{"title":"The Archive","description":"\u003cp\u003eLimited edition blends, small batch specialties, and other teas that have retired from Moonlit's main menu. Saved for posterity \u0026amp; past customers' reference.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"four-seasons-oolong","title":"Four Seasons Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFour Seasons Oolong (\u003cspan\u003e四季春\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a mellow sweetness and rainforest-like complexity, this affordable and easy-to-brew oolong is a great introduction to the fun of Taiwanese oolongs. We find a fragrance like fresh rain, and a medley of flavors ranging from floral, to honeysuckle and hints of musky honeydew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Western style brewing, we recommend using 8g of tea per 12oz of ~190*F water. The tea's flavor should fully develop in 4 minutes. As a loose leaf tea, the leaves are packed with enough flavor to continue steeping beyond 4 minutes, or rebrew another cup if separated!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moonlit Mercantile Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"1oz Sampler","offer_id":44522009034949,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2oz","offer_id":44423402029253,"sku":"","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3oz (Recommended)","offer_id":44423402062021,"sku":"","price":19.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4oz","offer_id":44423402094789,"sku":"","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3722\/6181\/files\/thumbnail_IMG_9017.jpg?v=1740465109"},{"product_id":"jasmine-dragon-pearls","title":"Jasmine Dragon Pearls","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJasmine Dragon Pearls (\u003cspan\u003e茉莉珍珠茶)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA timeless Chinese classic. Also known as Phoenix Pearls or Downy Pearls, this craft features elegant florals in harmony with verdant, grassy leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith roots in the Song Dynasty, this Fujian specialty involves numerous nights of drying Chinese-style white tea leaves among freshly picked, local jasmine flowers, and patiently hand-rolling each leaf into a beautiful pearl of naturally scented tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e__________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the first steep, brew 8g of pearls with 12oz of 180*F hot water. Jasmine's balanced, sweet florals should develop fully in 3-4 minutes. Beyond 4 minutes, the brew may prove too astringent or overbearing. As a rolled tea and high-quality jasmine, a little bit of tea will go a long way given time!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis loose leaf is strong enough to be rebrewed, releasing more flavor as the pearls slowly unfurl like reverse origami into regular leaves. Just be careful not to oversteep the same cup!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moonlit Mercantile Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"1oz Sampler","offer_id":44541272293573,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2oz Regular","offer_id":44429403521221,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3oz","offer_id":44429403553989,"sku":"","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4oz","offer_id":44429403586757,"sku":"","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5oz","offer_id":44852498759877,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3722\/6181\/files\/jasmine_7b834012-d088-4acb-98bb-92105856e44b.jpg?v=1748923707"},{"product_id":"red-robe-oolong","title":"Red Robe Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Robe Oolong (\u003cspan\u003e大紅袍)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eKnown as \"Da Hong Pao\" or Big Red Robe, this dark roasted Chinese oolong from the Wuyi Mountains offers a clear liquor with smoky, mineral complexity and a touch of orchid fragrance. Complete with Wuyi's signature \"yan yun\" finish \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e with the tea's rocky sweetness lingering in aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile many Da Hong Paos can be supremely expensive or concerningly cheap due to Wuyi's demand in China - this particular low-roast batch was purposely selected as a happy medium between accessibility and Red Robe's elusive flavor. We hope you enjoy getting a taste of this famous locale's \"rock teas\" without breaking the bank!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend brewing at 208*F (higher than light roasted oolongs), steeping 4g of tea for 2 minutes with 8oz of hot water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moonlit Mercantile Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"1oz Sampler","offer_id":44541271474373,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2oz Small pack","offer_id":44429886357701,"sku":"","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3oz Medium Pack","offer_id":44429886390469,"sku":"","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3722\/6181\/files\/lotus.jpg?v=1738666092"},{"product_id":"hibiscus-obscura","title":"Hibiscus Obscura","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHibiscus Obscura\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJammy berry, hints of rose, and a hidden punch of tartsweet hibiscus that unfurls the longer you steep each cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHibiscus Obscura is a caffeinated blend made for friends who prefer a more sour palette. Containing black tea, bright rosehips balanced by sweet rose petals, a shimmer of golden calendula, and its namesake hibiscus, this infusion is unique in being adjustably sour-sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a balanced, modestly juicy \u0026amp; berry liquor, brew 8g for just 3 minutes with 12oz of boiling hot water till clear ruby red as in the adjacent photo. For a punchier, hibiscus-forward brew, wait till the liquor strays a little more maroon ~4 minutes. Just be aware this tea's tartness grows quickly over time!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a voluminous infusion, we recommend stirring the leaves upon first steep just to ensure they're soaked \u0026amp; brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moonlit Mercantile Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Small Pack 2oz","offer_id":44429896548549,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3oz","offer_id":44429896581317,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Larger 4oz","offer_id":44429896614085,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3722\/6181\/files\/thumbnail_IMG_8003.jpg?v=1738387258"},{"product_id":"hung-shui-reserve","title":"Red Water Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRed Water Oolong (红水)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmber liquor, clean, silken back-of-the-throat mouthfeel, and a lingering buttery aftertaste. This Taiwanese tea features a sweet, dulcet complexity of dark chocolate and smoke with a hint of baked peaches in the early and last stages of steeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis full-bodied tea is the darkest oolong we carry, having been slow-roasted for multiple times by a competition-winning artisan tea maker \u0026amp; farmer. A great treat for someone who enjoys Wuyi oolongs like Red Robe, or wants to try a darker oolong for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor recommend tasting the first rinse or \"returning cup\" for a fleeting note of stonefruit before the brew transitions to dark, roasted flavors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor conventional Western brewing we'd point towards using 8g of tea per 12oz of water at 212*F for 4-4.5 minutes for the first cup, then stirring the leaves or brewing a bit longer for your second brew.