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Etymology: “Tieguanyin” translates to “Iron Guanyin,” Guanyin being the “Goddess of Mercy” Other Names: Iron Goddess of Mercy, Ti Kuan Yin, Ti Kwan Yin Origin: China, Fujian Province, Anxi County Harvest: Spring 2011 Taste: Overwhelmingly floral and slightly vegetal. Behind the Leaf: This tea was sourced by David Lee Hoffman from one of the organizers of the Chinese National Tea Competition in Anxi County, China. This tea is named after the bodhisattva Avalokitesvara ("Guan Yin" in Mandarin), also known as the "Iron Goddess of Mercy." Tie Guan Yin was first used only as a tribute tea to the Royal Court. The tea leaves from Anxi County are known for their overwhelming floral fragrance. They are lightly oxidized and rolled into very tight balls, using a technique known as "baorou." They slowly open up while steeping, releasing their flavor and floral aroma, eventually revealing whole leaves. Through his relationship with the organizers of China's National Tea Competition, David Lee Hoffman has gained unprecedented access to some of the most special Tie Guan Yin oolongs being made today -- this is one of them.
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