{"title":"Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eOolong tea (乌龙茶 – Wulong Cha, aka \"Black Dragon Tea\") sits between green and black tea – partially oxidized, endlessly varied, and widely considered the most complex category in Chinese tea. The technical term is Qing Cha (青茶 – Blue-Green Tea). In practice, no two oolongs taste alike: a lightly oxidized, floral Taiwanese high mountain oolong and a deeply roasted Wuyi rock tea are both oolong, separated by everything from cultivar and terroir to the skill of the roaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur collection spans the full range – Chinese and Taiwanese loose-leaf oolong teas, carefully selected across styles and regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Does Oolong Tea Taste Like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends entirely on the style. Lightly oxidized oolongs are refreshing, floral, and sometimes creamy, like our Ali Shan Jin Xuan oolong, which carries a natural milky sweetness from the cultivar itself (金萱), not from additives. Darker oxidized oolongs are fruity and roasted, with notes of caramel, stone fruit, and nuts. Wuyi rock oolongs (岩茶 – Yan Cha) carry an unmistakable mineral backbone – what the Chinese call Yan Yun (岩韵 – \"rock rhyme\"). Dan Cong oolongs (单丛) are sharp and intensely fragrant, with each cultivar mimicking a different aroma: gardenia, orchid, honey, pomelo. Lightly oxidized oolongs are also exceptional as cold brew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypes of Oolong Tea in This Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan Cong (单丛 – Phoenix Single Bush) Dan Cong grows semi-wildly in the Phoenix Mountains (凤凰山) of Guangdong, China. High-quality Dan Cong comes from old tea bushes (老丛 – Lao Cong) – decades-old, often semi-wild, with deep root systems. Each Dan Cong cultivar mimics a distinct natural aroma. Among the most searched: Ya Shi Xiang (鸭屎香), also known as Duck Shit Oolong, a name that does the opposite of what it sounds like. It's one of our bestselling teas for a reason – gardenia-fragrant, honey-sweet, and unlike anything else. Mi Lan Xiang (蜜兰香 – Honey Orchid) is the other essential – layered, floral, with a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYancha – Wuyi Rock Oolong (岩茶). Yancha grows in the rocky Wuyi Mountains (武夷山) of Fujian province, from mineral-rich soil that gives these teas their signature Yan Yun. Da Hong Pao (大红袍 – Big Red Robe) is the most famous of its sub-types. Our selection also includes Rou Gui (肉桂 – Cinnamon Rock Oolong) and Shi Ru (石乳 – Stone Milk). These are some of the most prized oolongs in the world – deep, complex, and long on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaiwanese High Mountain Oolong (高山茶). Taiwan produces some of the most prized high-mountain oolong teas in the world, often grown at elevations of 800m and above, where cooler temperatures slow leaf growth and concentrate flavor. Our Taiwanese range includes such teas as Da Yu Ling (大禹嶺), Li Shan (梨山 – Pear Mountain), Ali Shan Jin Xuan (阿里山金萱), Dong Ding (冻顶 – Frozen Summit), and Bao Zhong (包種) from Wenshan. High mountain teas have a more complex flavor with less bitterness and a characteristic creamier mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTie Guan Yin (铁观音 – Iron Goddess of Mercy) is one of the most technically demanding oolongs to produce, due to its intricate tossing technique (摇青 – yaoqing). The result is an incomparable floral aroma. Our Anxi Tie Guan Yin comes from Southern Fujian, China – the original producing region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGABA Oolong is processed in a low-oxygen environment that converts L-theanine to GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid). A GABA tea must contain at least 150mg of GABA per 100g of dry leaf. Known for a notably calming effect alongside tea's natural L-theanine and caffeine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOolong Tea vs Green Tea vs Black Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOolong is partially oxidized. It is more oxidized than green tea (which undergoes no oxidation), but less oxidized than black tea (fully oxidized). A lightly oxidized oolong can resemble green tea: pale, fresh, floral. A heavily oxidized, roasted oolong can resemble black tea: dark, bold, and malty. The distinction lies in what happens during Zuo Qing (做青) – the alternating shaking and resting that bruises the leaf edges, activating partial oxidation while leaving the leaf's center green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Brew Oolong Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost oolong teas brew best at 195–212°F (90–100°C). For Gong Fu Cha (工夫茶), use a gaiwan or a small teapot, usually of 80–200ml (the standard size is 120ml). Rolled oolongs, like Dong Ding or Anxi Tie Guan Yin, will benefit from a round vessel that gives room for the leaves to expand. Strip-leaf oolongs, like Dan Cong and Yancha, are less demanding of space. Oolong is also one of the best teas for multiple infusions – a good-quality oolong will yield 6–10+ steeps, each revealing something new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOolong Tea Caffeine Content\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough it is not straightforward, Oolong tea usually has mid-range caffeine content. Oolong leaves are larger and more mature at harvest, which contributes to lower caffeine than young-bud teas. The combination of caffeine and L-theanine (naturally present in all tea) produces focused, calm energy without the jitters associated with coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOolong Tea Processing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWithering\u003c\/strong\u003e (Wei Diao – 萎凋) – sun and\/or shade exposure removes excess moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBruising\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ Making Green (Zuo Qing – 做青 \/ Yao Qing – 摇青) – alternating shaking and resting bruises leaf edges, activating partial oxidation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKill Green\u003c\/strong\u003e (Sha Qing – 杀青) – high heat halts oxidation at the desired level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRolling\u003c\/strong\u003e (Rou Nian – 揉捻) – shapes the leaf and activates juices; produces either ball-rolled or strip-leaf form depending on the style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasting\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hong Bei – 烘焙) – the final transformation; charcoal roasting in multiple cycles determines depth, color, and shelf life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAged Oolong\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProperly roasted oolongs can be aged. Stored airtight, away from light, for three years or more, they develop deeper, more complex flavors. Our 10-Year Aged Lao Cha Oolong from Taiwan is the proof.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tie-guan-yin-iron-goddess-oolong-tea","title":"\"Iron Goddess\" Anxi Tie Guan Yin Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA young monk once asked the wise tea master Lao Cha\u003cbr\u003e– Sifu, why is Tie Guan Yin such a famous tea? Why does everyone love it?\u003cbr\u003e– It's because it takes a real tea master to produce this tea. The leaves have to go through so many steps: tossing, roasting, rolling, etc. But once it's ready – oh, how good it tastes! Try this one – it's so light and floral. It tastes like late spring itself.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Place of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Xiping, Anxi County, Fujian Province, China\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Altitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 800m\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Harvest date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Picking Standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three leaves\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Roast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, charcoal-roasted\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Cultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e C. sinensis cv. Tieguanyin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Aroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pleasant milky and nutty aroma with a slight floral fragrance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Taste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet with vanilla and pine nut notes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTie Guan Yin (铁观音) – the \"Iron Goddess of Mercy\", is the undisputed crown jewel of Southern Fujian Oolong teas. While the ancient, traditional version of this tea was heavily roasted, the tea you are looking at represents the modern Qing Xiang (清香 – \"Clear Fragrance\") style – a lighter, floral brew that lacks the heavy, roasted notes of its ancestors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafting Tie Guan Yin is incredibly labor-intensive. It begins with a very specific plucking standard: rather than picking tender young buds, farmers wait for the shoot to reach the Kai Mian (开面 – \"Open Face\") stage, harvesting thick, mature leaves that can survive the intense shaping process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most critical step is the heavy tossing (摇青 – Yao Qing), which slowly bruises the leaves to induce oxidation. This exhausting cycle of tossing and resting is the secret to forming the tea's Guan Yin Yun (观音韵) – a signature, lingering orchid fragrance and sweet, nectar-like mouthfeel that earned it a permanent spot among China's \"Ten Great Famous Teas.