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Iron Goddess of Mercy Tea - Ti Kuan Yin

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$18.5 $37 In stock

Category: Loose Leaf

A Chinese oolong tea that is storied to have grown on China's high hilltops amongst fresh streams and cool crisp air. Iron Goddess of Mercy is comprised of tender leaves that are gently basket tossed immediately after harvesting to rupture the cells for semi-oxidization. Trust us, you'll want to re-steep this.


Customer Reviews (4.0 / 5 · 2 reviews)

Scarlett P. ★★★★★

The cool, crisp air of the high hilltops really comes through in the aroma—it’s fresh and calming from the first steep. Those tender leaves unfold beautifully and the flavor stays smooth across multiple infusions, which I love for slow afternoons.

Charlotte L. ★★★☆☆

The basket-tossed leaves are tender and unfurl nicely across a few steepings, no doubt about that. It’s a decent, mellow oolong, but the flavor felt a bit too subtle for the price—I kept wishing for more of that high-hill crispness the description promises. Fine for a quiet afternoon, just not somet