Sip and Stitch: Tie Guan Yin
In the last Sip and Stitch post, I talked about one of my favorite beers, but for projects that require a little more focus, tea is my drink of choice! Tie Guan Yin, or Iron Goddess of Mercy, is one of my favorite oolong teas. It has an incredibly rich history that I could not do justice to, so please read more on the Wikipedia page if you’re curious about its history. This specific variety is Anxi Tie Guan Yin. I couldn’t resist pairing this tea with yarn from Earl Grey Fiber Co.!
Yarn:
Drab on Oolong DK
Tea:
Anxi Tie Guan Yin
This Anxi Tie Guan Yin is wonderfully fresh and bright. The tea has a light gold color with jade green leaves. It is slightly grassy and well balanced. When I drink this, a warm spring meadow comes to mind. The tea leaves’ aroma is similar to a meadow as well - like strong, new plants. When I drink this tea, I feel refreshed and focused.
In general, no two teas will taste the same. Different soil, weather conditions, and processing variations will affect a tea’s flavor, as will how it is brewed. Don’t worry too much if your tea doesn’t taste similar to how others describe it; drinking tea is its own little journey.
The yarn I’ve paired with the Anxi Tie Guan Yin is Drab on the Oolong DK base from Earl Grey Fiber Co. I’ll admit that this pairing is partially based on the names, but Drab is a tonal green yarn that echoes the green, earthy tones of the tea leaves quite nicely. The color is grounding and calm, just like the Tie Guan Yin.
Enjoy your tea and yarn!
