Tie Guan Yin Tea
Iron Goddess · Ti Kwan Yin
Tie Guan Yin is China's most popular oolong, rolled into tight jade-green balls that unfurl over many infusions.
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What does Tie Guan Yin taste like?
Tie Guan Yin is China's most popular oolong, rolled into tight jade-green balls that unfurl over many infusions. Modern light styles are intensely floral — orchid and lilac — with a signature creamy mouthfeel and a fresh, green edge. Traditional roasted versions add warm toasty depth. The tea rewards short repeated steeps and is forgiving to brew.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Fujian (Anxi), China
Anxi county in Fujian is the original home of Tie Guan Yin.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Tie Guan Yin
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Tie Guan Yin
Typical brewed serving
Tie Guan Yin is a medium-caffeine oolong tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 30–50 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
Styles & Harvests
Styles of Tie Guan Yin
Light & Floral
Modern qingxiang style: green, intensely floral, creamy.
Floral · Creamy · Fresh
Traditional Roast
Nongxiang style: warmer, toasty, with caramelized depth.
Roasted · Sweet · Nutty
Charcoal Roast
Slow charcoal-fired style with dark, mineral warmth.
Roasted · Smoky · Earthy
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FAQ
Tie Guan Yin Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Tie Guan Yin tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Tie Guan Yin tea?
Tie Guan Yin is China's most popular oolong, rolled into tight jade-green balls that unfurl over many infusions. It is also known as Iron Goddess and Ti Kwan Yin.
Does Tie Guan Yin tea have caffeine?
Yes. Tie Guan Yin is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 30–50 mg per brewed serving.
What does Tie Guan Yin tea taste like?
Tie Guan Yin is known for a profile led by Floral, Creamy, and Fresh, with a medium body.
How do you brew Tie Guan Yin tea?
Use about 3 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 90–95°C, steeping for 1–2 minutes. It can be re-steeped 4–6 times.
Is Tie Guan Yin tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Tie Guan Yin; its profile centers on Floral, Creamy, and Fresh.