This famous Oolong was the gift of Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy, to a pious farmer, who cared for her neglected temple.  Ti Kuan Yin means Iron Goddess of Mercy.

Oolong tea is semi-oxidised, so it is half way between green tea and black.

It is the speciality of Formosa (Taiwan) and of parts of China.  Ti Kwan Yin is reputed to be the very finest Oolong in China.

The most famous Oolong in China.  With striking green rolled leaves, it produces a tea that is a pale yellow hue, and has a mild, biscuity taste with a fully developed sweet aroma. This tea, called the Iron Goddess of Mercy, is named for the goddess who originally gave the tea to a poor but pious farmer.

Ti Kuan Yin has a very striking appearance, with a mixture of vibrant greens and rusty tans.  It is rolled into rather large, tight balls and is much heavier than other teas.  The tea has a strong, sweet fragrance.  The taste is so unique that it is usually described simply as Kuan Yin flavour.  It is perhaps best described as melony, toasty and biscuity, with a distinct sweetness that rises in the throat.