{"title":"Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreen tea is the most commonly drunk tea in China and the world, and yet every region (sometimes even every town) makes their own unique style.  We have taken the dive into these different styles and are constantly exploring the depth of green tea throughout China.  Browse our teas from Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Anhui, Zhejiang, and more!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"golden-green","title":"Golden Green","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea: Golden Green (黄金茶1号）\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCultivar: Golden Green #1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest:  Pre-Rains, Guyu, Mid April 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Hulu Village, Rural Hunan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducer: Xiangmiao Cooperative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes: loquat, graham cracker, spinach, cream, rock candy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Xiangmiao Cooperative's Golden Green tea has become quite popular within China these past few years.  A savory and slow to bitter green tea from the minority rich region of central China, this tea is championed not only for its superb taste and brewability, but also for its virtues of developing the economic situation of these primarily Miao and Tujia Minority regions in rural China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves are loosely curled and a deep green.  As this tea is a modern creation, it benefits significantly from well-researched and scientific production methods.  There is a long process of drying with hot air and cooling with cold air before a final baking to ensure maximum flavor is left in the leaves and the fragrance if peaked and fixed before it is finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dry leaves give bright notes of loquat and graham cracker.  When infused, these larger leaves quickly exude a viscous green-gold brew that is thick on the tongue and deeply savory.  Hidden in this textured brew are notes of spinach, cream and rock candy.  \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe liquor is a down-filled yellow gold and the wet leaves exude an almost citrus spice.  This tea is very easy to drink, and a perfect hot-weather companion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the high mountain hamlets of Western Hunan, the endangered Miao minority language and dress have survived to the present day.  It is in this isolated region that the Xiangmiao cooperative is located, growing and producing tea in addition to subsistence crops, this cooperative thrives in the Xiangxi Autonomous Minority Prefecture.  This wild area of Hunan was famous for its lawlessness and banditry all the way up to the establishment of the PRC.  In recent years, the region is quickly modernizing as new roads and rail are finally connecting  Xiangxi and their local products with the outside world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrewing recommendation:  We recommend drinking this tea 'grandpa style,' as loose leaves in a tall glass; it is easy, simple, and elegant. This is the way almost everyone drinks green tea in China, from office workers to farmers, all in unspoken solidarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about how to brew green tea \u003ca title=\"Grandpa Style\" href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/blogs\/tea-brewing-tips\/grandpa-style\"\u003eGrandpa Style\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"One River Tea","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":34642212946069,"sku":"","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":34642212978837,"sku":"","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0007\/9681\/9516\/files\/19_352244b0-c053-4ca7-90a0-316359eb1aac.png?v=1772760203"},{"product_id":"biluochun","title":"Biluochun","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: Biluochun (bìluóchūn 碧螺春）\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wok-made Green Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pre-Rains (Guyu) April 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Xishandao, Jiangsu, China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Master Shen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e  M\u003c\/span\u003eicro greens, alfalfa, bean sprouts, orange zest.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/blogs\/one-river-tea\/annotated-translation-of-1979-introduction-to-biluochun\"\u003eBiluochun\u003c\/a\u003e from the source: Xishandao in Lake Tai.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis is the birthplace of this well-loved Chinese green tea and it is made entirely by hand by a master that’s been growing tea on the island for 60 years and making it for 30.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis tea is a treasured find of ours, as every part of it’s growth, harvest, and production are wholesome and tended to with care.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile less tightly furled than their Mingqian counterpart, and with noticeably less visible downy buds, the leaves of the Guyu Biluochun are slender, twisted, and gently curled.  This tea is entirely handmade in a wood-fired wok by master Shen and his Wife who have lived on Xishan Island in the middle of Lake Tai for the past 60 years.  The aroma of the leaves is a vegetal alfalfa with a sharp citrus note behind.  While the brewed tea is rich with a notes of radish micro greens or bean sprouts.  This tea brews up a rich gold and is very savory and full on the tongue.  A wonderful tea for long hot summer days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThis kind of quality is difficult to find even inside of China.  Since Biluochun is so popular, there are many fakes, and the only way to be sure of the authenticity of place and producer is to visit the farm, or with with trusted sources.  We visited this farm in summer 2020.  Our Biluochun comes from an independent household on Suzhou’s West Dongting Mountain.  The large amount of fruit trees on the island and its slightly acidic soil are said to give this tea its floral and fruity notes.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea is entirely made in a wood-fired wok, from killing the green, to rolling, to drying.  Each wok full of tea only yields about 1\/3 a pound, thus the quantity produced by a single master every spring is extremely limited.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brewing style recommendation is a top-down brewing style: Fill a glass with 80 degree water (Celsius) and add 3-4 grams of tea on top.  This allows the tea to warm up, release its fragrance and slowly sink to the bottom of the glass to steep.  The brew should be a pale green with some down.  Let steep for 2 - 3 minutes before decanting or drinking directly from the glass.  The Top-down brewing method can be repeated 3 - 4 times with the same leaves.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"One River Tea","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":39558790054037,"sku":"","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":42875956527338,"sku":"","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0007\/9681\/9516\/files\/33_6d0d5124-67ad-42c5-b4b2-6414688c4776.png?v=1752924450"},{"product_id":"green-maojian","title":"Hefeng Maojian","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea: Hefeng Maojian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCultivar: Dragonwell #43\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest:  Pre-rains, Guyu, April 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Hefeng County, Western Hubei\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducer: Loushuiyuan Tujia Cooperative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting notes: steamed and buttered vegetables, broccoli, asparagus, pine sap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMaojian is a style of baked Chinese green tea characterized by its needle shape.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe leaves are pressed, rolled and pulled by hand on a perforated metal table venting warm air.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis pulls the flavor out from the leaves and give it the final hair-tip shape. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe aroma on the leaves is thick and savory, though still intensely vegetal.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe tea brews up very quickly to a light gold hue, and has the aroma of steamed and buttered vegetables redolent of asparagus and broccoli.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe mouthfeel is thick with a deep huigan and pleasant bitterness when brewed at strength.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis tea embodies much of the stronger, more robust attributes of baked Chinese green tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Loushuiyuan Cooperative is primarially comprised of local Tujia minority formers and laborers in the mountainous, remote Hefeng county of rural Hubei.  