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional Anxi Tie Guan Yin, crafted by tea master Zhou Jin Fa, is sweet, mellow, and creamy. Its long-lasting finish will easily carry you through multiple infusions, revealing delicate vanilla and pine nut notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Master Zhou Jin Fa making Tie Guan Yin\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/MasterZhouJinFamakingTieGuanYin_6f78bb2b-4b38-422b-8f60-a0db979ed61e_480x480.jpg?v=1677783107\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaster Zhou Jin Fa rolling Tie Guan Yin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many legends surrounding this tea's name. They all trace back to Guanyin (观音), the Bodhisattva of Compassion. One of such legends tells of a poor, devoted tea farmer in Anxi's Songyan village. For decades, he served a daily cup of tea to the Guan Yin Bodhisattva. One night, Bodhisattva. appeared in his dream and guided the man to a secluded cave. The next morning, the farmer followed the path he had seen in the dream and discovered a tea bush, fragrant, unlike any other. Overjoyed, he brought the cuttings home, planted them in an iron cauldron, and named it \"Tie Guan Yin\" to honor her gift.\u003c\/p\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\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\/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 20 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\"\u003e5 sec + 5 sec for each subsequent infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lam Xue Jiao","offers":[{"title":"100g ($0.44 per gram)","offer_id":13757177266218,"sku":"ANXI TGY_3","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g ($0.48 per gram)","offer_id":13757177233450,"sku":"ANXI TGY_2","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g ($0.56 per gram)","offer_id":13757177200682,"sku":"ANXI TGY_1","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/products\/TieGuanYin_IronGoddess_OolongTea_Organic_GUL_5827_low-res.jpg?v=1679576137"},{"product_id":"ali-shan-milk-oolong-tea","title":"Award-Winning Ali Shan Jin Xuan Milk Oolong Tea (Taiwan)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAfter trying some Milk Oolong from Ali Shan Mountain, the Emperor asked tea master Lao Cha:\u003cbr\u003e— Tell me, the Wise One, how were you able to achieve such a gentle scent of gardenias and milk? Such a soft, velvety, and buttery taste?\u003cbr\u003e— This wasn't hard, oh, Enlightened one. All I had to do was plant the Jin Xuan tea bush on Ali Shan Mountain in Taiwan. But only at a height over 1000 meters. Then cultivate it on the mountain's rocky slopes, together with the cool air and occasional fog. The roots of the tea bush will have no choice but to suck up all the available moisture and nutrients and send them to the leaves. These tea leaves will, in turn, become oolong tea and gift you their delicate flavor and healthy qualities.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Place of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ali Shan, Taiwan\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Altitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1000m\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Harvest Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Picking Standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e One bud with one or two leaves\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Roast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Cultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jin Xuan (金萱)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Aroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elegant floral aroma and a light milky fragrance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Taste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure and mild, smooth and round taste. The tea has a light scent of gardenia and milk. Feels smooth going down the throat, with a long-lasting sweet finish\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The Golden Leaf Awards\" is one of the most influential tea awards distributed in Australia, where our Ali Shan Milk Oolong Tea won the gold medal in 2017. Indeed, Alishan Milk Oolong is a great representative of Taiwanese High Mountain Tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional tea is cultivated in high-altitude gardens (1,000 meters and above), where it follows the natural rhythm of the mountainous weather, characterized by short sunlight and cold nights, absorbing the vital energy and minerals from the spring water of Ali Mountain. The clouds and mist diffuse the ultraviolet light, reducing the astringency in tea leaves and producing a sweet tea with a mild and gentle taste. In harsh weather conditions, tea bushes grow slowly, accumulating nutrients that turn the tea leaves soft and thick, with a high pectin content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAli Shan Milk Oolong's signature fragrance is a mix of gardenia and a natural milky aroma. It comes from the Jin Xuan tea cultivar (aka TRES #12). It came about at the Taiwan Tea Research and Extension Station in the early 1980s as one of the island's self-bred cultivars. Its uniquely smooth, sweet flavor, paired with a traditional refreshing aroma and cool, silky texture, quickly made it one of Taiwanese tea drinkers' favorite oolongs. Proper oxidation, roasting, and overall processing are crucial for achieving its unique taste and scent. A Gongfu-style infusion creates a golden-yellow tea soup with a creamy, buttery flavor and mouthfeel. Rich and mellow taste of fresh milk pairs with delicate osmanthus notes and fills the mouth and nose down to the throat. A gentle aftertaste of milk cookies lingers long after the last sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the West, this type of tea is known as \"Milk Oolong\". Unfortunately, nowadays, some producers artificially flavor their teas to achieve a strong milk scent. However, the aroma of a genuine Milk Oolong is never overly intense; on the contrary, the milky notes are pleasant, light, and faint. If you choose to brew our Ali Shan Jin Xuan Milk Oolong tea Gong Fu style, you will surely notice that the sweet, creamy notes last throughout multiple infusions – a sign of an authentic, high-quality Oolong Milk tea.\u003c\/p\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\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\/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 20 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\"\u003e5 sec + 5 sec for each subsequent infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yuri","offers":[{"title":"100g ($0.38 per gram)","offer_id":13757176971306,"sku":"ALI SHAN_3","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g ($0.44 per gram)","offer_id":13757176938538,"sku":"ALI SHAN_2","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g ($0.56 per gram)","offer_id":13757176905770,"sku":"ALI SHAN_1","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Award-Winning-Ali-Shan-Milk-Oolong-Tea_Taiwan_GUL_1895_low-res.jpg?v=1762832418"},{"product_id":"ya-shi-xiang-phoenix-dan-cong-oolong-tea","title":"\"Duck Shit\" Ya Shi Xiang Dan Cong Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA young monk once asked the wise tea master Lao Cha:\u003cbr\u003e– Sifu, how come such honey-sweet, wonderfully aromatic tea that smells like gardenia flowers is called \"Duck Shit Oolong\"???\u003cbr\u003e– Sometimes no good things bear nice names, sometimes things are vice versa. Look deeper and beyond the surface if you want to find real treasure.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Place of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wudong village, Fenghuang Town, Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, China.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Altitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 800m\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Harvest Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Picking Standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e One bud with two leaves\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Roast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium, Charcoal roasted\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Tea Tree:\u003c\/strong\u003e Da Wu Ye (over 40 years old)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Aroma Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Huang Zhi Xiang\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Aroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fragrance of gardenia flowers, fruits, and milk\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Taste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet and sharp, floral with grapefruit notes and a delightful creamy finish.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan Cong oolong is a type of Oolong Tea from Phoenix Mountain, near Chaozhou City in Guangdong Province, China. Each type of Dan Cong tea has a distinct aroma reminiscent of certain fruits or flowers. So what about Duck Shit Oolong? Don't worry, it's not what you think. This is perhaps one of the sweetest and most distinguished floral Chinese teas you'll ever sip!