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Now, we can all enjoy the delightful, lemony, and creamy flavors of this lightly oxidized oolong.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harney \u0026 Sons Fine Teas","offers":[{"title":"Loose \/ 1 lb. Bag","offer_id":29490070150,"sku":"41603","price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Loose \/ 2 oz. Tin","offer_id":35000957958,"sku":"44201","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1234\/1342\/products\/Cup_Shots_Ali_San_Oolong_1.jpg?v=1762198685"},{"product_id":"dong-ding-light","title":"Dong Ding Light","description":"\u003cp\u003eDong Ding is one of the original oolongs, produced in the mountains in the middle of Taiwan. There are two schools of production. This variety is one we have sourced over the years, and it is a lightly roasted oolong with pleasant lemon and vegetal flavors. Tea makers have cultivated Dong Ding around the town of Luku in the foothills of Taiwan's central mountain range since the mid-1800s. They adopted the production methods of their cousins in southern Fujian Province, China and roll the large tea leaves into a ball. We visited Mr. Shen in 2024 and enjoyed it very much, so we decided to bring it back again!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harney \u0026 Sons Fine Teas","offers":[{"title":"Loose \/ 1 lb. Bag","offer_id":29491054470,"sku":"41925","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Loose \/ 2 oz. Tin","offer_id":30513508422,"sku":"44527","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1234\/1342\/products\/dongdinglight_base.jpg?v=1762198727"},{"product_id":"fanciest-formosa-oolong","title":"Fanciest Formosa Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis tea is made in Northern Taiwan and is twisted (as opposed to the balled style). It is harvested around June, which is later than other oolongs. 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Visiting this tea's hometown is the highlight of any trip to Taiwan. PingLing is a true tea town, with tea restaurants, a tea museum, statues of hardworking pluckers, and even streetlights that resemble teapots. A beautiful natural preserve, abundant with gardenia flowers, surrounds it. This year was no exception. When we buy Wenshan Baozhong tea, we look for something that reminds us of gardenias: lovely, lilting floral notes in the aroma and a good body. It is always a joy to drink!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harney \u0026 Sons Fine Teas","offers":[{"title":"Loose \/ 2 oz. Tin","offer_id":29491722886,"sku":"44435","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1234\/1342\/products\/Cup_Shots_Wenshan_Baozhong.jpg?v=1762198833"},{"product_id":"li-shan","title":"Li Shan","description":"\u003cp\u003eLi Shan is known as one of the best oolong teas globally, originating from one of the highest mountainous regions in Taiwan. The tea plants endure cold temperatures, occasional snow, and frequent mists, contributing to the creation of a rare and delightful brew with hints of honey and cream. Li Shan is one of Taiwan's newer high mountain (Gao Shan) tea-growing areas, situated in the central mountain region. Special machines are used to roll the tea into balls, whereas in the past, the leaves were bent using the feet of robust workers. This tea is widely regarded as one of the finest oolongs in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harney \u0026 Sons Fine Teas","offers":[{"title":"Loose \/ 1 lb. Bag","offer_id":29492018182,"sku":"41852","price":340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Loose \/ 2 oz. 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Mike visited there in 2018. Like with Fanciest Formosa Oolong, the Chin Shin tea plants are allowed to get infested with leafhoppers. The infestation triggers the plants to react and excrete a defense compound that tastes sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harney \u0026 Sons Fine Teas","offers":[{"title":"Loose \/ 1 lb. Bag","offer_id":51243977734,"sku":"41562","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Loose \/ 4 oz. 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