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moonlit Mercantile Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"1oz Sampler","offer_id":44531978895557,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Smaller Pack 1.5oz","offer_id":44430041284805,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Regular 2oz","offer_id":44430041317573,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2.5oz","offer_id":44531977552069,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3722\/6181\/files\/thumbnail_IMG_8759.jpg?v=1738395195"},{"product_id":"big-red-robe-reserve","title":"Red Robe Oolong [Reserve]","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e[Red Robe Reserve] | [大红袍] | Dark Oolong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe legendary poster child of China's Wuyi Mountains. Toasty and biscuity with hints of orchid and roasted chestnuts. Now from a higher-grade artisan, batch, \u0026amp; new harvest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis auburn delicacy has its roots in a rare \u003cem\u003eCamellia\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003esinensis\u003c\/em\u003e cultivar from Wuyi - the home of all oolong teas. It attains its signature mineral-sweet profile from growing in craggy cliffside terroir, along with 400 years of traditionally crafting and honing the Ming Dynasty's original Red Robe (or \"Da Hong Pao\"), popularized in the Qing dynasty as the \"King of Rock Teas\". A must-try for new tea adventurers, \u0026amp; easy gift choice for any tea aficionado (unless they prefer green and white teas).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAs with our original Red Robe Oolong batch, we sought after a high-quality Da Hong Pao that wouldn't break new tea fans' bank. We're proud to say our new artisan \u0026amp; batch fit the bill for those ready for the next level in tea quality - without jumping to exorbitantly heights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor starters we recommend brewing 4-5g of leaves (less than our lighter oolongs) with 8oz of 208*F water. Steep no longer than 2 minutes for the first two cups, but steep the 3rd serving longer as the tea fades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor this quality \u0026amp; type of tea, no \"rinsing\/washing\" is necessary! If you prefer a stronger cup, more tea or steep time can be committed into each brew.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moonlit Mercantile Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Small Pack 1.25oz","offer_id":44630962536645,"sku":"5","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Standard Pack 2oz","offer_id":44630962471109,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium Pack 3oz","offer_id":44630962503877,"sku":null,"price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3722\/6181\/files\/9DC7099F-BC41-40A7-843F-16BC764413B8.jpg?v=1743564739"},{"product_id":"qi-men-red","title":"Qi Men Red","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eQi Men Red | \"Chee-mun\" | 祁門紅茶\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOne of the first Chinese black teas ever exported to the Western World. Born in a county historically known for green tea, this 1800's brew made waves in Europe to the point of becoming the base of many modern English Breakfast and Earl Grey blends!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSmooth and deceptively complex, our Qi Men offers quick-brewing, citrusy \u0026amp; smoky tones that mature into malt \u0026amp; unsweetened cocoa upon resteeping. Great for the busy worker \u0026amp; active folk avoiding calories - this high caffeine leaf brews a sweet depth of personality without a drop of milk or sugar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFor this light \u0026amp; air leaf, we recommend steeping 2 tbsp at 180-190F for 2 minutes. 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Jeju Sunset is a surprisingly sweet \u0026amp; complex herbal blend with zero sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for late evening cravings, or complimenting a sunny breakfast with your favorite pancakes or waffles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur recipe features South Africa's beloved rooibos tisane, emboldened with a sweet touch of Korean yuja, California orange, and Chinese ginger for an extra hint of tropical fruit \u0026amp; heavenly aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile pretty forgiving to brew, we recommend using 8-9g per 12oz hot boiling water, and brewing a patient 5-6 minutes for maximum sweetness. Make sure to resteep!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...and feel free to use extra. This dark tisane is both delicious strong, and one of our most economic, daily brews!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moonlit Mercantile Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Standard Pack 3oz","offer_id":44839252000965,"sku":null,"price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large Pack 4oz","offer_id":44839252033733,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3722\/6181\/files\/IMG_3336.heic?v=1756519975"},{"product_id":"moonlit-lychee-rose-copy","title":"Autumn Apple Ginger","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e[Autumn Apple Ginger]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOur version of Korea's heartwarming Saegwa Cha. Black tea custom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e roasted in pure apple juice, and powered up with the perfect balance of ginger \u0026amp; cinnamon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGently sweet. Endearingly spicy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWhile available year-round, we made this blend to celebrate Moonlit's very first Autumn...and as a little ode to a college friend who loves homemade apple cider 🥂✨\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCheers!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e208-212°F | 5 Minutes | 1 Tbsp | 4oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e[Benefits] Good for digestion, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory support, and soldiering through the chill of San Francisco's fog.