$7.90 – $10.40
$7.90 – $10.40
Oolong Iron Goddess Tea (also known as Tieguanyin) is named after the Chinese Goddess of Mercy – Guanyin – and is regarded as a premium, high quality Chinese Tea. The tea leaves are tightly packed into small marbles that unfurl in hot water to release a lush sunken forest in a pale gold elixir.
Loose leaf 100% organic tea.
| How is it made? | Oolong Iron Goddess undergoes a complex process of preparation that requires picking at an ideal time of a high raw quality camellia sinensis tea leaf that must then be processed correctly to produce its distinct flavour. |
| Preparation | 1-2 teaspoons in 250mL water at 90-95°C, steep for 2 minutes |
| Tasting Notes | Oolong Iron Goddess has a smooth taste with floral, buttery, and fruity characteristics, and hints of berry. The aroma is rich, woody, and reminds us of orchids. The first steep of this tea is known for its aroma; while subsequent steeps are known for their flavour. |
| Health Benefits | Oolong Iron Goddess is regarded for numerous health benefits including: – antioxidants that improve skin condition, – weight loss due to Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCF) which blocks absorption of starches, – improving bone density, and – stress relief due to the L-theanine in the tea. |
| Caffeine | Yes |
Oolong Iron Goddess tea is made from the Camellia Sinensis tea plant. Camellia Sinensis tea plants are grown in plantations in many parts of the world. The tea leaves are harvested by hand, and only the young and juicy leaves are picked. After harvest the tea is dried with additional processing depending on the tea type.
| Size | 40g, 50g, 80g, 100g |
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Earl Grey tea is one of the most popular black teas in the world. It is also one of the most distinct due to being infused with bergamot oil which gives it a strong fragrance and malty floral taste.
Loose leaf 100% organic tea.
| How is it made? | Made from 100% organically grown Black Tea (OP1) and infused with bergamot oil. |
| Preparation | 1-2 teaspoons, 250mL 90-95ºC for 3-5 minutes. Serve with milk, or if you’re serving black you can add a slice of lemon. Can be sweetened with sugar or honey. |
| Tasting Notes | A distinct pleasant orange blossom aroma, and taste that brings a balance of floral, citrus, and malt characteristics. A great accompaniment to desserts. |
| Health Benefits | Early Grey tea is a black tea and is abundant in antioxidants, such as flavonoids (source), that are formed during the oxidation process. They can reduce cholesterol and blood sugar levels, and lower the risk of heart disease (source). The theaflavins in black teas, through their antioxidant effects, are attributed to improving blood vessel function, and support weight loss. The bergamot oil in earl grey tea, through aromatherapy, may have calming effects on a person’s mood and relieve anxiety. |
| Caffeine | Yes |
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