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This should provide between four and six re-steeps depending on the quality of the tea.  For larger vessels (teapots of over 500ml) re-steep potential is usually lower\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mountain Tea","offers":[{"title":"5 oz","offer_id":212663497,"sku":"MOOWH51118-5","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":212663537,"sku":"MOOWH51118-2","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 oz","offer_id":214237696,"sku":"MOOWH51118-10","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0155\/3951\/products\/p1220571a.jpg?v=1334883408"},{"product_id":"imperial-pearls","title":"Imperial Pearls Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachampionship.com\/index.php\/champions\/2012-champions\/28-champions\/2012\/67-2012-champions-fall\"\u003e2012 NATC\u003c\/a\u003e - Dark Oolong Category - Judge's Choice Award for Exceptional Tea\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/teachampionship.com\/images\/pdf\/11bg.pdf\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/teachampionship.com\/images\/pdf\/11bg.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"2011 NATC\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e2011 NATC\u003c\/a\u003e - Black Tea Category - 2nd Place\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rare brandy oolong (\u003ci style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mountaintea.com\/blogs\/news\/5997906-what-is-brandy-oolong\"\u003ewhat is brandy oolong?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e) is a must have in your tea chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dry leaf recalls the fragrance of cinnamon, a splash of hot water and the nose transforms into something more savory. We only picked the tenderest leaves of our prized oolong plants to create this exceptional tea; in doing so, we created a tea that is deep amber in color and pointedly sweet in flavor, sans astringency or bitterness.  Notes included both fragrant pressed flowers in the nose, and plum-sweet aftertaste in the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHotter water and longer steeping times will brew a more complex and spicier tea.  Lower water temperature and shorter steeping times will brew a sweeter and simpler tea.  Imperial Pearl is also known as Red Oolong in the East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteeping Instructions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare 3 grams of tea leaf (slightly less than a teaspoon) per 100ml of water(about half a cup).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the first two steeps, 96°c water for no longer than 60 seconds will provide plenty of flavor.  From the third steep onward it is fine to add up to thirty additional seconds per steep.  This should provide between four and six re-steeps depending on the quality of the tea.  For larger vessels (teapots of over 500ml) re-steep potential is usually lower.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mountain Tea","offers":[{"title":"5 oz","offer_id":212733961,"sku":"QXIPR0625-0723-5","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":212733959,"sku":"QXIPR0625-0723-2","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 oz","offer_id":214237680,"sku":"QXIPR0625-0723-10","price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 tea sachets","offer_id":215146980,"sku":null,"price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0155\/3951\/products\/Dry_Leaf_X.jpg?v=1607366505"},{"product_id":"jade-oolong","title":"Jade Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile “Jade” is often used as a popular name for green teas and green oolongs in general, it is also the name of a cultivar developed in Taiwan.  Called CuiYu—green jade—in Chinese, this tea is known to deliver bold floral flavors across a spectrum of steeping temperatures.  Because of this forgiving nature, we recommend Jade for tea lovers that enjoy experimenting with their brew, sometimes using lower water temperature for longer, or adding hot water for a quick sixty second steep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe prefer to steep at 90c, standard for unroasted green oolongs, for two to three minutes.  This produces a fragrant pale green-gold liquor with exceptional clarity.  Common flavors noted include camellia and wisteria flowers.  Expect the floral flavors to be a bit nasal, contrasting nicely next to grassy fresh, slightly vegetal notes on the lower side.  Jade Oolong is a versatile tea, able to hold its own as a tasting tea or accompanied by a meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmountain cost=\"\" lowest=\"\" at=\"\" purchase=\"\" to=\"\" website=\"\" our=\"\" visit=\"\" corn=\"\" sweet=\"\" and=\"\" cream=\"\" of=\"\" notes=\"\" strong=\"\" taste=\"\" we=\"\" liquor=\"\" pale-green=\"\" buttery=\"\" yields=\"\" that=\"\" bodied=\"\" light-medium=\"\" a=\"\" oolong=\"\" jade=\"\" offers=\"\" tea=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/mountain\u003e","brand":"Mountain Tea","offers":[{"title":"5 oz","offer_id":213863334,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":212977919,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 oz","offer_id":214237866,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0155\/3951\/products\/Jade_1.jpg?v=1607366574"},{"product_id":"jin-xuan-milk-oolong","title":"High Mountain Jin Xuan","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJinXuan is also known as milk oolong for its milky fragrance and taste. Expect heavy body and tastes that are floral with a slight peachy sweetness, the mouthfeel is very substantial and creamy. Our High Mountain Jin Xuan is just that; grown at an elevation well over 1,500 meters in the misty mountains of Taiwan's interior.  We have not flavored this tea in any way, one sip will convince the most discerning tea enthusiast that it is unnecessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJin Xuan was created in 1981 by Taiwan's Tea Research and Experimentation Station under the experimental code name 27.  