Form
Loose leaf
Leaf
Oolong
Brew temp
195°F
Steep time
3 min
The verdict
Where this pick fits.
Rolled, lightly-roasted oolong from Anxi. Orchid floral on the first steep, sweet biscuit on the third. Re-steeps five or six times if you respect it.
Orchid on the first steep. Biscuit on the third. Five-plus rounds if you respect it. It earned its spot in our lineup by solving the stage it's supposed to solve — without pretending to solve every stage after it.
Quick take
- Best for: gongfu style, multi-steep, floral lovers
- Format: Loose leaf
- Leaf: Oolong
- Caffeine: medium
Best for
Where it earns its keep.
- · gongfu style
- · multi-steep
- · floral lovers
Head to head
See how it stacks up.
Common questions
Before you pour.
Is the Teavivre Ti Kuan Yin (Iron Goddess) Oolong worth it? +
Rolled, lightly-roasted oolong from Anxi. Orchid floral on the first steep, sweet biscuit on the third. Re-steeps five or six times if you respect it. We keep it in the lineup for gongfu style and multi-steep.
How much caffeine is in Teavivre Ti Kuan Yin (Iron Goddess) Oolong? +
It sits in the medium range, which is typical for oolong tea. A longer steep pulls more caffeine; pull it early in the 3 min window to keep the cup lighter.
What water temperature and steep time does Teavivre Ti Kuan Yin (Iron Goddess) Oolong need? +
Brew at 195°F for 3 min. Our brewing guide has the full method, ratio, and water notes.
Where can you buy the Teavivre Ti Kuan Yin (Iron Goddess) Oolong? +
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