{"title":"Floral \u0026 light","description":"\u003cp\u003eFragrant, bright teas with floral notes – light, elegant and perfect for multiple infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFloral teas from Asia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany lightly oxidized oolongs naturally have floral aromas – such as the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/four-seasons-oolong-taiwan\"\u003eFour Seasons Oolong\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jin-xuan-oolong\"\u003eJin Xuan\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/harendong-light-oolong-indonesien\"\u003eHarendong Light Oolong\u003c\/a\u003e from Indonesia. In jasmine tea, the fragrance comes from real jasmine blossoms used to scent the tea leaves: try the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jasmintee-jasmin-dragon-pearls\"\u003eJasmine Tea Dragon Pearls\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jasmin-tee-high-grade-jinjing\"\u003eHigh Grade Jinjing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are floral representatives among the black teas too: the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/darjeeling-first-flush-glenburn\"\u003eGlenburn Darjeeling First Flush\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hand-rolled-himalayan-tips\"\u003eHand Rolled Himalayan Tips\u003c\/a\u003e from Nepal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many times can I infuse oolong?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of our oolongs four to five times. The taste changes a little with each infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs jasmine tea flavored?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, with real jasmine blossoms. After scenting, the blossoms are sorted out again by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jasmintee-jasmin-dragon-pearls","title":"Jasmine Tea Dragon Pearls","description":"\u003cp\u003eJasmine Tea Dragon Pearls (龍珠) is the king of jasmine teas. Only the finest young green tea leaves are picked by hand and then scented together with jasmine blossoms for several days. Afterwards, the leaves are artfully separated from the blossoms again and rolled into delicate pearls. A tea that makes every tea lover's heart beat faster!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce brewed, Jasmine Tea Dragon Pearls gives you a gorgeous golden-yellow cup. The fresh taste of jasmine lets you dream of magnificent seas of blossoms in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Jasmine Tea Dragon Pearls comes from a tea garden near the Wuqiangxi Dam and is regularly tested for residues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e near the Wuqiangxi Dam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality control:\u003c\/strong\u003e regularly tested for residues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e scented with jasmine blossoms for several days, rolled into pearls by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e by hand, young leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJasmine Tea Dragon Pearls is very sensitive to high temperatures. That's why we recommend brewing it at 75 °C with a steeping time of 2 minutes. To keep the tea from cooling down too quickly, it's best to preheat your cup and teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/da4KXcyea8Y\" title=\"Jasmintee Dragon Pearls – Tasting-Video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the video (in German), we show you Jasmine Tea Dragon Pearls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read all about temperature and steeping time in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/jasmintee-richtig-zubereiten-temperatur-und-ziehzeit\"\u003eHow to prepare jasmine tea properly\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). For every day, we recommend our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jasmin-tee-high-grade-jinjing\"\u003eJasmine High Grade Jinjing\u003c\/a\u003e. The pearls unfold especially beautifully in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kinto-glasbecher-mit-sieb-260ml\"\u003eKINTO Glass Mug with Strainer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends of Tea","offers":[{"title":"50 Grams","offer_id":35205902535,"sku":"17","price":13.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":35205902599,"sku":"18","price":25.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 Grams","offer_id":35205902663,"sku":"19","price":49.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/Komposition_ec167e36-c2f0-41c5-9432-853f85c99f63.jpg?v=1512040263"},{"product_id":"jasmin-tee-high-grade-jinjing","title":"Jasmine High Grade Jinjing","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe discovered our Jasmine High Grade Jinjing on a trip through China and were instantly hooked. This high-quality jasmine tea is perfect for everyday enjoyment because it is soft and never overpowering. After the harvest, fresh green tea is blended with jasmine blossoms – that is what gives the tea its unmistakable aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jasmine High Grade Jinjing has a beautiful light cup color and a mild, slightly sweet taste. As you pour the water over it, a bouquet of floral jasmine notes unfolds. The fresh taste of jasmine lets you dream of magnificent seas of blossoms in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Jasmine High Grade Jinjing comes from a family-run tea farm in central China that produces tea of absolutely top quality. Finding a jasmine tea of this quality in vast China is no easy task – which makes us all the happier to be able to offer it to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Central China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e green tea scented with jasmine blossoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jasmine High Grade Jinjing tastes best when you pour 500 ml of water at 80 °C over 6 g of tea and let it steep for 2 minutes. Enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything about temperature and steeping time is in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/jasmintee-richtig-zubereiten-temperatur-und-ziehzeit\"\u003eHow to prepare jasmine tea properly\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). For special moments, we recommend the hand-rolled \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jasmintee-jasmin-dragon-pearls\"\u003eJasmine Tea Dragon Pearls\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends of Tea","offers":[{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":35205935239,"sku":"15","price":10.