{"title":"Rare and Vintage","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe heritage of tea making is specific to the region. Some varietals celebrate the traditional craft while others have been modified to create brand new offerings. Despite using the same crops, different standards and traditions motivate each farmer to push for and claim individual greatness. These unique Taiwanese teas are the result of the teamaking craft.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"royal-courtesan-gui-fei-oolong","title":"Royal Courtesan","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoyal Courtesan oolong is a medium-bodied Taiwanese tea. It's a relatively recent varietal that emerged in the wake of the 1999 earthquake in Nantou County.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the earthquake, many tea gardens were temporarily abandoned as farmers sought to recover from the disaster. Unattended, these tea gardens were attacked by \u003cem\u003eJacobiasca Formosana\u003c\/em\u003e, the same tiny tea insect that imbues Oriental Beauty with its famous muscat sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the farmers returned to their gardens, they were disappointed to find blighted tea plants, though they were curious enough to still use that year's harvest to make Frozen Summit. Royal Courtesan is the result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Taiwanese oolong offers a bouquet of fragrant roses and notes of muscat grape and honey. The golden-colored infusion offers a full and intricate aroma and an ample finish.\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":292156125,"sku":"100201","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":34363930513,"sku":"100202","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":34356313233,"sku":"100204","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":34356313297,"sku":"100208","price":96.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0223\/8891\/products\/royal-courtesan-oolong-leaf.jpg?v=1718740594"},{"product_id":"graceful-hill","title":"Graceful Hill","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGraceful Hill\u003c\/strong\u003e is a light-bodied oolong tea that comes from Yilan County, in the northeastern part of Taiwan. Most tea produced in Yilan is consumed locally among the villages, making this tea a rare find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGraceful Hill oolong is made from the Jinxuan cultivar, known for producing teas with an aroma of fresh butter—hence its nickname, “milk oolong.” This infusion is refined and soft, with a bouquet of wildflowers and tropical mountain ferns. Its texture is pure and elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about \u003ca class=\"uu\" href=\"https:\/\/tecompanytea.mom\/blogs\/tea-atelier\/what-is-milk-oolong\"\u003eMilk Oolong\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":"2 oz","offer_id":34367453585,"sku":"105102","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":34356401425,"sku":"105104","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":34356401489,"sku":"105108","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0223\/8891\/products\/graceful-hill-milk-oolong-leaf.jpg?v=1587935181"},{"product_id":"aged-frozen-summit","title":"Frozen Summit '18 Vintage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrozen Summit Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e is a tearoom favorite in the winter. This aged version of Frozen Summit oolong, from the year 2018, has a deeper aroma than the classic Taiwanese Frozen Summit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery year, as part of the tea-aging process, the tea master retrieves stored teas. He dials in the temperature of the charcoal and prepares the tightly rolled tea leaves on bamboo trays. The heat removes traces of summer rain and accentuates the depth of flavor from aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur Frozen Summit Vintage tastes of molasses and toasted walnuts. The mouthfeel is full and expansive with flares of tobacco.\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":292189185,"sku":"105301","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":34367345041,"sku":"105302","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":34356491729,"sku":"105304","price":86.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":34356491793,"sku":"105308","price":154.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0223\/8891\/products\/frozen-summit-vintage-oolong-tea-leaf.jpg?v=1591095555"},{"product_id":"ruby-brew-oolong","title":"Ruby Brew","description":"\u003cp\u003eRuby Brew Oolong is a heavily oxidized and roasted tea. Like Royal Courtesan, it is a relative newcomer in Taiwanese tea making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJust within the last decade, local tea producers collaborated with tea academics to perfect the art of high oxidation and gentle roast. Production of this tea is still scarce and has only recently made its way to the West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe crimson, silky-textured infusion smells of toasted chestnuts; the caramel-sweet palate opens with Stroopwafel and cherry, and transitions into warming notes of dehydrated corn.\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":292207097,"sku":"105501","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":34367515793,"sku":"105502","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":34356595985,"sku":"105504","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":34356596049,"sku":"105508","price":96.