{"product_id":"orchid-oolong-tea","title":"ORCHID OOLONG","description":"A stunning tea ripe with flowery notes and excellent huigan. That's Chinese for 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 a tea world populated with literally thousands of oolongs Orchid Oolong known in Chinese as a Dan Chong oolong stands out as one of the greats. How great is it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo answer that question we travel back the Song dynasty (960-1279 CE). At that time China was ruled by emperors and regional despots who enjoyed ultimate control over their territories - essentially what they said or did became law. During the Song dynasty there was one such ruler who controlled territory around Jinxing Shantou. Surrounding his palace were acres and acres of forest full of plant life of all kinds, including wild orchids and tea. The ruler was known to possess both gentle qualities and exceptionally severe qualities and evidently these two plants brought out both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne spring morning the ruler sent his gardeners out to the forest to bring back some fresh cut orchids for his palace. (The gentle side of the ruler enjoyed being surrounded by the beautifully colored blooms.) The gardeners decided to explore a region of the forest they had never visited before and happened upon a clearing filled with orchids of every imaginable description. They began cutting blooms working their way from the edge of the clearing to the centre. Once they made it to the middle they were amazed to discover a variety of tea none had ever seen before. The head gardener, knowing this would please the ruler, plucked a basket full of leaf from the bush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon returning to the palace he noticed that the leaf had been bruised during the trip back. The bruised leaf he decided would be perfect for preparing an oolong tea. He was right. The edges of the leaves had a slightly brownish hue that turned a subtle pink when fired and the finished tea was wiry with delicate crinkles. In the cup it offered exceptional orchid-like notes and a delicately balanced sweetness - it was perfect. He presented the tea to the ruler. The ruler loved it and asked very sweetly where he had found such exceptional tea leaves. The gardener took him deep into the forest and once they had found the bush the ruler rewarded him...by chopping off his head. (As mentioned, he could be a severe man.) Evidently the ruler didn't want anyone else to know where the tea had come from. When he got back to his palace he assembled all the gardeners who had been there on the day the bush was found and executed them as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow whether or not the above legend is in fact true we can't say for certain. What we can say is that this is an impeccable Oolong. To this day it is made from tea bushes descended from the original - the grade Dan Chong literally translates as tea from one harvest. It is also produced in the same manner as it was on the fateful day it was first made. Orchid Oolong can be enjoyed now or aged in a cool dry environment for future enjoyment. (Some connoisseurs claim its character improves with age like some high quality pu-erhs). A stunning tea ripe with flowery notes and excellent huigan. (That's Chinese for finish.)\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 Guangdong Province\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dan Chong\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 Orthodox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxury oolong tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the worlds most exquisite teas. Haunting orchid floral notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale green yellow liquor\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":1159142069,"sku":"389-100","price":10.96,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1159142073,"sku":"389-250","price":21.32,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1159142077,"sku":"389-500","price":32.28,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1159142081,"sku":"389-1000","price":60.9,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/389.jpeg?v=1442449741","url":"https:\/\/coasttocoasttea.ca\/products\/orchid-oolong-tea","provider":"Coast To Coast Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}