MeiMei Fine Teas Top Grade Anxi Floral Tie Guan Yin Oolong Tea - Iron Goddess of Mercy Chinese Loose Leaf Tea - Single Origin High Mountain Ecologically Grown - Energetic Very Fragrant 50g

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Iron Goddess of Mercy, or Tie Guan Yin, is one of the most revered and sought after oolong teas in China. It is named for the Chinese Goddess of Mercy, Guan Yin, based on a legend. A magnificent tea, not just because of its unique name, but also for its strong floral fragrance and delightfully complex taste. However, the making of Tie Guan Ying is very complex, involving as many as eight steps. This tea is harvested in Autumn, in De Qing of Anxi county, Fujian province. Tie Guan Ying produced from the autumn harvest produces a stronger fragrance than the tea produced in the spring. This tea is hand-rolled into small, jade-colored balls. This tea pairs well with seafood, savory food, Chinese dumplings and other traditional Chinese dishes, and light desserts. High quality Tie Guan Ying presents three distinct qualities: fragrance, fullness, and aftertaste. The caffeine level of Tie Guan Ying is stronger than green tea, but lower than black tea which is ideal for delivering moderate and consistent levels of energy, both in the morning and afternoon.