{"product_id":"loose-leaf-tea-oolong-goddess","title":"Ti Kuan Yin Iron Goddess Oolong Tea - Loose Leaf","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-boutique\" style=\"max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n  \n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7; color: #111; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n    Discover a masterfully balanced pinnacle of classical Chinese orthodox tea craft: our premium \u003cstrong\u003eTi Kuan Yin Iron Goddess Oolong Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e offers an extraordinarily complex, single-ingredient loose leaf experience. Striking a luminous, pale emerald-gold liquor in the cup, this legendary cultivar represents a refined evolutionary midpoint between unoxidized green teas and robust black teas. The sensory profile delivers a beautifully structured, medium-bodied mouthfeel characterized by delicate, natural orchid-like floral notes. The tasting journey features an elegant flavor progression: initially revealing a pleasant, fleeting hint of astringent crispness, it effortlessly yields to a deep, natural sweetness and a highly aromatic, persistent finish.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: #2c4d37; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThe Chemistry of Semi-Fermentation: Tieguanyin Cultivar Orthodoxy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: #444; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n    The exceptional structural depth and aromatic longevity of this revered leaf are rooted in its precise, multi-stage manufacturing protocol. Sourced from the prestigious heirloom **Tieguanyin (Iron Goddess of Mercy)** cultivar, the leaves are subjected to controlled partial enzymatic oxidation, traditionally referred to as semi-fermentation. This delicate processing technique arrests oxidation at an optimal threshold, allowing the leaves to retain the vibrant, high-antioxidant clarity of a green tea while developing the intricate body, complex polyphenols, and smooth mouthfeel typical of a black tea.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: #444; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n    The heritage of this exquisite allocation can be traced back to the historic tea fields of Anxi, where a dedicated farmer named Mr. Wei first codified the process. When presenting this remarkable crop at the local temple dedicated to Kuan Yin, he famously christened the tea *Ti Kuan Yin* in profound tribute to the heavy iron statue enshrined within. Today, the leaves are meticulously hand-rolled into tight, dense jade pearls that slowly unfurl during extraction, continuously releasing a dense concentration of volatile essential oils and providing an intellectual, highly clean self-drinking experience.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"product-specs-container\" style=\"margin: 35px 0; border: 1px solid #eaeaea; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: left; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #fafafa; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding: 15px 20px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: #111;\"\u003eProduct Characteristics \u0026amp; Attributes\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #555; width: 35%;\"\u003eCup Profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; color: #222;\"\u003eLuminous pale emerald-gold; medium-bodied and exceptionally smooth with natural orchid-like floral notes, an elegant sweetness, and a long, fragrant finish.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #555;\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; color: #222;\"\u003e100% Premium Semi-Fermented Oolong Tea Leaves (L. Camellia Sinensis)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #555;\"\u003eGrade \/ Leaf Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; color: #222;\"\u003ePremium Loose Leaf (Traditional tightly-rolled pearl configuration)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #555;\"\u003eBotanical Strain\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; color: #2c4d37; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eAuthentic Tieguanyin (Iron Goddess of Mercy) Cultivar\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #555;\"\u003eAntioxidant Density\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; color: #222;\"\u003eMedium to High \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal; font-style: italic; color: #666; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e(Balanced by partial oxidation metrics)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #555;\"\u003eCaffeine Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; color: #222;\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #555;\"\u003eDietary Designations\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; color: #222;\"\u003e100% Vegan, Certified Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free. Formulated Free of Nuts, Wheat, and Dairy. Best enjoyed completely neat across multiple consecutive steepings.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"brewing-nudge\" style=\"background: #fafafa; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #eaeaea; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #333; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      To properly monitor the progressive unfurling of these tightly rolled pearls and optimize the complex orchid-like esters of this premium semi-fermented oolong, review our master metrics: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-make-tea\" style=\"color: #967102; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHow to Make Tea\u003c\/a\u003e.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"English Tea Store","offers":[{"title":"1oz Sampler Pack","offer_id":50034091491606,"sku":"TOLSLP1_TKG","price":4.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4oz","offer_id":49800136884502,"sku":"TOLSLL_TKG-4OZ","price":12.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"16oz","offer_id":49800647246102,"sku":"TOLSLL_TKG-16OZ","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/1165\/6726\/files\/in125vmbubxrnvicwlag.jpg?v=1747234139","url":"https:\/\/www.englishteastore.pro\/products\/loose-leaf-tea-oolong-goddess","provider":"English Tea Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}