It was popularized because of it's golden liquor, buttery mouthfeel, and overwhelming notes of sweet cream.  Good for four infusions.  JinXuan is known for its creamy flavors but only proper brewing techniques will bring out those notes.  Lower temperatures produce cream notes; higher temperatures bring out more floral qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteeping Instructions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare 3 grams of tea leaf (slightly less than a teaspoon) per 100ml of water(about half a cup).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the first two steeps, 87°c water for no longer than 60 seconds will provide plenty of flavor.  From the third steep onward it is fine to add up to thirty additional seconds per steep.  This should provide between four and six re-steeps depending on the quality of the tea.  For larger vessels (teapots of over 500ml) re-steep potential is usually lower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mountain Tea","offers":[{"title":"5 oz","offer_id":213865308,"sku":"JXHM0429-0424-5","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 oz","offer_id":214237870,"sku":"JXHM0429-0422-10","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":213865290,"sku":"JXHM0429-0424-2","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Tea Sachets","offer_id":20455997701,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0155\/3951\/files\/High_Mountain_JinXuan_Milk_Oolong_Tea_Dry_Leaf.jpg?v=1768084231"},{"product_id":"tieguanyin","title":"TieGuanYin Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur TieGuanYin fills your palate with notes of nectarine and honeydew and has a heady, floral aroma of gardenia and mulberry. If you drink green tea or black tea you will come to appreciate this premium and sophisticated oolong. A green tea drinker can appreciate its strong floral fragrance sans grassiness and black tea drinkers will appreciate its nuttier and sweeter taste sans “astringency.” Smooth and subtle, a great introduction to Oolong for green and black tea drinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTieGuanYin are extremely rare and hard to come by, especially one of this caliber.  It was crafted using traditional Formosa oolong methods: medium oxidation at roughly 35% to bring out fruity notes, rolling, and a firing to halt the oxidization process.  Compare with other unroasted TieGuanYin oxidized to 20% and taste the difference!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteeping Instructions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare 3 grams of tea leaf (slightly less than a teaspoon) per 100ml of water(about half a cup).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the first two steeps, 92°c water for no longer than 60 seconds will provide plenty of flavor.  From the third steep onward it is fine to add up to thirty additional seconds per steep.  This should provide between four and six re-steeps depending on the quality of the tea.  For larger vessels (teapots of over 500ml) re-steep potential is usually lower.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mountain Tea","offers":[{"title":"5 oz","offer_id":213865450,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":213865442,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 oz","offer_id":214237880,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0155\/3951\/products\/Light_TieGuanYin.jpg?v=1335477679"},{"product_id":"oriental-beauty","title":"Oriental Beauty Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis tea derives its fruity flavor and floral bouquet through a special process; the elegant and plum-sweet character actually originates from before plucking.  When the tea green leafhopper insect nibbles on the buds, the tender leaves are exposed to air and begin to oxidize while still growing on the plant. The natural aroma of tea repels the leaf hopper which jumps onto another bush. We then carefully monitor and handpick each bitten bud and leaf at just the right moment, which forms the base for our Oriental Beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis year’s flush produces a liquor that is medium-heavy bodied and honey sweet.  Honeyed notes are the characteristic flavor of bitten tea.  To draw out the best of the sweet and fruity tones of this leaf, we suggest using 90\u003cspan\u003e°\u003c\/span\u003ec water at around a minute maximum the first two steeps, gradually increasing steep time by thirty seconds of so from the third cup onward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the lush, fruity flavors depend on the leafhopper's visit to the gardens, this tea is very rare and exceptionally difficult to harvest in consistent quantities year by year.  It is also grown organically, as sprays and other types of pesticides would actually lower the harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mountain Tea","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":213866598,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":213866184,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0155\/3951\/products\/IMG_5316.JPG?v=1442361245"},{"product_id":"oriental-beauty-cake","title":"Oriental Beauty Cake Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003eCakes, more commonly known across Asia as “brick tea”, recall a time when tea was so valuable that it was used as a currency in its own right.  While brick pressing tea does not typically change flavor, the style of production is useful in that it makes the leaf less fragile and easier to store.  Brewing tea cake is also novel and worth experiencing at least once; simply break a small piece off, drop into your favorite teapot or gaiwan and add hot water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs soon as the water touches tea, a bouquet of nutmeg, plum, and roses will delight the senses.  The first cup will be ready while the cake still holds its shape, only after the second steep will the leaves fully bloom.  Keep the steep times short—roughly half a minute—and the water temperature at or below 93c.  The key is to prevent heat loss; pre-heating the leaf as well as using ceramic or porcelain teaware.  