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0223\/8891\/products\/ruby-brew-leaf.jpg?v=1718740484"},{"product_id":"2028-tea","title":"#2028","description":"\u003cp\u003eKnown as the Stolen Cultivar, #2028 is a lighter style of oolong tea cultivated in the small town of Yilan in northern Taiwan. The #2028 cultivar was created by Taiwan’s Tea R\u0026amp;D (TRES) Center and shares ancestry with the famous \"milk oolong\" cultivar. Its strong immunity to bugs and diseases makes it an apt candidate for organic tea making. Though its official release was canceled due to jejune politics, a few lucky tea farmers managed to get their hands on this floral and creamy variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur producers, the Lin family, are the model organic farmers in their community. They always serve their teas in a tall and skinny aroma cup, a reminder to taste with all the senses and not just the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea tastes like maple and almond butter and smells like a field of wildflowers. It pairs beautifully with a light afternoon snack – we suggest our tinybars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about \u003ca class=\"uu\" href=\"https:\/\/tecompanytea.mom\/blogs\/tea-atelier\/what-is-oolong-tea\"\u003eOolong Tea\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":"2 oz","offer_id":34365236625,"sku":"105802","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":34356700945,"sku":"105804","price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":34356701009,"sku":"105808","price":83.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0223\/8891\/products\/2028-wet-tea-leaves.jpg?v=1718981984"},{"product_id":"blossom-dearie-tea","title":"Blossom Dearie","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Picture me upon your knee \/ With tea for two, and two for tea \/ Me for you, and you for me\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlossom Dearie\u003c\/strong\u003e is our homage to the great jazz songwriter and pianist. Made with a rarely used cultivar from Fujian, this black tea is naturally grown in the lowlands of Hualien and is the life’s work of a family matriarch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea has a voice that’s pixie sweet and elegant. Aromas of red flowers and honey grace its luxuriously silky infusion. It is rich and alluring, a song that never gets old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about \u003ca class=\"uu\" href=\"https:\/\/tecompanytea.mom\/blogs\/tea-atelier\/what-is-black-tea\"\u003eBlack Tea\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":36292733201,"sku":"105901","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":36292733265,"sku":"105902","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":36292733329,"sku":"105904","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":36292733393,"sku":"105908","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0223\/8891\/products\/blossom-dearie-leaf.jpg?v=1587917735"},{"product_id":"crimson-grace","title":"Crimson Grace","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe more mature sister of Jade Rouge, \u003cstrong\u003eCrimson Grace\u003c\/strong\u003e carries itself with poise. Its flavor is complex and bold. Aromas of flaked grapefruit peel and roasted cashew balance a citrus top with brown sugar notes. The finish is deep and soft, like corduroy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you think this is poetry, we dare you to try it. Among us, we describe it as the Alcohol-Free Negroni. This tea is a conversation with a dear old friend – catching up with joy and excitement in the warmth of good company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about \u003ca class=\"uu\" href=\"https:\/\/tecompanytea.mom\/blogs\/tea-atelier\/what-is-black-tea\"\u003eBlack Tea\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":36650242705,"sku":"106501","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":36650242769,"sku":"106502","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":36650242833,"sku":"106504","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":36650242897,"sku":"106508","price":141.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0223\/8891\/products\/crimson-grace-black-tea-leaf.jpg?v=1587920315"},{"product_id":"alishan-high-mountain-tea","title":"Mount A-Li","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMount Ali\u003c\/strong\u003e is a roasted oolong tea from Ali Shan, one of the best-known mountains for tea production in Taiwan. Unknown to most, it also houses the largest grove of red cypress trees, over 2,000 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Taiwanese oolong tea takes after its senior cypress neighbors: it is immediately striking. Made with the beloved milk oolong cultivar, the buttery aroma is reminiscent of French pastry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about \u003ca class=\"uu\" href=\"https:\/\/tecompanytea.mom\/blogs\/tea-atelier\/what-is-milk-oolong-tea\" aria-label=\"Learn more about Milk Oolong tea\"\u003eMilk Oolong\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":"2 oz","offer_id":12276171702308,"sku":"100902","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":12276171735076,"sku":"100904","price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":12276171767844,"sku":"100908","price":83.