{"product_id":"phoenix-honey-orchid","title":"Phoenix Honey Orchid","description":"\u003cp\u003eWudong Mountain, in Guangdong Province, China, is known for its ancient terraced slopes and tree-sized tea plants that yield prized phoenix oolongs (\u003ci\u003edancong\u003c\/i\u003e). This tea, from the honey orchid (\u003ci\u003emi lan xiang\u003c\/i\u003e) cultivar, is named for its characteristic floral fragrance and flavor, and it hails from the remote village of Gui Zhu Hu.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperienced craftsmanship is apparent in the consistent-size leaves, which undergo a carefully monitored process of oxidation, twisting and heating before a final firing after a few months’ rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen put into a hot gaiwan or teapot, layered aromas of stone fruit, baking spices and a base note of flowers rise, followed by a low, sweet-woody flavor. Prepare with water just off a boil. Quick infusions will yield a lighter taste, and longer ones will bring out phoenixes’ characteristic deeper notes—this style is one that rewards experimentation over dozens of\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esubsequent steeps. Be sure to enjoy the aroma of the unfurling leaves after each infusion; the fragrances shift prismatically as they cool, from tropical blossoms to buckwheat honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e: China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Guangdong Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: lily, dried apricot, cedar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear of Production\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"In Pursuit of Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67761095114831,"sku":"yae1792263407697","price":65.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/6262\/8431\/files\/phoenix-honey-orchid_1.jpg?v=1792263414","url":"https:\/\/www.vexzivo.com\/products\/phoenix-honey-orchid","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}