Tie Guan Yin is a highly influential oolong tea, internationally known as Ti Kuan Yin or Iron Goddess Tea. Did you know that it is harvested in two distinct seasons—spring and autumn—each offering its own unique characteristics?

Oolong Tea Classification and Origins

Oolong tea, which includes thousands of varieties, is classified as Qing Tea (also called Blue Tea) in China based on its fermentation level. It is primarily produced in four regions:

• Southern Fujian
• Northern Fujian
• Guangdong
• Taiwan

Among these, Tieguanyin from Anxi County in southern Fujian is the most famous and widely recognized on the international market.

Spring vs Autumn Harvest

While most Chinese teas are prized for their spring-harvested leaves, Tieguanyin made from autumn-harvested leaves is also uniquely distinctive.

Seasonal Characteristics

The seasonal environment gives the tea different qualities:

• Spring tea:

1. Longer growth period
2. Leaves enriched after winter rest and nutrient accumulation
3. Produces a full-bodied, delicate, and mellow liquor

• Autumn tea:

1. Grows under longer sunlight and generally drier conditions
2. Encourages accumulation of aromatic compounds
3. Results in a more pronounced fragrance

This is why Tieguanyin tea has earned the reputation of “Spring Water, Autumn Fragrance.” Many tea enthusiasts believe that the tea’s distinctive fragrance represents its true essence, making autumn-harvested leaves especially favored.

About This Product

This Tie Guan Yin Tea (Ti Kuan Yin / Iron Goddess) – Autumn Harvest comes from the same family-run tea garden as the classic spring harvest version, ensuring the same high quality. Over the years, both teas have been bestsellers at the Chinese Tea Group’s physical teahouses.

Tea Appearance and Flavor

The dry leaves are tightly rolled, dark green with fresh green highlights, and naturally glossy.

• Aroma: Combines notes of orchid and honeyed fruit, fresh and inviting
• Liquor: Smooth and refreshing with a lasting finish
• Brewed leaves: Thick and plump, fully showcasing the tea’s premium quality

Transparency and Customer Rights

We believe customers have the right to be fully informed, so we clearly provide the tea’s harvest year, season, and characteristics, enabling you to make a well-informed choice when selecting Tieguanyin, Anxi Oolong Tea.