TEA COMMUNITY
Iron Goddess Of Mercy Flower Aroma
tiě guān yĩn huā xiāng
铁观音果香
Type
Oolong
Country
China
Harvesting season
Spring, Fall
Main region
South Fujian
The name of the Chinese Goddess of Mercy is Guan Yin, this variety was named in her honor. According to the legend, a poor farmer named Wei noticed an abandoned temple of the goddess Guang Yin and, since he had no money to restore the temple, he tried to help the way he could. He took out all the garbage and cleaned up the temple, and lit a small lamp in honor of Guan Yin. Wei began to visit this temple often, and one day in a dream the goddess appeared to him and said that in the courtyard of the temple he would be rewarded for all his efforts. The next morning, Wei discovered a small tea bush, from which he later made tea, now known as Te Guan Yin.
The taste and aroma of the Iron Goddess of Mercy directly depends on the season of picking tea leaves and the altitude on which tea bushes grow. The optimal elevation is at least five hundred meters above sea level, the higher - the more valuable the raw materials are. Another important factor is the duration of the fermentation process, among all kinds of Te Guan Yin, this type goes through a longer period of fermentation, that's why it acquires a more dense flavor and fruity aroma.
ABOUT TEA
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Main region of planting
– South Fujian
Advices for the best brewing
Time 180, 240"
Amount 3-5g
Water 500 ml
Temperature 95 ̊
Steeps 2
International brewing method
Time 10"15"20"30"45"60"
Amount 3-5g
Water 150-180 ml
Temperature 90-95 ̊
Steeps 7-8
Chinese brewing method
This variety is well revealed in a variety of wares, whether porcelain, glass or clay. Do not forget to rinse the tea with hot water before you brew it.
Recommendations
Rich in antioxidants;
Promotes weight loss;
Normalizes metabolism
Health benefits
Fresh, oily, with a sweet aftertaste and aroma of fruit
Flavor
Day
The best time to drink