{"title":"Black Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat the West calls \"Black Tea,\" China calls Hong Cha (红茶 – Red Tea) – named for the warm, coppery-red color of the brewed liquor, not the dark dry leaf. It is one of the most diverse tea categories in China, ranging from the smoky to the honey-sweet and floral. And while Indian and Sri Lankan black teas dominate the global market, Chinese Hong Cha is a different world entirely: complex, varied, and best to use without milk or sugar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur collection focuses on Chinese loose-leaf black teas – selected across the major producing regions and styles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypes of Chinese Black Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDian Hong (滇红 – Yunnan Red Tea)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dian Hong is currently among the most popular black teas in China, prized for its thick, robust character and warm floral finish. It comes from Yunnan province – the home of pu-erh, where large-leaf assamica tea trees produce a fuller, more golden-tipped leaf than most other black tea regions. Our Dian Hong selection spans several styles: the award-winning \u003cstrong\u003eJin Ya\u003c\/strong\u003e (金芽 – Golden Buds), the needle-shaped \u003cstrong\u003eSong Zhen\u003c\/strong\u003e (松针 – Pine Needle), the GuShu \u003cstrong\u003e\"Honeydew\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eJi Pin \"China Red\"\u003c\/strong\u003e (极品中国红), and the sun-dried wild \u003cstrong\u003eShai Hong\u003c\/strong\u003e (晒红) – a less common style where the leaf is dried in sunlight rather than heat-processed, producing a softer, earthier character. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLapsang Souchong (正山小种 – Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lapsang Souchong is widely considered the first black tea, originating in the Wuyi Mountains of Fujian province – one of China's most storied tea-producing regions. Farmers dry the tea leaves in unique smoking houses called Qing Lou Gan (青楼干燥), using pine-wood smoke to produce a bold, unmistakable flavor: deeply smoky, with pronounced pine notes and a pleasant underlying sweetness that persists across multiple steeps. For those who prefer their Wuyi black tea without the smoke, we also carry Non-Smoky Lapsang Souchong – the same wild leaves, without the smoking step, revealing a clean, chocolate-lychee sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJin Jun Mei (金骏眉 – Golden Eyebrows)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jin Jun Mei was created in 2005 in Tongmu Village, Wuyishan, Fujian (home of Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong), and sparked a renaissance in Chinese black tea appreciation. Made entirely from hand-picked tea buds, it requires a large quantity of buds per 500g of finished tea, making it one of the more labor-intensive Chinese teas to produce and resulting in a golden-yellow liquor with a sweet, refreshing entry and a signature floral fragrance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeemun (祁门红茶 – Qi Men Hong Cha)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keemun (also romanized as Qimen) is one of China's most celebrated black teas and one of the world's four most fragrant black teas. It comes from Qimen county in Anhui province, where a cooler climate and distinctive local cultivar produce a tea with an intense floral and fruity fragrance – notes of orchid, rose, and dried fruit, with a smooth finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLychee Black Tea (荔枝红茶)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gong Fu Lychee Black Tea originates in Southern China, primarily Guangdong and Fujian. Fresh and dried lychee are smoked at low temperatures during production, with Gong Fu black tea leaves present to absorb the lychee's mellow aroma and natural sweetness. The result is a tropical, deeply fragrant cup – bold enough to stand on its own, sweet enough to need nothing added.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcessing – How Chinese Black Tea Is Made\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe goal of black tea processing is full oxidation – transforming fresh green leaves into the dark, coppery leaf that brews a red-amber liquor. The steps:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePicking (Cai Cha – 采茶)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e– fresh leaves and buds are harvested, with the grade of the pluck (bud only, bud + one leaf, bud + two leaves) directly determining the quality and character of the finished tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWithering (Wei Diao – 萎凋)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – leaves are shade-dried or sun-dried to reduce moisture and soften the cell structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRolling (Rou Nian – 揉捻)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – leaves are rolled to break cell walls, release enzymes and natural oils, and initiate oxidation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOxidation (Fa Jiao – 发酵)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – leaves are left to oxidize, from several hours to over a day, depending on the desired flavor profile; this is the step that turns the leaf from green to copper-red.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying (Hong Bei – 烘焙)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – heat halts oxidation and locks in the tea's aroma.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt peak oxidation, Hong Cha turns sweet. Quality Chinese black tea carries bright notes of honey, malt, chocolate, and stone fruit – no milk or sugar needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Brew Chinese Black Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost Hong Cha brews best at 90°C (195°F). Boiling water can flatten the more delicate floral notes, particularly in Jin Jun Mei and Keemun. For Gong Fu Cha (工夫茶), use a gaiwan or small teapot and short infusion times. Chinese black teas respond well to multiple steeps and reveal different layers with each one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow Long Does Black Tea Last?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHong Cha is best consumed within two years of harvest. Unlike pu-erh or white tea, it does not benefit from extended aging – the floral and honey notes that define quality Chinese black tea fade over time. Store airtight, away from light, heat, and strong odors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Black Tea Acidic?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pH of black tea is around 5, which is mildly acidic. Green tea is slightly less acidic, with a pH closer to 6. Both are considered alkaline-forming after digestion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Note on Black Tea from India, Kenya \u0026amp; Sri Lanka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChina produces around 43% of the world's tea, but is not the largest producer of black tea – India, Kenya, and Sri Lanka dominate global black tea volume. These are grown in hot climates optimized for yield and typically produce bold, astringent teas designed to be drunk with milk and sugar. Chinese Hong Cha developed along an entirely different path: smaller farms, more diverse cultivars, more varied processing, and a flavor tradition that needs nothing added. If your only reference for black tea is a breakfast blend or a bagged tea, Chinese Hong Cha will be a revelation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lapsang-souchong-black-tea","title":"Smoky Lapsang Souchong Wild Black Tea","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA young monk once asked the wise tea master Lao Cha:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e– \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSifu\u003c\/span\u003e, how come Lapsang Souchong tastes so good and so comforting, especially in the evening? Every time I drink it, I get so cozy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e– The secret lies in the smell of a campfire. Mr. Wen, who made this tea, makes sure that the tea gets nicely smoked by the rising smoke of pinewood. The gentle tea leaves absorb the smoke. Then, later at night, you can enjoy the soft, mellow taste with the fragrance of a campfire. It’s the precise combination to make a person feel oh-so-cozy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLapsang Souchong (Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong) is the forefather of all the black teas, and our organic Lapsang Souchong is handmade by a very experienced tea master, Mr. Wen, who is very strict about using only traditional tea-making methods. Indeed, making Lapsang Souchong requires at least twenty procedures, including withering, rolling, oxidation, and other traditional crafting techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur Smoky Lapsang Souchong is processed in a traditional building with several floors. There is a large fireplace on the first floor where the pine wood is burning. The tea absorbs the rising smoke through all the stages. First, when farmers spread the tea leaves to rest and dry out during the withering. The lack of moisture makes the smoke sink even deeper into the leaves during the drying stage. Finally, the leaves are slowly infused with the smoke to the core during the baking and re-baking. The finished tea is called \"Smoked Souchong\" (烟小种 – Yan Xiao Zhong) and holds the unique scent of smoky pine. This smoky fragrance is very well-balanced, complementing the tea's natural sweetness. The unique flavor is present in each cup until the very last brew.