{"product_id":"weeping-rose-bloom-tea","title":"WEEPING ROSE","description":"An exquisite white tea character with delicate rose hints. The finish is reminiscent of plum blossoms. \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\u003eWeeping Rose is a fabulous example of the unique teas produced in the Chinese province of Yunnan. Generally regarded by many as the birthplace of tea, tea has been grown tea in Yunnan for almost 2 millennia. It stands to reason that a growing region with over 2000 years of history would produce many interesting variations. This tea, with its silver white tips hand sewn around delicate rosebuds is perhaps one of the most unique of these. Only the finest silver tips plucked from tea bushes grown at 1800 meters above sea level are used in its production. It is not known exactly when this tea was first produced but records in Yunnan indicate that it was being made at least as long as 250 years ago. What is known however is how this tea got its interesting name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYunnan lore has it that up until World War II, Weeping Rose was originally known simply as \u003cem\u003eRose Chrysanthemum\u003c\/em\u003e tea. During the war, as battle raged with Japan, the allied forces built the famous Burma Road to move troops and supplies through China. Starting in India, the road ended in Yunnan province. As the story goes, a local widow named Huan Yue, who worked in a Yunnan tea factory hand stitching the Rose Chrysanthemum tea fell in love with a dashing young British pilot stationed in Yunnan near the end of the war. As their love grew, the woman's heart, which was still saddened by the loss of her first husband, grew stronger and the two decided that once the war ended they would marry. Tragically, this was not to be. One day, the young pilot was called upon by his superiors to fly a secret reconnaissance mission over the Gulf of Japan. He promised to be home that evening for dinner, said goodbye to his lover, and flew off as day broke over the horizon. As the day wore on, Huan Yue began to sense that something was wrong. Night fell with no word from her beloved pilot. Grief stricken, Huan Yue curled up in front of her cooking fire and went to sleep. That night her pilot came to her in a dream and told her that he had been shot down over the Gulf. The next morning, Huan Yue went back to the factory. As she began to sew the delicate rosebuds into the tealeaves, she began to weep uncontrollably, her tears falling into the tea. From that day on, the tea was called Weeping Rose in honor of her lost love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe all have our stories - hopefully yours is not as tragic as that of Huan Yue. Thankfully, this tea has the ability to mend anyone's heart. Brew a pot today and savor the wonderfully light character of the silver tip tea with its lush hints of rose - truly a wonderful and exotic tea.\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yunnan 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 4000 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 green tea Rose blossoms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e An exquisite white tea character with delicate rose hints. The finish is reminiscent of plum blossoms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e An exquisite white tea character with delicate rose hints. The finish is reminiscent of plum blossoms\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 Weeping Rose pods in a heat resistant pitcher. Add 11\/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 Weeping Rose 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":1159340069,"sku":"595-100","price":12.87,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1159340073,"sku":"595-250","price":25.02,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1159340077,"sku":"595-500","price":37.89,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1159340081,"sku":"595-1000","price":71.48,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/595.jpeg?v=1442449632","url":"https:\/\/coasttocoasttea.ca\/products\/weeping-rose-bloom-tea","provider":"Coast To Coast Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}