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 grams","offer_id":35205935303,"sku":"16","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/Komposition_58945a6c-286c-4b45-9187-6cbafa08c6e4.jpg?v=1512040261"},{"product_id":"harendong-light-oolong-indonesien","title":"Harendong Light Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Harendong Light Oolong from Indonesia is an outstandingly fresh and mild tea that still unfolds its full aroma beautifully even after the fourth infusion. With its mild yet complex character, it's a perfect oolong for beginners and gives you a great insight into the diverse world of oolong teas. Its tightly rolled leaves slowly open up after infusion and reveal their full splendor. Made after the model of Taiwanese oolongs, it's a prime example of the fact that good oolong doesn't necessarily have to come from China or Taiwan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen dry, the hand-rolled tea smells fresh and floral – almost like a flower meadow covered in morning dew in spring. A delicate note of honey perfectly rounds off this floral, light oolong. The taste changes a little with every infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea comes from the Harendong tea garden on the island of Java in Indonesia. The tea garden lies in the middle of a magnificent nature reserve and produces outstanding oolong teas. This oolong is regularly tested for residues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Java, Indonesia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harendong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can infuse the Harendong Light Oolong at least four times. Use 6 g of tea leaves for 500 ml of water at 80–90 °C and let the first infusion steep for 2–3 minutes, and every further one for 4–5 minutes. Enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/aY3cwim0ypA\" title=\"Harendong Light Oolong – Tasting-Video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you'd like to learn more about this Indonesian beauty, watch our tasting video (in German).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow best to prepare oolong is explained in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/oolong-tee-zubereitung\"\u003eOolong Tea Preparation\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Our roasted, sweet \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/harendong-medium-oolong-indonesien\"\u003eHarendong Medium Oolong\u003c\/a\u003e comes from the same tea garden – or you can taste your way through the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/oolong-entdecker-paket\"\u003eOolong Tea Discovery Set\u003c\/a\u003e right away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harendong Green Farm","offers":[{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":35206166855,"sku":"05","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 grams","offer_id":35206166919,"sku":"06","price":23.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/Komposition_7b52e995-7e73-4d77-8280-37a9102b1615.jpg?v=1519978183"},{"product_id":"hand-rolled-himalayan-tips","title":"Hand Rolled Himalayan Tips","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hand Rolled Himalayan Tips are an extremely high-quality black tea from southeastern Nepal. Nepal is still a young tea-growing region and, for us, a region on the move: the Nepalese are motivated to create a tea culture all of their own – rather than just a copy of the famous Darjeeling teas. For this tea, the fine leaf shoots are picked by skilled hands and then lovingly rolled by hand, which sadly has become very rare today. Only very small quantities are processed each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hand Rolled Himalayan Tips have a very floral and fresh aroma, quite similar to high-quality Darjeeling teas. Freshly brewed, the tea tastes very fruity, light and refreshing. As it cools down a little, citrus notes come to the fore. On top of that comes a pleasantly spicy note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea comes from the Jun Chiyabari tea garden in southeastern Nepal. Founded in 2000 and therefore still very young, the tea garden produces top-quality teas close to the Indian border and the famous Darjeeling tea region. One of Jun Chiyabari’s great hallmarks is its love of experimenting: teas like the Hand Rolled Himalayan Tips or our Imperial Black are quite unusual for the Himalayan region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e southeastern Nepal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jun Chiyabari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e hand-picked and hand-rolled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeally, steep the Hand Rolled Himalayan Tips using 6 g of tea leaves to 500 ml of boiling water for 2 minutes. Warm your cup and teapot beforehand so the tea doesn’t cool down too quickly. Enjoy this Nepalese rarity!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/FOMFZDiZwNY\" title=\"Hand Rolled Himalayan Tips – Tasting-Video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find out more about this enchanting tea from the Himalayas in the tasting video (in German).