{"product_id":"blue-spring-oolong-tea","title":"BLUE SPRING OOLONG","description":"Layers of orchid blend with notes of minerals wheat bread and hints of dry white wine on the finish. \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn some parts of rural China Blue Spring Oolong is known as the compassionate oolong. The name stems from an ancient legend that highlights the benevolence of Guan Yin namesake of Ti Kuan Yin the leaf style of Blue Spring. Guan Yin was a Bodhisattva a Buddhist term that describes a being who has attained enlightenment (like the Buddha) but decides to return to earth to lead others and help make their lives better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Buddhist belief every Bodhisattvas by their very nature is compassionate toward others but Guan Yin known also as the Iron Goddess of Mercy was thought to embody the compassion of all enlightened Buddha-like beings. According to the ancient tale there was an ancient village the name of which has long been forgotten that was suffering from a great drought. For many months not a drop of water fell from the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only moisture to be had was that which could be collected from nets that had been placed on the ground to collect dew during the night. Drinking water was in incredibly short supply and to make maters worse the local tea crop the villagers relied on for income had all but withered away to nothing. In desperation the villagers began to make offerings of what little they had to the only deity they though might be able to help Guan Yin. After a week or so of offerings a stranger appeared in the village driving a heard of goats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stranger asked the villagers if his goats might have some water as they had been walking for days. Not wanting to turn down a stranger's request the villagers poured what little water they had collected in the nets into a pitcher and handed it to the goatherd. Accepting the water the goatherd said You have honored my request and shown me the compassion that I will now show you. With that the stranger removed his cloak to reveal that he was in fact a she the Iron goddess of Mercy Guan Yin. Guan Yin then tipped over the pitcher of water. At the spot where its contents spilled out a miraculous spring of water began to gush out of the dry ground. The village was saved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea growers in the village decided that to honor the goddess they would begin adding delicate blue mallow flower petals to their tea to represent the crystal blue water of the miraculous spring - Blue Spring Oolong was born! We're pleased to offer this exceptional tea for the first time outside of North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from its enchanting heritage Blue Spring Oolong is truly exceptional in the cup - layers of orchid blend with notes of minerals wheat bread and hints of dry white wine on the finish - an exceptional tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oolong\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fujian Province\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ti Kuan Yin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2500 ft. above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oolong\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxury oolong tea Mallow flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e An imperial favorite. Hand selected Ti Kuan Yin Oolong layers notes of orchid baking bread and faint wine. Rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale green yellow liquor tending slightly amber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile preparing by the cup white teas can be used repeatedly about 3 times. Place 1tsp of loose Oolong into an infuser. Lower infuser into your cup\/teapot. Pour boiling water over tea and let steep 3-7 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the brew). Adding milk is not recommended. Sugar can be added to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace 1 generous teaspoon of loose tea into a cup\/teapot for each serving required. Bring water to a boil and pour boiling water over the tea. Steep for 5mins. Add hot tea to a 12oz \/ 375ml glass filled with ice, straining the tea (use larger pitcher if preparing multiple servings). Sweeten by adding sugar to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":1159141797,"sku":"384-100","price":12.08,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1159141801,"sku":"384-250","price":23.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1159141805,"sku":"384-500","price":35.56,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1159141809,"sku":"384-1000","price":67.1,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/384.jpeg?v=1442449758","url":"https:\/\/coasttocoasttea.ca\/products\/blue-spring-oolong-tea","provider":"Coast To Coast Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}