Charcoal Roasted Tie Guanyin "Iron Goddess" - 30 grams

This traditional charcoal-roasted Tie Guanyin comes from Muzha, Taipei—considered the birthplace of Taiwanese Tie Guanyin and still one of the best places to find it. The cultivar was first brought from Fujian, China to Taiwan in the late 1800s by Tea Master Chang Nai-Miao, who at just 20 years old planted the first Tie Guanyin bushes in the misty hills of Maokong. He later taught tea farming under the Japanese Colonial Government and spent his life preserving and passing on the wisdom of Taiwanese tea.

Crafted by Chang Nai-Miao’s descendants—still producing award-winning teas from the same lineage of plants—this Tie Guanyin is grown in small batches and roasted over longan wood in a traditional multi-step process. Gently oxidized at 25–30%, it offers a gentler lift with less caffeine, making it kinder on the stomach. The longan wood roasting imparts a soft wisp of smoke, while far-infrared warmth draws out a quiet sweetness and layered depth.

A true expression of old-school Tie Guanyin, this tea invites slow sipping, gentle presence, and a deeper appreciation for the living history in every cup.

Photos- James Keskimaki