{"title":"Choicest Selection","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"oriental-beauty-high-grade","title":"Oriental Beauty Grand","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe highest grade of Oriental Beauty we offer is of limited quantity. Its harvest requires precise coordination with nature. In early summer, there is an abundance of tea jassids when the tea plant is also at its healthiest and fullest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA higher proportion of jassid bites results in a more intense honey sweetness in the final infusion, bringing more depth and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe got every last gram of this batch from the same family that has been making our Oriental Beauty for four generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about \u003ca class=\"uu\" href=\"https:\/\/tecompanytea.mom\/blogs\/tea-atelier\/what-is-oolong-tea\" aria-label=\"Learn more about Oolong Tea\"\u003eOolong Tea\u003c\/a\u003e or check out our \u003ca class=\"uu\" href=\"https:\/\/tecompanytea.mom\/pages\/tea-brew-guides\" aria-label=\"View our Tea Brewing Guides\"\u003eTea Brewing Guides\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Té Company","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":25290818440,"sku":"105701","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":34367582097,"sku":"105702","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":34356669649,"sku":"105704","price":121.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":34356669713,"sku":"105708","price":214.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0223\/8891\/products\/oriental-beauty-grand-oolong-tea-leaf.jpg?v=1718916461"},{"product_id":"frozen-summit-grand","title":"Frozen Summit Grand","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrozen Summit Grand\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-grade version of Frozen Summit, crafted by the same family and representing some of their best work. At the tearoom, this tea is lovingly referred to as Frozen Summit Fancy as a homage to the old way of rating teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe head of the family, Mr. Lin, insists that their tea be brewed in a clay pot, preferably a Yixing, to deepen the aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach note in this tea is elevated compared to the standard grade. The toasted grain nuttiness and woodsiness are complemented by more intricate aromas of hazelnuts, camphor, and cedar wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about \u003ca class=\"uu\" href=\"https:\/\/tecompanytea.mom\/blogs\/tea-atelier\/what-is-dong-ding-oolong\"\u003eFrozen Summit\u003c\/a\u003e or check out our \u003ca class=\"uu\" href=\"https:\/\/tecompanytea.mom\/pages\/tea-brew-guides\"\u003eTea Brewing Guides\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Té Company","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":12276265615396,"sku":"101101","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":12276265648164,"sku":"101102","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":12276265713700,"sku":"101104","price":122.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":12276265779236,"sku":"101108","price":218.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0223\/8891\/products\/frozen-summit-grand-oolong-tea-leaf.jpg?v=1591096162"},{"product_id":"white-peony","title":"White Peony","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilver Needle and White Peony are famous white tea varieties coming almost exclusively from Fujian, China. Taiwan is primarily known for its oolongs, but this bountiful island is full of surprises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the small town of Hualien, we found a fourth-generation tea maker producing white tea in small handmade batches. The family traces its origins to Fujian and started making White Peony mainly for themselves, tending to their own nostalgia for its delicate florals and alluring sweetness. Carefully hand-picked and dried, only two leaves and a bud can be harvested to create this vibrant and delicious brew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlenty of young tea buds makes for elevated levels of caffeine and antioxidants. We like this tea because it cools the body and lifts the mind. Brew it in a porcelain gaiwan when preparing it hot, or cold-brew it in a glass pitcher for a delightful afternoon treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe infusion is present yet silky, slipping through the palate and leaving traces of sweet nectar and soft florals. We are drawn to its stately elegance, like watching Audrey Hepburn play Princess Ann in Roman Holiday – full of charm and beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Té Company","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":43022059405499,"sku":"102201","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":43022059438267,"sku":"102202","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":43022059471035,"sku":"102204","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":43022059503803,"sku":"102208","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0223\/8891\/products\/white-peony-tea-wet-leaf.jpg?v=1718990317"},{"product_id":"iron-goddess-archetype","title":"Iron Goddess Archetype","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTieguanyin\u003c\/strong\u003e cultivar was introduced to Taiwan from Fujian during the era of Japanese occupation. Tea makers who migrated to the island believed the terroir between the two towns, Anxi and Muzha, to be similar, allowing for the production of a delicious crop in Taiwan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of replicating a lightly oxidized oolong with delicate floral and grass notes they knew from home, a few tea makers began experimenting with higher oxidation and repeated roasting to transform the flavor. The result is a seductively tangy and delicious roasted oolong that's full of caramelized fruit. Over a few decades, the roasted Tieguanyin became the archetypal Iron Goddess oolong of Taiwan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis version is from one of our favorite Iron Goddess producers. They sell strictly based on connection, with no storefront, and are almost impossible to locate even if you're standing just a few blocks away. There are only a handful of families left in Muzha making the original Iron Goddess, and undoubtedly, they all know one another and share the same last name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe suggest brewing this classic version in a clay pot with boiling water to deepen the aroma. The taste is present in all its characters: toasty, fruity, tangy, and unmistakably sassy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about \u003ca class=\"uu\" href=\"https:\/\/tecompanytea.mom\/blogs\/tea-atelier\/what-is-tie-guan-yin\"\u003eTie Guan Yin\u003c\/a\u003e or check out our \u003ca class=\"uu\" href=\"https:\/\/tecompanytea.mom\/pages\/tea-brew-guides\"\u003eTea Brewing Guides\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Té Company","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":43419201732795,"sku":"102101","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":43419201765563,"sku":"102102","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":43419201798331,"sku":"102104","price":104.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":43419201831099,"sku":"102108","price":186.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0223\/8891\/products\/I_G_13_BrewedLeaf.jpg?v=1663711191"},{"product_id":"da-yu-ling","title":"Da Yu Ling","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Taiwanese high mountain oolong is grown around 2,600 meters above sea level—the highest altitude of any tea-growing region in Taiwan. Though the steep slopes and tight ridgelines of Da Yu Ling tea gardens already make cultivation difficult, in recent years, efforts to restore tea growing regions to forest have further stymied production, contributing to Da Yu Ling’s value and prestige. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeather condition in high elevation is cool and misty all year long, allowing tea plants of Da Yu Ling to grow slowly compared to its lowland counterpart, therefore concentrating its aromatic oils in its tender yet juicy tea leaves. Cultivated in forest like condition, its roots absorb more from its nutrient rich environment, proffering a greater complexity of flavor compared to other high mountain teas. Lightly oxidized and hardly roasted, prized Da Yu Ling batches are made with a light hand to preserve its high mountain chi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Da Yu Ling maker describes the tea as he motioned both his arms - does it tastes like many types of flowers running towards at you all at once? A sip of Da Yu Ling is like sampling the floral sweet air of a moss-covered forest—wild, luscious, and free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about \u003ca class=\"uu\" href=\"https:\/\/tecompanytea.mom\/blogs\/tea-atelier\/what-is-high-mountain-tea\" aria-label=\"Learn more about High Mountain Tea\"\u003eHigh Mountain Tea\u003c\/a\u003e or check out our \u003ca class=\"uu\" href=\"https:\/\/tecompanytea.mom\/pages\/tea-brew-guides\" aria-label=\"View our Tea Brewing Guides\"\u003eTea Brewing Guides\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Té Company","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":47180589400251,"sku":"103501","price":38.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":47180589433019,"sku":"103502","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":47180589465787,"sku":"103504","price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":47180589498555,"sku":"103508","price":246.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0223\/8891\/files\/da-yu-ling-loose-leaf-steeped.jpg?v=1763076662"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0223\/8891\/collections\/da-yu-ling-loose-leaf-steeped.jpg?v=1778810207","url":"https:\/\/tecompanytea.mom\/collections\/choicest-selection.oembed","provider":"Té Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}