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Teavivre Ti Kuan Yin (Iron Goddess) Oolong

Orchid on the first steep. Biscuit on the third. Five-plus rounds if you respect it.

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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

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Head to head

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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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