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While there are hundreds of different types of oolong tea, Tie Guan Yin Tea maybe is the most famous one in the world. Tie means iron. Guanyin is the Goddess of Mercy, the Chinese equivalent of Buddhist deity Avalokitesvara (Tibetan name Chenrezig), the Lord of compassion and love. It has many spellings. Besides Tie Guan Yin, it is also known as Ti Kuan Yin, Tit Kwun Yum, Ti Kwan Yin, Tieguanyin, Iron Buddha and Iron Goddess of Mercy.
Tie Guan Yin Tea belongs to a family of teas from southern Fujian Province called Ming Nan Oolong. It is characterized by light oxidation and heavy rolling. Using the baorou technique, it is wrapped in cloths and rolled into tightly knitted balls. These balls are so dense that they are often described as iron-like. It has a glossy appearance, with granulated green color, red spots and white frost. It has a unique taste called Guanyin Rhyme (Yin Yun), which can be described as outstanding orchid fragrance and nectar sweet taste. For those who have difficulty grasping the subtleties of high grade greens, this oolong tea may seem "god-sent". Its orchid aroma is strong, lasting and after many infusions, simply intoxicating.
