Over View Tie Guanyin tea captures the most complete tea drinking experience-the freshness of green teas and the richness of black teas in perfect balance.The terms 'Iron Buddha' and 'Iron Goddess of Mercy' refer to the same type of tea-they are just different ways of writing the same Chinese word in English. Tie Guanyin tea has received huge media coverage due to claims that it aids weight-loss. While tea may help metabolise fats, experts all agree that weight loss is a complex issue and there are no quick-fix solutions. Key Facts Appearance:Tight yet roughly shaped curls of light and dark green leaf. When infused, the unbroken, evenly-sized leaves gracefully unfurl to reveal the most complex Tie Guanyin bouquet available. Aroma: Rich and fragrance like orchid what it is just the charm of Tie Guanyin. Taste: Tie Guanyin should be sipped little by little but not for gulp.Then the water gradually flows down the throat to let its deliciousness be fully absorbed. Storage Instructions: Store in cold,dry place, prevented from foreign odor and directly sunshine irradiation. Best Uses: Morning (Breakfast),Lunchtime,Afternoon while tired at work. Caffeine: Moderate How to Make If you are unsure how to prepare tea,just be careful not to steep the tea for too long or it may become bitter. This is especially true when making flavored Tie Guanyin tea.Always consider the recommended steep or brew times as a maxium amount of time you should steep the tea. For stronger tea, increase the amount of tea,but not the steep time. Suggestions: Prepare the tea with Kongfu teaware. Warm up the teaware with the tea soup of the first round.Time for the first 4 rounds are 30 seconds,1min,2min and 2min. Or: 1. Put 1 bag of tea in a tea pot, use boiling water rinse it,pour water away. 2. Pour 8oz boiling water into tea pot,enjoy it after 1minutes. 3. Refill up to 3 times.