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Wild (Ye Sheng) Lapsang Souchong uses tea leaves from wild-growing tea shrubs in the Wuyi Mountain. Its moist black leaves are tight and firm, with a delicate shine, as if they're glowing from within. The intensive, deep amber tea soup is clear and transparent. Its high, intense aroma balances notes of dried dates and longan with the signature pine smoke fragrance. A warm, comforting taste combines sweet honey with hints of rock flavor, just like walking into an alpine forest in full bloom on a sunny day. The tea is naturally brew-resistant, and a lasting aftertaste lingers on the teeth and inner cheeks long after the final brew.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe core production area of this special kind of black tea is tiny. It comprises a few villages within the Tongmu Guan area in Wu Yi Mountain. The Tongmu village in the center of this area was the birthplace of black tea almost 400 years ago. It is an area of protected designation of origin (PDO). It is where our tea comes from - Tongmu, Wuyi Mountain, the birthplace of Hong Cha, a legendary tea region of many peaks, valleys, and a river that flows through them. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KpGNAOdicck\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWatch a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/zCRp_Vl4h_U\" title=\"Video on how Lapsang Souchong is disappearing.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evideo\u003c\/a\u003e on how this tea almost ceased to exist \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tong Mu Guan\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, Wuyi Mountain, Fujian Province, China\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1000m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePicking Standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e One bud and two or three leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remarkable and strong, but not overwhelming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Notes of smoky pine. The taste is soft and mellow, with a sweet finish, leaving a very pleasant, fragrant smell lingering in the mouth and throat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wuyi Qi Cong (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e武夷奇种)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/thermometer_32x32.png?v=1613590565\" alt=\"Water temperature\" style=\"margin-right: 18px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 18px; float: none;\"\u003e195℉ \/ 90℃\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 00px; float: none;\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio for Western Brewing\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Western-Teapot_45649ad9-ec24-45d3-907f-2a0efe273c28_50x50.png?v=1616729997\"\u003e1 g per 70-100 ml\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\"\u003e3-5 min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio. Gong Fu Cha\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Gaiwan_Yixing_0f85d4d2-7572-4ccc-8863-e496a3933739_32x32.png?v=1616730143\" style=\"margin: 10px 7px 00px 11px; float: none;\"\u003e1 g per \u003cspan\u003e20 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\"\u003e5 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esec + 5 sec \u003c\/span\u003efor each subsequent infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yuri","offers":[{"title":"100g ($0.33 per gram)","offer_id":13757176676394,"sku":"SMOKY LAPSANG SOUCHONG_3","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g ($0.38 per gram)","offer_id":13757176643626,"sku":"SMOKY LAPSANG SOUCHONG_2","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g ($0.44 per gram)","offer_id":13757176610858,"sku":"SMOKY LAPSANG SOUCHONG_1","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/products\/Organic-Smoky-Lapsang-Souchong-Black-Tea_GUL_4150_low-res.jpg?v=1622184907"},{"product_id":"non-smoky-zheng-shan-xiao-zhong-wild-black-tea","title":"Non-smoky Lapsang Souchong Wild Black Tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eA young monk asked the wise tea master Lao Cha:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e– Oh, Sifu, what is this divine tea we are drinking?! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e– It's the father of all the Red Teas – Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong. This tea comes from the famous Wuyi Mountain in Fujian, where it grows wild, covered from the harsh sun by rich forest and year-round mist. Pay respect to its rich history while enjoying its sweet taste and longan aroma.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLapsang Souchong, also known as Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong, is the oldest black tea in the world. However, it differs greatly from our \u003ca title=\"Wild Smoky Lapsang Souchong\" href=\"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/products\/lapsang-souchong-black-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWild Smoky Lapsang Souchong\u003c\/a\u003e black tea. Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong wild black tea is not smoky at all, but instead possesses a unique sweetness and depth of flavor like no other. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrowing wild in the original birthplace of black tea – the Wuyi Mountains, the tea bushes enjoy rich forests, heavy mist, and the freshest mountain water. They form a symbiosis with other native plant species that assists the survival and thriving of all species. Trimming, cutting, and the use of pesticides are not practiced. The wild plants (Ye Sheng) have a well-developed vertical root system reaching deep into the ground. It absorbs the rich nutrients that form the unique flavor of this wild Chinese black tea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong wild black tea has a unique aroma of dried longans. The brew is continuously smooth, without the slightest hint of astringency. We are truly proud to carry this rare and remarkable tea. A sip alone is sure to leave a strong impression on any connoisseur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"600x600\" width=\"600x600\" alt=\"Wuyi Shan\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/shutterstock_675404737_600x600.jpg?v=1600747965\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core production area of this black tea is tiny. The Tongmu village \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eof the Wu Yi Mountains is in the center of this area. It was the birthplace of black tea almost 400 years ago. Today, it is an area of protected designation of origin (PDO). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe farmers maintain the authentic way of processing the tea leaves for this Wild Lapsang Souchong to this day. They pick them in the morning and spread them to wither in the shade. After that, they roll them till the juice starts to ooze out of the leaves. They then leave the tea mass to oxidize for hours before the final drying stage. The processing results in the tea with a complex, sweet taste, hiding honey and ripe fruit notes. It pairs with a mellow, rich mouthfeel and a long, satisfying finish. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe signature fragrance of dried longan fruit can be traced only to Zhengshan Xiaozhong, which grows in the core production area of Tongmu Guan. The rest of the Xiaozhong black tea only has sweet potato aroma notes. Our Wild Lapsang Souchong grows 1300 meters up in the WuYi Mountain, at the heart of Tongmu Guan. It carries the traditional craft and authentic taste of Chinese black tea at its best. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eTong Mu Guan, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWuyi Mountain, Fujian Province, China\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1300m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePicking Standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e One bud and two leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma: \u003c\/strong\u003ePleasant longan aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste: \u003c\/strong\u003eStrong notes of honey and caramel with hints of sweet potato and rich mouthfeel \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCultivar: \u003c\/strong\u003eWild Cai Cha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 18px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 18px; float: none;\" alt=\"Water temperature\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/thermometer_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e195℉ \/ 90℃\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Western-Teapot_45649ad9-ec24-45d3-907f-2a0efe273c28_50x50.png?v=1616729997\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio for Western Brewing\" style=\"margin-bottom: 00px; float: none;\"\u003e1 g per 70-100 ml\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e3-5 min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin: 10px 7px 00px 11px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Gaiwan_Yixing_0f85d4d2-7572-4ccc-8863-e496a3933739_32x32.png?v=1616730143\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio. Gong