The cooperative consists of a few hundred Mu (0.33 acre) of tea gardens scattered throughout the terraced and plateaued mountains of the Luoshui river valley.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Loushuiyuan Cooperative is also the site of our WWOOF farm and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/pages\/2023-volunteer-packet\"\u003evolunteer project\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrewing recommendation:  We recommend drinking this tea 'grandpa style,' as loose leaves in a tall glass; it is easy, simple, and elegant. This is the way almost everyone drinks green tea in China, from office workers to farmers, all in unspoken solidarity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about how to brew green tea \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/blogs\/tea-brewing-tips\/grandpa-style\" title=\"Grandpa Style\"\u003eGrandpa Style\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"One River Tea","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":39956208189589,"sku":null,"price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g","offer_id":39956208222357,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0007\/9681\/9516\/files\/70.png?v=1755261101"},{"product_id":"mingqian-dragonwell-presale","title":"First Pick: Dragonwell Presale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a Presale product that will be sent out on April 5th. This presale means, you, the producer, and us are all getting a guaranteed price on the earliest picks of the teas we know are consistently good. All presale teas were discounted 10% off until April 1st.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea: \u003c\/strong\u003eDragonwell (Mingqian Longjing- 明前龙井)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Longjing #43 Hangzhou Green Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late March 2026 (Date TBD)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qiantang, Hangzhou, Zhejiang,\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nine Trees (九树)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elilacs, sweet cream, chestnut, edamame, buttered toast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo other green tea in China has as much renown as Dragon Well Green Tea from Hangzhou's West Lake Reservation.  This renown is well-earned, as Dragon Well Green Tea has always held to a high standard of growing conditions and production methods, preserving and raising the standard for green tea across the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragon well green tea is quite the unique green tea.  It provides notes of buttered toast, chestnut, and a delicious grassy sweetness that is unlike any other green.  Good Dragon Well is slow to bitter, but still strong in the mouth, rich with umami and a noticeable huigan (or returning sweetness 回甘 huígān).  The Mingqian Dragon Well has a great deal of fresh toast in the taste and a strong green bamboo aroma when first hit with hot water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell this variant every year - it is neither the most premium, tenderly floral Dragonwell we usually sell seperately from the most core picking areas, nor is it the standard chestnut flavored treat you can enjoy with later picks. This is a Dragonwell that is a balanced representative of early season green tea from Hangzhou. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"One River Tea","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":42503957020906,"sku":"","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g","offer_id":43972999807210,"sku":"","price":96.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0007\/9681\/9516\/files\/52.png?v=1772410315"},{"product_id":"enshi-yulu","title":"Enshi Yulu","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enshi Yulu - Jade Dew (\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eĒnshī Yùlù 恩施玉露）\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steamed Green Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-Rains, Guyu, April 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enshi, Hubei, China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Wildbrooke Co-operative \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e  baked seaweed, buttered broccoli, toasted rice, cream, spring violets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnshi Yulu is China' s only major steamed green tea to survive down to the modern day.  This unique processing method gives the dry tea leaves a characteristically dark green, rich chlorophyll color.  The aroma off the dry leaves is that of baked seaweed and buttered broccoli.  When brewed, this aroma changes into something sweetly floral while still deeply vegetal.  The brew is a green gold and the most notable characteristic of the mouthfeel is its deep umami sensation.  In addition to the thick and viscous presence on the tongue, the brew has a nutty toasted rice taste with the sweetness of spring violets hidden among its creamy flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular Guyu (Mid April) pick consists of larger leaves than the Mingqian teas we have offered in the past, though the needle leaf shape has been preserved in its processing.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is produced by our friends at the Enlu Factory in Enshi's Wildbrooke Co-operative. Click these links to learn more about \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/blogs\/one-river-tea\/annotated-translation-of-1979-introduction-to-enshi-yulu\"\u003eYulu\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"One River Tea","offers":[{"title":"50","offer_id":42876033532138,"sku":"","price":21.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":42876033564906,"sku":"","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0007\/9681\/9516\/files\/17_d4bc8b8b-6ab3-4cfa-aabe-efe571b55232.png?v=1747670001"},{"product_id":"mingqian-biluochun","title":"First Pick: Biluochun Presale","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a Presale product that will be sent out on April 5th. This presale means, you, the producer, and us are all getting a guaranteed price on the earliest picks of the teas we know are consistently good. All presale teas are discounted 10% off until April 1st.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: Biluochun (bìluóchūn 碧螺春）\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wok-made Green Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Late March 2026 (Date TBD)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Xishandao, Jiangsu, China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Master Shen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e  but\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etered toast, roasted chestnut, \u003c\/span\u003emicro greens, alfalfa, orange zest.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/blogs\/one-river-tea\/annotated-translation-of-1979-introduction-to-biluochun\"\u003eBiluochun\u003c\/a\u003e from the source: Xishandao in Lake Tai.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis is the birthplace of this well-loved Chinese green tea and it is made entirely by hand by a master that’s been growing tea on the island for 60 years and making it for 30.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis tea is a treasured find of ours, as every part of it’s growth, harvest, and production are wholesome and tended to with care.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile less tightly furled than their Mingqian counterpart, and noticeably less visible downy buds, the leaves of the Guyu Biluochun are slender, twisted, and gently curled.  This tea is entirely handmade in a wood-fired wok by master Shen and his Wife who have lived on Xishan Island in the middle of Lake Tai for the past 60 years.  The aroma of the leaves is a vegetal alfalfa with a sharp citrus note behind.  While the brewed tea is rich like buttered toast with a notes of radish micro greens.  This tea brews up a rich gold and is very savory and full on the tongue.  A wonderful tea for long hot summer days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThis kind of quality is difficult to find even inside of China.  Since Biluochun is so popular, there are many fakes, and the only way to be sure of the authenticity of place and producer is to visit the farm, or with with trusted sources.  We visited this farm in summer 2020.  Our Biluochun comes from an independent household on Suzhou’s West Dongting Mountain.  The large amount of fruit trees on the island and its slightly acidic soil are said to give this tea its floral and fruity notes.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea is entirely made in a wood-fired wok, from killing the green, to rolling, to drying.  Each wok full of tea only yields about 1\/3 a pound, thus the quantity produced by a single master every spring is extremely limited.