{"product_id":"jasmine-orchard-oolong-tea","title":"JASMINE ORCHARD OOLONG","description":"Orchid oolong notes in a synergistic relationship with floral jasmine. Light fruit notes 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\u003ePrepare your taste buds for something special. Oolong tea as exceptional as it is on its own is sublime when blended with scented flowers fruits and herbs. Jasmine Orchard Oolong combines the fresh spring tea-taste of oolong with the ethereal sweetness of green tea with jasmine petals jasmine buds and a multitude of fruits from the orchards of the world. What makes this combination so special? Let's take a look.The first component of the blend is of course Oolong tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those of you not familiar with this variety, what sets it apart from black and green teas is in the fermentation process. Oolong is said to be semi-fermented unlike green which is unfermented and black which is fully fermented. The process is something like leaving a banana out on a counter - green tea could be compared to a yellow banana black tea to a blackened over-ripe banana and oolong somewhere in the middle. As a result Oolong shares some flavor characteristics of both - they are typically lightly green and floral on the nose with touches of orchid in the cup. The next component of the blend is a green tea with jasmine petals and jasmine buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJasmine, in addition to imparting its luscious floral arom,a infuses the blend with exceptional depth and rich character. It's no wonder the jasmine flower is so closely aligned with feelings of love throughout much of the Eastern world. Next, we've added a medley of orchard fruits - dried peach strawberry apple and mango. Each of these on their own is great bursting with juicy flavor. Together they're sensational. Incidentally fruit orchards are common to nearly every civilization on earth - both contemporary and ancient. Finally we've added safflower petals to brighten the blend and add a soft herbaceous layer. Interestingly safflower is one of the world's oldest crops. In many parts of the world its petals are used to dye fabric. Chemical analysis of textiles dated to the 12th dynasty of Ancient Egypt 1991 - 1802 BC has identified the use of safflower dyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut it all together you're left with a cup you'll never forget.\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orthodox whole leaf\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1500-2500ft. above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orthodox green Oolong\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxury oolong tea Luxury green tea Freeze dried peach Strawberry Natural dried Apple Natural dried mango Safflower petals Jasmine buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orchid oolong notes in a synergistic relationship with floral jasmine. Light fruit notes on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale gold yellow\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":1159141961,"sku":"399-100","price":10.02,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1159141965,"sku":"399-250","price":19.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1159141969,"sku":"399-500","price":29.52,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1159141973,"sku":"399-1000","price":55.69,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/399.jpeg?v=1442449748","url":"https:\/\/coasttocoasttea.ca\/products\/jasmine-orchard-oolong-tea","provider":"Coast To Coast Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}