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read more about the tea garden in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teeanbau\/jun-chiyabari\"\u003eJun Chiyabari\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Our chocolatey \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/himalayan-imperial-black-nepal\"\u003eHimalayan Imperial Black\u003c\/a\u003e also comes from there.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jun Chiyabari Tea Garden Nepal","offers":[{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":35568060231,"sku":"01","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":36531225927,"sku":"02","price":38.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 Gramm","offer_id":50563089924362,"sku":"","price":67.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/komposition.jpg?v=1519978179"},{"product_id":"dong-ding-oolong-taiwan","title":"Dong Ding Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe source our Dong Ding Oolong from Mr. Huang, who took over his father’s business. His father was one of the first tea farmers in Taiwan to focus intensively on producing particularly high-quality teas. Like his father, the son now carries forward the idea of high-quality tea cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt our first tasting, we were especially surprised by the complexity of the aromas: in the first infusion they are bold and nutty, and with further infusions they shift toward lighter, more floral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis top-quality tea comes from Mr. Huang’s tea garden in Taiwan’s Nantou region and is grown at an altitude of about 350 meters. Dong Ding (凍頂) roughly means “icy peak” and is the name of one of Taiwan’s best-known tea-growing regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ming Jan, Nantou, Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mr. Huang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 350 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jade Oolong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOxidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend brewing Dong Ding Oolong at 80 °C for 3–4 minutes. You can steep it up to five times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/9QGdeymD-Wc\" title=\"Dong Ding Oolong – Tasting video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the video (in German), we introduce you to Dong Ding Oolong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out what makes Taiwanese oolongs special in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/worin-unterscheiden-sich-chinesische-und-taiwanesische-oolong-tees\"\u003eHow do Chinese and Taiwanese oolong teas differ?\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/four-seasons-oolong-taiwan\"\u003eFour Seasons Oolong\u003c\/a\u003e also comes from Nantou.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taiwan","offers":[{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":5531654160418,"sku":"30","price":15.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 grams","offer_id":6988172263458,"sku":"31","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/dongdingcomposition.jpg?v=1517300028"},{"product_id":"four-seasons-oolong-taiwan","title":"Four Seasons Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003eTea gardens in Taiwan rarely have garden names; most of them belong to individuals – like Mr. Chen's garden. He sells small quantities of his great Four Seasons Oolong to selected retailers, and we're very happy to be one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Four Seasons Oolong stands out above all for its fairly light cup color and a light, refreshing character that shifts slightly toward earthy with longer infusions. Its texture is pleasantly soft and almost a little creamy. Fine palates will also pick out delicate floral notes here and there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis top-quality tea comes from Mr. Chen's tea garden in the Taiwanese region of Nantou and is grown at an altitude of about 350 meters. The tea plants it's made from are known for their consistent quality all year round. That's why the Taiwanese call this tea Si Ji (四季) – \"four seasons\" in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ming Jan, Nantou, Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mr. Chen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 350 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Si Ji Chun (四季春)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOxidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can infuse the Four Seasons Oolong up to four times. Start with a steeping time of 3 minutes at 80–90 °C and let every further infusion steep for 4–5 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/Q-u81DuhnOI\" title=\"Four Seasons Oolong – Tasting-Video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the video (in German), we introduce you to the Four Seasons Oolong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow often you can infuse oolong is explained in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/kann-man-oolong-tee-zweimal-aufgiessen\"\u003eCan You Infuse Oolong Tea Twice?\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Our highland \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/shan-lin-xi-oolong\"\u003eShan Lin Xi Oolong\u003c\/a\u003e also comes from Mr. Chen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taiwan","offers":[{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":5531698233378,"sku":"34","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 grams","offer_id":6992625008674,"sku":"35","price":28.