Iron Goddess of Mercy
Iron Goddess of Mercy celebrates the Chinese Goddess of Mercy, Guanyin (or Ti Kuan Yin) who, according to legend, appeared to a poor farmer in a dream. She told him about a cave behind a rundown temple where treasure awaited. In the cave the farmer found a single tea shoot which he planted in his field. He nurtured it into a large bush from which the finest tea was produced.
Tightly rolled deep chestnut-colored leaves from Fujian Province steep to a clear amber liquor. Tender woody notes of this slow roasted Oolong intermingle with toasty, peach-pit overtones & a long, sweet ffinish. Medium Oxidation.
Water Temperature
195°F / 91°C
Serving Size
1 tsp / 8 oz
Steep Time
1 minutes
Caffeine
Steeping Instructions
- Fill kettle with fresh water.
- Heat water until below boiling (approximately 195-205°).
- 2-3 teaspoons (3-5 grams) of tea per 6-8 oz. cup or pot.
- Rinse leaves by pouring the heated water over the dry leaves, discard liquid immediately.
- Pour heated water over leaves, steep for 30 seconds - 1 minute.
- Subsequent steeps longer, up to 4 minutes.
*Oolong leaves are traditionally steeped several times per sitting.
A Note on our Packaging
We are environmentally responsible, committed to Earth-friendly packaging including post-consumer recycled and biodegradable materials and water-based inks. All handling, blending, packing is done by hand on-site at SerendipiTea.
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