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Iron Buddha (Tieguanyin) Tea Caddy

Floral, Creamy, Refreshing From Fujian, China
A tea caddy (75g) of masterfully hand-rolled and fired Iron Buddha. With unmistakable texture and depth of flavour, the leaves elicit a creamy and refreshingly floral infusion with notes of stone fruit.
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Iron Buddha (Tieguanyin) Tea Caddy

铁观音乌龙茶

Known throughout Asia as Tie Guan Yin, this tea is commonly translated as Iron Buddha. The name relates to the mythical origins of the Tie Guan Yin cultivar, which is said to have been discovered by a peasant farmer in China's Anxi County. He was guided in a dream by the Buddhist icon Guan Yin, the revered Bodhisattva of compassion. Our gratifying, lightly oxidised Iron Buddha yields an infusion that is gently tart, yet light and floral, bright and refreshing. Explore the differences between our Iron Buddha and Traditional Iron Buddha.

  • Cultivar - Tie Guan Yin
  • Picked - Spring/Autumn
  • Oxidisation level - 20%

Tasting notes

  • What to look for

    What to Look For

    Tightly rolled leaves dappled with dark green and light jade hues.

  • Aroma

    Aroma

    Hints of peach, apricot, creamy vanilla and tangy citrus.

  • In the cup

    In the Cup

    A bright, intensely green infusion.

  • Taste

    Taste

    Grassy, fruity and floral with a distinct touch of tartness and smooth texture.

Origin

Known throughout Asia as Tie Guan Yin, this tea is commonly translated as Iron Buddha. The name relates to the mythical origins of the Tie Guan Yin cultivar, which is said to have been discovered by a peasant farmer in China's Anxi County. He was guided in a dream by the Buddhist icon Guan Yin, the revered Bodhisattva of compassion. Our gratifying, lightly oxidised Iron Buddha yields an infusion that is gently tart, yet light and floral, bright and refreshing. Explore the differences between our Iron Buddha and Traditional Iron Buddha.
  • Cultivar - Tie Guan Yin
  • Picked - Spring/Autumn
  • Oxidisation level - 20%

Origin

Tasting notes

  • What to look for

    What to Look For

    Tightly rolled leaves dappled with dark green and light jade hues.

  • Aroma

    Aroma

    Hints of peach, apricot, creamy vanilla and tangy citrus.

  • In the cup

    In the Cup

    A bright, intensely green infusion.

  • Taste

    Taste

    Grassy, fruity and floral with a distinct touch of tartness and smooth texture.

The perfect cup

  • Measure 4g or 2 tsp per cup (250ml)
  • Heat water to 100°C
  • Infuse tea for 3 minutes
  • You can re-infuse this tea twice

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    2 years ago

    refreshing

    wonderfully refreshing and creamy