All About Anxi Tie Guan Yin 

Deepen your understanding and appreciation of Anxi Tie Guan Yin through guided tasting, history, terroir, and processing exploration🍃

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Join us for an in-depth exploration of one of China’s most celebrated and influential oolong traditions.

Anxi Tie Guan Yin (安溪铁观音), commonly known in English as Iron Goddess of Mercy Oolong, originates from the mountainous county of Anxi in southern Fujian Province. Revered for centuries, Tie Guan Yin occupies a unique place in Chinese tea culture, renowned for its captivating floral fragrance, elegant texture, and remarkable ability to express both terroir and craftsmanship.

Unlike many teas defined solely by a processing style, Tie Guan Yin represents the convergence of a specific cultivar, traditional artisanal methods, and the distinct environments in which it is grown. Over generations, producers in Anxi have developed diverse expressions of this tea—from the traditional roasted styles of the past to the vibrant, green modern styles that have become internationally famous.

In this workshop, we will explore the history, cultivation, and processing methods that have shaped Anxi Tie Guan Yin, while examining how factors such as elevation, soil, season, oxidation, and roasting influence its aromatic and textural character. Through guided tastings, you will discover the extraordinary range that exists within this iconic tea tradition and gain a deeper understanding of what makes truly exceptional Tie Guan Yin.

What You’ll Learn

• The Origins of Anxi Tie Guan Yin

Explore the cultural history, legends, and agricultural development of Iron Goddess of Mercy tea in the mountains of Anxi.

• Understanding the Tie Guan Yin Cultivar

Learn about the characteristics of the Tie Guan Yin cultivar and how growing conditions and terroir influence its aromatic expression, structure, and longevity. 

• Processing & Craft

Examine the traditional and modern methods of producing Tie Guan Yin, including withering, shaking, oxidation, fixation, rolling, and roasting, and how each step shapes the final tea.

• Traditional vs Modern Styles

Discover the differences between traditional roasted Tie Guan Yin and the modern green-style expressions that dominate today’s market, and learn how processing choices create dramatically different drinking experiences.

• Guided Tea Tasting

Taste and compare a curated selection of Anxi Tie Guan Yin teas, with emphasis on fragrance, mouthfeel, minerality, aftertaste, and energetic character.

Featured Teas

A curated selection of Anxi Tie Guan Yin teas, including:

• Traditional Nong Xiang Tie Guan Yin (浓香铁观音) — medium to heavily roasted expression with deep honeyed sweetness, dried fruit notes, and enduring mineral complexity.
• Modern Qing Xiang Tie Guan Yin (清香铁观音) — lightly oxidized and lightly roasted style known for its vibrant orchid fragrance, fresh floral character, and silky texture.
• Aged Tie Guan Yin (陈年铁观音) — carefully stored and periodically re-roasted tea expressing evolved notes of medicinal herbs, dried fruits, incense, and profound depth.
• High Mountain Tie Guan Yin (高山铁观音) — tea grown at higher elevations, often displaying greater aromatic clarity, softness, and lingering sweetness.
• Traditional Charcoal-Roasted Tie Guan Yin (炭焙铁观音) — artisanal roasted expression showcasing warmth, depth, and exceptional endurance through multiple infusions.
• Additional select Anxi teas and seasonal examples depending on availability and quality.

Whether you are new to Chinese tea or already experienced in fine oolong traditions, this workshop offers a rare opportunity to engage deeply with one of China’s most beloved and historically significant tea cultures.

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🍃MARK YOU CALENDAR

DATE: Thursday, August 13 | 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
PLACE: 🐉Dragon Tea Temple🐉

🎟️ Presale: 350K | At the door 400K

Tickets available at Dragon Tea Temple & Megatix

Reserve your place and discover the artistry, tradition, and enduring beauty of Anxi Tie Guan Yin🍵