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/fourseasonscomposition.jpg?v=1519978194"},{"product_id":"jin-xuan-oolong","title":"Jin Xuan Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe brew this tea in the Friends of Tea office almost every day – we're all big oolong fans, after all. Mr. Cai grows Jin Xuan Oolong, just like our Milk Oolong, at an altitude of 1,000 meters, achieving a great quality with an especially intense taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJin Xuan Oolong is a typical Taiwanese oolong and reveals floral, earthy and nutty notes when brewed. An enchanting oolong that wins you over with its multifaceted taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis top-quality tea comes from Mr. Cai's tea garden in the Taiwanese highlands and is grown at an altitude of about 1,000 meters. This wonderfully aromatic tea is made from the Jin Xuan (金萱) cultivar, whose name translates as \"golden daylily\". This cultivar is especially known for its creamy, milky taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bei Shan, Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mr. Cai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 1,000 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jin Xuan (金萱)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOxidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can infuse Jin Xuan Oolong up to four times. Start with a steeping time of 3 minutes at 80–90 °C and let each further infusion steep for 4–5 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/L8VRfhjBdv0\" title=\"Jin Xuan Oolong – Tasting-Video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find out more about this concentrated taste experience in the tasting video (in German).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat cultivars like Jin Xuan are all about is explained in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teeanbau\/was-ist-ein-tee-kultivar-tee-wissen\"\u003eWhat is a tea cultivar?\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/milk-oolong\"\u003eMilk Oolong\u003c\/a\u003e also comes from the same tea farmer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taiwan","offers":[{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":5531701706786,"sku":"32","price":15.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 grams","offer_id":6988284887074,"sku":"33","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/jinxuancomposition.jpg?v=1519978210"},{"product_id":"darjeeling-first-flush-glenburn","title":"Glenburn Darjeeling First Flush FTGFOP1","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Glenburn Darjeeling First Flush FTGFOP1 may well be the best First Flush we have ever had. Together with our Glenburn Assam Golden Tips, it is one of the main reasons Friends of Tea exists: it was at Glenburn, while shooting a video, that we came up with the idea of bringing high-quality teas straight to you – no detours and no middlemen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Glenburn Darjeeling has the typical light and floral Darjeeling taste. When we close our eyes, we feel transported straight back to the old colonial era, surrounded by tea bushes in the Indian highlands. Freshly brewed, the tea tastes fruity, light and refreshing. As it cools down a little, mild citrus notes come to the fore. The cup color is a delicate yellow-orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea comes from the Glenburn Tea Estate in the Darjeeling region. The estate is family-owned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Darjeeling, India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glenburn Tea Estate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Flush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most black teas, brew the Darjeeling First Flush with water at 100 °C and let it steep for 2 minutes. Warm up your cup and teapot beforehand so the tea doesn’t cool down too quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does FTGFOP1 actually mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFOP1 stands for the care taken when plucking: only the buds with the top two tender leaves are picked, while coarser leaves of lower quality stay on the bush. In Darjeeling, the number one is awarded to leaves of the highest grade. FTG, short for “Finest Tippy Golden”, means that the tea contains many fine, light-colored tips. The tips are lighter because they contain less cell sap. So with an FTGFOP1 tea, you get one of the highest-quality Darjeeling teas made from the best leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVideo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/_FtvYoVIQuQ?rel=0\" title=\"Glenburn Darjeeling First Flush FTGFOP1 – Video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2016, we had the chance to be part of the shoot for an image video for the Glenburn Tea Estate. Since then, we have had a great relationship with this tea garden and keep sourcing high-quality teas from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes First Flush so special is explained in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/was-ist-first-flush-bei-darjeeling-tee\"\u003eWhat is First Flush in Darjeeling tea?\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Our robust \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/assam-golden-tips-glenburn\"\u003eGlenburn Assam Golden Tips\u003c\/a\u003e come from the same estate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glenburn Tea Estate","offers":[{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":7536655695906,"sku":"25","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":7549716496418,"sku":"26","price":23.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 grams","offer_id":7549716561954,"sku":"27","price":44.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/darjeelingsplit.jpg?v=1529662869"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/collections\/PXL_20210814_132504121.PORTRAIT.jpg?v=1790153136","url":"https:\/\/fraendsoftea.com\/en\/collections\/blumig-und-leicht.oembed","provider":"Friends of Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}