Tie-Kuan-Yin

Origin: Anxi County Fujian China
Harvest Time:   Spring and Autumn

 Aroma: Orchid flower fragrance

Appearance:  Deep green, round and heavy

Taste:    Refreshing, mellow, sweet aftertaste

Description：Tie Guan Yin is a premium variety of Chinese oolong tea that originated in the 19th century in Anxi in Fujian province, where the mountainous terrain provides the perfect mixture of high altitude, moisture and rich soil to grow this tea. Tie Guan Yin is Chinese for Iron Goddess of Mercy, Iron Buddha or Tea of the Iron Bodhisattva. You may find it spelled differently such as Ti Kuan Yin or Ti Kwan Yin.Tie Guan Yin is one of China's top  teas. The tea itself is as grand as its name. Oolong tea is partially or semi-fermented, they have some of the qualities of both black and green teas. Oolong teas are beautiful and full bodied with a fragrant flavor and fruity, sweet aroma.

Tie Guan Yin is a splendid oolong tea that is always in demand because of its unique elegance.The appearance is rather even in both shape and color. From the dry leaves, you can easily get a buttery and delicate floral aroma with an astringent hint. The liquor holds a fresh and bright yellow color that has a good clarity. The thick texture liquor is very smooth and clean and followed by a fresh and dainty orchid fragrance for the finishing. The aftertaste is pleasant and long, which carries a light astringent that reminds the note of guava fruit.