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\" alt=\"Lao Cha Nong Tea Farm\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Feng_Huang_Lao_Cha_Nong_Tea_Farm_600x600.jpg?v=1644533371\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tale of Duck Shit Oolong Tea tells us how special it is. So special that the farmer created a fable about their precious tea so that others wouldn't try to steal it. The soil on which the tea trees grow has a distinct yellowish-brown color. According to the legend, the farmer told outsiders that this color came from all the duck shit in the soil, hoping to dissuade the interest of the competition. For better or worse, this little fable hasn't worked as the farmer hoped. Soon enough, word about the aromatic Dan Cong Oolong that grew from duck shit spread far and wide, provoking much interest in trying this tea that leaves a pleasant, lingering sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis craft tea is full of Shan Yun (山韵) – Mountain Rhyme, (similar to Yan Yun (岩韵) for Wuyi Rock Oolongs), used to describe the unique characteristics of Fenghuang Dan Cong Oolongs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter going through the first steep, this Phoenix Dan Cong tastes fresh and sweet, with a slight gardenia aroma. With the second infusion, the scent and sweetness become more prominent, promoting the secretion of saliva. After the third infusion, the taste is mellow and full-bodied, with a long-lasting finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen brewing this oolong, we recommend using \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/collections\/teaware\/products\/yixing-zisha-clay-aroma-tea-cup-set\" title=\"ZiSha Clay Aroma Teacups\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ezisha teacups together with aroma cups\u003c\/a\u003e to fully appreciate the aroma of this tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/A7308673_low_res_600x600.jpg?v=1718651415\" alt=\"Drinking Tea with the Tea Master\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShao Bo's grandparents founded the family tea gardens in Tian Zhu Keng and Wudong villages on Feng Huang Mountain. Now, Shao Bo is the head of the family and is attending to the tea trees that his ancestors planted, making him a third-generation tea farmer.\u003c\/p\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\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\"\u003e212℉ \/ 100℃\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 20 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\"\u003e5 sec + 5 sec for each subsequent infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shao Bo","offers":[{"title":"100g ($0.39 per gram)","offer_id":13757175300138,"sku":"YA SHI XIANG_3","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g ($0.44 per gram)","offer_id":13757175267370,"sku":"YA SHI XIANG_2","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g ($0.48 per gram)","offer_id":13757175234602,"sku":"YA SHI XIANG_1","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/products\/Ya_Shi_Xiang_Duck_Shit_Dan_Cong_Oolong_Tea_GUL_5786_low_res.jpg?v=1654296385"},{"product_id":"dong-ding-oolong-tea","title":"\"Frozen Summit\" Dong Ding Oolong Tea (Taiwan)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Emperor of All under Heaven once asked the wise tea master Lao Cha:\u003cbr\u003e– Tell me, what happened to the seed of the tea tree from the famous Wuyi Mountain that we sent to Taiwan almost two hundred years ago?\u003cbr\u003e– It did very well, your majesty. It was planted in the dense forest on the frozen summit of Dong Ding Mountain, 1000 meters above sea level. There, it acquired its unmistakable fruity, honey, and caramel-like taste. You'll feel like you are having a cookie when you drink this tea.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dongding, Lugu Township, Nantou County, Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1000m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePicking Standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e One bud with one or two leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qing Xin (aka Ruan Zhi \/ TRES #17)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oatmeal cookie aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, roasted flavor with fruity notes. Slight caramel and honey finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most well-known Taiwanese teas is Dong Ding Oolong. Other notable names for this loose-leaf oolong tea are Tung Ting, Frozen Summit, or Frozen Peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLegend has it that during the Qing dynasty, a young student from Lugu Township went to Fuzhou to take an exam. Since he was poor, he received sponsorship from a man of the same clan called Lin Sanxian. The student offered him twelve of the thirty-six Qing Xin oolong tea seedlings he had collected from WuYi Shan while in Fujian, to repay his kindness. Lin Sanxian planted those tea seedlings on the foothills of Dong Ding Mountain, bringing both the tea cultivar and the habit of tea drinking to Taiwan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDong Ding, which translates as \"Frozen Summit\", is the name of the mountain itself, where farmers planted this tea at an altitude of 1000 meters. The tea garden receives plenty of sunshine in the mornings, but it is covered in fog in the afternoons. High altitude, dense forest, and good soil create favorable growing conditions for tea plants. Thus, the above factors result in the intense, easily recognizable oolong tea taste and the sweet aftertaste of a typical Dong Ding Oolong Tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Dong Ding Oolong is made using traditional methods. A classic version of Dong Ding Tea involves roasting it at a low temperature for several hours. The result is a comforting, toasty taste with multiple complex layers of flavor and aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen sipping this Taiwanese tea, enjoy the sweet and fruity taste of the lightly peach-colored brew. A clear fragrance with overflowing osmanthus notes will mark a smooth entrance for this tea experience. The flavor will further transform, revealing the warming taste of freshly baked oatmeal cookies, nutty nuances, and sweet flowers going down the throat, and return as an elusive yet unmistakable aftertaste that can last for hours ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic Taiwanese oolongs like our Dong Ding Tea come tightly rolled into balls. We recommend choosing a teapot that provides ample space for the tea leaves to open and expand. A gaiwan is also quite suitable for brewing this delicious Taiwanese tea.\u003c\/p\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\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\"\u003e205℉ \/ 95℃\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 20 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\"\u003e5 sec + 5 sec for each subsequent infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yuri","offers":[{"title":"100g ($0.41 per gram)","offer_id":13757174579242,"sku":"DONG DING_3","price":41.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g ($0.48 per gram)","offer_id":13757174546474,"sku":"DONG DING_2","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g ($0.56 per gram)","offer_id":13757174513706,"sku":"DONG DING_1","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/products\/DongDing_FrozenSummit_OolongTea.MediumRoast_GUL_1897_lowres.jpg?v=1774367486"},{"product_id":"mi-lan-xiang-dan-cong-oolong-tea","title":"\"Honey Orchid\" Mi Lan Xiang Dan Cong Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Great Emperor of All under Heaven once asked the wise tea master Lao Cha:\u003cbr\u003e– Tell me, wise old man, is there a tea that could compare in its fragrance to a beautiful flower?\u003cbr\u003e– Yes, there is, Your Highness. It's called Mi Lan Xiang Dan Cong Oolong, and it possesses an outstanding Orchid Aroma and of honeyed sweetness. Drinking the tea is like sipping the sweet sap of Heaven.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003ePlace of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wudong village, Fenghuang Town, Chaozhou City, Guangdong, China\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Altitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 800m\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Harvest Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Picking Standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e One bud with two leaves\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Roast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium, Charcoal roasted\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Dry Leaf:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick and bold strips, slightly twisted, very dark green color\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Cultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mi Lan Xiang\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Aroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prominent honey and orchid aroma\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Taste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lingering sweet and floral taste. Light, refreshing, and smooth.