Tie Guan Yin offers a wonderful mix of nuttiness with delicate floral notes. Named after the Chinese Goddess of Mercy, this tea, with its surprisingly sweet aftertaste, will have you begging for more!
Caffeine: Medium
Origin: Guangdong, China
Tasting Notes: Roasted nuts and sparkling mineral.
Pairing Notes: Spicy foods, baked goods, rice
Fun Fact: At $3000 a kilo, one variety of Tie Guan Yin set the record for the most expensive tea sold in the UK.
How to Brew: 1 tsp, 200° F for 5 min.
AKA: Iron Goddess, Iron Goddess of Mercy, Ti Kuan Yin