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e[Food Pairing] Apple turnovers (naturally), fresh persimmons, peach cobbler, and Nekosama treats like their Apple Pie Taiyaki or Brown Butter Maple Pecan Financier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moonlit Mercantile Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Standard Pack 4oz","offer_id":45150995382469,"sku":null,"price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium Pack 5oz","offer_id":45151681282245,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large Pack 6oz","offer_id":45151000920261,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8oz Pack","offer_id":45151819432133,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3722\/6181\/files\/634DA414-267E-4021-AC66-7EAD4F7169A9.jpg?v=1759462958"},{"product_id":"classic-english-breakfast-copy","title":"Genmaicha","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Japanese meal-pairing favorite. Savory, earthy, toasty. Low caffeine and good for digestion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade with traditionally puffed Japanese brown rice and our blend of Shizuoka shincha and bancha Sencha leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecember Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 Tbsp | 12oz | 200°F | 2-3 Minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_____\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNovember Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8g | 12oz | 180-190°F | 3-4 Minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moonlit Mercantile Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"2oz Smaller","offer_id":45436082847941,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3oz Medium","offer_id":45396680442053,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4oz Larger","offer_id":45396680474821,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"silver-needle-white-tea","title":"Silver Needle White Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Silver Needle | 白毫银针 | \u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"zh-Latn\"\u003ebáiháo yínzhēn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e ]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoonlit's first white tea! This premium brew features young, cherry-picked tea buds that were slowly sun dried to perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite teas are quintessentially soft \u0026amp; gentle, featuring...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Very low caffeine, second only to hojicha \u0026amp; 20+ year aged Pu'erh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-The highest relative antioxidants of all teas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Fresh, sweetly herbaceous profiles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-No bitterness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this Fujian spring harvest Silver Needle, we find understated flavors of apricot, sugarcane, fresh hay and a hint of pear. When hot, Silver Needle yields a muted gold liquor and a mellow meadow aroma of dried hay \u0026amp; stonefruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little bit goes a long way! One three-finger pinch yields ~3g of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6g Tea | 12oz Water | 180-190°F | 2-3 Minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note photo is demonstrative, and the sun dried leaves may vary in size, shape and color!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moonlit Mercantile Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz Standard","offer_id":45451244601541,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2oz Medium pack","offer_id":45451244634309,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3oz Larger Pack","offer_id":45451244667077,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3722\/6181\/files\/297D2148-1BAB-47B8-AE82-705EF9D12D8E.jpg?v=1766737024"},{"product_id":"autumn-chrysanthemum","title":"Autumn Chrysanthemum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eAutumn Chrysanthemum\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur latest batch from our February Topdrawer x Lover's Lane pop-ups! This fall batch is a more accessible, everyday flower tisane than our Royal Chrysanthemum, and leans more smooth, warmly earthen \u0026amp; meadow honey instead of cooling citrus \u0026amp; fresh pine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a \u003cstrong\u003e12oz\u003c\/strong\u003e house cup, we recommend steeping \u003cstrong\u003esix flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e(or 6g of flower)\u003c\/strong\u003e in boiling hot \u003cstrong\u003e212°F\u003c\/strong\u003e water for \u003cstrong\u003e6 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Autumn Chrysanthemum takes a while to get its first brew - but is also low maintenance \u0026amp; very difficult to oversteep!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful if you need it for party presentation though - the flower petals are more brittle \u0026amp; delicate than Royal Chrysanthemum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeel free to add goji, honey, and\/or simply add boiling water and come back to this chrysanthemum teapot whenever you feel like it. 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This oldschool charcoal roasted oolong is well-oxidized and offers a softer, nuttier personality than its green and orchid floral counterpart - our Modern Iron Goddess.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_s2\"\u003eWe recommend this crop for those who prefer a delicate cup like Taiwanese high mountain teas - but are seeking either a more entry-level price point, and\/or a darker category of flavor similar to black tea or Wuyi oolongs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_s2\"\u003eEastern Style\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_s2\"\u003eFirst Steep: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_s2\"\u003e1 Tbsp | 6oz Water | 212°F | 2 Minutes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWestern Style\u003cbr\u003e8g Tea | 12oz Water | 212°F | 4.5-5 Minutes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_s2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e1 Tablespoon yields about 5.5g of tea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_s2\"\u003ePairs with black sesame desserts, light cheese board, yaki onigiri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moonlit Mercantile Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"2oz Regular Pack","offer_id":46073374900421,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3oz Medium Pack","offer_id":46073374933189,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4oz Large Pack","offer_id":46073374965957,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3722\/6181\/files\/6FE8F90E-4F32-496F-9D83-D75CF10BB17E.jpg?v=1751737559"}],"url":"https:\/\/moonlitmercantile.com\/collections\/the-archive.oembed","provider":"Moonlit Mercantile Tea Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}