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMi Lan Xiang Dan Cong Oolong tea, which translates as Honey Orchid Aroma, is one of the ten main fragrance types of the Dan Cong tea tree, famous for its ability to mimic different flavors. Mi Lan Xiang is one of the most acclaimed Dan Cong teas. It possesses the fragrance of irises and orchids and a honey-sweet taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Feng_Huang_Lao_Cha_Nong_Tea_Farm_600x600.jpg?v=1644533371\" alt=\"Lao Cha Nong Tea Farm\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan Cong teas are a much-loved, Chaozhou-native type of oolong tea that grows on Phoenix Mountain (Fenghuang Shan) in Guangdong, China. While the core production area for authentic Dan Cong is in and around Wudong village, today, this fragrant oolong can be found throughout the Chaoshan area as a symbol of the prevailing local Gongfu tea culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Mi Lan Xiang Dancong Oolong is full of Shan Yun (山韵) – Mountain Rhyme, (similar to Yan Yun (岩韵) for Wuyi Rock Oolongs), used to describe the unique characteristics of Fenghuang Dan Cong Oolongs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen brewing this oolong tea, we recommend using \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/collections\/teaware\/products\/yixing-zisha-clay-aroma-tea-cup-set\" title=\"Yixing clay Zisha Aroma cups\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ezisha teacups together with aroma cups\u003c\/a\u003e to capture the remarkable aroma of this tea. The boiling water will create a clear, oily, yellow-to-deep-golden tea soup with prominent honey and orchid aromas, revealing a sweet, light floral flavor that intensifies with each brew. After your last sip, leave the cup empty and let it cool down before inhaling again for one final goodbye gift – the lingering \"bottom of the cup aroma\" – Gua Xiang, which will make you dream of the next encounter with this tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Chinese, \"Dan Cong\" means \"single bush\". A dancong oolong tea garden differs significantly from a typical tea garden. Most tea gardens in the world have uniform, short bushes growing in straight rows, all fairly similar in shape. However, Dan Cong tea gardens are unique because they are semi-wild – tea farmers usually leave the trees unpruned. As a result, dancongs from the core production area in and around Wudong are shrubs that grow the way nature intended, sometimes even reaching 16 feet in height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\" alt=\"Drinking Dancong Oolong with the Tea Master\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/A7308673_low_res_600x600.jpg?v=1718651415\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShao Bo's grandparents founded their family tea gardens in Tian Zhu Keng and Wudong villages in Feng Huang Mountain. Now, Shao Bo is the head of the family and tends the tea trees his ancestors planted, making him a third-generation tea farmer.\u003c\/p\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\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\"\u003e212℉ \/ 100℃\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. 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What should I do? How can I improve my health?\u003cbr\u003e– You should drink ginseng, young man.\u003cbr\u003e– But ginseng is so bitter, oh master!\u003cbr\u003e– Then roast it together with Oolong, and you will get a wonderful, healthy, and sweet Oolong. Now go and try it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dong Ding, Lugu Township, Nantou County, Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1200m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePicking Standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e One bud with one or two leaves. Coated with American Ginseng powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Si Ji Chun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh and floral fragrance, subtle ginseng aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh and sweet taste that lingers for a very long time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGinseng is a medicinal herb, popular throughout Asia, known to improve blood circulation and immunity. It is a go-to remedy in Chinese medicine. However, ginseng is rather intense and slightly bitter when drunk on its own. The combination of tea and ginseng has a long history in Chinese medicine, valued for the complementary properties of both. The name \"Lan Guiren\" translates to \"Orchid Beauty\" or \"Lady Orchid\", which many believe refers to one of the Tang Dynasty emperors' concubines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen producing Ginseng Oolong, farmers blend powdered ginseng roots with oolong tea leaves during roasting. After slowly roasting the tea for many hours, it begins to develop an oolong aroma, balanced by the sweet, mellow ginseng flavor, enhancing the oolong's natural taste and the health benefits of the ginseng root. Lan Guiren adheres to the \"five flavors\" theory of traditional Chinese medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGinseng Oolong offers a memorable experience from the beginning up to the long-lingering finish. The tight green tea pebbles will slowly open into a clear, transparent yellow tea soup, exuding a rich fragrance. The taste will unfold with every infusion, bringing nuances of sweet-scented osmanthus, pandan, and rose. A fresh, mellow flavor as it goes down your throat will give way to a long-lasting sweet aftertaste that stays with you long after the tea is done. Indeed, even if you drink some water afterward, the unmistakable sweet taste of ginseng will linger. In perfect harmony with its health benefits, the tea's natural sweetness makes it an ideal choice for people of any age. When drunk in the early afternoon, it may help you stay focused and clear-headed throughout the day.\u003c\/p\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\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\"\u003e205℉ \/ 95℃\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. 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But the rocky flavor? That's Wuyi's mountains. Rain and mist soak the cliffs, feeding minerals to the roots.\"\u003cbr\u003e– \"So, we are sipping Wuyi's essence?!\"\u003cbr\u003eSifu Lao Cha laughed – \"Yes! Each sip carries a little bit of the mountain's soul.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Place of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Da Shui Keng (大水坑), Wuyi, Fujian Province, China\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Altitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 600m\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Harvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April-May 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Picking Standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three leaves\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Roast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium. 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President Nixon was puzzled: was there a hidden meaning in presenting such a small amount of tea? Then-premier Zhou Enlai told him that these Dahongpao tea trees only produce about 400 grams a year. Gifting 200 grams is equivalent to giving \"half of the country\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2006, the Fujian government has ordered a halt to harvesting the mother trees. They are now resting, with visitors able to see them only from afar. Cuttings from the trees have ensured the propagation of the precious gene pool. The highest quality Da Hong Pao is harvested from these cuttings. The cultivar closest to the original Da Hong Pao is Qi Dan (奇丹).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Da Hong Pao is often a blend of two or more cultivars. The tea enjoys the highest reputation among oolongs from Northern Fujian. Growing in the famous Wuyi Mountain, DHP possesses the highly sought-after \"Rock Rhyme\" (Yan Yun – 岩韵). It refers to the terroir's specific characteristics and how they impact the tea's taste. The soil's rich mineral content emerges in the intensely orange, clear, and bright tea soup. An intense aroma hints at cinnamon and spices. A layered taste gradually unfolds in nuances of sweetness and minerality. Thick and mellow, the mouthfeel ends in a long, comforting finish that slides down the throat, leaving a long-lasting aftertaste of the unique, rocky flavor. The tea tasting of this quality rock tea is truly a feast for the senses.\u003c\/p\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\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\"\u003e205℉ \/ 95℃\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. 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They nibble the leaves, prompting the plant to swirl extra sugars into the wounds, weaving a tapestry of honey and ripe fruit into the brew.\"\u003cbr\u003eLin tasted again, savoring the layers. \"So, the bugs are tea masters too?\"\u003cbr\u003e\"Indeed,\" chuckled Lao Cha, \"and with their tiny bites, they gift us a sweetness that no human hands could craft.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luye Village, Taitung County, Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2026\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\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jin Xuan (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e金萱)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey and ripe fruits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet and roasted, long-lasting sweet finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Oolong is a type of heavily oxidized and moderately roasted oolong tea. The technique was developed by Taiwanese farmers and perfected by the Wu family. This Bug-Bitten Red Oolong Tea has been winning the highest award at the iTQi Competition in Belgium consecutively since 2017. Just one sip — and you'll know why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Wu Family\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/IMG_1555_600x600.jpg?v=1614294789\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWu Family\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea leaves are bug-bitten – another technique used in Taiwanese oolong production. The tea garden is kept organic to attract insects. When leafhoppers nibble on the tea leaves, the plant's natural defense mechanism releases terpenes that ooze a honey-like aroma, which attracts natural predators of leafhoppers, which scares the bugs away. Furthermore, the plant sends sugars to the bitten areas to promote rapid recovery, creating a remarkable sweetness in the final product. In the meantime, the bug-bitten leaves start to slowly oxidize, even before processing. Consequently, the tea has the pleasant taste of a deeply oxidized oolong with bright honey and ripe fruit notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bug-Bitten Red Oolong grows in the Luye Valley of Taitung County, Taiwan. Nestled in Taiwan's East Rift Valley, between the towering Central Mountain Range and the Coastal Range, the valley's pristine nature and fresh air attract many visitors for tea tourism and the annual hot air balloon festival. The Wu family irrigates the tea garden using water from the mountain streams and employs only eco-farming techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\" alt=\"Diamond Award\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/DiamongAward_Edited_600x600.jpg?v=1692491622\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it's most common for tea enthusiasts to prepare oolong teas Gong Fu style, Luye Red Oolong is exceptionally lovely when you cold-brew it. In fact, the locals of Luye developed the perfect cold-brewing technique since they frequently bring this tea with them to the area's numerous hot springs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you wish to try cold-brewed oolong tea, we suggest following this simple recipe: use about 1 gram of tea leaves for every 80-100ml of water. Fill the teapot with room-temperature water and put it in the refrigerator. It will be ready in approximately 8 hours.