tiěguānyīn

铁观音

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Tieguanyin tea; premium oolong tea

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Meanings

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1.

noun

Tieguanyin; a premium variety of oolong tea originating from Anxi County, Fujian Province

One of China's top ten famous teas, characterized by its rolled leaf shape, floral fragrance (often orchid-like), and smooth, lingering aftertaste. The name literally means 'Iron Goddess of Mercy'.

Zǎo早
shang上
wǒ我
xǐ喜
huān欢
pào泡
yī一
bēi杯
tiě铁
guān观
yīn音
lái来
tí提
shén神
 。

In the morning, I like to brew a cup of Tieguanyin to refresh myself.

Zhè这
kuǎn款
tiě铁
guān观
yīn音
yǒu有
dú独
tè特
de的
lán兰
huā花
xiāng香
 。

This variety of Tieguanyin has a unique orchid fragrance.

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Yé爷
ye爷
měi每
tiān天
yòng用
zǐ紫
shā砂
hú壶
pào泡
tiě铁
guān观
yīn音
 。

Grandpa brews Tieguanyin in a purple clay teapot every day.