While exceptionally tolerant to a spectrum of steeping styles, our Oriental Beauty Cake is one of our most beautiful and sweet teas, brewing with love and care will be more than worth it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liquor will be deep amber in color, dulcet, clear, crisp and slightly dry, with pointed pit fruit flavors of plum and cherries over very faint notes of spice and pressed flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mountain Tea","offers":[{"title":"3.8 oz","offer_id":212978277,"sku":"FOB-C","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0155\/3951\/products\/fob_cake_2.jpg?v=1335477795"},{"product_id":"four-seasons-of-spring","title":"Four Seasons of Spring Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003eFour Seasons of Spring is named so because it produces four flushes (or harvests) each year that have a flavor and quality of that of a spring flush. This varietal was cultivated in Taiwan from a strain of TieGuanYin (Iron Goddess of Mercy), in the 1980s. This delightful oolong varietal has been cultivated for its sweet, floral flavors and expertly processed by hand. It is light yet buttery with lingering flowery finish of morning gardenias and warm milk.  Good for 2-4 infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour Seasons of Spring is a good tea for beginning brewers. This tea is light, sweet and extremely fragrant.  The taste of gardenias clings to the upper palate and dazzles the senses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteeping Instructions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare 3 grams of tea leaf (slightly less than a teaspoon) per 100ml of water(about half a cup).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the first two steeps, 92°c water for no longer than 60 seconds will provide plenty of flavor.  From the third steep onward it is fine to add up to thirty additional seconds per steep.  This should provide between four and six re-steeps depending on the quality of the tea.  For larger vessels (teapots of over 500ml) re-steep potential is usually lower.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mountain Tea","offers":[{"title":"5 oz","offer_id":214237842,"sku":"FSSO270-0723-5","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":214237838,"sku":"FSSO270-0723-2","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 oz","offer_id":214237852,"sku":"FSSO270-0723-10","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0155\/3951\/products\/p1220559a.jpg?v=1607365871"},{"product_id":"mountain-oolong-spring","title":"Mountain Oolong, Spring Harvest","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe character of a pot of tea tells a story about the leaf it originated from. Good tea is a mixed blessing for tea farmers; in general, the harder the tea plant struggles to grow, the more flavorful and tempered the finished brew becomes. For this reason higher elevation with colder temperatures and thinner air produces outstanding leaf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mountain Oolong we harvested 2025 spring is playful and sharp for just a moment, which gives away into a verdant roundness.  A bit of grassiness in the middle notes recalls a very high-end green tea, or something like a particularly high elevation BaoZhong. The aftertaste is fresh and light.  Expect lightly floral notes of jasmine and orchid.  Top, middle, and end have a bit of an etheral sense of citrus-sweetness underneath it all.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSteeping Instructions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePrepare 3 grams of tea leaf (slightly less than a teaspoon) per 100ml of water(about half a cup).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor the first two steeps, 92°c water for no longer than 60 seconds will provide plenty of flavor.  From the third steep onward it is fine to add up to thirty additional seconds per steep. This should provide about four re-steeps.  For larger vessels (teapots of over 500ml) re-steep potential is usually lower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mountain Tea","offers":[{"title":"5 oz","offer_id":219572694,"sku":"MOOSH0426-723-5","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":219572666,"sku":"MOOSH0426-723-2","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 oz","offer_id":219572720,"sku":"MOOSH0426-723-10","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0155\/3951\/products\/Mountain_Spring_Wet.JPG?v=1718911856"},{"product_id":"black-pearl","title":"Black Pearl Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe key difference between green, oolong, and black teas is not the ingredients, but production techniques.  Look specifically at the process of oxidization.  Green teas are not oxidized at all, black teas are 100% oxidized, and an oolong can run anywhere in between.  Black Pearl is a heavily oxidized oolong tea, also known as red oolong in the East; showing off the qualities of the best black teas, yet still retaining the multi-layered complexity of an oolong.  This tea is a must try for brewers looking for a whole-leaf brew that is clearly a cut above black teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes include baked apples and grapes, with a molasses-sweet aftertaste.  The 2016 harvest of Black Pearl is also a bitten oolong which imparts a special and highly sought after flavor that is difficult to describe… both honeyed and herbal at the same time.  We found this flush mouthwatering, yet comfortable and particularly well-suited to sipping between meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteeping Instructions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare 4 grams of tea leaf (one teaspoon) per 100ml of water(about half a cup).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the first two steeps, 98°c water for no longer than 60 seconds will provide plenty of flavor.  From the third steep onward it is fine to add up to thirty additional seconds per steep.  This should provide between four and six re-steeps depending on the quality of the tea.  