{"title":"Roasted Taiwanese Oolong","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"iron-goddess-of-mercy","title":"Iron Goddess","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIron Goddess of Mercy\u003c\/strong\u003e, known as Tie Guan Yin or Ti Kuan Yin, originated in the Fujian Province of China. In its Chinese tradition, this oolong tea was lightly oxidized and barely roasted. Later, Taiwanese cultivators discovered that a slow, repeated roast combined with hand kneading brought out a better bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle is not the word here. The roast notes are heavy, like an old man smoking cigars on side street hickory benches. 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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":"frozen-summit-tea","title":"Frozen Summit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrozen Summit\u003c\/strong\u003e, or Dong Ding Oolong, is an everyday roasted oolong tea. This classic Taiwanese oolong tea has a distinct charcoal-roasted flavor with leaves that are shaped into tightly rolled beads. Our Frozen Summit oolong is made by Mr. Lin, who insists that the tea be brewed in a clay pot, preferably a Yixing, to deepen the aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe name of this tea comes from the snow-capped mountain where it is grown. It is among the best-known oolongs in Taiwan. With a gentle roast, this medium-bodied tea has comforting notes of buckwheat and caramel that linger on the palate.\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":36291234385,"sku":"106601","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":36291234449,"sku":"106602","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":36291234513,"sku":"106604","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":36291234577,"sku":"106608","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0223\/8891\/products\/frozen-summit-oolong-tea-leaf.jpg?v=1587926028"},{"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":"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":"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":"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":"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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And should you have to choose between delicious tea and the convenience of a tea bag when juggling multiple obligations?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet our Té Sachet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe fill these bags with loose leaf tea, of course. No ground-up tea powder here. Measured at almost 3 grams per sachet, it is a heavier dose than most market comparables. We want the serious tea fiend in you to also enjoy tea bag brewing while on the go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer our Té Sachets in three different oolong profiles, one green, and one black to pair with the mood of the day.\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\/blogs\/tea-atelier\/make-the-most-of-tea-bags\"\u003eguide to Tea Sachets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Té Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44453105795259,"sku":"506601","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0223\/8891\/products\/frozen-summit-oolong-tea-bag-steeped.jpg?v=1718825904"}],"url":"https:\/\/tecompanytea.mom\/collections\/roasted-taiwanese-oolong.oembed","provider":"Té Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}