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brewing style recommendation is a top-down brewing style: Fill a glass with 80 degree water (Celsius) and add 3-4 grams of tea on top.  This allows the tea to warm up, release its fragrance and slowly sink to the bottom of the glass to steep.  The brew should be a pale green filled with swirling down.  Let steep for 2 - 3 minutes before decanting or drinking directly from the glass.  The Top-down brewing method can be repeated 3 - 4 times with the same leaves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"One River Tea","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":42901408415978,"sku":"","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g","offer_id":43972999413994,"sku":"","price":76.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0007\/9681\/9516\/files\/51.png?v=1772410341"},{"product_id":"gg-a-collection-of-guyu-green-teas","title":"gg 2026: Guyu Green Sampler","description":"\u003cp\u003eBack by popular demand, we are excited to release the 2026 version of the Guyu Green Tea Sampler. This year, you will find only new entries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChina is a green tea country, and we want to offer a larger spectrum of the diversity that exists here. Firework Green (AKA Lvyangchun) was one of the first green teas we ever sold back in 2018; Anji Baicha is a cultivar-specific style well on its way to becoming China's most beloved green tea; Dafang Green is flattened, wok-fried tea that may have been the technical inspiration for modern Dragonwell; Shucheng Orchid Green represents a  unique genre of freshness-forward, charcoal-roasted green tea in Western Anhui. Marshmallow Green and Duyun Maojian are the new frontier of Southwestern green teas that we will explore in coming years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2026 Guyu versions of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/products\/biluochun?\"\u003eBiluochun\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/collections\/green-teas\/products\/minghou-dragonwell\"\u003eDragonwell\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/collections\/green-teas\/products\/emei-maofeng\"\u003eEmei Maofeng\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/collections\/green-teas\/products\/enshi-yulu\"\u003eEnshi Yulu\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/collections\/green-teas\/products\/golden-green\"\u003eGolden Green\u003c\/a\u003e,and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/products\/emei-ganlu\"\u003eGanlu\u003c\/a\u003e, may all be purchased separately. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sampler contains a total of 106 grams of fresh green tea, includes all of the following teas:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnji Baicha(20g)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fan favorite from last year, the Anji Baicha this year is even better than the year prior. Whiter and lighter than the 2025 harvest, this Anji Baicha delivers a gentle, creamy and waxy mouthfeel you will find nowhere else. Bean sprout and orchid flavors register on tongue, and leave behind only sweetness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDafang Green(20g)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis is a sturdy, smoky brew with a more delicate vegetal underside that peaks through as you sip. The aroma is rich, and the lingering savory flavor in the mouth and throat is extremely pleasant. There is a good chance you have already drunk Dafang Green, you just did not know it. As Master Bao recounts, almost all the flattened, wok-fried green tea in their village is marketed in neighboring Zhejiang Province as Dragonwell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShucheng Orchid Green(20g)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA happy medium between Maofeng and Anji Baicha, this tea offers the creamy, delicate floral notes of Anji Baicha, while also delivering the heavier body associated with more premium Anhui green teas. The Shucheng area's unique baking and shaping process produces a tea that is vibrantly verdant and fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirework Rain (20g)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA light and delicate green tea made of the Longjing #43 cultivar. From Derek’s tea master Yin Wei, this tea has none of the toasted chestnut fragrances associated with dragonwell, instead has a bouquet of spring flowers, baked cake, and cream. This is some of the best tea made in Yangzhou, matching his vision of \"Firework Green.\" It for more delicate and grassy than many other local teas. There persists a sweet pea or fresh green bean fragrance on the wet leaves, through the first few infusions, but the soup remains pleasantly sweet, floral and herbaceous.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarsmellow Green (20g)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the name implies, this is a weird one. If you have liked our \u003cem\u003eChunjian\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eMojiang Yunzhen\u003c\/em\u003e last year, this is the next step up in the strange world of Yunnan green teas. It has that unique fig pastry aroma, but an even more pleasantly sweet flavor and chalky body that can only be described as marshmallow.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Infusion Freebie - \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDuyun Maojian (6g)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the same genre as Ganlu or Biluochun, this is a wok-fried and finished green tea. Duyun Maojian is our first-ever tea hailing from Guizhou Province - it is a fragrantly robust, vegetal treat appropriate for a later pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving been plucked after April 4th, these teas are all Minghou picks that are excellent in every other respect. All of these teas look and taste great while also staying true to official processing standards. Here is a chance to get several infusions' worth of these well-loved teas at a reasonable price. The best defense against “green debt!”  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf all these teas, the Firework Rain, Shucheng Orchid Green, and Anji Baicha are perhaps the most appropriate for Gongfu-style brewing. The other teas are better suited for more straight forward grandpa\/conventional brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"One River Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42907937177834,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0007\/9681\/9516\/files\/ORT_Products_3_36e29f2d-937e-419c-b12c-f2dffa04962f.png?v=1778250783"},{"product_id":"mingqian-golden-green-presale","title":"First Pick: Golden Green Presale","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a Presale product that will be sent out on April 5th. This presale means, you, the producer, and us are all getting a guaranteed price on the earliest picks of the teas we know are consistently good. All presale teas were discounted 10% off until April 1st.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden Green (黄金茶1号）\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden Green #1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Late March 2026 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hulu Township, Xiangxi Autonomous Region\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Xiangmiao Cooperative\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e loquat, graham cracker, spinach, rock candy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Golden Green tea from Hunan is one of the most promising green tea cultivars in modern China.  All across central China, small villages are planting this rich, thick, and slow to bitter green tea.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur friends at that Xiangmiao Cooperative have been cultivating their gardens for over a decade, and have continued to perfect their version of this tea. Unlike at the new sites of imitation in Central Hunan and Guizhou where Golden Green is now being produced on a larger scale, the Shi family learned the orginal method of hand shaping and oven drying that sets this style of tea apart from other greens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is this combination of pickdate, cultivar, terroir,  and technique that produce a green tea that is cirtusy, fragrant, delicate. 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This presale means, you, the producer, and us are all getting a guaranteed price on the earliest picks of the teas we know are consistently good. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea: \u003c\/strong\u003eTaizicha Enshi Yulu - Jade Dew (苔子茶-恩施玉露）\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hubei Steamed Green Tea\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late March 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enshi, Hubei, China\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wildbrook Co-operative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e baked seaweed, buttered broccoli, toasted soy, cream, spring violets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eEnshi Yulu, or Jade Dew, is one of the only Chinese green teas that is steam processed to \"kill the green\" and stop the oxidization process.  