Chinese Name: Anxi Ji Pin Tie Guan Yin

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Leaf:	Tightly rolled, light to medium green roasted
Infusion:	Light, golden yellow liquor
Aroma:	Vibrant fresh orchids and fruity
Taste:	Full-bodied, smooth, sweet and creamy

Harvest Season:	Spring 2007
Origin:	Anxi, Fujian Province
Processing Method:	Roasted
Leaf Form:	N/A
Organic Cert:	N/A

Description of Tea

Supreme Anxi Iron Goddess of Mercy, our highest grade of this variety, presents high, sweet aromas of fresh orchids and sweet fruity notes. The leaves are tightly rolled, roasted to a light green and offer an infusion of a light golden yellow color. Its fresh distinct brew has no bitterness, presents an impressive full bodied texture, and finishes off with a soft, sweet lingering orchid toned aftertaste. The smooth, creamy textures of this Iron Goddess of Mercy are truly remarkable.

 

Preferred Method:	Yixing Teapot 200ml
Acceptable Method:	Gaiwan 200ml
If You Must:	Teapot
Quantity of Tea:	7-9 grams
Water Temp:	212°F, 100°C
Infusion Time:	1 minute first and second brew; increase by 30 seconds each consecutive brew

How to Brew?

The preferred method of brewing is an Yixing teapot or a gaiwan.  After boiling the water to 212°F (100°C) rinse the gaiwan or teapot once.  By rinsing we ensure the teaware is free of any unwanted matter as well as create optimal heat conditions for brewing.  We suggest 7-9 grams of tea per 200 ml of water.   However, these parameters have more to do with personal tastes than any sort of scientific groundings.  The lengths of the infusions are also dependent upon personal preference for either a weaker or stronger infusion.  As such we suggest starting with shorter infusion times of up to one minute for the first and second brew while gradually increasing infusion times by 30 seconds for each consecutive brew.