Iron Goddess of Mercy
Probably the most famous oolong from China, Iron Goddess or Ti Kuan Yin is formed from the leaves tea bushes grown in Fujian, China which are prized for their aromatic and refreshing nature.
This distinctive tea is created by taking the long, flat leaves, rolling them into loose balls and then part-oxidised to develop a fuller, more robust flavour. Oolongs are known as half-fermented and this refers to the oxidisation in this process.
Iron Goddess is a particularly fine example of oolong as it has a nutty, slightly sweet taste with stone fruit hints for a complex, invigorating and refreshing cup.

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Story
Map of Origin
Iron Goddess is probably Chinaâs most famous oolong, and as with many Chinese teas it has a fabulous name and a story to go with it!
The story starts with Kuan Yin (Guanyin), a Buddhist goddess venerated for her compassion and with the glorious longer-form name Guanshiyin, or The One Who Perceives the Sounds of the World. So receptive was she to the prayers of her people that she was seen as much as a beloved mother as a deity.
One such devotee was a local village farmer in Shaxian who tended his fields next to an ancient stone temple that contained a simple statue of Guanyin. Although his farm was beset with disease, drought and failed harvests, the farmer devotedly cleaned the temple and prayed to Guanyin for a fruitful harvest and relief from travails for him and his whole village.
One day, during his daily devotion, the farmer looked to the iron statue and it seemed to stir with life before his very eyes. As he stared at the statue he is said to have heard whispered words: âThe key to your future is just outside this temple. Nourish it with tenderness; it will support you and yours for generations to comeâ. When he looked back to the statue it was still and silent.
The farmer left the temple and looked down to see a small, straggly sapling and he knew that this was the future that Guanyin had promised. He returned daily to the temple and added tending the plant to his daily duties. Before long the sapling had flourished into a fine glossy plant and he found that when he had dried the leaves and then refreshed them in water they produced a delicious liquor and invigorating beverage. Quickly, the leaves of this very special plant grew popular, itâs scions planted into fields and the wealth and reputation of the village restored for all time.
To Enjoy
Place one teaspoon per cup into an infuser, filter or teapot. Switch the kettle off, before it boils, when you hear the water rumbling. Add the hot, but not boiling, water and infuse for 3-4 minutes. Serve immediately or remove leaves to prevent spoiling Ingredients
Oolong Tea Allergy advice
May contain traces of nuts Sizes Explained
Sample Caddy
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