What is Tie Guan Yin?
Tie Guan Yin — Iron Goddess Oolong Tea
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Product Description:
Tie Guan Yin, meaning "Iron Goddess of Mercy," is one of China's most legendary oolong teas, originating from Anxi County in Fujian Province over 300 years ago. Named after the Buddhist goddess of mercy, Guan Yin, this tea is steeped in folklore — with one popular legend telling of a poor farmer who was gifted a special tea bush by the goddess herself in a dream, in return for his devotion to keeping her shrine clean.
Traditionally, Tie Guan Yin undergoes a meticulous process of withering, bruising, partial oxidation, and repeated rolling and roasting, which develops its distinctive tightly-rolled, dark green pellet shape and complex flavour. Modern Tie Guan Yin ranges from lightly oxidised, fresh, and floral styles to more traditional, heavily roasted versions with deeper, toastier notes — Brewesty's selection focuses on a balanced, classic style that showcases the tea's signature floral complexity.
At Brewesty, we source genuine Tie Guan Yin from Anxi, offering an authentic taste of one of the world's most celebrated and historically significant oolong teas.
Tasting Notes:
Tie Guan Yin delivers a rich, floral aroma with notes of orchid and a subtle mineral quality, balanced by a smooth, slightly creamy body. The flavour is complex and layered — floral sweetness up front, giving way to a deeper, more roasted warmth, with a long, lingering finish known in Chinese tea culture as "yun" (韵), or resonance. Each steep reveals a slightly different side of the tea as the tightly rolled leaves slowly unfurl.
Why People Love It:
Tie Guan Yin, meaning "Iron Goddess of Mercy," is one of China's most legendary oolong teas, originating from Anxi County in Fujian Province over 300 years ago. Named after the Buddhist goddess of mercy, Guan Yin, this tea is steeped in folklore — with one popular legend telling of a poor farmer who was gifted a special tea bush by the goddess herself in a dream, in return for his devotion to keeping her shrine clean.
Traditionally, Tie Guan Yin undergoes a meticulous process of withering, bruising, partial oxidation, and repeated rolling and roasting, which develops its distinctive tightly-rolled, dark green pellet shape and complex flavour. Modern Tie Guan Yin ranges from lightly oxidised, fresh, and floral styles to more traditional, heavily roasted versions with deeper, toastier notes — Brewesty's selection focuses on a balanced, classic style that showcases the tea's signature floral complexity.
At Brewesty, we source genuine Tie Guan Yin from Anxi, offering an authentic taste of one of the world's most celebrated and historically significant oolong teas.
Tasting Notes:
Tie Guan Yin delivers a rich, floral aroma with notes of orchid and a subtle mineral quality, balanced by a smooth, slightly creamy body. The flavour is complex and layered — floral sweetness up front, giving way to a deeper, more roasted warmth, with a long, lingering finish known in Chinese tea culture as "yun" (韵), or resonance. Each steep reveals a slightly different side of the tea as the tightly rolled leaves slowly unfurl.
Why People Love It:
- One of the most iconic and historically significant oolongs in Chinese tea culture
- Complex, evolving flavour — floral, smooth, and subtly roasted all at once
- Excellent for multiple infusions, offering great value and a changing experience with each steep
- Naturally caffeinated, smooth enough to enjoy without milk or sugar
- A must-try for anyone building a genuine appreciation of Chinese oolong tea
How to Brew
How to Brew
Storage
Keep in an airtight container, away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture, to preserve the tea's floral aroma and freshness.
- Leaves: 1 heaped teaspoon (approx. 3-5g) per cup, or more for gongfu-style brewing in a small pot
- Water temperature: 95-100°C
- Steep time: 2-3 minutes for the first steep
- Re-steeping: Excellent for multiple infusions — can be steeped 5-7+ times, with the tightly rolled leaves slowly unfurling and revealing new layers of flavour with each round
Storage
Keep in an airtight container, away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture, to preserve the tea's floral aroma and freshness.
Where to Buy in Perth
Looking for loose leaf tea in Perth? Brewesty is available online with delivery across Perth and Western Australia. You can shop our range of black, green, oolong and specialty loose leaf teas directly from our website, or meet us at local Perth farmers’ markets and events.
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Enjoy free shipping on all orders over $30.
Express delivery is also available for $15 Australia-wide for customers who would like to receive their order sooner.
Our shipping rate is the same for all locations across Australia, so you always know exactly what to expect at checkout.
Returns
As our teas are food products, we do not accept returns or exchanges for change of mind. However, if your order arrives damaged, incorrect or with an issue, please contact us and we will do our best to resolve it.
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Perth, Western Australia
Phone: +61 466 806 860
Perth, Western Australia
Phone: +61 466 806 860
