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Iron Goddess of Mercy
A legendary Fujian oolong with floral elegance, roasted depth, and a truly memorable finish.
Known as Tie Guan Yin, this premium oolong from South Fujian features tightly hand-rolled, pearl-shaped leaves that unfurl into a golden amber infusion. Each sip reveals layers of roasted nuttiness, floral brightness, and sweet undertones—a tea to savour across multiple steepings and traditional gongfu brewing.
Why You'll Love It:
- Complex Flavour: Roasted, nutty notes balanced with floral and sweet layers
- Exceptional Quality: Carefully hand-rolled leaves from the Tie Guan Yin cultivar
- Multi-Steep Delight: Each infusion unveils deeper character
- Brewing Ritual: Perfect for the mindful, traditional gongfu method
Origin & Character:
South Fujian, China: Crafted using centuries-old methods, this semi-fermented oolong (approx. 40%) bridges the flavour spectrum between green and black teas.
Signature Rolling: Leaves are tightly hand-rolled into dense pearl shapes to preserve essential oils and maximise flavour development during brewing.
Infusion Journey: As the pearls unfurl, they release a bouquet of intense floral aroma alongside rich, roasted notes and a smooth, lingering sweetness. The tea evolves beautifully with each steep.
Brewing Experience:
- Gongfu Brewing: Ideal for short, concentrated infusions to explore its layered complexity
- Multiple Steepings: A tea that transforms with every cup, rewarding time and attention
Iron Goddess of Mercy is more than a tea—it’s a refined encounter with traditional Chinese craftsmanship. Whether enjoyed ceremoniously or casually, this tea leaves a lasting impression with its elegance, depth, and evolving beauty.
Brewing
Use 1-2 tsp per teapot. Pour freshly boiled water over the leaves. Quickly pour off the water and let the leaves breathe for a moment or two. Refill again with boiled water and infuse for 3-5 minutes. Can be infused a number of times.
Ingredients
oolong tea.
t leaf T’s Commitment to Sustainable Packaging
At t leaf T, we're committed to reducing our environmental impact.
Why Do We Use Stand-Up Pouches?
Our stand-up pouches are made from soft plastic with a thin foil lining. This lining acts as a crucial barrier against light, moisture, and air, ensuring our teas stay fresh and flavorful throughout their shelf life.
In addition to protecting our teas, this type of flexible packaging is more efficient and environmentally friendly than traditional rigid packaging. Here’s why:
- Space-saving: Stand-up pouches ship, store, and dispose of flat, reducing the materials needed to produce them.
- Lower carbon footprint: They require less CO2 to manufacture and transport.
- Efficient design: We print directly on the pouches, eliminating the need for extra labels and further reducing waste.
Why We Don't Use Compostable Packaging
We understand the desire for fully compostable packaging, and we’d love to offer it. However, after extensive testing, we’ve identified two key challenges that prevent us from switching:
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Limited disposal options: Compostable packaging isn't accepted in council kerbside collections and isn't recyclable, meaning it usually ends up in landfill.
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Compromised tea quality: Biodegradable and compostable pouches degrade over time, even in storage. Teas need robust protection from light, moisture, aromas, and oxygen to maintain their freshness and flavour. During our tests, we found that compostable packaging allowed cross-contamination of aromas, especially in blends like Chai and English Breakfast. The result? A noticeable reduction in quality, which is unacceptable for our premium teas.
Given these issues, we’ve made the decision to stick with stand up pouches that ensures the highest quality and food safety for our teas.
Looking Forward to a Greener Future
At t leaf T, we're always on the lookout for better, more sustainable packaging options that don’t compromise on quality. Rest assured, we're committed to finding a solution that meets both our environmental goals and your tea standards.