Fu Cha\"\u003e1 g per \u003cspan\u003e20 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e5 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esec + 5 sec \u003c\/span\u003efor each subsequent infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yuri","offers":[{"title":"100g ($0.33 per gram)","offer_id":13757173432362,"sku":"NON-SMOKY LAPSANG SOUCHONG_3","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g ($0.38 per gram)","offer_id":13757173399594,"sku":"NON-SMOKY LAPSANG SOUCHONG_2","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g ($0.48 per gram)","offer_id":13757173366826,"sku":"NON-SMOKY LAPSANG SOUCHONG_1","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/products\/Non-smoky_Zheng_Shan_Xiao_Zhong_Wild_Black_Tea_GUL_7910_low_res.jpg?v=1767989330"},{"product_id":"yunnan-dian-hong-black-tea","title":"Award-Winning \"Golden Buds\" Jin Ya Dian Hong Black Tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e—\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSifu\u003c\/span\u003e, how did you achieve for this tea to have such an exceptional taste? So sweet and soft, with notes of chocolate, – \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003ea young monk asked the wise tea master Lao Cha\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e—This wasn’t difficult. I just had to find a place with a pristine environment, far away from the dust and pollution of the cities. Where there is green as far as the eye can see. Then, I had to cultivate the tea bushes at a height of 1800 meters. Harvest only the finest tea leaves. And finally, patiently process these leaves with the greatest care. Simple. – Lao Cha answered.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Buds Jin Ya Dian Hong comes from the serene Lida Ecological Tea Garden in Fengqing, Yunnan, perched 1800 meters above sea level. It's a picturesque setting, with misty mornings, pure air, and fertile soil – ideal conditions for exceptional tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDian Hong (滇红) means Yunnan Red – \"Dian\" is a historical abbreviation for Yunnan. The tea is crafted from Feng Qing Da Ye Zhong (凤庆大叶种), a local large-leaf cultivar (Camellia sinensis var. Assamica) renowned for its rich flavor profile. The picking standard for this tea focuses on one tender bud and occasionally one bud with one young leaf, ensuring the finest material for processing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Buds Jin Ya Dian Hong has a well-rounded and harmonious flavor. The tea offers mild maltiness, subtle chocolate notes, and a light floral aroma. Its perfect balance is one of its defining features – no single element dominates. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Buds Jin Ya has also earned recognition, winning a Silver Medal at the Global Tea Championship – an acknowledgment of the craftsmanship and quality of the tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePlace of Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLida Village, Fengqing, Yunnan Province\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1800m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e April\u003c\/span\u003e 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Picking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Standard: \u003c\/strong\u003eOne bud and one bud with one leaf \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet potato aroma with light floral notes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTaste\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilky with hints of chocolate and a sweet finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Varietal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCamellia sinensis var. assamica, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeng Qing Da Ye Zhong (凤庆大叶种)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 18px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 18px; float: none;\" alt=\"Water temperature\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/thermometer_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e195℉ \/ 90℃\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Western-Teapot_45649ad9-ec24-45d3-907f-2a0efe273c28_50x50.png?v=1616729997\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio for Western Brewing\" style=\"margin-bottom: 00px; float: none;\"\u003e1 g per 70-100 ml\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e3-5 min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin: 10px 7px 00px 11px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Gaiwan_Yixing_0f85d4d2-7572-4ccc-8863-e496a3933739_32x32.png?v=1616730143\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio. Gong Fu Cha\"\u003e1 g per \u003cspan\u003e20 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e5 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esec + 5 sec \u003c\/span\u003efor each subsequent infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yuri","offers":[{"title":"100g ($0.39 per gram)","offer_id":13757173039146,"sku":"GOLDEN BUDS DIAN HONG_3","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g ($0.46 per gram)","offer_id":13757173006378,"sku":"GOLDEN BUDS DIAN HONG_2","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g ($0.56 per gram)","offer_id":13757172973610,"sku":"GOLDEN BUDS DIAN HONG_1","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Award-Winning-Yunnan-Dain-Hong-Black-Tea_GUL_0242_low-res_05574d7e-13ea-4497-872b-793aa8dfbc7b.jpg?v=1720715516"},{"product_id":"award-winning-jasmine-jin-ya-black-tea","title":"Award-Winning \"Golden Buds\" Jin Ya Dian Hong Jasmine Black Tea","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne fine day, a young monk came to the wise tea master Lao Cha and asked: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e– Master, oh, how I long for a quality jasmine tea, but with the rich and robust flavor of a black tea. Where could I get such a treat?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e– You can make it yourself, young one, but the process will require long and tedious steps. First, harvest only the top leaves of the highest quality tea. Then wait till summer, when jasmine flowers bloom, and gather all the blooming flowers you can carry. Scent the highest quality black tea with the flowers of blooming jasmine a total of 5 times. Lastly, if you want this tea to be worthy of much praise from around the world, add only the sweetest-smelling flowers at the very end. Go on now.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing one of the world's largest and most reputable food and drink awards, the 'Great Taste', organized by the Guild of Fine Food, has been described as the \"Oscars\" of the food industry and the \"epicurean equivalent of the Booker prize\". Our Jasmine (Jin Ya) Black Tea was awarded at the 'Great Taste Awards 2018'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJasmine Black Tea is a rare find! Jasmine scenting is usually reserved for green teas, making this black tea a special treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make Jasmine Tea, the tea leaves are harvested in the Spring and stored until late Summer, when Jasmine flowers bloom. The flowers are picked early in the morning when the petals remain closed. Once harvested, they are kept cool until nightfall. During the night, jasmine flowers open, releasing an exquisite fragrance, and the scenting takes place.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the process of making this tea, tea buds get scented with the jasmine flowers a total of 5 times, each time replacing the used jasmine buds with new ones. Lastly, only the most potent jasmine flowers get added to the finished tea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSipping on our Jasmine (Jin Ya) Black Tea will be nothing short of a sweet, mellow, and deeply aromatic experience. The black tea brings sweet, fruity notes, and the jasmine flowers mix in their fragrance. The jasmine naturally balances the mood and calms the mind with its enchanting fragrance. The clear, bright-orange tea soup has a smooth, mellow entrance and feels comfortable. The long-lasting finish, with its returning sweetness, will keep reminding you about this tea long after you're done drinking it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaking Jasmine black tea is a laborious process that takes time and effort. Some producers would use scented oils or flavorings to save both, then scent the tea leaves during their processing. Our tea uses only natural jasmine petals and sticks to a traditional way of production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe recommend shorter brewing times to let this Jasmine Black tea's delicate fragrance emerge fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePlace of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTea: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYunnan Province, China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJasmine:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eGuangxi Province, China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Altitude:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e 1500m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea: April, 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eJasmine: August, 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Picking