{"product_id":"aged-da-hong-pao-brick","title":"Aged Da Hong Pao Brick","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis oolong tea is made from broken Zheng Yan leaves, offering a cost-effective alternative to whole-leaf versions. Aged in the Wuyi Mountains since 2014, it enhances the aroma and flavor, resulting in a rich and complex tea.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eTo facilitate breaking off one of the tea brick's 18 pieces, the brick is scored like a chocolate bar. Each piece weighs 8 grams.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eTea Type\u003cspan\u003e | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4\"\u003eOolong (Cultivar: Zheng Yan ) \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"c3\"\u003eFlavors\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e| \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"c3\"\u003eM\u003c\/span\u003einerality, stone fruit, juicy, molasses, and cherry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eA smooth and rich oolong tea that is best enjoyed without milk or sugar. To fully appreciate its flavors, follow the steeping instructions for \"Gong Fu Cha\" below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is a 70% oxidized oolong tea from the Wuyi Mountains in Fujian Province, China.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003eHow to Steep:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTo fully enjoy the exceptional flavors of this artisan tea, follow these steps:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Break off an 8 g block of tea into a small teapot. Pour 6–8 oz of boiling water over the tea leaves and decant immediately. Do not remove the tea leaves from the teapot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSteeping #1: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePour water into the teapot and let it steep for 50 seconds. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSteeping #2 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e #3: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSteep for 25 seconds \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eeach.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAfter Steep #3:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAdd an extra 10 seconds to each subsequent steeping until the flavor starts to fade.  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ete: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThanks to the high quality and aging of this Wuyi oolong, you can infuse the same tea leaves 7-8 times.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003eFun Fact: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRock oolong tea is categorized into three types: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eZheng Yan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e (authentic rock tea), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBan Yan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e (semi-rock tea), and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eZhou Bien Cha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e (outside tea). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eZheng Yan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e is grown in the Scenic Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is valued for its mineral-rich soil. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBan Yan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e is cultivated in Wuyi City but outside the park, while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eZhou Bien Cha \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003erefers to tea grown outside the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eSimilar Teas:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong black,\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eQilan Tea oolong, Yellow Goddess\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46644836729120,"sku":"31244","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0448\/5817\/files\/Ageddahong.png?v=1697691284","url":"https:\/\/www.theculturedcup.mom\/products\/aged-da-hong-pao-brick","provider":"The Cultured Cup®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}