The result is a much more sweet green tea with deep umami notes, which relates more closely to Japanese green teas rather than to most of the modern Chinese Green teas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis year, we have bought a Taizicha cultivar version from the same co-operative set up with Flowinverse Tea, in Enshi's Tunbao Township. This heirloom varietal has more down, a slightly rougher shape, but also a more full fragrance and balanced flavor. Grown at a model organic co-operative site, this material is the native sort of heterogeneous leaves that Enshi Yulu was originally made from. Since 2025, there has been an effort to better utilize this sort of material and move away from cultivars like Longjing #43 or Zhenong #117.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis is the first time we have ever offered a\u003cem\u003e Taizicha\u003c\/em\u003e version of this tea. It will offer notes previously available in our Hefeng Maojian, being slightly thicker and toasty while still retaining the basic vegetal flavor profile of Enshi Yulu. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"One River Tea","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":43972882661610,"sku":"","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":43972882694378,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0007\/9681\/9516\/files\/50.png?v=1772409170"},{"product_id":"minghou-dragonwell","title":"Dragon Well (Longjing)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea: \u003c\/strong\u003eDragonwell (Minghou Longjing- 明后龙井)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hangzhou Green Tea\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early April 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style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e~\u003cstrong\u003eBefore April 1st,\u003c\/strong\u003e we will also include two pressed \u003cstrong\u003eLeishan Silver Balls.\u003c\/strong\u003e Weighing between 2-3 grams, these foil-wrapped down-heavy balls are one of the only styles of green tea in China that are sold pressed rather than loose. Made from local cultivars in Guizhou province, this is a delicate and floral first flush green tea that is as delicious to drink as it is fun to brew.. ~\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIn the world of Green Teas, there is no date more important than Qingming.  For over a thousand years, teas plucked and processed before the Qing Ming Festival (which falls on April 5th this year) have been praised above all others.  While we tend to prefer the fully formed flavors found in late April green teas, there is something sweeter, softer, and more elegant to be found in these earliest tea picks. Learn more about the history of Mingqian Tea \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/blogs\/tea-travels\/mingqian-deepest-dive\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAfter 9 years traveling through the tea mountains of mainland China, we have selected our favorite early-budding green teas for this box.  From our home provinces of Jiangsu and Hubei, we are proud to offer the Biluochun and Enshi Yulu.  From neighboring Zhejiang, Hunan, and Shaanxi we confidently source the Qiantang Dragon Well,  Golden Green, and Hanzhong Xianhao teas.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis box is designed to encapsulate the Mingqian Green Tea Fervor that grips mainland Chinese tea drinkers every year in later March and early April.  We have carefully selected teas that we 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above.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWe recommend brewing these teas in a few different ways:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrandpa Style\u003c\/strong\u003e - While this brewing method is the simplest, it is also the most ubiquitous, from the Westlake Cradle of Core Region Dragon Well Green Tea, to the rural mountains of Hubei, Hunan, and Shaanxi green tea makers and aficionados the world over use this simple method.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 3 grams of dry tea to an 8 ounce glass and cover with hot water (about 80-90 degrees Celsius, or about 185 degrees 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The three samples in this box are, according to the producer, his best examples of Yulu produced using the three most common kinds of kill-grean equipment: heated tumblers, sencha steam-ovens. and jumbo microwaves.  This last kind of equipment, microwaves, are something quite new to green tea production in China, and a new blog post about them can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/blogs\/one-river-tea\/microwave-fixation-the-future-of-green-tea\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo samples are made from the Longjing #43 Cultivar and one has been made from the Echa #10 Cultivar, allegedly the best pairings with the respective samples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make this extra interesting, we invite you to rank each tea 1-3 according to the following standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Shape: Thin pine needle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Dry Leaf Color: Clear soup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Soup: Clear \u0026amp; colorless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Aroma: Sweet \u0026amp; floral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Flavor: Nutty \u0026amp; milky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease fill out the table below and e-mail us at onerivertea@protonmail.com before July 15th. Those whose can guess the kill-green methods and cultivars right and whose rankings are the closest to those of our registered Enshi tea sommelier friend will win free 50 grams of green tea of their choosing with their next order. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Answers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 329.344px;\" class=\"MsoTableGrid\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 109.781px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.5474%; height: 109.781px;\" width=\"141\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.7299%; height: 109.781px;\" width=\"142\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eSample #1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e[Tumbler]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e[Echa #10]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.7299%; height: 109.781px;\" width=\"142\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eSample #2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e[Microwave]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e[Longjing #43]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.8102%; height: 109.781px;\" width=\"142\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eSample 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Green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.7299%; height: 36.5938px;\" width=\"142\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.7299%; height: 36.5938px;\" width=\"142\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.8102%; height: 36.5938px; text-align: center;\" width=\"142\" valign=\"top\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 36.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.5474%; height: 36.5938px;\" width=\"141\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003ePine Needle Shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.7299%; height: 36.5938px;\" width=\"142\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.7299%; height: 36.5938px;\" width=\"142\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.8102%; height: 36.5938px;\" width=\"142\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 36.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.5474%; height: 36.5938px;\" width=\"141\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eClear Soup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.7299%; height: 36.5938px;\" width=\"142\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.7299%; height: 36.5938px;\" width=\"142\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.8102%; height: 36.5938px;\" width=\"142\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 36.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.5474%; height: 36.5938px;\" width=\"141\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eColorless 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Smell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.7299%; height: 36.5938px;\" width=\"142\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.7299%; height: 36.5938px;\" width=\"142\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.8102%; height: 36.5938px;\" width=\"142\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 36.