{"title":"Spring 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0155\/3951\/files\/CH-13sp.jpg?1407\" alt=\"Though usually weather dependent the Spring Harvest usually follows a predictable pattern with lower elevation gardens harvesting in early April and higher elevation gardens harvesting in May.\" width=\"100%\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","products":[{"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":"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 2026 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":"LSSP20510-0606-5","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":769001569,"sku":"LSSP20510-0606-2","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 oz","offer_id":769001581,"sku":"LSSP20510-0606-10","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":"organic-jasmine-pearl","title":"Organic Jasmine Pearls","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis heady and invigorating tea should be steeped using lower temperature water, we suggest between 78\u003cspan\u003e°\u003c\/span\u003ec and 82\u003cspan\u003e°\u003c\/span\u003ec with 85\u003cspan\u003e°\u003c\/span\u003ec at the very highest.  Try immediately pouring out a sip, with no steep time, and see why: even within seconds the leaves begin to impart jasmine’s dulcet notes into the water.  Use cooler water and get all of the flavor, smooth texture, and higher re-steep potential as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis USDA Organic Jasmine Pearl is one of our most beautiful green teas.  While most of our brewing is done with ceramic gaiwan, we make an exception for this tea.  We suggest using a glass pot at least once, so that you can witness the beautiful way the pearls bloom as the tea brews.  The liquor is golden sweet, and simply jasmine from the nose to the finish; an elegant tea that is always a pleasure to experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Taiwanese High Mountain Oolong Tea Grower | Mountain Tea","offers":[{"title":"8oz","offer_id":19158481029,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10oz","offer_id":19158481093,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0155\/3951\/products\/organicjasminepearlUSDALABELEDV1.png?v=1676164641"},{"product_id":"alishan-jinxuan","title":"AliShan Jinxuan","description":"\u003cp\u003eAliShan is a mountainous region that has been gaining a lot of attention in Taiwan the last few decades as a land that consistently produces quality oolong. Finding the perfect spot to plant tea is an endeavor: the elevation, exposure to sunlight, yearly average weather patterns, the condition of the soil, and a dozen other intangible factors all affect the garden's potential to yield exceptional leaf.  Take a sip of this tea and we think you will agree that AliShan has that special quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAliShan Jinxuan Oolong became popular for its golden liquor, buttery mouthfeel, and rich notes of sweet cream. It can be steeped up to four times. While Jinxuan is renowned for its creamy character, proper brewing is essential to bring out those flavors. Lower water temperatures highlight the tea’s signature creaminess, while higher temperatures reveal more floral notes.\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, 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\/p\u003e","brand":"Mountain Tea","offers":[{"title":"2oz","offer_id":43296420004022,"sku":"ALI0429SP-0625-2","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5oz","offer_id":43296420036790,"sku":"ALI0429SP-0625-5","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0155\/3951\/files\/High_Mountain_JinXuan_Milk_Oolong_Tea_Liquor.jpg?v=1768084243"}],"url":"https:\/\/mountaintea.com\/collections\/spring-2025.oembed","provider":"Mountain Tea - Taiwanese High Mountain Oolong Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}