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0223\/8891\/products\/mount-ali-oolong-leaf.jpg?v=1584467597"},{"product_id":"buddhas-hand-tea","title":"Buddha's Hand Roast","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe name of this tea comes from the uncommonly large size of the tea leaves which can be nearly the size of a palm before they are rolled. This roasted Buddha’s Hand tea is an oolong tea and a classic style of its cultivar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrinking the roasted version of this tea is like curling up with a warm blanket by a fireplace in the woods upstate. Warming and full-bodied, we taste cedar, cacao nibs, and fennel. Like arriving at your favorite getaway, this tea is immediately comforting no matter the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tecompanytea.mom\/blogs\/tea-atelier\/what-is-oolong-tea\" class=\"uu\"\u003eOolong Tea\u003c\/a\u003e or check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tecompanytea.mom\/pages\/tea-brew-guides\" class=\"uu\"\u003eTea Brewing Guides\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Té Company","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":12276428865572,"sku":"107301","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":12276428898340,"sku":"107302","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":12276428931108,"sku":"107304","price":61.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":12276428963876,"sku":"107308","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0223\/8891\/products\/buddha-hand-roast-wet-tea-leaf.jpg?v=1718827507"},{"product_id":"southern-wild","title":"Southern Wild","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wild tea variety cultivated from a native Taiwanese tea plant, Southern Wild holds a special place in our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIndigenous tea cultivars are not mainstream in Taiwan due to their wild temperament. This varietal was brought to the lowlands from Yong Kang Mountain by Mr. Liao. He cultivated just one thousand bushes as a hobby project, making this tea a unique find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNotes of sweet potato and sugar cane swirl through our mouths as we sip this silky, structured oolong. This low-intervention and organic tea is cool and confident. Think of it as the natural wine of teas.\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":31398220791923,"sku":"106101","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":31398220824691,"sku":"106102","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":31398220857459,"sku":"106104","price":76.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":31398220890227,"sku":"106108","price":134.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0223\/8891\/products\/southern-wild-wet-tea-leaf.jpg?v=1718820745"},{"product_id":"buddhas-hand-oolong","title":"Buddha's Hand","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuddha's Hand\u003c\/strong\u003e is famous for its large leaf shape and size comparable to a human hand. This style is medium oxidized and unroasted, a rarity as the Buddha's Hand cultivar is commonly roasted throughout Taiwan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuddha's Hand provides a sense of calm, in the way of a peaceful garden or a quiet corner within bustling city streets. Its aroma conjures olive leaf and soft florals of white flowers and hay. With each steeping, its character changes and develops. As its palms open, it displays savory notes with vegetal overlays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea walks an uneven path, testing taste and self-discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about \u003ca class=\"uu\" href=\"https:\/\/tecompanytea.mom\/blogs\/tea-atelier\/what-is-oolong-tea\"\u003eOolong Tea\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":31398255001715,"sku":"107201","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":31398255067251,"sku":"107202","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":31398255100019,"sku":"107204","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":31398255132787,"sku":"107208","price":102.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0223\/8891\/products\/buddha-hand-wet-tea-leaf.jpg?v=1718827497"},{"product_id":"canyon-green","title":"Canyon Green","description":"\u003cp\u003eTaiwan is known for its oolongs, but one shouldn't overlook its green teas. With a history dating back to the early 1900s, \u003cstrong\u003eCanyon Green\u003c\/strong\u003e is also known as Sanxia Biluochun (三峽碧螺春).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is made from Qingxin Ganzai (青心柑仔), famous in the Sanxia region of northern Taiwan for yielding high-quality green tea with a subtle aroma of citrus peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCanyon Green's aroma profile is vibrant and bright. The dry leaf is small and delicate, conforming to the quality standard of two leaves and a bud. The eggshell-colored infusion is softly grassy and imbued with aromas of crisp peas and nutty mung beans. We love Canyon Green for its versatility – refreshing and juicy cold-brewed for a hot summer day, yet sweet and charming when brewed hot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about \u003ca class=\"uu\" href=\"https:\/\/tecompanytea.mom\/blogs\/tea-atelier\/sanxia-biluochun\"\u003eBi Luo Chun\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":"2 oz","offer_id":31905969373299,"sku":"101502","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":31905969406067,"sku":"101504","price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":31905969438835,"sku":"101508","price":83.