\u003c\/p\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\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\/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 style=\"margin: 10px 7px 00px 11px; float: none;\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio. 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Enjoy the honey-like taste and be grateful for the forces that provide us with this exceptional tea.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Place of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tam Đường, Lai Châu, Việt Nam\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Altitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1200m\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Harvest Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e October-November 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Picking Standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e One bud, two to three leaves\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Dry Leaf:\u003c\/strong\u003e The dry bug-bitten leaves are five different colors: black, brown, white, yellow, and green.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Roast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air-dried.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Cultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kim Tuyên (Jin Xuan, 金萱)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Aroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey, foliage, and champagne.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Taste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Notes of honey, chrysanthemum, and ginger. Very mellow, with a long, lingering sweet finish.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Oriental Beauty Oolong – a traditional Taiwanese tea – is a unique representative of its kind. It comes from a beautiful valley in the Hoàng Liên Sơn mountain range in Vietnam. The producer is following quintessentially Taiwanese oolong processing techniques and then pressing it into tea cakes, just like pu-erh!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea gardens, where the bushes grow, are left natural and pesticide-free. Each year, bugs known as leafhoppers come to feast on the tea leaves. To attract natural predators of leafhoppers, which scare off the bugs, the leaves produce terpenes with a honey-like aroma. It wonderfully alters the tea's final taste of the tea wonderfully, creating a honey-like flavor and turning the tips white. – This tea processing technique is adopted from Taiwan and is known as \"bug-bitten tea\". In this sense, Dongfan Meiren is a classic representative of a bug-bitten oolong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter harvest, the tea undergoes heavy oxidation. The taste is bright and well-balanced, with notes of fruits and flowers, and its lingering sweet finish gently coats the palate. The tea leaves are baked in layers, with hot air rising from the bottom up. The first roast requires a temperature of around 90ºC for about 30 min, leaving the tea leaves half-dry. Then, the leaves are left to rest, allowing the remaining moisture in the stems to spread evenly to the leaves. Then comes the final baking, done at around 80ºC for about 3 hours, to fully dry the tea leaves. The result is heavily oxidized oolong tea with oxidation levels between 60% and 85%. The relatively cool temperature preserves tea's natural aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Oriental Beauty oozes a charming natural fragrance. The tea soup is clear and bright. The aroma carries notes of honey and ripe fruit. When the tea soup enters the throat, it is sweet and mellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDong Fang Mei Ren Oolong Tea is rich in amino acids, giving the tea soup a sweet taste. Due to heavy oxidation, more than half of the catechins oxidize, reducing bitterness and astringency. As a high-quality representative of this tea type, it has a pronounced ripe-fruit aroma and a honeyed taste. A distinctive sweet aftertaste blooms in the mouth and lingers on the tongue and cheeks.\u003c\/p\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\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;\"\u003e205℉ \/ 95℃\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. 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There, he has exchanged knowledge of tea with the local Chinese community. At a meeting, the locals presented him with a unique GABA tea. The tea had the smell and taste of wild berries, plum jam, and honey oats – unusual for oolongs.\u003cbr\u003eAfter trying this tea, Lao Cha felt he entered a meditative state of complete presence and inner balance, even as the discussion was heated and emotional.\u003cbr\u003e- Dear brothers, what is this tea? - Lao Cha asked the local farmers.\u003cbr\u003e- This is the good old Ruan Zhi that we brought from Taiwan, planted in the local fertile soil, and processed as GABA tea.\u003cbr\u003eThis is how tea reminded the all-wise Lao Cha that in the endless world under Heaven, something new is always sprouting from something well-known.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chiang Rai, Thailand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1200m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePicking Standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e One bud and two or three leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruan Zhi (aka Qing Xin \/ TRES#17)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Berries \u0026amp; honey oats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet \u0026amp; sour, with raspberry, pear, and plum-jam notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you haven't heard the buzz yet, you may ask: What is GABA tea? Furthermore, what is GABA? GABA is Gamma-Aminobutyric acid, a neurotransmitter responsible for regulating muscle tone, calming nerves, improving sleep, and balancing moods. It is naturally present in our bodies. And GABA is also naturally present in tea! All teas contain GABA, though in small amounts that don't play a significant role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1980s, Japanese scientists found that letting tea ferment from 6 to 10 hours in a nitrogen-rich \/ oxygen-free environment results in GABA in the tea leaves rising ten times higher than the original. Although it remains inconclusive whether GABA, when taken orally, can cross the blood-to-brain barrier (BBB), many people claim that GABA tea helps them achieve clarity and a peaceful state of being. In terms of taste, GABA translates into a pleasant sourness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThai Oolongs are descendants of Taiwanese cultivars. And Thai farmers are of Chinese origin. Their parents fled the Revolution. They settled in Thailand, and today, their descendants produce oolongs on the slopes of the Thai mountains. Tea trees are very demanding and require a lot of water and minerals. The cultivation of tea in Thailand started relatively recently. Furthermore, unlike in some areas of China and Taiwan, the land allotted to plantations is fertile and not yet depleted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea comes from one of the oldest oolong gardens in Chiang Rai province. The founder of this tea garden is no longer alive. However, he developed his own farming technique and passed it on to his daughters – the makers of this stunning tea. This lightly roasted oolong has a complex, unique aroma and taste, with notes of raspberry, green pear, plum jam, and honey oats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis high mountain oolong is USDA-certified organic. At the plantation, tea grows together with daisies and other weeds. Additionally, cows roam freely to graze – tea leaves are too bitter for them, while wildflowers and weeds are an excellent source of food. 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I'm afraid I won't be able to sit and meditate.\u003cbr\u003e– Here, drink some of this tea.\u003cbr\u003eThe disciple, after taking a sip:\u003cbr\u003e– Master, the aroma is so comforting, like morning coffee. Yet, the tea is sweet, like chocolate. I feel a surge of energy after just one sip.\u003cbr\u003e– The locals call it Lao Cha. It's an Aged Oolong. Now, let's begin our meditation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lugu Village, Nantou County, Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1000m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePicking Standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark, charcoal roasted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruan Zhi (aka Qing Xin, TRES #17)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry tobacco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla, chocolate, cacao.