in San Mi, approximately 250 kilometers inland from Anxi, on mountainous land at around 500 meters above sea level.
Far from large industrial centers, this garden focuses on sustainable cultivation and traditional tea craftsmanship, producing tea with remarkable clarity, softness, and integrity.
How It Is Made
Tieguanyin is crafted through a meticulous partial oxidation process, placing it beautifully between green and black tea.
After harvest, the leaves are gently withered and lightly oxidized to preserve their floral brightness and fresh green character.
Unlike darker roasted oolongs, this modern-style Tieguanyin undergoes lighter oxidation, resulting in a tea that feels more vibrant, buttery, and aromatic.
The leaves are then carefully rolled, helping them slowly unfurl during steeping and release their layered flavours infusion after infusion.
This lighter approach allows the tea’s floral sweetness, creamy texture, and natural freshness to shine fully.
Nothing feels forced.
Only balanced.
Taste Profile
Organic Tieguanyin creates a tea experience that feels floral, buttery, and beautifully alive.
Aroma
Fresh orchids, spring flowers, and soft green sweetness.
Flavour
Lightly floral with notes of poached leafy greens, gentle creaminess, and a smooth buttery body.
Finish
Clean, silky, and lingering with soft floral warmth and refreshing minerality.
Each infusion opens differently, rewarding slow attention and multiple steeps.
Brewing Guide
Recommended Preparation
- Tea: 3g / 1 tbsp
- Water: 240ml / 1 cup
- Temperature: 85–90°C / 185–194°F
- Steep Time: 90–120 seconds
- Infusions: Multiple steeps are highly recommended
Re-steep generously to experience how the tea gradually evolves from bright florals to deeper creamy sweetness.
Best enjoyed plain, where its full elegance can unfold naturally.
Why Tea Lovers Choose Tieguanyin
People return to Organic Tieguanyin because it offers something difficult to describe but easy to feel.
It is fresh, yet grounding.
Delicate, yet deeply satisfying.
The floral aroma, buttery texture, and slow unfolding complexity create a tea that feels less like routine and more like a ritual.
For many tea lovers, Tieguanyin is not simply a favourite oolong.
It is the tea that first taught them how nuanced tea could be.
Floral. Silken. Restorative.
A tea shaped by devotion, patience, and mountain air.
Organic Iron Goddess of Mercy / Tieguanyin
$51.68 USD
Unit price perOrganic Iron Goddess of Mercy (Tieguanyin Oolong Tea)
Some teas comfort the body.
Others seem to quiet the mind.
Organic Tieguanyin—also known as Iron Goddess of Mercy—is one of those rare teas that does both.
Lightly oxidized and beautifully expressive, this traditional Chinese oolong unfolds with soft floral notes, the freshness of poached leafy greens, and a smooth buttery finish that lingers gently on the palate. Elegant without fragility, complex without heaviness, it offers a tea experience that feels calming, refined, and quietly unforgettable.
This batch follows a more modern style of Tieguanyin—lighter in oxidation, brighter in character, and more floral in expression than the darker charcoal-roasted versions traditionally found in Fujian.
The result is a tea that feels alive.
Fresh mountain air in liquid form.
Origin & History
Tieguanyin (鐵觀音), meaning Iron Goddess of Mercy, is one of the most celebrated oolong teas in China and has deep roots in the tea traditions of Southern Fujian Province.
Its name comes from Guanyin, the bodhisattva of compassion in Chinese Buddhism.
According to legend, a poor farmer devoted himself to caring for a neglected temple of Guanyin. Every day, he swept the floors and tended the shrine, asking for nothing in return. One night, Guanyin appeared to him in a dream and guided him to a hidden treasure—a single tea shoot.
The farmer cultivated it.
And the world came to know Tieguanyin.
Originally from Anxi in Fujian Province, Tieguanyin remains one of China’s most treasured oolong teas. Yet finding truly organic Tieguanyin has become increasingly difficult, as many farms in the region now rely on intensive agricultural methods.
This tea comes from an organic tea garden in San Mi, approximately 250 kilometers inland from Anxi, on mountainous land at around 500 meters above sea level.
Far from large industrial centers, this garden focuses on sustainable cultivation and traditional tea craftsmanship, producing tea with remarkable clarity, softness, and integrity.
How It Is Made
Tieguanyin is crafted through a meticulous partial oxidation process, placing it beautifully between green and black tea.
After harvest, the leaves are gently withered and lightly oxidized to preserve their floral brightness and fresh green character.
Unlike darker roasted oolongs, this modern-style Tieguanyin undergoes lighter oxidation, resulting in a tea that feels more vibrant, buttery, and aromatic.
The leaves are then carefully rolled, helping them slowly unfurl during steeping and release their layered flavours infusion after infusion.
This lighter approach allows the tea’s floral sweetness, creamy texture, and natural freshness to shine fully.
Nothing feels forced.
Only balanced.
Taste Profile
Organic Tieguanyin creates a tea experience that feels floral, buttery, and beautifully alive.
Aroma
Fresh orchids, spring flowers, and soft green sweetness.
Flavour
Lightly floral with notes of poached leafy greens, gentle creaminess, and a smooth buttery body.
Finish
Clean, silky, and lingering with soft floral warmth and refreshing minerality.
Each infusion opens differently, rewarding slow attention and multiple steeps.
Brewing Guide
Recommended Preparation
- Tea: 3g / 1 tbsp
- Water: 240ml / 1 cup
- Temperature: 85–90°C / 185–194°F
- Steep Time: 90–120 seconds
- Infusions: Multiple steeps are highly recommended
Re-steep generously to experience how the tea gradually evolves from bright florals to deeper creamy sweetness.
Best enjoyed plain, where its full elegance can unfold naturally.
Why Tea Lovers Choose Tieguanyin
People return to Organic Tieguanyin because it offers something difficult to describe but easy to feel.
It is fresh, yet grounding.
Delicate, yet deeply satisfying.
The floral aroma, buttery texture, and slow unfolding complexity create a tea that feels less like routine and more like a ritual.
For many tea lovers, Tieguanyin is not simply a favourite oolong.
It is the tea that first taught them how nuanced tea could be.
Floral. Silken. Restorative.
A tea shaped by devotion, patience, and mountain air.