{"product_id":"white-bud-rare-orchid-白芽奇兰","title":"White Bud Rare Orchid (白芽奇兰)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Bud Rare \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrchid | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e白芽奇兰 | Chinese Oolong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoonlit's first new Chinese oolong of 2026! Full page coming soon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis eclectic delicacy of Fujian has quickly become one of our rainy day favorites. Its\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e compact size and humble, medium-roasted hue belies a honeyed floral nectar unlike any other. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrue to its name, Rare Orchid or Qi Lan is a unique, wild varietal discovered in Pinghe County - noted right away for its unusually distinct orchid-like characteristics. It's a great example of how, while a lot of teas' character comes from artisans - much of teas magic is simply born of the plants' own inherent complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile we love Taiwanese Honey Fragrance (Mi Xiang) teas \u0026amp; China's Honey Orchid Phoenix (Mi Lan Xiang) - we find Qi Lan takes the cake on representing the floral aspect. It captures a certain velvety sugar like breathing in a freshly bloomed, unknown flower for the first time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular crop is crafted with much higher bud \u0026amp; young leaf content than average Qi Lan, earning its \"White Bud\" designation of finer fragrance and flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBe sure to wait for it. If you're patient \u0026amp; sip this tea (not chug) - a delayed, perfume-like honey will rewards your senses after each taste. Very simply, this tea really does just emulate orchid and honey. No metaphors, other complexities, or abstract imagination - just sugary florals and a very nice-smelling kitchen after steeping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHope you enjoy this rare find much as we do :)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8g Tea | 12oz Water | 195-200°F | 2-2.5 Minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake sure to resteep this rare tea! We recommend not using boiling\/near-boiling water, and avoiding oversteeping. This leaf has a lot to offer, but 208-212°F will burn out its complexity all in one shot (albeit while brewing faster). We find 3 minutes is okay, but begins to muddle the rare taste you can already enjoy at 2-2.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_____\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌸🎨 Pink floral watercolor print in BG by Lena Lee Art @lenawing91 [www.lenawing91.com]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moonlit Mercantile Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"2oz Standard","offer_id":45871609741509,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4oz Twin Pack","offer_id":45871609774277,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3722\/6181\/files\/4C9072D3-0E55-4D45-9BCA-E1BB6272BC8E.jpg?v=1771963422","url":"https:\/\/moonlitmercantile.com\/products\/white-bud-rare-orchid-%e7%99%bd%e8%8a%bd%e5%a5%87%e5%85%b0","provider":"Moonlit Mercantile Tea Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}