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you ever tried Aged Oolong Tea before? We're sure you'll be completely mesmerized by the complexity of its flavor! This Taiwanese oolong has been aged for 10 years!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged Oolong is not a common tea. The tea masters must store the tea leaves for at least three years to be considered aged. The longer they age, the more complex the flavors become. However, 10-20 years is considered the \"golden middle\" of aged oolong tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea makers store oolong leaves in stone or clay vessels to promote optimal aging. Every year, the tea master examines the tea leaves and, if necessary, re-roasts them over charcoal to remove excess moisture and deepen the taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Taiwan, three prerequisites state which tea is suitable for aging:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst, it must be a traditionally crafted tea; each step of its processing should adhere to traditional standards (especially baking).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecond, only high-quality oolong has an aging value. If the tea leaves are of low quality, time will not enhance their weak aroma and taste; instead, they will become bland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThird, one should observe the proper storage conditions. The storage method for aged oolong tea is very particular. Tea masters must adhere to strict storage protocols to ensure a satisfactory final product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat does aged oolong tea taste like? Many who haven't tried aged oolong might initially imagine it's that of an aged raw pu-erh. However, the two teas differ significantly in their flavor profiles. Aged oolong is remarkably sweet, mellow, and smooth. The taste is complex and unique. A Gong Fu style infusion will yield an orange-golden tea soup. The entrance is sweet and smooth, as this aged oolong will slowly uncover its layered, complex character along with the number of infusions. A sweet, soft opening with top notes of exotic fruits and vanilla leads to a rounded body of cacao and honeydew notes. The long-lingering base notes of chocolate and coffee will end this remarkable tasting, leaving a sweet aftertaste both in the mouth and on the cup's bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Lao Cha Aged Oolong is made from the Ruan Zhi cultivar, also known as Qing Xing. Qing Xin (which translates to \"Green Heart\") is a tea cultivar widely grown in Taiwanese High-Mountain Tea farming. First, the tea undergoes 50% oxidation, followed by an initial dark roast, and then years of storage with repeated yearly roasting. Taking a sip, you'll undeniably notice this tea's prominent Cha Qi – the tea's soul or energy that fills your body with each sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen brewing this tea in small tea vessels according to the ways of Gong Fu Cha, you can effortlessly get 20 flavorsome and fragrant brews of mellow oolong.\u003c\/p\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\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\"\u003e205℉ \/ 95℃\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 20 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\"\u003e10 sec + 5 sec for each subsequent infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Judith","offers":[{"title":"100g ($0.36 per gram)","offer_id":39504613244983,"sku":"AGED OOLONG_3","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g ($0.46 per gram)","offer_id":39504613277751,"sku":"AGED OOLONG_2","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g ($0.56 per gram)","offer_id":39504613310519,"sku":"AGED OOLONG_1","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/products\/LaoChaQingXinAgedOolongTea_GUL_9021_lowres.jpg?v=1634077922"},{"product_id":"stone-milk-shi-ru-wuyi-oolong-tea","title":"\"Stone Milk\" Shi Ru Wuyi Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e– Sifu, the air is filled with the aroma of ripe fruits! Could the trees in our orchard have ripened already? But it's only May\u003cbr\u003e– The aroma of a thousand ripened fruits hides in this tea! Nourished by the clear waters of the mountain stream, it absorbs the essence of spring in a single cup.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Place of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Da Shui Keng (Wuyi Mountain, Ban Yan), Fujian Province, China\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Altitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500-600m\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Harvest date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Picking Standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three leaves\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Roast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium. Charcoal roasted\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Cultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shi Ru\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Aroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chocolate, spices, and tobacco\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Taste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very mineral, with strong notes of peach and apricots\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShi Ru (石乳), also called Yan Ru (岩乳), literally translates as \"Stone Milk\", is a rare gem. The name hints at the essence of the rocks and stones in Wuyi Mountain reflected in this tea. Nourished by the streams and rocky soil, growing in Wuyi Mountain's unique environment and climate, our Stone Milk Oolong tea is a fine example of Rock tea with an excellent mineral taste with a fruity accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WuYi Mountain region is a place with a unique terroir. Locals call it 三坑两涧和马头 – Three Valleys, Two Streams and \"Horse Head\" Rock. Though not too high, fog and mist always shroud the peaks in Wuyi Mountain. The moisture accumulates on the rocky sides of the mountains. It then flows down these rocks to the roots of the tea plants, enriching them with minerals and creating the unique Yan Yun (岩韵, or \"rock rhyme\") taste, for which Wuyi Oolong Tea is famous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Wuyi_600x600.jpg?v=1718736040\" alt=\"Wuyi Mountains and Rock Tea\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTea growing between the cliffs of the Wuyi Mountains\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShi Ru (or Yan Ru) is an ancient Rock tea variety. Its history goes back as far as the Tang dynasty. It reached its heyday during the Song and Yuan dynasties as a firm favorite of the Royal court. Song emperor Taizong pronounces it as a tribute tea. Another Song ruler, Emperor Huizong, praises its \"sweet and smooth taste\". Along with the Dragon and Phoenix teas from the famous Beiyuan garden, Shi Ru is considered a top-grade imperial tea, one of the famous Beiyuan tribute teas of the era. In the following Yuan dynasty, Shi Ru is among the teas that grow in the Imperial Garden in Wuyi Mountain. By the Ming dynasty, it was arguably the most popular Yan Cha variety. Today, we can find its mark in the \"three pours of Stone Milk\" - a step in the art of the local WuYi tea ceremony. Another mark is the \"Fragrant Stone Milk\" inscription engraved on the cliffs around the Nine Dragons stream in Wuyi Mountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Mr-Zhou-Shi-Wu_600x600.jpg?v=1674790923\" alt=\"Mr. Zhou\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 7px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMr. Zhou at work \/ Yan Ru leaves\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Shi Ru Yan Cha is a medium-roasted Oolong tea with a pronounced, complex character. The tea master, Mr. Zhou, harvests the tea trees from his garden in the Banyan area according to a picking standard of two mature leaves and one smaller leaf in the middle. Mr. Zhou uses a traditional processing method that includes a triple charcoal roasting of the leaves. Upon brewing, the tea reveals a delicate mineral taste with dominating fruit accents of peach and apricots. Unlike other Yan Cha varieties (like, for example, Rou Gui), Stone Milk features finer, more subtle notes. At the same time, it has a complex character that requires multiple brews to reveal. You'll experience a \"Yan Yun\" - the rocky flavor of a genuine Yan Cha with a strong fruity hint and a delightful creaminess. The aroma features gentle hues of chocolate, spices, and tobacco.\u003c\/p\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\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;\"\u003e205℉ \/ 95℃\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. 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What is this tea, and why is it so special?\u003cbr\u003eSifu smiled, twirling his beard, and replied:\u003cbr\u003e– Ah, Baozhong! It dances between Green and Oolong, like a mischievous sprite on misty mountains. Not tightly rolled like a stern scholar, but loose and free, like a laughing child! Taste it and find a garden's bloom in a cup, with a buttery whisper that lingers like a good song.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Place of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wen Shan, Pinglin District, Xinbei City, Taiwan\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Altitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300-500m\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Harvest date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Picking Standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e a bud and three leaves\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Cultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qing Xin (青心)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Aroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e floral fragrance of gardenia\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Taste:\u003c\/strong\u003e sweet, smooth and mellow with vegetal notes and a long buttery finish.