Tea · drink
Tieguanyin Oolong
铁观音 · Tiě Guānyīn
Anxi (Fujian) oolong — partial oxidation. Floral, light, refreshing. The most popular oolong in mainland China.
Tieguanyin ('Iron Goddess of Mercy') is an oolong tea from Anxi county in Fujian. Light to moderately oxidised (10–25%); rolled into tight balls that unfurl during brewing. The flavour is floral and slightly sweet, with a long-lasting orchid-like aftertaste. The greener varieties dominate the modern market; older 'traditional' Tieguanyin has more of a roasted character.
Where to try
Anxi villages; tea shops nationwide.
Dietary notes
Caffeine.
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