For larger vessels (teapots of over 500ml) re-steep potential is usually lower.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mountain Tea","offers":[{"title":"5 oz","offer_id":227207780,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":227207594,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 oz","offer_id":227207918,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0155\/3951\/files\/Mountain_Tea_-_Black_Pearl_Oolong_Tea_Wet_Leaf.jpg?v=1742257190"},{"product_id":"lishan-spring","title":"LiShan Oolong, Spring Harvest","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLiShan, translated as Pear Mountain, is nestled within the Northern regions of Nantou apart of the Jade Mountain Range. The title is well earned: here you’ll find the best climate across all of Taiwan for cultivating apples and pears, which require crisp cold weather to properly flourish. Tea is also perfectly suited to the high elevation—from 1500 up and beyond 2000 meters—and misty mornings of LiShan. This means that the land is an incredibly precious commodity, and accordingly oolong from the mountainside plantations are considered the pride of the country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis flush of 2025 LiShan Spring has about 25% oxidization.  Typically, this tends to result in a more complex oolong with a mix of floral and fruity notes. We believe the top notes are mostly fruity, with a bit of peachy sweetness. This transitions into a sharply floral middle note, with citrus blossoms taking center stage.  The taper is sweet and understated. This is a particularly good crop that will leave your senses tingling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSteeping Instructions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePrepare 3 grams of tea leaf (slightly less than a teaspoon) per 100ml of water(about half a cup).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor the first two steeps, 90°c water for no longer than 60 seconds will provide plenty of flavor.  From the third steep onward it is fine to add up to thirty additional seconds per steep. This should provide between four and six re-steeps depending on the quality of the tea.  For larger vessels (teapots of over 500ml) re-steep potential is usually lower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mountain Tea","offers":[{"title":"5 oz","offer_id":769001557,"sku":"LSSP0504-0625-5","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":769001569,"sku":"LSSP0504-0625-2","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 oz","offer_id":769001581,"sku":"LSSP0504-0625-10","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0155\/3951\/files\/LiShan_Spring_Oolong_Tea_Wet_Leaf.jpg?v=1742181195"},{"product_id":"jas-organic-japanese-matcha-powder","title":"JAS Organic Japanese Matcha Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 40g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a certain mystique surrounding matcha among Western tea drinkers, what is it?  Matcha is a powdered green tea which originated in Japan.  To be considered true matcha, it must be made using Gyokuro style leaf, and all stems must be removed prior to milling.  Matcha has higher concentrations of anti-oxidants over other types of tea as well as a higher concentration of caffeine.  Our matcha has no flavoring or sweetener added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is meant to be prepared usucha style, thin liquor.  We suggest between two and two and a half grams of powder with 100ml of water at 70 to 75°c.  Whisk vigorously with a bamboo whisk (chasen) in a zigzag pattern until texture is smooth and a foamy head has been achieved.  An oversized bowl is recommended to avoid spillages.  Enjoy immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fragrance recalls fresh cucumber and melon, and we detected notes of bamboo, edamame, and nori in the palate.  The overall flavor is at once sweet and savory, with a bare hint of astringency.  Texture is the defining characteristic of this matcha: it is thick and brothy, silky yet robust.  The liquor coats the taste buds evenly and leaves a lasting impression on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mountain Tea","offers":[{"title":"40g","offer_id":40135172227254,"sku":"jh010130pr-0242","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0155\/3951\/files\/matchacan.png?v=1686872692"},{"product_id":"siji-chun-dong-pian-oolong","title":"Siji Chun Dong Pian","description":"\u003cp\u003eDong Pian is an unique tea harvested after the winter regular harvest season. Normally during the coldest time the tea bushes are dormant. So Dong Pian is not produced every year. Only on some occasions the weather gets warmer for a few days and the young leaves grow before dormancy, then we have luck to harvest this bonus tea. Due to growth in the cold weather, this tea tastes mellow, sweet with aroma and extremely fragrant. The taste of gardenias clings to the upper palate and dazzles the senses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteeping Instructions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare 4 grams of tea leaf (slightly less than a teaspoon) per 100ml of water(about half a cup).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the first two steeps, 92°c water for no longer than 60 seconds will provide plenty of flavor.  From the third steep onward it is fine to add up to thirty additional seconds per steep.  This should provide between four and six re-steeps depending on the quality of the tea.  For larger vessels (teapots of over 500ml) re-steep potential is usually lower.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mountain Tea","offers":[{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":41500152823990,"sku":null,"price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0155\/3951\/files\/C3568D8C-889F-419D-910E-0CD5075BE4EF.heic?v=1703273701"}],"url":"https:\/\/mountaintea.com\/collections\/buy-cold-brew-tea-online.oembed?page=2","provider":"Mountain Tea - Taiwanese High Mountain Oolong Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}