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWenshan Baozhong tea, also known as Pouchong, is a lightly oxidized Oolong tea known for its refreshing, floral taste. With roots tracing back to Fujian, China, the tea found a new home in Pinglin, Taiwan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Baozhong (包種) translates to the \"wrapped variety\". This term originates from the 19th-century tradition of wrapping tea leaves in square paper to preserve their delicate floral fragrance – a technique introduced by Wang Yicheng, who adapted Wuyi Rock Tea processing techniques to the Qing Xin cultivar (青心). Historically, it was packed in four-tael portions of approximately 150 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you first encounter Baozhong tea, notice the loose, slightly twisted shape of the leaves, which sets it apart from the tightly rolled appearance of other Oolong teas. This form allows the tea to retain its natural, refreshing, floral, and melon-like fragrance. It also gives the tea a more open and expansive structure, allowing the subtle nuances of flavor to emerge more readily in the brewing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wen Shan region is renowned for producing the most popular kinds of Baozhong. The beginning of the picking season for this famous Taiwan \"spring tea\" is an anticipated event, a promise of a tea that reflects the flavors of the season and the land it's cultivated on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike some Oolong teas, Bao Zhong doesn't undergo heavy roasting, preserving its bright and fresh characteristics. Baozhong is a lightly oxidized Oolong tea, with oxidation levels typically ranging from 12-20%. While its refreshing profile is often compared to green tea, its specialized \"shaking\" process during production ensures it possesses the complex floral aromatics characteristic of the Oolong family. The initial sip reveals a fresh, sweet, and floral taste, followed by a delightful buttery finish that lingers on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose practicing Gong Fu Cha will find Wenshan Baozhong tea to be a delightful subject for exploration. The contemplative process of Gong Fu brewing reveals the nuanced layers of Bao Zhong's taste. With each infusion, new aspects of its flavor come forth.\u003c\/p\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\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\/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 alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio. 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Lao Cha brewed a tea, and the aroma of orchid flowers wafted through the air.\u003cbr\u003e– \"Master, it's like drinking a cloud!\" – the disciple exclaimed, a little more loudly than he intended.\u003cbr\u003eLao Cha chuckled, \"Indeed, my young friend. But not just any cloud – this is a cloud kissed by the warmth of fresh milk and the sweetness of cookies, a gift from the high heavens of Heping.\"\u003cbr\u003eThe disciple, puzzled, pondered over the master's poetic comparison. – \"But how does it achieve such a taste?\", – he asked, genuinely curious.\u003cbr\u003eLao Cha leaned closer, whispering as if sharing an ancient secret, – \"It's the magic of the high mountains, where clouds and mist court the tea leaves, slowing their growth while whispering secrets of flavor and aroma into their very essence.\"\u003cbr\u003e– \"So, in a way, we're tasting the mountains themselves?\", – the disciple mused, finally understanding.\u003cbr\u003e– \"Yes,\" – Lao Cha nodded, – \"and every sip reminds us to appreciate the slow, nurturing power of nature – and the occasional cookie.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heping Village, Li Shan, Taichung County, Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2000m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOxidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qing Xin (aka Ruan Zhi, TRES #17)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orchid flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floral and sweet, with fruity notes and hints of warm milk and oatmeal cookies. Creamy and coating mouthfeel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Pear Mountain\" Li Shan Oolong Tea (梨山乌龙) comes from Heping village, nestled in the high mountains of Taiwan. This tea grows at an impressive 2000 meters above sea level. It benefits from the cooler temperatures and misty conditions typical of high-altitude regions, which contribute to its unique flavor profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLi Shan Oolong Tea undergoes a very light oxidation and a gentle roast, preserving its delicate floral notes and sweetness. The aroma of this tea sends us to a serene, floral garden full of orchids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe taste of this Li Shan Oolong offers a delightful sweetness with comforting notes of warm milk and oatmeal cookies, creating a cozy and inviting experience. You will feel the signature creamy touch of the Qing Xin cultivar. Its refreshing, creamy, and coating mouthfeel makes each sip a luxurious indulgence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe high mountain environment in which this tea is grown creates a bouquet of tastes and aromas. The altitude contributes to the tea's richness and complexity, adding layers of flavor that are hard to find elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeping Village, located in the renowned Li Shan area of Taichung County, is celebrated for its exceptional tea-growing conditions. With an altitude exceeding 2000 meters, it's one of the highest tea-producing regions in Taiwan. The village benefits from a unique microclimate characterized by cool temperatures, abundant cloud cover, and mist that envelops the tea gardens, especially in the mornings and evenings. This natural environment plays a crucial role in slowing the growth of the tea plants, allowing the leaves to develop a greater concentration of flavors and aromatic compounds. The rich, well-drained soil of Heping Village, combined with the purity of the air and the expertise of its tea farmers, contributes to the production of teas of exceptional quality. These environmental factors, combined with careful cultivation and processing techniques, make the teas from Heping Village truly exceptional.\u003c\/p\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\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\/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 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. 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Instead, he tasted serene sweetness. Puzzled, he asked: – \"Master, but where's the dragon's power?\"\u003cbr\u003eLao Cha chuckled: – \"The strength isn't in ferocity but in the tea's smooth balance. It lifts you gently, like a dragon soaring through the clouds.\"\u003cbr\u003e– \"So, the true power is in its gentle force, not in a roar.\" – the disciple muttered, understanding.\u003cbr\u003e– \"Exactly,\" – Lao Cha nodded – \"the tea's strength is in its majestic serenity.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Longtian village, Lu Ye Valley, Taitung County, Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500-600m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 3, 2026\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\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruan Zhi (aka Qing Xin \/ TRES #17)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apricot jam and warm milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright and sweet. Very rounded with floral, fruity and milky notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Holy Dragon\" Green Oolong tea is an offering from the tranquil Longtian village in Taitung, Taiwan. The tea is lightly roasted and undergoes just a 15% oxidation process. Such gentle treatment preserves the natural warm milk fragrance complemented by delightful notes of apricot jam, creating an aroma that promises a remarkable tea-drinking experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe makers of this tea are the Wu family. Their expertise comes from years of mastering the art of producing oolong tea. You may know them by another spectacular tea of theirs, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/collections\/oolong-teas\/products\/red-oolong-tea\" title=\"bug-bitten oolong tea\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAward-winning Bug Bitten Red Oolong Tea\u003c\/a\u003e. Wu's tea garden sits in the picturesque Lu Ye Valley. All the tea is produced in their traditional tea house, where they do everything themselves, from roasting to packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 7px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/IMG_1555_600x600.jpg?v=1614294789\" alt=\"Wu Family\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWu Family\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOolong teas have been a firm favorite among Path of Cha's customers. This tea is bound to continue the tradition for all the right reasons. Indulge in the exceptional taste of this tea and fall in love with its brightness, sweetness, and rounded taste. The yellow-green tea liquor offers a delightful blend of perfectly balanced floral and fruity notes with a distinct, lingering milky flavor. The mouthfeel is creamy and smooth, with a long, sweet finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea grows in a pristine environment between the Central and East Coast Mountains of Taiwan. It offers a pure and unadulterated taste that reflects the beautiful and untouched nature of its surroundings.