Description

Our Iron Goddess of Mercy is hand-crafted twice each year, in spring and winter, by a fourth generation artisan oolong teamaker in Mingjian Village in Taiwan's central Nantou county. Our Iron Goddess of Mercy is made from Wuyi and Qingxin oolong tea cultivars and is crafted in the traditional style, with medium oxidation and moderate roasting through a controlled baking by electric brazier. This carefully managed process creates a smooth palate that exudes aromas of roasted buckwheat with a subtle note of dried apricot. Also known by the name Tie Guanyin, Iron Goddess of Mercy is said to have been discovered by an elder farmer named Wei who lived in Anxi county, Fujian province. Wei was a poor, but pious man who hiked the long trail to tidy up the dilapidated village temple every week. The merciful bodhisattva Guanyin visited Wei in his dream, telling him to check behind the temple for a gift in honor of his dedication. Wei awoke the next day and hiked to the temple, finding a tea tree growing behind. He cultivated the tea plant and found it made a most fragrant infusion. He shared the seeds with his friends and to this day, the Tie Guanyin cultivar is said to have derived from this legendary lineage.

Origin

Nantou, Taiwan

Iron Goddess of MercyOolong Tea

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$2.00–$50.00

makes 30 cups

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Description

Origin

Nantou, Taiwan

Tasting Notes

Smooth and rich with aromas of roasted chestnut and notes of dried apricot

Ingredients

Oolong tea.

Preparation

1 tbsp

8 ounces

195°F

3 minutes

Traditional Preparation

Gaiwan Brewing Guidelines:
Water Temperature: 195°F
Leaf to Water Ratio: Fill 25% of a porcelain guywan with tea
Steep Times: 1st infusion 1 minute, 2nd infusion 20 seconds, 3rd infusion 50 seconds, subsequent infusions about 2 minutes

Gaiwan Brewing from Rishi Tea on YouTube.

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Sublime Oolong with a Powerful Name and Exquisite Flavor

Jan 11, 2019

I first purchased Iron Goddess of Mercy because of the name. But after the first brew, I was hooked. IGoM...

Richard
Lincoln, NE

Excellent Oolong

Nov 16, 2018

Great tea. My only issue is that the packaging says 1 teaspoon for 3-4 minutes and on this site it says to...

Tony
San Francisco, CA

A Newly Converted Oolongian, i.e., This Oolong Tea is Incredible

Nov 9, 2018

I'll admit: I was a "green tea or nothing" snob. But then I received Rishi's What to Brew New newsletter...

Evan
Franklin, TN

Tea

May 4, 2018

Love the tea I just got, it is a favorite. Also loved the darjeeling neroli blossom tea...where did that...

Anna
Cleveland, WI

Love this tea!

Jan 5, 2018

Iron Goddess is currently my favorite tea. I love the fruity overtones.

Mary
Silver Spring, MD

Nice zing

May 24, 2017

In addition to splendid taste & aroma, this is easily my favorite oolong. I seldom drink black tea anymore,...

jim
Mukilteo, WA

One of a kind

May 15, 2017

I don't typically leave reviews but Rishi keeps me supplied with this "one of a kind" tea so I owe them. If...

Laura
Wilton, NY

Delicious

May 4, 2017

I had this tea at Alma in Minneapolis served in the Rishi Simple Brew pot. I loved the tea so much I...

Kim
Edina, MN

So so good

Mar 7, 2017

Thank you for including this tea as a sample with my order. Will be definitely ordering in my next order....

Aida
Oak Ridge , NC

Daily

Oct 29, 2016

Quickly becoming my go to oolong. Savory.

Jimh
Mukilteo, WA

The perfect Tea

Dec 19, 2016

This is the perfect afternoon tea. Just add a little honey and this luxurious tasting tea is what I crave...

Theresa Walsh
South Hadley, MA

Amazing taste, high quality

Feb 2, 2017

Absolutely love Rishi's Ti Kuan Yin - deep, richly flavored oolong without having the overly oxidized,...

Michael Mozdy
Salt Lake City, UT

One of my favorite Rishi teas

Apr 2, 2016

I' am a long time loose leaf tea drinker (almost 10 years). I've gotten this tea numerous times, both in...

Charlie Murphy
New York City, AL

Delicous tea

Apr 16, 2015

This is my first tasting of oolong tea and I'm in love! It's flavor is delicate yet robust and floral....

Amber
Milwaukee, WI, AL

amazing tea

Nov 3, 2013

Starting with the wonderful aroma, this tea transports me to a better place. Truely one of the great teas...

Sandra
Milwaukee, WI, AL

Love it!

Mar 4, 2014

This is one of my favorite Oolong teas that Rishi offers. To me, what really sets this tea apart is a...

Robert R.
Waukesha, WI, AL

So so good

Mar 7, 2017

Thank you for including this tea as a sample with my order. Will be definitely ordering in my next order....

Aida
Oak Ridge , NC

Delicious

May 4, 2017

I had this tea at Alma in Minneapolis served in the Rishi Simple Brew pot. I loved the tea so much I...

Kim
Edina, MN

Excellent Oolong

Nov 16, 2018

Great tea. My only issue is that the packaging says 1 teaspoon for 3-4 minutes and on this site it says to...

Tony
San Francisco, CA

Daily

Oct 29, 2016

Quickly becoming my go to oolong. Savory.

Jimh
Mukilteo, WA

The perfect Tea

Dec 19, 2016

This is the perfect afternoon tea. Just add a little honey and this luxurious tasting tea is what I crave...

Theresa Walsh
South Hadley, MA

One of my favorite Rishi teas

Apr 2, 2016

I' am a long time loose leaf tea drinker (almost 10 years). I've gotten this tea numerous times, both in...

Charlie Murphy
New York City, AL

Love it!

Mar 4, 2014

This is one of my favorite Oolong teas that Rishi offers. To me, what really sets this tea apart is a...

Robert R.
Waukesha, WI, AL

amazing tea

Nov 3, 2013

Starting with the wonderful aroma, this tea transports me to a better place. Truely one of the great teas...

Sandra
Milwaukee, WI, AL

Amazing taste, high quality

Feb 2, 2017

Absolutely love Rishi's Ti Kuan Yin - deep, richly flavored oolong without having the overly oxidized,...

Michael Mozdy
Salt Lake City, UT

Delicous tea

Apr 16, 2015

This is my first tasting of oolong tea and I'm in love! It's flavor is delicate yet robust and floral....

Amber
Milwaukee, WI, AL

Delicious

May 4, 2017

I had this tea at Alma in Minneapolis served in the Rishi Simple Brew pot. I loved the tea so much I...

Kim
Edina, MN

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Iron Goddess of MercyOolong Tea

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Tasting Notes

Ingredients

Preparation

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