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[[File:20090606 Putuoshan 8786.jpg|thumb|right|Statue of Guanyin at [[Mount Putuo]], [[Zhejiang]], [[People's Republic of China|China]]]] | [[File:20090606 Putuoshan 8786.jpg|thumb|right|Statue of Guanyin at [[Mount Putuo]], [[Zhejiang]], [[People's Republic of China|China]]]] | ||
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'''''Tie Guanyin''''' is a premium variety of Chinese [[oolong|oolong tea]] originated in the 19th century in Anxi in Fujian province. Tie Guanyin produced in different areas of Anxi have different gastronomic characteristics. Production has since extended to many regions even outside of China, including Taiwan. | '''''Tie Guanyin''''' (铁观音) is a premium variety of Chinese [[oolong|oolong tea]] originated in the 19th century in Anxi in Fujian province. Tie Guanyin produced in different areas of Anxi have different gastronomic characteristics. Production has since extended to many regions even outside of China, including Taiwan. | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||