\u003c\/p\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\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\/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 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. 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Its roots wrestle through the unique Wuyi's rocky soil, embracing the earth's minerals. This struggle gifts our tea with its unique Yan Yun – Rock Rhyme.\"\u003cbr\u003eLin took another sip, pondering. – \"So, the tougher the roots, the sweeter the fruits?\"\u003cbr\u003e– \"Indeed\", – nodded Lao Cha. – \"In life, the greatest challenges often yield the most exceptional results. This tea is a testament – its depth and complexity a direct result of its fierce will to thrive.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Place of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zhu Keng (Zheng Yan), Wuyi Shan, Fujian Province, China\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Altitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 600m\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Harvest date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Picking Standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three leaves\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Roast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-light. 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Zheng Yan (正岩, literally \"Real Rock\") is in the heart of the Wuyi Shan scenic area, where the best terroir for producing Rock Tea lies. The soil is scarce and rocky, full of minerals leaching from the abundant rocks. That forces the tea plant to develop a strong root system, going deep into the ground to ensure its survival. The strong roots penetrate the deep rocky layers, absorbing the soil's mineral content and enriching the tea leaves with the unique \"Yan Yun\" – \"Rock Rhyme\" - the most desirable feature of an authentic Yancha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 7px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Wuyi_600x600.jpg?v=1718736040\" alt=\"Wuyi Mountains and Rock Tea\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTea growing between the cliffs of the Wuyi Mountains (Zheng Yan area)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShi Yao is a fourth-generation tea farmer. She and her family are the makers of this Guo Xiang Rou Gui tea. They are dedicated to crafting authentic Rock Tea with a commitment to ecological purity and quality. Their focus is on harnessing traditional methods to produce teas that highlight the unique flavors of Wuyi Yancha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 7px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Picking_Tea_600x600.jpg?v=1721673064\" alt=\"Tea Picking\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eShi Yao. Harvesting Guo Xiang Rou Gui\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe production process adheres to a standard of three leaves per stem and commences in late spring, when the tea's natural flavors are at their peak. The leaves undergo a medium-light roast, which preserves and accentuates the tea's aromatic profile – melding fruity, spicy, and mineral notes into a harmonious bouquet that promises a sensory delight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Guo Xiang Rou Gui has undergone a double-roasting process, creating a unique blend of mellow spiciness and a rich, floral-fruity fragrance. After the second roast, the leaves rest for at least half a year. Upon brewing, the tea reveals a captivating orange-yellow hue. The initial sweetness on the palate smoothly transitions into a nuanced play of mineral and subtle wooden accents, culminating in a refreshingly sweet finish. The light, floral, and fruity aromas offer a lingering fragrance that dances on the tongue long after the cup is empty.\u003c\/p\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\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;\"\u003e205℉ \/ 95℃\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 alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio. 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The disciple's eyes widened as he tasted the tea.\u003cbr\u003e– Sifu, how is this tea so fresh, smooth, and sweet — all at once? – he asked, marveling at the taste.\u003cbr\u003eLao Cha smiled: – This tea grows high in the misty mountains, far above the clouds. The fog keeps the leaves cool, making them grow slowly, while the ancient forest watches over them.\u003cbr\u003e– So... the forest is the secret?\u003cbr\u003e– The forest, the fog, and the elevation, – Lao Cha replied, sipping his tea. – Tea is only as tasty as the terroir that nurtures it. Da Yu Ling is a gift from the mountains, pure as the air it breathes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dayuling, Li Shan, Nantou County, Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2200-2400m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOxidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qing Xin (aka Ruan Zhi, TRES #17)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey \u0026amp; milk with raspberry undertones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruity and milky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDa Yu Ling Oolong Tea (大禹嶺烏龍) is a treasure among Taiwanese teas, grown at one of the highest tea plantations in the world, at an elevation of 2,200 to 2,400 meters in the misty peaks of the Central Mountain Range. This high-altitude location, paired with foggy weather throughout the year, causes the tea leaves to grow slowly, resulting in a smooth, rich flavor that sets Da Yu Ling apart from other oolongs. The pristine environment, surrounded by ancient forests, adds to the tea's unique character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the leaves are gently warmed, the aroma of warm milk, honey, and raspberry immediately fills the air – a prelude to a beautiful balance of sweet, floral, and vegetal taste notes. Each sip of this complex tea delivers a sublime combination of flavors. The mouthfeel is smooth, and the lingering sweetness is balanced by a light, refreshing finish. It's easy to see why Da Yu Ling is often referred to as the \"King of Oolong Tea\" and why it remains one of the most prized teas in Taiwan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDa Yu Ling Oolong has become increasingly rare in recent years. Since 2014, the government has been reclaiming the land of Da Yu Ling tea gardens, resulting in a significant reduction in production. Many farmers had to give up their tea gardens, and finding high-quality Da Yu Ling at a reasonable price has become more challenging. 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It's being very... seductive.\"\u003cbr\u003eLao Cha nodded: \"Ah. Osmanthus...\"\u003cbr\u003e– \"Who is Osmanthus?\"\u003cbr\u003e– \"A flower. A tiny, golden flower that blooms on evergreen shrubs. Very fragrant. In Taiwan, they rest oolong tea with the flowers until the tea picks up the scent.\"\u003cbr\u003eThe disciple took another sip: \"It's soft. Refreshing. The taste reminds me of baked apples.\"\u003cbr\u003eLao Cha nodded. \"That's Jin Xuan – smooth and round. Refreshment comes from Si Ji Chun. And the fruitiness is delivered by osmanthus flowers. No perfume, no tricks. Just tea sitting with flowers, picking up their mood.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nantou County, Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400-800m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August-September 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jin Xuan (金萱) \u0026amp; Si Ji Chun (四季春)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mandarins, ripe apricots, peaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apricots and baked apples. Smooth mouthfeel and a light, sweet finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lightly scented oolong comes from the mountain slopes of Nantou County in central Taiwan – a region well known for producing soft, fragrant oolongs. This particular tea is a blend of Jin Xuan and Si Ji Chun cultivars, with Jin Xuan comprising most of the base. Jin Xuan (known as the \"Milky Oolong\" cultivar) brings a creamy, smooth body, while Si Ji Chun (known as \"Four Seasons\") adds brightness and floral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOsmanthus flowers (桂花 – Gui Hua) aren't well-known outside East Asia. However, they've been used in sweets and Chinese tea for centuries. Osmanthus flowers are tiny, about the size of a pinhead, and bloom in late summer and fall. Their aroma is sweet, floral, and fruity, often compared to apricots or ripe peaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo scent this tea, dried osmanthus blossoms are layered with the oolong leaves after the initial processing. For some time, they rest together, allowing the tea to naturally absorb the aroma of the flowers. The flowers are then sifted out, while a few flowers are left in the mix for visual and aromatic effects. No flavoring or essential oils are added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting tea has a scent reminiscent of ripe stone fruit, with notes of mandarins, apricots, and peach. The flavor leans toward baked apples and dried apricots, with a mellow, smooth mouthfeel and a gentle, sweet finish. It's soft and easy to drink, with a round profile typical of Taiwanese oolongs, subtly accented with a hint of fruit and floral brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOsmanthus oolong is often enjoyed both cold and hot and holds up well to multiple infusions. 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