Standard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eOnly buds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-balanced fresh jasmine aroma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTaste\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich, sweet, and mellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVarietal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCamellia sinensis var. assamica, Da Ye Zhong (大叶种)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 18px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 18px; float: none;\" alt=\"Water temperature\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/thermometer_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e195℉ \/ 90℃\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Western-Teapot_45649ad9-ec24-45d3-907f-2a0efe273c28_50x50.png?v=1616729997\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio for Western Brewing\" style=\"margin-bottom: 00px; float: none;\"\u003e1 g per 70-100 ml\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e3-5 min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin: 10px 7px 00px 11px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Gaiwan_Yixing_0f85d4d2-7572-4ccc-8863-e496a3933739_32x32.png?v=1616730143\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio. Gong Fu Cha\"\u003e1 g per \u003cspan\u003e20 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e5 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esec + 5 sec \u003c\/span\u003efor each subsequent infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yuri","offers":[{"title":"100g ($0.41 per gram)","offer_id":14123795349546,"sku":"JASMINE BLACK TEA_3","price":41.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g ($0.44 per gram)","offer_id":14123795316778,"sku":"JASMINE BLACK TEA_2","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g ($0.56 per gram)","offer_id":14123795251242,"sku":"JASMINE BLACK TEA_1","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/products\/Award-Winning-Jasmine-_Jin-Ya_-Black-Tea_GUL_4145_low-res.jpg?v=1737308465"},{"product_id":"ancient-wild-tree-dian-hong-black-tea","title":"Sun-dried, Wild Shai Hong Black Tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Great Emperor of China once asked the tea master Lao Cha: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e– Tell me, old master, how were you able to achieve a tea with such extraordinary taste? \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e– This wasn’t difficult, my Emperor. All I had to do was wait for a hundred years until the tea bushes reached the ideal age, and the soil surrounding their roots absorbed all the wild fruits, becoming rich and moist. This is the secret. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea comes from old trees growing in the wild at an elevation of over 2,000 meters in the National Nature Reserve in Lincang, Yunnan. The natural ecological environment provides ideal conditions for tea cultivation, free from pollutants and chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decomposing wild fruits and fallen leaves give sufficient nutrients to the trees growing in this soil for hundreds of years. In symbiosis with other native plant species in the region, the ancient trees grow for decades without trimming. The high altitude prevents the development of plant diseases, so the trees do not require fertilization or pesticides. Their root system is strong and well-developed, reaching deep into the ground. The abundant soil nutrients and the pristine surroundings create a remarkable tea full of Cha Qi \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(茶气)\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe tea leaves overflow with taste and aroma that feels alive even after many infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oily black-and-purple leaves are plump and tight. The clear, deep orange tea soup has a smooth entrance, soft, refreshing mouthfeel, and intense returning sweetness (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e回甘 – \u003c\/span\u003eHui Gan). Notes of berries, smoked plums, and tropical fragrance evoke a landscape of blooming meadow amid a lush spring forest. After sipping, smell the empty cup – you will be rewarded with a unique aroma lingering at the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"278\"\u003eShai Hong is a sub-category of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/collections\/black-teas\/dian-hong\" title=\"Dian Hong Teas\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDian Hong\u003c\/a\u003e – Yunnan Red Teas. Shai Hong (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e晒红\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e) means sun-dried red (tea), and it is made from the same material as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/collections\/pu-erh-teas\" title=\"Pu-erh Teas\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePu-erh teas\u003c\/a\u003e. Unlike most black teas, which are finished in heated dryers, this tea is spread out on bamboo trays and dried under the sun. The process is slow and gentle. Low temperatures gradually draw moisture from the leaves, allowing them to retain more of their natural aromatics and sugars. Sun-drying gives the tea a bright, honey-floral character and keeps the tannins soft and rounded. Instead of the typical malty notes, you get a clean profile with a naturally occurring fruity sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"278\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhile a standard Dian Hong uses high oven heat to completely lock in its flavor, Shai Hong's gentle drying leaves the leaf's natural enzymes intact. Because of this, it acts as a \"living\" black tea – instead of fading over time, it ages and evolves, developing even deeper, thicker, and sweeter notes year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlace of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNational Nature Reserve, Lincang, Yunnan, China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2100m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Picking Standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e One bud with one or two leaves\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, tropical aroma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e Taste\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet \u0026amp; sour, with notes of smoked plums and raspberry notes in the long-lasting finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVarietal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYe Sheng Cha Shu (\u003c\/span\u003e野生茶树)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/thermometer_32x32.png?v=1613590565\" alt=\"Water temperature\" style=\"margin-right: 18px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 18px; float: none;\"\u003e195℉ \/ 90℃\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 00px; float: none;\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio for Western Brewing\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Western-Teapot_45649ad9-ec24-45d3-907f-2a0efe273c28_50x50.png?v=1616729997\"\u003e1 g per 70-100 ml\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\"\u003e3-5 min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio. Gong Fu Cha\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Gaiwan_Yixing_0f85d4d2-7572-4ccc-8863-e496a3933739_32x32.png?v=1616730143\" style=\"margin: 10px 7px 00px 11px; float: none;\"\u003e1 g per \u003cspan\u003e20 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\"\u003e5 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esec + 5 sec \u003c\/span\u003efor each subsequent infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yang","offers":[{"title":"100g ($0.43 per gram)","offer_id":31623488766007,"sku":"WILD SHAI HONG_3","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g ($0.50 per gram)","offer_id":31623488798775,"sku":"WILD SHAI HONG_2","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g ($0.56 per gram)","offer_id":31623488831543,"sku":"WILD SHAI HONG_1","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Wild_Sun-dried_Dian_Hong_Black_Tea_GUL_0225_low_res.jpg?v=1775254232"},{"product_id":"gift-card","title":"Gift Card","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Gift Card is a great way to save significantly!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s how it works:\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e• \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor a $250 gift card, it’s just $210\u003c\/strong\u003e out of pocket, \u003cstrong\u003esaving you $40!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e• \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAnd if you opt \u003cstrong\u003efor a $500 gift card, you pay merely $400\u003c\/strong\u003e – a whopping \u003cstrong\u003e20%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e ($100) saving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e! \u003c\/strong\u003e– \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eour absolutely best deal\u003c\/strong\u003e, and this is the only way to get it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNOTE: \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e$250 and $500\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eDiscounted Gift Cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecannot be combined with other discounts \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(including membership)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e or used for Tea Club.