Iron Goddess (Tie Guan Yin)Anxi, Fujian Province, China A traditional dark roasted Tie Guan Yin oolong, this tea starts off dark and smoky, and ends with a peachy, subtly acidic finish. This surprising yet delightful flavor shift is why we at Asha refer to this complex tea as the chameleon of teas.

Learn more about where this tea came from by clicking here to read about our Spring 2015 sourcing trip

While this may result in a slightly different texture or color

These tea leaves are then steamed

sharper profile than conventional matcha

and nuanced

Hand carved by 24th generation master craftsman Sabun Kubo using high quality sustainably grown Hachiku bamboo grown in Japan

it should continue to deserve our attention and respect

It can be easily opened with one hand with a simple press and lift

Wood firing is an arduous process that takes upwards of one week from setup to breakdown

Seto was the first region in Japan to produce high-fired

nutty finish

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