{"title":"Winter 2025","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"mountain-winter","title":"Mountain Oolong, Winter Harvest","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe standout feature of this tea is its mouth-watering flavor and consistency.  The aftertaste is light and minty, yet exceptionally long-lasting.  If we had to choose between describing our Winter Mountain Oolong as either sharp or soft, it would definitely be sharp.  In general we’ve found spring high mountain teas to be sharp and floral, and winter harvests to be soft and deep.   The top and middle notes have a good blend of both floral and fruity flavors, with the tropical fruity notes being front and center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMountain Oolong brews best at temperatures between 88°c and 91°c.  For a more classic winter green oolong profile, we suggest brewing gongfu style: 91°c with six grams of tea, steeped for forty seconds to a minute maximum.  A more standard technique (three grams of leaf for around ninety seconds to two minutes) will introduce sharper, more floral flavors to the liquor.  Expect the profile to shift in subtle ways from first to second to third steep, exciting!\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":"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\/files\/Organic_Mountain_Dry_Leaf_02.jpg?v=1786920418"},{"product_id":"dayuling","title":"DaYuLing Oolong, Spring Harvest","description":"\u003cp\u003eDaYuLing oolong tea is one of the rarest and most sought after teas.  Grown at elevations higher than 2,200 meters above sea level, DaYuLing tea is exceptionally aromatic and sweet.  Our offering is no exception. We’ve found that the aftertaste lingers as long as two minutes, and that each batch of leaves holds flavor up to six steeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaYuLing's Winter Harvest leaves are green and fresh, the tastes are mellow, smooth and soft, thick and active, the aroma is elegant with mostly floral notes and almost no fruitiness.  We detected notes of muted lilac flower. If you're a big fan of flowers, you know that lilac blossoms can have some of the most powerful and sweet scents among flowers.  A bouquet on the dining room table can waft as far as the kitchen or living room.  Lilacs that are grown or cut and kept in colder weather however, tend to have a much more delicate scent that is only really detected up close. This is the note that you might notice on the palate, a luxurious mouthfeel. Fairly unique among oolong, and intriguing for long-time fans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe DaYuLing Oolong Spring Harvest captures the essence of high-mountain tea, with its delicate floral aroma, creamy texture, and pure, refreshing taste. The winter harvest, marked by slower leaf growth and concentrated flavor, offers a tea that is elegant, nuanced, and truly unforgettable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery order of DaYuLing is triple checked for quality and consistency, and ships in a quick-seal canister to maximize shelf life.  This is because our DaYuLing is simply our finest green oolong offered, and the pride of our company. We love this tea and are confident that you will too!\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":"5 oz","offer_id":263892620,"sku":"DYLH0509-0606-5","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":263891888,"sku":"DYLH0509-0606-2","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0155\/3951\/files\/DaYuLing_Oolong_Tea_Wet_Leaf.jpg?v=1742170119"},{"product_id":"lishan-winter-1","title":"LiShan Oolong Tea, Winter Harvest","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe dry scent of this tea exudes the characteristic LiShan flowery headiness.  The nose is where the tea begins to distinguish itself from the pack; a freshly steeped cup mixes orchid and satsuma blossom aroma with a powerful and mouth-watering breath of freshly cooked jasmine rice.  The palate possesses exceptional smoothness and consistency, something that other floral teas—which are almost as a rule peakier in flavor—struggle to maintain. Mouth-feel is smooth and full-bodied, be sure to spend a few minutes savoring this feature before steeping yourself another drink. This year's Lishan Winter coats the palate with soft and aromatics distinct with vegetal note of sugar snap pea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Higher quality green oolong have the ability to withstand slightly higher water temperature in the tea pot: this unlocks exciting new flavor profiles.  We’ve found that water temperatures from 88°c to 91°c are sweet and creamy, while water temperature between 92°c and 94°c are sharply floral.  Try both methods and decide which style is best for you!\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":"5 oz","offer_id":732317765,"sku":"LWOWH50511-5","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":732319761,"sku":"LWOWH50511-2","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 oz","offer_id":729933813,"sku":"LWOSH50511-10","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0155\/3951\/files\/LiShan_Oolong_Tea_Wet_Leaf.jpg?v=1768084222"},{"product_id":"sunlinksea-tea-spring","title":"Sun Link Sea Oolong Tea, Winter Harvest","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea is produced at LonxFengXia of SunLinkSea (Also spelled ShanLinXi), located in ZhuShan township of Nantou County.  LongFengXia’s elevation is 1,800 meters at its highest point; the winding mountain roads leading up to this tea region are cloudy and misty all year around.  We would describe it as breath-taking and fairytale-like.  A beautiful and pristine landscape worth preserving at any cost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun Link Sea tea this year Winter notes light jasmine dominate, intertwined with a sweetness. vibrant and green with honey notes dominate the palate. we detected a clean, crisp minerality that reflects the purity of the high-altitude growing environment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #6d6e6d;\"\u003e without sacrificing mouth feel or sweetness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe would describe this tea as elegant.  It is simple, deep and clean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteeping Instructions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrepare 4 grams of tea leaf ( One full teaspoon) per 100ml of water(about half a cup).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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. 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