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0223\/8891\/products\/canyon-green-tea-wet-leaf.jpg?v=1718826799"},{"product_id":"stonegate-breakfast-taiwanese-black-tea","title":"Stonegate Breakfast","description":"\u003cp\u003eStonegate Breakfast is grown in the hilly region of Shimen District (石門), right on the northern coast of Taiwan. It's also known as \"A-li-bang black tea\", a heritage name from the era of Japanese occupation. In the early 1900's, Japan made Taiwan its designated black tea-producing region in an effort to capture the western tea market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStonegate Breakfast was made in the style of Chinese Keemun black tea, a fragrant and full-bodied tea with the aroma of cacao. In its heyday, this tea was exported globally to satisfy tea connoisseurs of England and Morocco. It even became a beloved tea choice for the Japanese emperor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur producer, the Hsieh family, has been one of the largest tea production families in Shimen since the 1920s. The head of the family was famously honored by the Japanese emperor for his exceptional tea-making skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStonegate Breakfast is regal, bold, and present – an intentional morning ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about \u003ca class=\"uu\" href=\"https:\/\/tecompanytea.mom\/blogs\/tea-atelier\/what-is-black-tea\" aria-label=\"Learn more about Black Tea\"\u003eBlack 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":"2 oz","offer_id":37522636472507,"sku":"102002","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":37522636505275,"sku":"102004","price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":37522636538043,"sku":"102008","price":83.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0223\/8891\/products\/stonegate-breakfast-oolong-tea-wet-leaf.jpg?v=1718990465"},{"product_id":"formosa-assam-taiwanese-black-tea","title":"Formosa Assam","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormosa Assam\u003c\/strong\u003e pays tribute to the early days of black tea production in Taiwan. In an effort to produce delicious black teas, famous cultivars (Manipuri, Kyang, Jaipuri) from the Assam region of India were imported to Taiwan in 1923 for cultivation trial and research. The TRES #8 Assam cultivar is an outcome of this effort—a chosen batch from the lot of Jaipuri tea trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMr. Liao inherited an abandoned field of the \u003ca class=\"uu\" href=\"https:\/\/tecompanytea.mom\/blogs\/tea-atelier\/taiwan-tea-research-extension-station\"\u003eTRES #8 Assam cultivar\u003c\/a\u003e from his father-in-law. This lot of tea trees is now over 50 years old and has been farmed without any chemicals or fertilizers. Even weeds are pulled manually by the Liao family as their regular weekly outing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTapping into Mr. Liao's thirty-year-long tea-making experience, this black tea is deliciously malty and fruity with a flare of woodsy earthiness. The darker roast brings a sense of calm and ease. This tea reminds us of a wise grandpa reading his favorite novel in an armchair; he is warm and steady.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about \u003ca class=\"uu\" href=\"https:\/\/tecompanytea.mom\/blogs\/tea-atelier\/what-is-black-tea\"\u003eBlack Tea\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":37523800686779,"sku":"101901","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":37523800719547,"sku":"101902","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":37523800752315,"sku":"101904","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":37523800785083,"sku":"101908","price":96.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0223\/8891\/products\/assam-black-tea-wet-leaf.jpg?v=1718982386"},{"product_id":"seaport-oolong","title":"Seaport Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrown in the southern tip of Taiwan by the ocean, Seaport Oolong is as unique as its terroir. Strong winds, high heat, and salinity from the ocean air make for challenging tea cultivation, but Seaport has adapted to be particularly resilient. Its origins can be traced back to the late Qing dynasty when a local official commissioned a Wuyi cultivar from Fujian due to his love for the tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTaste savory notes of bay leaf and rice cracker as hints of the ocean drift out of the teacup. With each sip of this gently roasted oolong, we imagine the ocean fog rolling over the seaport landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eApproachable but with a touch of the wild, Seaport Oolong is like your meddling grandmother – tough as nails but always ready with a warm hug.\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":38110289625275,"sku":"102301","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":38110289658043,"sku":"102302","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":38110289690811,"sku":"102304","price":61.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":38110289723579,"sku":"102308","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0223\/8891\/products\/seaport-oolong-tea-wet-leaf.jpg?v=1718984933"},{"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. 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