Also known as “The Goddess of Mercy” – Chinese legend tells of a poor man, who doted on a temple, was rewarded when the Iron Goddess appeared in his dream and directed him to an area of the temple where he would find a treasure. When he looked, he found a tea plant which he cultivated, sold the proceeds, and planted out cut- tings. The cuttings grew into bushes and he sold more, then he gave bushes to local farmers so that they could share in his wealth. The leaf is of differing shades of green and the liquor is bright yellow in colour, giving a smooth slightly buttery character.
