{"product_id":"organic-lu-mu-dan-wheel-bloom-tea","title":"ORGANIC LU MU DAN WHEEL","description":"Expansive green tea flavor. In a glass teapot watch as the wheel blossoms into a green tea ball. \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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLu Mu Dan, (green tea wheels), were designed to represent the wheel of the Buddha, one of the religion's oldest and most important symbols. For Buddhists, the wheel symbolizes many important ideals. The wheel can refer to the cyclical nature of \u003cem\u003eSamsara\u003c\/em\u003e, the process by which all beings are born, die and reborn. It can also depict the perfect nature of the \u003cem\u003eDharma\u003c\/em\u003e, the teachings and lessons of the Buddha. Individual portions of the wheel are also highly symbolic - the hub represents discipline, the core of meditative practice and the rim represents \u003cem\u003eSamadhi\u003c\/em\u003e, the mindfulness that holds the universe together. Evidently for Buddhists, the wheel is a highly potent symbol. They are so important that throughout the Buddhist world wheels adorn everything from the rooftops of temples to the covers of holy books, fabrics, paintings and religious statues. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt some point in the history of Buddhism - no one is sure exactly when since records have been lost over the centuries - a pious artisan developed a tea in the shape of this noble symbol. The result was Lu Mu Dan, which is still produced in Zhejiang province according to ancient technique. The process requires a competent hand and much patience. Tea makers begin by selecting exceptionally well-graded, full green leaves, steaming them, and then tying them into a wheel with string before drying. Perfection is key - wheels that are broken are discarded and blended in with lower tea grades for market. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe believe this organic Lu Mu Dan is in many ways a perfect metaphor for the Buddhist ideals mentioned above. For example, like the cycle of \u003cem\u003eSamsara\u003c\/em\u003e, Lu Mu Dan's organic leaves follow a cycle of processing, infusing and composting to help nourish other plants. A freshly brewed cup can also make an excellent meditative companion and, as any tea lover knows, does indeed hold the universe together. To conclude, we'd like to share one more thing, \"the Lu Mu Dan ritual\". In some remote villages of Zhejiang it is customary to turn the Lu Mu Dan wheel in your hands three times before brewing - once for hearing the truth, once for understanding the truth, and once again for internalizing the truth. Follow those steps and we can just about guarantee enlightenment -and an incredible tea experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Artisan \/ Organic \/ Bloom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zhejiang Province\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Artisan Handcrafted\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 Handmade and hand tied\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxury organic green tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expansive green tea flavor. In a glass teapot watch as the wheel blossoms into a green tea ball\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very pale with a touch of sunshine\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 pot, bloom teas can be used repeatedly up to 3 times. Bring water to a boil. Pour boiling water into a 2-6 cup teapot. Allow 5-7mins until fully bloomed. Sugar can be added to taste. Milk is not recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot generally consumed iced but if you do, (to make 1 qt\/lt) Place 3 Lu Mu Dan in a heat resistant pitcher. Add 1 1\/4 cups freshly boiled water. Steep 5 min. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with ice water. Add steeped tea and fill with ice water. Garnish with 1 opened Lu Mu Dan and sweeten to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":1159339913,"sku":"588-100","price":21.17,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1159339921,"sku":"588-250","price":41.17,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1159339925,"sku":"588-500","price":62.34,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1159339929,"sku":"588-1000","price":117.63,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/588.jpeg?v=1442449639","url":"https:\/\/coasttocoasttea.ca\/products\/organic-lu-mu-dan-wheel-bloom-tea","provider":"Coast To Coast Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}