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eGift Card doesn’t expire\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e Use it all at once or stretch it for a few orders, with no rush and no fuss. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you're buying tea more than once or if you are looking to buy expensive teaware, getting this card is a logical step to save on future purchases.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd if you are looking for an ideal tea or teaware gift but finding the multitude of options a bit overwhelming, then make it simple with the 'Path of Cha' Gift Card!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur gift card offers not just choice, but also the opportunity to explore and discover. If you’re uncertain about the tea preferences of your loved ones, there's no need to speculate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive them the joy of selecting something they've had their eye on or the excitement of discovering a new favorite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach card is conveniently delivered digitally, right to your inbox, complete with a user-friendly redemption code and straightforward instructions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Path of Cha","offers":[{"title":"Pay $400 for $500 Card (Save 20%)","offer_id":40264974565431,"sku":"GiftCard500","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pay $210 for $250 Card (Save 16%)","offer_id":40264974598199,"sku":"GiftCard250","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$100","offer_id":31706768212023,"sku":"GiftCard100","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$50","offer_id":31706768244791,"sku":"GiftCard50","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$25","offer_id":31706768277559,"sku":"GiftCard25","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/products\/Gift-Card.jpg?v=1633537908"},{"product_id":"tea-club-discovery-subscription","title":"Tea Club","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eJoin our Tea Club, and you’ll always have something fresh to brew!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach month\u003c\/strong\u003e (or \u003cstrong\u003eonce every two months\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e— you decide), you’ll receive four different teas (25g each, totaling 100g), thoughtfully curated based on seasonality or how their flavors complement and contrast each other. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelections may include any combination of White, Green, Oolong, Red (Black), or Pu-erh teas, and even rare Yellow teas might make an appearance! 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Plus, with a monthly subscription, you’ll save an average of 20% compared to buying four teas individually each month.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet’s explore the world of tea together — join us on this journey!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Path of Cha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32381102719031,"sku":"TEA CLUB","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/products\/Discovery-Subscription.png?v=1622160040"},{"product_id":"sakura-wakoucha-japanese-black-tea","title":"Award-Winning Sakura Wakoucha Black Tea (Japan)","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDUE TO HIGH DEMAND, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHIS TEA IS OUT OF STOCK\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIT WON'T BE AVAILABLE UNTIL NEXT HARVEST IN THE SUMMER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/manage.kmail-lists.com\/subscriptions\/subscribe?a=QMAi9w\u0026amp;g=Mq8MXj\" title=\"Sign Up For Newsletter\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSIGN UP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/manage.kmail-lists.com\/subscriptions\/subscribe?a=QMAi9w\u0026amp;g=Mq8MXj\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFOR OUR NEWSLETTER TO STAY UPDATED\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne day, when the refreshing moments of spring had long passed, a young monk approached Lao Cha:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e— Sensei, I often reminisce about those lovely spring days sitting under the blooming cherry trees. Those days when we would enjoy sweet rice cakes and hot tea, savoring the aroma of the sakura petals dancing around us. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e— Take a sip of my latest creation. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e\"Koucha\" is the Japanese word used for black tea. Like \"hong cha\", \"koucha\" translates as \"red tea\", referred to as black tea in the West. Wakoucha is specifically black tea produced in Japan, \"Wa\" referring to Japan in this context. The unique Japanese cultivars give this tea its distinctive, mild character and soft taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eOur Award-winning Organic Sakura Wakoucha is grown in Yame, Fukuoka prefecture. A small number of farms produce limited amounts of koucha throughout Japan. In fact, most tea grown in Japan is green tea, while most black tea is imported from abroad. And wakoucha, being a local tea, is enjoyed almost exclusively by Japanese tea enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe taste of this Japanese black tea is spectacular. Taking a sip of our Sakura Wakoucha, you will submerge in a juicy sweetness void of astringency. A lingering, slightly floral taste will remain on the palate. Notes of succulent cherries and honey will follow, subsiding in a superb, long-lasting finish. The color of the liquor is a comforting apricot-orange hue. Our Japanese Sakura Black Tea makes a perfect afternoon drink and pairs well with desserts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWakoucha is a fully oxidized tea. The leaves undergo a long process of withering (up to 20 hours). The next step is rolling, where the leaves are pressed in a circular motion. It helps release the inner moisture and further oxidize the leaves. The leaves are then placed in large sieves and shaken up and down to prevent entanglement during the filtering stage. Repeated kneading comes next, which further breaks the cell walls, followed by another stage of oxidation for 2-3 hours. After that, farmers dry the leaves with hot air in the drying phase and add\u003cspan\u003e cherry tree leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e The result is a delicate, honey-floral tea with fruity notes and a higher sweetness that lingers in the mouth, leaving a lasting impression for hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eProduced by tea farmer Harashima-san, this tea won the prestigious Nihoncha Award in 2017.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 12px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 18px; float: none;\" alt=\"Water temp\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/thermometer_icon.png?v=1515573418\"\u003e 195℉ \/ 95℃\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin: 10px 5px 00px 5px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/kyusu_72236fa1-2d46-41bf-8580-3c1ebcf6f7e3_icon.png?v=1516397961\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio\" width=\"35\" height=\"31\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003eg per 60 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  \u003cimg style=\"margin: 10px 10px 00px 5px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_icon.png?v=1515573438\" alt=\"Steeping Time\"\u003e 2min for the first infusion; then 30sec; +15 for each subsequent infusion\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Joelle","offers":[{"title":"100g ($0.56 per gram)","offer_id":39398248087607,"sku":"SAKURA WAKOUCHA_3","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50g ($0.60 per gram)","offer_id":39398248120375,"sku":"SAKURA WAKOUCHA_2","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"25g ($0.64 per gram)","offer_id":39398248153143,"sku":"SAKURA WAKOUCHA_1","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/products\/Award-Winning-Sakura-Wakoucha_GUL_1648_low-res_9f947e01-8597-4aae-8e6e-bc1fe681df69.jpg?v=1764547044"},{"product_id":"pine-needle-songzhen-dian-hong-black-tea","title":"\"Pine Needle\" Song Zhen Dian Hong Black Tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Wise Tea Master Lao Cha was meditating in Yunnan's lush forests one early autumn day. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith each breath in, the scent of ripe plums and apricots would whoosh through. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith each breath out, a pine needle would fall off the trees around him. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen Lao Cha finished his morning meditation, he set to work on the tea farms, bringing his new inspiration with him. Thus, Song Zhen Black Tea was born.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep in the mountains of China's southern province Yunnan, tea partners Mr. Yang and Mr. Zhang work on rolling needle-thin strands of tea leaves. The name \"Pine Needle\" Black Tea comes from the delicate shape of the tea leaves, which resemble long and thin pine needles. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn China, Hong Cha (translated as \"Red Tea\" and what we call \"Black Tea\" in the West) has a history of over 400 years, but this tea is relatively new, just shy of 100 years old. We categorize this tea as Dian Hong, which means Red Tea from Yunnan. It's a craft tea that gained popularity in the early 20th century after becoming a favorite with the Queen of England. Preferring the gentle and sweet flavor profiles of Chinese Black Tea over the more robust profiles of Indian Black Tea, Yunnan tea quickly gained royal following.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePay attention to the leaves – the iconic golden hues of Yunnan Black Tea covered in fuzz, a sign of quality, and the young age of the leaves. At first sight, you might really think that these are pine needles that fell to the ground in autumn, making it a genuinely timely tea that farmers finish processing just in time for fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavor profile of this tea is light and aromatic, making it an ideal brew for those new to Chinese Black Tea. At first sip, the liquor is sweet and just slightly sour, with bright notes of apricot. The taste and aroma transform with each subsequent infusion: sugared vanilla and fragrant roasted coffee beans come into play. Then comes a long-lasting, mouth-watering, and malty finish. Take a whiff of your gongfu set afterward, and you'll get notes of sappy autumn prunes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\" height=\"480x480\" width=\"480x480\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Dahei_garden-2_low_res_f9cbf83c-f052-4e2e-a056-682c7bba6192_480x480.jpg?v=1633648914\" alt=\"Tea plantation\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMr. Yang and Mr. Zhang live and farm tea in Pu'er, Yunnan. They are knowledgeable, creative, curious, and not shy of experimentation. Yang and Zhang love experimenting with local ancient trees as well as with cultivars that are not native to Yunnan, and create new and unique tea varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\" alt=\"Mr.Young and Mr.Zhang\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Young-_-Mr.-Zhang_low-res_480x480.jpg?v=1633648985\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p2\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlace of Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYunnan Shan\u003c\/span\u003e, Yunnan, China \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p2\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Altitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1300m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p2\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p2\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003ePicking Standard: \u003c\/strong\u003eOne bud and one leaf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p2\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e chocolate, prunes and light woody notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p2\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e Taste\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, malty, with notes of dark chocolate, sour cherry and long lingering finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p2\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Tea Tree:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCamellia sinensis var. assamica, \u003c\/span\u003eDa Ye Zhong (\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e大叶种)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p2\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Xue Ya #100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 18px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 18px; float: none;\" alt=\"Water temperature\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/thermometer_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e195℉ \/ 90℃\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Western-Teapot_45649ad9-ec24-45d3-907f-2a0efe273c28_50x50.png?v=1616729997\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio for Western Brewing\" style=\"margin-bottom: 00px; float: none;\"\u003e1 g per 70-100 ml\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e3-5 min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin: 10px 7px 00px 11px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Gaiwan_Yixing_0f85d4d2-7572-4ccc-8863-e496a3933739_32x32.png?v=1616730143\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio. Gong Fu Cha\"\u003e1 g per \u003cspan\u003e20 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e5 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esec + 5 sec \u003c\/span\u003efor each subsequent infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yang","offers":[{"title":"100g ($0.30 per gram)","offer_id":39504532340791,"sku":"SONG ZHEN_3","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g ($0.36 per gram)","offer_id":39504532373559,"sku":"SONG ZHEN_2","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g ($0.44 per gram)","offer_id":39504532406327,"sku":"SONG ZHEN_1","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/products\/SongZhen_PineNeedle_DainHongBlackTea_GUL_9169_lowres.jpg?v=1734112877"},{"product_id":"red-dragon-hong-long-yunnan-black-tea","title":"\"Red Dragon\" Hong Long Black Tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eOne fine day, after a deep morning meditation up in the mountains of Yunnan, the Wise Tea Master Lao Cha spoke to his disciples:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e— Being present in the moment doesn't mean forgetting about your past or not caring about the future. It is simply being. Let the Red Dragon show you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe young monks each took a sip of Red Dragon Black Tea. Flowing through them, it showed its past, the ancient Yunnan soils in which the tea grew. The future, the innovative use of modern tea cultivars. Then, it settled in the now, the soothing energy of invigorating black tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur good friends from Yunnan, Mr. Zhang and Mr. Yang, love experimenting with Taiwanese cultivars on Yunnan soil – rich in history, minerals, and mystical energy – to create new and unique teas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis time, the masterful tea artisans took two well-known tea cultivars: Jin Xuan, best known for the famous Milk Oolong, and Ruan Zhi (also known as Qing Xin) – one of the highest quality and most popular Taiwanese cultivars, used for producing many high-mountain oolong teas, and turned them into a new, delicious black (red) tea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"Mr.Young and Mr.Zhang\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Young-_-Mr.-Zhang_low-res_480x480.jpg?v=1633648985\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 7px; float: none;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMr. Yang \u0026amp; Mr. Zhang \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe combination of Taiwanese oolong tea cultivars, Yunnan terroir, and Chinese black tea processing resulted in a unique taste. Many layers come into play here. Among them, the sweet creaminess of the Jin Xuan cultivar, the unforgettable floral and fruity scents of the Ruan Zhi, and the maltiness of a skillfully processed Hong Cha. Our friends and skilled tea masters process this Chinese black tea in the traditional Yunnan manner, in small bamboo baskets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe resulting \"Red Dragon\" Hong Long Black Tea is incredibly rich with bright notes of tropical fruits. When brewing the tea according to the ways of Gong Fu Cha, the first few brews will be floral and very aromatic. Then, you'll get an unmistakable taste of fruits, such as lychee and red berries, starting from the third brew and onward. The brews are tied together by an overall elegance that Chinese black tea brings – sweet and malty, with dark cocoa tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Tea plantation\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Dahei_garden-2_low_res_f9cbf83c-f052-4e2e-a056-682c7bba6192_480x480.jpg?v=1633648914\" width=\"600x600\" height=\"600x600\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 7px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe tea garden of Yang \u0026amp; Zhong\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDahei Mountain rises at more than 2600 meters above sea level in Yunnan province, near the border with Burma. It is blessed with abundant rainfall and green peaks. Many consider this ancient forest to be the best preserved in the border area. The entire region enjoys a wild and pristine landscape. The dense forest is a unique biodiversity mix between broad-leaved species and ancient tea trees. Here, people discovered the largest tea tree ever measured - a giant arbor 20m high, 1,9m in diameter, with a crown surface of 78.5 sq. meters. The wild tea trees are tall and arbor-shaped, with trunks covered in moss. The local Lahu people usually climb tall branches to collect the leaves. A walk in this ancient forest wakes up the senses and lets you smell the unique fragrance of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlace of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dahei Shan, Yunnan \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Altitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2000m\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003ePicking Standard: \u003c\/strong\u003eOne bud and two leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e Taste\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowery at first and fruity on later infusions. Long lingering finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jin Xuan \u0026amp; Ruan Zhi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 18px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 18px; float: none;\" alt=\"Water temperature\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/thermometer_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e195℉ \/ 90℃\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Western-Teapot_45649ad9-ec24-45d3-907f-2a0efe273c28_50x50.png?v=1616729997\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio for Western Brewing\" style=\"margin-bottom: 00px; float: none;\"\u003e1 g per 70-100 ml\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e3-5 min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin: 10px 7px 00px 11px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Gaiwan_Yixing_0f85d4d2-7572-4ccc-8863-e496a3933739_32x32.png?v=1616730143\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio. Gong Fu Cha\"\u003e1 g per \u003cspan\u003e20 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e5 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esec + 5 sec \u003c\/span\u003efor each subsequent infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yang","offers":[{"title":"100g ($0.30 per gram)","offer_id":39504610492471,"sku":"HONG LONG_3","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g ($0.36 per gram)","offer_id":39504610525239,"sku":"HONG LONG_2","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g ($0.44 per gram)","offer_id":39504610558007,"sku":"HONG LONG_1","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/products\/HongLong_RedDragon_BlackTea_GUL_9168_lowres.jpg?v=1705457535"},{"product_id":"golden-eyebrows-jin-jun-mei-black-tea","title":"\"Golden Eyebrows\" Jin Jun Mei Black Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eOne crisp morning, wise Lao Cha and his young disciple sat beneath an ancient pine, sipping freshly brewed Jin Jun Mei. The disciple took a sip, his eyes widening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e– Sifu, – he asked, – how can this tea be so elegant and perfectly balanced — sweet like wildflower honey, yet with that gentle maltiness?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eLao Cha chuckled softly, stroking his long beard. – Ah, young one, balance doesn't just happen by chance. This tea comes from millions of tiny, tender buds, handpicked with care in the Wuyi Mountains — where the rocks and mist are in perfect harmony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e– So the mountains do all the work?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eSifu laughed. – The mountains help, but the tea farmers' care creates that perfect balance. Nature provides the stage, but it's the hands and experience of the tea master that create the magic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe disciple nodded, sipping again. – I see. It is teamwork – nature and humans working together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCompared to other black tea varieties, Jin Jun Mei (金駿眉), which translates as \"Golden Eyebrows\", is one of the most recent developments – it appeared as late as 2005 with the idea to create a premium, high-end red tea using only the buds, like it's often done with green and white teas. Until then, the most predominant red tea from the Wuyi Shan area was \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/collections\/black-teas\/zheng-shan-xiao-zhong\" title=\"Lapsang Souchong Black Tea\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eZheng Shan Xiao Zhong\u003c\/a\u003e (better known in the West as Lapsang Souchong). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eOnce released, Jin Jun Mei became so popular that it upturned the entire industry. Many farmers ceased producing Zhengshan Xiaozhong, turning to the new contender instead and making it one of the most cherished red teas on the market today. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eOur Jin Jun Mei is growing at the heart of Wuyi Mountain in Fujian. Growing in the scenic village of Xingcun, 600 meters above sea level, this tea combines the harmony of nature with human craftsmanship. Xingcun is part of the Wuyishan National Scenic and Natural Conservation areas. It is a core region of the Wuyi Shan World's Natural and Cultural Heritage Site. Known for its picturesque landscapes and rich biodiversity, the area produces some of the best Hong Cha found in China. It is within the town's area that lies the famous Tong Mu Guan, the birthing place of China's first red tea variety, Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThis Jin Jun Mei is entirely hand-picked according to a standard of only full tea buds. It takes between 60,000 and 80,000 tea buds to produce just one jin (500g) of this remarkable tea, picked at the time when the tender buds overflowed with flavor. Our Jin Jun Mei is made from the Meizhan variety (梅占), which is known for its robust, fat buds. The dry tea leaves are uniform, plump, and even.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhen brewed, Jin Jun Mei oozes a golden yellow, transparent tea soup. The aroma is complex and layered, with notes of fruit, honey, and field flowers blending together to create a refreshing, rich fragrance. This tea has a smooth, nectar-like sweet flavor that lingers pleasantly in the mouth long after the last sip. The intense yet refined sweetness is a result of both the traditional processing and the tea's Wuyi Shan National Nature Reserve \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eorigins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eXingcun (星村镇), Wuyi Mountain, Fujian, China\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 600m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePicking Standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only buds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wildflower honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wildflower honey, malt, apricots, long finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMeizhan (梅占)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 18px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 18px; float: none;\" alt=\"Water temperature\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/thermometer_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e195℉ \/ 90℃\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Western-Teapot_45649ad9-ec24-45d3-907f-2a0efe273c28_50x50.png?v=1616729997\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio for Western Brewing\" style=\"margin-bottom: 00px; float: none;\"\u003e1g per 70-100ml\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e3-5min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Gaiwan_Yixing_0f85d4d2-7572-4ccc-8863-e496a3933739_32x32.png?v=1616730143\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio. Gong Fu Cha\" style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 7px; margin-left: 11px; float: none;\"\u003e1g per \u003cspan\u003e20ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esec + 5sec \u003c\/span\u003efor each subsequent infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shi Yao","offers":[{"title":"100g ($0.43 per gram)","offer_id":41330122915895,"sku":"JIN JUN MEI_3","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g ($0.50 per gram)","offer_id":41330122948663,"sku":"JIN JUN MEI_2","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g ($0.56 per gram)","offer_id":41330122981431,"sku":"JIN JUN MEI_1","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/JinJunMei_GoldenEyebrows_BlackTea_GUL_9008_lowres.jpg?v=1763398830"},{"product_id":"honeydew-dian-hong-black-tea-gushu","title":"\"Honeydew\" Dian Hong Black Tea (GuShu)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTea Master Lao Cha poured a cup and slid it across the table. The liquor glowed red-gold in the morning light.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e– Sifu, it's so sweet! Like wild honey. And there's something floral underneath... orchid? – the young monk leaned closer to the cup, breathing in.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e– That's Hekai talking. The mountain, the mist, the forest – it's all in there. Bold, yet gentle. That's the mark of a good ancient tree Dian Hong.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeKai (贺开) is home to one of the largest and best-preserved ancient tea gardens in Yunnan. Located in Menghai County, deep in Xishuangbanna, the HeKai gardens stretch across nearly 8,000 mu of mountainous terrain at 1,400–1,800 meters above sea level. This tea comes from the ancient gardens of Manmai Old Village (曼迈老寨) – one of three core Lahu ethnic (拉祜族) villages in the area, where the local people have cultivated tea for over 1,500 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeKai's terroir is remarkable. The ancient tea trees grow veiled in mist and sheltered under a dense canopy. Orchids, lichens, and mosses cling to the branches of centuries-old trunks. The mineral-rich, slightly acidic soil feeds the deep root systems of GuShu (古树 – Ancient Tea Trees), estimated to be 300–800 years old, producing leaves with an extraordinary depth of flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\" alt=\"Tea Tree with Orchid Flower\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Orchid_GUL_0588_low_res_600x600.jpg?v=1778532114\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Dian Hong (滇红 – Yunnan Red Tea) is crafted by our good friend and a skilled tea master, Brother Liang from HeKai. He processes the leaves of the ancient tea trees with the intent to preserve the GuShu character while drawing out a deep, honeyed sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the cup, the tea brews a deep red-orange gold. The aroma leads with honey sweetness, layered with ripe fruit, gentle florals, and a subtle orchid undertone that lingers at the bottom of the cup. On the palate, it's full-bodied, velvety, and deeply sweet. There is a pronounced Shan Ye Qi (山野气韵 – Wild Mountain Character)  and very calm, balanced Cha Qi (茶气 – tea energy). