Traditional-style of Anxi oolong. The roast brings a nutty, vanilla aroma. The body is soft, yet full with a toasted, creamy, floral character. Steep longer to bring out brisk citrus. A great value and a “must have” tea!

Harvested and produced on May 1, 2023 and roasted on August 1, 2023 by our friend Mr. Lin Rui Fu in Anxi County, Fujian Province. It’s a one bud, 3-4 leaf pick from the Tieguanyin cultivar growing at 2,600 feet.

Iron Goddess of Mercy” is the English translation for the “Tieguanyin” – the name of the cultivar that is the standard-bearer for Anxi oolong tea.

Ingredients: oolong tea

Steeping Instructions

4 grams | 10-12 oz water | 212°F | Steep 3 min.

Traditional Steeping 

Use 8 grams of tea with boiling water in a 150ml gaiwan or teapot:

• 10 second rinse
• 1^st steep – 25 sec.
• 2^nd steep – 20 sec.
• 3^rd steep – 30 sec.
• 4^th steep – 45 sec.
• 5^th steep – 75 sec.
• 6^th steep – 2 min.
• (or steep however you want)

Number of Cups

2 oz makes 19 cups, 4 oz makes 38 cups, 1 lb makes 151 cups