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'''''Tieguanyin''''' is a premium variety of [[China|Chinese]] [[oolong|oolong tea]] originated in the 19th century in [[Anxi County|Anxi]] in [[Fujian|Fujian province]]. Tieguanyin 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''''' 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==

The tea is named after the Chinese Goddess of Mercy [[Guanyin]], who is known in Japan as Kannon and in Korea as Guam-eum. Guanyin is a female embodiment of [[Avalokiteśvara]] Bodhisattva.

The tea is named after the Chinese Goddess of Mercy Guanyin, who is known in Japan as Kannon and in Korea as Guam-eum. Guanyin is a female embodiment of Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva.

The name of the Chinese tea is translated in English as "Iron Guanyin", and sometimes as "Iron Goddess of Mercy." These two names are accurate.  The deity has long been given a female identity in Chinese folk culture, although the original Chinese name carries no suggestion of the male-or-female-nature.  A more accurate translation of the reference to the deity should be (the One) Observing the Voice of the People.

The name of the Chinese tea is translated in English as "Iron Guanyin", and sometimes as "Iron Goddess of Mercy." These two names are accurate.  The deity has long been given a female identity in Chinese folk culture, although the original Chinese name carries no suggestion of the male-or-female-nature.  A more accurate translation of the reference to the deity should be (the One) Observing the Voice of the People.