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p2\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlace of Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eManmai Laozhai Ancient Tea Gardens, Hekai, Menghai County, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p2\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Altitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1700m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p2\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p2\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003ePicking Standard: \u003c\/strong\u003eOne bud and up to four leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p2\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e honey with floral, fruity, and subtle orchid notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p2\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e Taste\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e full-bodied, velvety, and softly sweet with a long-lingering finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p2\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Tea Tree:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCamellia sinensis var. assamica, \u003c\/span\u003eDa Ye Zhong (\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e大叶种)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 18px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 18px; float: none;\" alt=\"Water temperature\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/thermometer_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e195℉ \/ 90℃\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Western-Teapot_45649ad9-ec24-45d3-907f-2a0efe273c28_50x50.png?v=1616729997\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio for Western Brewing\" style=\"margin-bottom: 00px; float: none;\"\u003e1g per 70-100ml\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e3-5min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Gaiwan_Yixing_0f85d4d2-7572-4ccc-8863-e496a3933739_32x32.png?v=1616730143\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio. Gong Fu Cha\" style=\"margin: 10px 7px 00px 11px;float: none;\"\u003e1g per \u003cspan\u003e20ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esec + 5sec \u003c\/span\u003efor each subsequent infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Liang","offers":[{"title":"100g ($0.37 per gram)","offer_id":42229124464695,"sku":"HONEY DIAN HONG_3","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g ($0.42 per gram)","offer_id":42229124497463,"sku":"HONEY DIAN HONG_2","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g ($0.48 per gram)","offer_id":42229124530231,"sku":"HONEY DIAN HONG_1","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/HoneydewDianHongBlackTea_GUL_1479_lowres.jpg?v=1778627230"},{"product_id":"ji-pin-zhongguo-hong-dian-hong-black-tea","title":"\"China Red\" Ji Pin Dian Hong Black Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSifu Lao Cha kept eighteen jars in his tea cabinet – one for each cultivar.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e– Which one will we use today, Sifu? – young apprentice asked.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e– All of them. A single cultivar speaks; eighteen sing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYunnan red tea (滇红 – Dian Hong) was born in November 1938 when a tea master, Feng Shaoqiu (冯绍裘), arrived in Fengqing County in Lincang and made the red tea (what we call “black tea” in the West) out of leaves from the native large-leaf trees. Bright in the cup, deeply honeyed and malty – nothing else in China tasted like it. Within a year, the tea was being exported to Hong Kong. Within a few decades, Fengqing was known across the country. The craft itself is now registered as Chinese national intangible cultural heritage and, since 2022, has been inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea, called \"China Red\" (极品中国红) as a celebration of China, is the flagship of the Yunnan Dianhong Group – the most prestigious Dian Hong producer in China. It was developed in 2007 and, in March 2015, was presented as a state gift to Prince William during his visit to Yunnan. What sets it apart from other Dian Hong teas is that it isn't a single-cultivar tea. The Dianhong Group's tea masters draw on eighteen different cultivars from their Fengqing gardens, anchored in Yunnan Da Ye Zhong (云南大叶种 — Yunnan large-leaf) and layered with smaller-leaf varietals such as Mei Zhan ( 梅占), Huang Dan (黄旦), and Zi Juan (紫娟). The large-leaf material gives the cup its body and depth; the smaller-leaf material brings the high, lifted aromatics. Together, they create a beautiful melody of taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaves come from a single high-mountain garden, sitting at about 1,640 meters, grown on red-yellow mountain soil under near-constant mist. Only the first-flush buds and youngest leaves are taken, picked by hand at dawn while the dew is still on the leaf, so the sun never has a chance to dry them. The finished leaf is straight, dark, and oily, with the gold-tipped buds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe liquor is clear, deep amber-orange, with a luminous gold ring (金圈) along the rim. The aroma is layered and unusually high for a black tea – honey comes first, then sweet bread, then orchid, and a thread of osmanthus underneath. The body is silken and full. The taste is fruity-sweet, with just a touch of malt. It never turns astringent. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a rare black tea. Not cheap, but totally worth the price. Probably not a daily drinker, but a fitting tea for a special occasion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Producer: \u003c\/strong\u003eYunnan Dianhong Group (滇红集团)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e• Place of Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eFengqing County, Lincang, Yunnan, China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Altitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1650m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003ePicking Standard: \u003c\/strong\u003eOne bud and one leaf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey, sweet bread, orchid, osmanthus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e Taste\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e S\u003cspan\u003eilken and full. Fruity-sweet, with just a touch of malt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Tea Tree:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCamellia sinensis var. assamica, \u003c\/span\u003eDa Ye Zhong (\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e大叶种) + smaller leaf cultivars\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/thermometer_32x32.png?v=1613590565\" alt=\"Water temperature\" style=\"margin-right: 18px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 18px; float: none;\"\u003e195℉ \/ 90℃\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 00px; float: none;\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio for Western Brewing\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Western-Teapot_45649ad9-ec24-45d3-907f-2a0efe273c28_50x50.png?v=1616729997\"\u003e1g per 70-100ml\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\"\u003e3-5min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin: 10px 7px 00px 11px; float: none;\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio. Gong Fu Cha\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Gaiwan_Yixing_0f85d4d2-7572-4ccc-8863-e496a3933739_32x32.png?v=1616730143\"\u003e1g per \u003cspan\u003e20ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esec + 5sec \u003c\/span\u003efor each subsequent infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Luo Fengxian","offers":[{"title":"100g ($0.67 per gram)","offer_id":42247811825719,"sku":"ZHONGGUO HONG_3","price":67.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g ($0.72 per gram)","offer_id":42247811858487,"sku":"ZHONGGUO HONG_2","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g ($0.80 per gram)","offer_id":42247811891255,"sku":"ZHONGGUO HONG_1","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/JiPinDianHong_GUL_1585_lowres_50aa31a0-5e21-4609-8d32-de2a94aba402.jpg?v=1779934697"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/collections\/a5a2300f4a55250df80cccbd7e6cbb22.jpg?v=1625639658","url":"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/collections\/black-teas\/sun-dried.oembed","provider":"Path of Cha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}