Carbon Baked Tie Guan Yin Bittermelon Oolong Tea from Anxi Fujian

Ever wondered what would happen if you took bittermelon, took out the insides and left the thick rind and then stuffed it with Tie Guan Yin and roasted it? Well now you can try this lovely tea. Strangely enough it's not bitter at all, the bittermelon rind after roasting commingles with the Tie Guan Yin forming a lovely balanced sweet dark oolong goodness!

Anxi Tie Guan Yin is one of China's most famous oolong teas, originating from Anxi County in Fujian Province. The tea leaves are lush green, tightly rolled, and have a rich, full-bodied flavor with a strong floral fragrance. It is a semi-fermented tea, falling between green and black tea in terms of oxidation. The production process is complex, involving picking, withering, rolling, killing green, shaking, fermenting, and roasting.

The name "Tie Guan Yin" (Iron Goddess of Mercy) reflects the tea's noble qualities, with "iron" referring to the color of the leaves and "Guan Yin" referring to the Buddhist goddess of compassion, symbolizing the tea's revered status. The tea is known for its persistent fragrance, often described as a "orchid" or "osmanthus" aroma, which is highly prized by tea enthusiasts.

Tie Guan Yin tea comes in various flavors and fragrances, influenced by factors such as processing techniques and the growing region. Anxi Tie Guan Yin is particularly popular and widely recognized, playing an important role in Chinese tea culture and enjoying global admiration.

Actual colors of the tea may vary somewhat from pictured. Purchase the smallest amount to try before purchasing larger amounts.

Effects and functions of drinking Tie Guan Yin tea

1. Assist in lowering blood sugar

Bitter melon itself is believed to help lower blood sugar levels. It contains natural bitter melon glycosides and insulin-like substances, which have a certain auxiliary regulatory effect on diabetes. When paired with Tieguanyin Oolong Tea, its anti-sugar function is enhanced.

2. Assist in promoting digestion

Tieguanyin Oolong Tea has the effect of promoting digestion, and bitter melon also helps gastrointestinal motility, relieves stomach discomfort, and improves digestive function. The combination of the two can effectively promote digestion and relieve problems such as constipation and bloating.

3. Assist in weight loss and slimming

Bitter melon is believed to help with weight loss because it can accelerate fat burning and promote metabolism. Tieguanyin Oolong Tea is rich in tea polyphenols, which helps to improve fat metabolism. With bitter melon, it can achieve better weight loss results.

4. Assist in clearing heat and detoxification

Tieguanyin Oolong Tea has the effect of clearing heat and detoxification, and bitter melon is also a traditional heat-clearing food that can help expel toxins from the body and purify the body. The combination of the two can help the body cool down and reduce fire.

5. Assist in clearing the liver and improving eyesight

Bitter melon tastes bitter and can relieve heat. It is cold and can clear heat. It belongs to the liver meridian and is good at clearing liver fire. Tieguanyin tea tastes sweet and bitter, is cold in nature, and belongs to the liver meridian. It can not only relieve wind and heat, but also clear liver heat. It is sweet and moist to benefit yin and improve eyesight. Therefore, bitter melon Tieguanyin tea has the effect of clearing the liver and improving eyesight.

6. Assist in improving immunity

Bitter melon is rich in vitamin C, minerals and antioxidants, which can enhance the body's immunity and resist colds and other diseases. The tea polyphenols in Tieguanyin Oolong tea also have antioxidant effects and help improve the function of the immune system.

7. Assist in anti-oxidation and anti-aging

Tieguanyin Oolong tea is rich in tea polyphenols and has a strong antioxidant effect. It can reduce the damage of free radicals and delay the aging process. Bitter melon also has anti-aging effects and is rich in natural antioxidants, which helps maintain the elasticity and luster of the skin.

8. Assist in improving cardiovascular health

The combination of the two helps to lower cholesterol, improve blood circulation, and maintain blood vessel health. Bitter melon can effectively lower blood lipids, while Tieguanyin tea helps regulate blood pressure and helps prevent cardiovascular diseases.

Important Note:
While Tie Guan Yin tea offers numerous health benefits, it should not replace medications for treating diseases. It is also important to consume it in moderation, as drinking too much strong tea can cause side effects like insomnia or gastrointestinal discomfort. Pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and individuals with insomnia should consult a doctor and drink the tea cautiously based on their specific conditions.