Chinese Name: Jingmai Tie Guan Yin

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Leaf:	Small golden buds and dark brown leaves
Infusion:	Honey amber liquor
Aroma:	Smoked with sweet, chocolate notes
Taste:	Thick, smooth, a touch smoky and slightly bittersweet

Harvest Season:	Spring 2007
Origin:	Jingmai, Yunnan Province
Processing Method:	Roasted
Leaf Form:	One bud, two leaves
Organic Cert:	NOP, EU 2092/91

Description of Tea

Jingmai Iron Goddess of Mercy uses the same Ancient Large Leaf variety as our Ancient Dragon Oolong but unlike Dragon Oolong this tea oxidized to 35%, giving it a more smoky fragrance with deep undertones of an almost chocolate like nature. The dry leaf is made up of dark brown leaves 2 to 2.5 cm in length as well as smaller golden buds. The brew is thick and smooth, honey amber in color, and presents toasted, almond notes with a long, airy aftertaste.

 

Preferred Method:	Yixing Teapot 200ml
Acceptable Method:	Gaiwan 200ml
If You Must:	Teapot
Quantity of Tea:	4-5 grams
Water Temp:	212° F, 100° C
Infusion Time:	30 seconds 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 4-5 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 30 seconds for the first and second brew while gradually increasing infusion times by 30 seconds for each consecutive brew.