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.5474%; height: 36.5938px;\" width=\"141\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eNutty, Milky 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left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEvery year, while sampling these teas, we find it difficult to decide which cultivar is our favorite.  Before 2022, Longjing #43 was our favorite for its strength, its chestnut fragrances its buttered toast body and for its longevity.  In 2023, we fell in love with the moody and complex mother of all Longjing, the Qunti Zhong Heirloom cultivar, rich with hidden notes that unveil themselves to the attentive palate.  This year, in 2024, we discovered the blissful levity of the Longjing #108, it was so floral and refreshing that we had to remidn ourselves it was Dragonwell, however, it has the shortest life the three and we can only every get four good infusions out of it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThus, this year, we wanted to prepare a sampler for you.  Three cultivars of Longjing, all Mingqian and handmade from the White Crane Peak Core Region of Hangzhou's West-Lake, while this region technically is included in what is known as the Lion's Peak, its micro-region is much more specific to our recent sourcing escapades, and we find ourselves ever drawn back to its fragrant slopes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIn the box:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e5g Qunti Zhong (Mingqian, Handmade, White Crane Peak)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e5g Longjing #43 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Mingqian, Handmade, White Crane Peak)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e5g Longjing #108 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Mingqian, Handmade, White Crane Peak)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach sample comes in a small black tin with three heat-sealed white bags of green tea marked with either QZ for Qunti Zhong, 43 for Longjing #43, or 108 for Longjing #108.  The goal of this sampler is to help you find our which of these three famous Dragonwell cultivars is your 'cup of tea'.  The best way to experience these teas is by participating in the presale before the picking even begins.  This guarantees the best price and the freshest tea leaves.  This sampler should help give you the confident clarity to order your favorite Mingqian Longjing next spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little about the teas.\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs many dragonwell green tea aficionados know Longjing #43 is the most common cultivar in the West Lake area, famous for its good yield, its nutty aroma, and its brewing longevity, it became wildly popular in the 1990s, however there are two other Dragonwell Cultivars one must be familiar with that come before and after the famous longjing #43.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eQunti Zhong is the heirloom Dragon Well varietal, meaning before the advent of cloning tea bushes to ensure 99.99% genetic similarities in bushes, the old Qunti bushes were seed propagated and are prone to having a more complex array of flavors and personalities.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAs one tea master in Hangzhou put it “Qunti Zhong is the Longjing for ‘tea people’”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA newer cultivar is the longjing #108 which was discovered in the early 2000s.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eResearchers at the Hangzhou tea institute exposed the longjing #43 to gamma-rays inducing a genetic mutation.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis mutation as directed at flavor expression, and it worked!\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAlthough perhaps this was only after 107 failed attempts… Longjing #108 is the X-man of Dragon Well and is prized for its full-flower orchid fragrance and little to no chestnut notes in its bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recommended brewing parameters of these teas are to use 2.5 grams in a 100ml gaiwan and brew with 85 degree Celsius water.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThese teas can be brewed in flash infusions for 6-8 times each. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other more commonly used method of brewing is via Grandpa Style (youtube tutorial here), 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In processing, it is fairly standard curled chaoqing, but its nice dark color and lingering huigan make it stand out amongst the throng of Maofengs from Central China.  In fact, it was this tea that we saw the makers and the farmers drinking in Emeishan.  They weren't drinking jasmine, they weren't drinking the jinjunmei, they were drinking this simple, local green tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the dry leaves are placed in a warm brewing vessel, they exude a rich buttery fragrance redolent of sauteed spinach.  Smelling a little more closely reveals the slight hint of orange zest we noticed in our tasting notes. The leaves are tightly curled and sink quickly when brewed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Gk9AGqXGkaY?si=5h4T5Rqff-wk27SP\" title=\"How to brew grandpa style (One River Tea Youtube Channel)\"\u003egrandpa style\u003c\/a\u003e in a tall glass, making their delicate unfurling a beautiful thing to watch as the tea oils exude from the leaves and the brew takes on texture and color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brew itself is very full textured, with big savory notes thick in the soup.  The color is a pale green\/gold, but it is not a delicate tea.  There is little bitterness except when pushed, and the vegetal bouquet comes out with subsequent infusions. This tea really is a bang for the buck and one that will see a lot of rotation in our summer cold brew lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"One River Tea","offers":[{"title":"25 grams","offer_id":44684802523370,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":44684802556138,"sku":"","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 grams","offer_id":44684802588906,"sku":"","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0007\/9681\/9516\/files\/21_3ae16f35-ead3-49a6-b4ee-53cdc1b6846d.png?v=1747670001"},{"product_id":"bamboo-needle-jasmine","title":"Bamboo Needle Jasmine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea: \u003c\/strong\u003eBamboo Needle Jasmine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hongqing Jasmine Green\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e March, June 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emeishan, Sichuan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducers: \u003c\/strong\u003eEmeng Tea - Little Yan's Garden\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jasmine, Cream, Osmanthus, Vanilla \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBamboo Needle is the pinnacle of Sichuan Jasmine tea. It is beautiful with the down heavy early picked buds, its ornamental flowers, and perfect needle shape.  The green tea used for this Jasmine Tea is the first pluck and entirely silvery buds.   Often confused with white tea, this green tea is first produced very early in spring and is then sealed and stored in coolers for the Summer-blooming jasmine flowers to be ready for pairing.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMixed artfully with jasmine flowers, the natural scenting process takes several days.  First the green tea is spread out of clean muslin cloths and the freshly plucked jasmine flowers are laid right on top of the tea.  In a temperature-controlled room with plenty of ventilation, the jasmine flowers naturally dry, imparting their fragrances to the green tea.  These jasmine flowers are then discarded, as the historic precedent for jasmine tea is that one should charge only for the tea and not for the flowers.  In the north of China, they like to drink their jasmine tea without any noticeable flowers, but the customers in the south (Guangzhou, Hongkong) prefer to see the flowers, so for the southern customers, the factory adds fresh dried jasmine flowers to their tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturally, the dominant fragrance in this tea is the jasmine flowers, which exude their aroma to all at the tea table every time the lid of the brewing vessel is lifted or the tea is poured.  Beyond this is the body of the exquisite green tea, giving a milky, creamy flavor to the floral forward tea.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also still a jasmine tea. While not unpleasantly overpowering or sweet like some lower market jasmine teas, jasmine is the singular taste note that rings out throughout a glass of Bamboo Needle. Every once and a while, the clear crisp bud flavor steps out behind the curtain, without distracting from the floral bouquet that always lingers on the tongue. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe buds are tea is initially picked in March, before going to the fridge for three months until jasmine flowers are ready. The Jasmine flowers and green tea leaves are then stacked into trays and baked several times in special-purpose oven. The jasmine flowers used in this process actually blacken, and the cute little white flowers you'll see in your glass are added at the very end for purely ornamental value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"One River Tea","offers":[{"title":"25 grams","offer_id":44684829982954,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":44684830015722,"sku":"","price":19.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 grams","offer_id":44684830048490,"sku":"","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0007\/9681\/9516\/files\/Dry.png?v=1721700126"},{"product_id":"mingqian-orchid-buds-presale","title":"Mingqian Orchid Buds Presale","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a Presale product that will be sent out on April 5th. This presale means, you, the producer, and us are all getting a guaranteed price on the earliest picks of the teas we know are consistently good. All presale teas are discounted 10% off until April 1st.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea: \u003c\/strong\u003eOrchid Buds (Xiù\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yá 秀芽）\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oven Roasted\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early March 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chongqing, Yongchuan, Chashanzhuhai Village\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducers: \u003c\/strong\u003eLingyun - Chongqing Agricultural Institute\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chestnut, Cabbage, Taro, Celery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith Sichuan to the west, Enshi to the east, and Guizhou to the south, Chongqing has long been working to create a tea to match the strong tastes of its local hot pot enthusiasts. Always a green tea city, Xiuya is the vanguard in Chongqing's effort to develop a tea of its own. Just as early and pretty as Sparrow's Tongue, rich and thick like Dragon Well, down forward-like Golden Green, and yellower than all of the above.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its double kill green processing (microwave+electric oven), light kneeding, prolonged piling, and slow two-day final drying, this is \"new style\" a green tea that has a creamy taro aroma closer to some yellow teas than most green teas. Local producers pride themselves on their \"chestnut\" flavor, but it is clearly more robust and umami than a typical Dragonwell. It is a distinct, delicious new entry into Chinese green tea that is the culmination of sixty years of research.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"One River Tea","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":44978600706282,"sku":"","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g","offer_id":44978600739050,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0007\/9681\/9516\/files\/24.png?v=1741601055"},{"product_id":"anji-baicha","title":"Anji Baicha","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea: \u003c\/strong\u003eAnji Baicha (安吉白茶)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Jiang Family\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Huzhou City, Anji County, Xilong Township.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late March 2026 (Pre-Qingming Festival)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floral, Crisp, Citrus, Delicate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is substantial, while still offering the delicacy, pine needle shape, pale liquor and long pale leaves that can be expected from a master that has been in the game for two decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the best versions of what has recently become one of China's favorite green teas. It takes' its name (Anji White Tea) not from any unique processing method, but from the dull green color of the fresh leaves that are used to produce it. A whole series of cultivars have been developed over the last two decades to consistently deliver the pale leaf color you will find after brewing up this tea. Anji County's Baicha has become one of the most popular gift teas in China, and this late March pick from the Jiang Family is one of the best you will find. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a green tea where everyone should try a lower temperature (80-90°C) at least once to unlock the sweeter fruity notes that may fade when conventionally brewed. Just like our Huangshan Maofeng or Golden Green, this is a light, refreshing green tea that is very suited to sun-brewing or cold-brewing. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"One River Tea","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":45043519717610,"sku":"","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":45043519750378,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":45043519783146,"sku":"","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0007\/9681\/9516\/files\/143.png?v=1778683712"},{"product_id":"chunjian-shaigan","title":"Chunjian Shaigan","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chunjian Shaigan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSun-dried Dayezhong Green Tea (春尖)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floral, Sharp, Paper, Celery. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown in Yunnan and stored in Lanzhou, this is a form of tea that now has a very limited market in China. It is also an unusual ORT product in that it is coming from the site of consumption rather than where it is produced. Gansu is the most inland tea-producing area, and the tea culture there is a variant of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/collections\/teaware\/products\/ajar-in-history-manyingtai-mingqian-combo\"\u003etea jar\u003c\/a\u003e culture that exists throughout some parts of inland China. Typically, this tea, locally called Chunjian (Spring Tips), is stored in open air piles fearless of the moisture that simply does not exist in the area's brutally arid climate. It is most commonly roasted and then boiled in tea jars alongside flowers, dried fruit, and rock sugar, but is sometimes enjoyed straight. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend first experiencing this tea straight, jar-roasted and boiled or simply grandpa style. In flavor profile, it is closest to Chongqing Tuocha. It has a mild, neutral fragrance, a strong and lasting taste, a sharp but light mouthfeel, and a very refreshing finish. There is not a lot of complexity to be discovered through multiple infusions. This is a green tea for Puer drinkers and a curious but agreeable treat for green tea drinkers. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"One River Tea","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":45027570942186,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":45027570974954,"sku":"","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":45027571007722,"sku":"","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0007\/9681\/9516\/files\/9_76704411-a703-42e0-ab84-0a2bfc10c1ba.png?v=1743495919"},{"product_id":"xinyang-maojian","title":"Xinyang Maojian","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eTea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e: Xinyang Maojian (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 宋体;\"\u003e信阳毛尖\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: April 12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e: Liang Family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eLocation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e: Liuling Village, Xinyang City\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eFlavor Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e: Cabbage, Celery, Fried Kale, Smoked Meat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eThis is a model Maojian from a perfectly typical Xinyang producer. It has the three characteristics prized by locals: big (leaves), cloudy (soup), fragrant (aroma). We would add to those descriptors robust and smokey. Although this tea starts in a wood heated tumbler and then goes through a uniquely local mix of electric wok whisking and charcoal roasting. The finished product is a little rough in shape, but comes with a lot flavor and attitude. This Maojian will completely coat your tongue and fill your nasal cavity with green umami that enters the mouth with sharpness but leaves behind intense sweetness. One consequence of finishing over charcoal is a smokey element that was almost overwhelming on day one, but has now begun to fade into the background as it rests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eThis tea begins on the Liang family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003es low mountain plot under the shade of chestnut trees. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eThe fuzzy-leaved local heirloom bushes this tea was picked from is referred to as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eLao Hancha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e(Old Dry Tea). The leaves on these bushes mature late, and this year grew extra slow and late due to local drought. The Liang Family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003es small roadside operation is one of hundreds that caters to the truckers, tourists, and locals that descend upon the Dabie foothills in southern Xinyang for green tea every April. Like villagers in Bingdao or Longjing, the Liang family find themselves in the unique position of not having to worry about selling their tea in 2025 China. Customers like us show up on their doorstep and buy the 10ish pounds of Maojian they can make daily. They have no branding, social media, or even fridge space. Mom, dad, and an uncle work the garage shop, while daughter Jinzhen sits in the living room waiting for cars to stop. This is a straightforward tea from straight forward people. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eThis is a robust enough of a green tea that it could be enjoy both grandpa style or Gongfu, as the smokey flavor should completely drop away in later infusions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"One River Tea","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":45043496059114,"sku":"","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":45043496091882,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":45043496124650,"sku":"","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0007\/9681\/9516\/files\/13_22a4d461-582f-403a-a351-367c68a302cb.png?v=1747670001"},{"product_id":"huangshan-maofeng","title":"Huangshan Maofeng","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eTea: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eHuangshan Maofeng (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 宋体;\"\u003e黄山毛峰\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest\u003c\/b\u003e: April 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e: Master Pan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eLocation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e: Xinxikou Township, She County, Huangshan City.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eFlavor Notes: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eOrchid, Toasted Soy, Popcorn. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eA lighter late season green tea, this is a traditional Maofeng to meet all of your Summer needs. With a slightly bent leaf shape, a clear yellow-green soup, and a delicate but crisply floral flavor, this is affordable but exceptional version of Yellow Mountain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003es most famous green tea. Wok-fried, cold-kneaded, and finished over charcoal, there could not be a more standard Maofeng. Although not the most famous growing region, the local \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eDa Yezhong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eheirloom cultivar is also present in Xinxikou Township. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eWe recommend you try this Maofeng cold brewed or sun-brewed in your favorite water bottle. This is a delicate, refreshing green tea that is not afraid to be over-steeped. This particular Maofeng does not offer a lot in way of layered complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eAlso, we would be remiss not give a shout out to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sweetestdew.com\/products\/hand-made-qimen-mao-feng-green-tea\"\u003eSweetestDew\u003c\/a\u003e and their Maofeng this year. They gave us this lead and a great introduction to Maofeng and the area. Feel free to try their Qimen Maofeng and compare with the one we chose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/srjzHFviBqw\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"One River Tea","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":45043495469290,"sku":"","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":45043495502058,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":45043495534826,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0007\/9681\/9516\/files\/11_1361fc3c-0a95-4872-9ab6-05a2aa3fc6c3.png?v=1763650290"},{"product_id":"jasmine-pearls","title":"Jasmine Pearls","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jasmine Pearls (茉莉龙珠\/秀球)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar: \u003c\/strong\u003eFuding Dahao (福鼎大毫)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuzhou, Minhou County, Xiangqian Township.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lvming Factory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest: \u003c\/strong\u003eApril 2025 (Tea); August 2025 (Jasmine)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eJasmine, Butter, Alfalfa, Hay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a tea that lovers of jasmine, green tea, and white tea can all appreciate. It has the strong, sweet, stable perfumed floral aroma that one would expect to find in a well made jasmine tea. It also has the cooling crispness of a green tea, that can be felt from the first to last infusion. It finally has the same delicate and creamy notes down-heavy cultivars in Fuding provide to early pick white teas. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuzhou is one of the original homes of jasmine tea. The Lvming factory does it a little different than how it is now done in Sichuan and other areas. As has been true for generations, the final product is visibly yellowed from the four rounds of piling \u0026amp; baking it has undergone over several weeks. In each round, workers stack, flip, and mix dry finished green tea with fresh jasmine flowers. The green tea had been picked and produced in Fuzhou using Fuding Dahao cultivar bushes, then shipped up to Fuding, especially Dianxia Township, in the Summer to be steamed, rolled, and sunned dry agauin by rural women who have been undertaking this work for decades. The jasmine fresh flowers are picked in Fuzhou in afternoons of July \u0026amp; August, when the temperatures are hottest and the greatest quantity of freshly opened flowers is available. For each round of piling\/baking, fresh picked jasmine flowers most be procured. Unlike in other production regions, flowers from the last round of piling do not usually make into the bag with the final product here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea can be enjoyed grandpa-style, cold brewed, or even in a Gaiwan as some do in Fuzhou and Beijing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our accompanying blog post here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/blogs\/one-river-tea\/fuzhou-jasmine-tea-introduction\"\u003eFuzhou Jasmine Tea - Introduction – One River Tea\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca id=\"share-url\" class=\"style-scope ytcp-video-share-dialog\" href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/OrnPNiJDmN8?feature=share\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/feature=share\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OrnPNiJDmN8\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"One River Tea","offers":[{"title":"25 grams","offer_id":45518399897834,"sku":null,"price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":45518399930602,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 grams","offer_id":45518399963370,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0007\/9681\/9516\/files\/77.png?v=1755260905"},{"product_id":"mingqian-xianhao-presale-copy","title":"First Pick: Xianhao Presale","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a Presale product that will be sent out on April 5th. This presale means, you, the producer, and us are all getting a guaranteed price on the earliest picks of the teas we know are consistently good. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea: \u003c\/strong\u003eXianhao (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e仙毫）\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oven Roasted\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-March 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaanxi, Hanzhong, Fuchuan Township\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducers: \u003c\/strong\u003eMaster Yang\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chestnut, Watercress, Toasted Soy, Celery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the spiritual success to last year's Orchid Buds. All of what we liked about that tea is present: it is as visually appealing as Sparrow's Tongue, rich and thick like Dragon Well, down forward-like Golden Green, yet yellower than the Mingqian picks of all these teas. Unlike Orchid Buds, this tea has also been consistently made in this style for decades. Although it is Shaanxi Province favorite green tea, it has remained off the radar of most international consumers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Master Yang lost his Taiyuan noodle shop during the first year of Covid, he returned to help his wife and parents make tea in his native Hanzhong. The Xianhao they make now is the best we have tasted from the area. Dull green-yellow with ample fuzz yet slight variation in leaf shape, this tea is the genuine article made from the older heirloom bushstock. These plump straigtened buds unfurl upon infusion to release a range of aromas and flavor that one would more readily associate with Baimudan or a lighter yellow tea. While still offering that green tea bite and kick, it is very much a tea that may appeal to your green-shy friends. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea may most optimally be enjoyed grandpa style with 90°C degree water, although it can survive an encounter with boiling water quite nicely. 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This is a cooling, crisp green tea that is light and bright as it passes over your tongue, leaving a muted sweetness that lingers in your nose and throat. It is less roasty than some of the more premium Ganlus from the core growing area, but has still been made using the same wok-shaping technique and Mengding #9 cultivar. Tender buds beautifully rolled into thin, tight curls give it the appearance of a fine Duyun Maojian or Biluochun. Its light leaf color and cloudy fuzz-filled soup reflect the quality selection of material used in this tea from our long-time Sichuan producer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhereas our Emei Maofeng is a more robustly vegetal tea that complements a richly spicy Sichuan meal, this is a tea that is more ideal for a day of hiking or a visit to the gym. You can put this in your favorite water bottle and let it cold brew over the course of your exercise; toss it in a glass mug as you are winding up work in the afternoon. This is a simple tea that has been made for simple enjoyment. From the endless stream of curly green tea from Sichuan labeled \"Mengding Ganlu,\" and of those,  we have selected the variant best in value and solid in flavor: a familiar companion to you on the hot days ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was the same tea labeled \"Mengding Ganlu\" that was sent out to many customers with the 2026 First Flush box.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"One River Tea","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":46034126733546,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":46034126766314,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":46034126799082,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0007\/9681\/9516\/files\/132.png?v=1778231986"},{"product_id":"shucheng-orchid-green","title":"Shucheng Orchid Green","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shucheng Orchid Green（ 舒城小兰花）\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType: \u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eGreen Tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest: \u003c\/strong\u003eLate April, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArea: \u003c\/strong\u003eAnhui, Shucheng City, Baisangyuan Village\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer: \u003c\/strong\u003eWanxiang Tea Company - Wang Family\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Peas, Crisp, Tender, Floral, Orchid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis is in price and pick the finest of our Guyu line-up this year. This tea has been made from some of the highest, most heirloom bushes in Shucheng's oldest growing area. Although far less famous than Huangshan's Maofeng or  Lu'an's Guapian, Shucheng's \u003cem\u003eXiaolanhua\u003c\/em\u003e (Little Orchid) has an equally interesting background. It was in Shucheng that Mao made the famous 1958 directive to \"open up more tea gardens.\" Over the next two decades, entire mountains there would be converted to tea production; today, a giant monument of the tea cup that the Great Helmsman drank from on his 1958 tour adorns the most visited of these tea fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe tea he drank, however, was not from this most famous tourist destination, but from the older tea gardens in Baisangyuan.  From this same source, we have drawn this tea. It has a tender, delicate, waxy florality similar to Anji Baicha, while still offering the more robust, roasty aroma more associated with a traditional wok-fried Maofeng or Guapian. It is a very happy compromise. Shaken over coals slowly, the unique processing style of this tea occasionally produces a blister, but also locks in a vibrant, fresh appearance, as if it were still alive on the bush. The naturally heterogeneous color of the heirloom bushes is still very much visible: a bouquet of greenish, yellowish, reddish leaves will brighten up whatever vessel you enjoy this tea in.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDrink this tea grandpa style in a glass tumbler or glass \u003cem\u003eGongdaobei\u003c\/em\u003e for the most enjoyable visual and aromatic experience. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"One River Tea","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":46034939838698,"sku":null,"price":15.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":46034939871466,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":46034939904234,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0007\/9681\/9516\/files\/134.png?v=1778250750"},{"product_id":"dafang-green","title":"Dafang Green","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dafangcha（大方茶）\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType: \u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eGreen Tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest: \u003c\/strong\u003eLate April, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArea: \u003c\/strong\u003eAnhui, She County,  Sanyang Township\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer: \u003c\/strong\u003eBao Family - Meixi Cooperative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Meaty, Savory, Asparagus, Toasted Soy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAt first glance, this tea looks like it will brew up to be a simple, nutty Dragonwell tea, but you would be mistaken. The mixed maturity of the pick material brings a palette of green and yellow hues, as well as a range of flavors. This is a sturdy, smoky brew with a more delicate vegetal underside that peaks through as you sip. It is somewhat more robust and nuanced than the one we offer in the Huangshan Sampler. The aroma is rich, and the lingering savory flavor in the mouth and throat is extremely pleasant.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThere is a good chance you have already drunk Dafang Green, you just did not know it. As Master Bao recounts, almost all the flattened, wok-fried green tea in their village is marketed in neighboring Zhejiang Province as Dragonwell. Whether or not you believe the claim that the distinctive Dragonwell shaping technique was learned from here, people have been producing and serving up tea at the Laozhuling Pass for the last 500 years. A strategic and commercial chokepoint in ancient times, the pass was home to a temple and inn frequented by travellers between Huizhou and Hangzhou. Modern tunneled highways brought an end to foot traffic, but several cooperatives and family farms have now inherited the tea bushes, technique, and structures left at the site. 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It is not a grassy, single note Lvyangchun, but a floral and creamy green tea worthy of a national tea master: Firework Green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea has none of the toasted chestnut fragrances associated with dragonwell, instead has a bouquet of spring flowers, baked cake, and cream. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brew is gentle and sweet on the tongue with more vegetation than a lot of other neighboring green teas.  This tea does well both gongfu brewed and brewed grandpa style in a large glass, as it is very slow to bitter and retains its sweetness.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere persists a sweet pea or fresh green bean fragrance on the wet leaves, through the first few infusions, but the soup remains pleasantly sweet, floral and herbaceous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can enjoy it either gongfu style or grandpa style in your favorite glassware or mug.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"One River Tea","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":46047028412650,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":46047028445418,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":46047028478186,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0007\/9681\/9516\/files\/ORT_Products_7.png?v=1779286163"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0007\/9681\/9516\/collections\/image.jpg?v=1671523332","url":"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/collections\/green-teas.oembed?page=4","provider":"One River Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}