{"title":"Luxury Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur most exceptional teas, reserved for those who steep with intention — rare cultivars, painstaking processing, and flavor that rewards a slower pour. Each one is a small luxury that's grown, not manufactured.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"organic-strip-rolled-black-tea","title":"Organic Strip-rolled \"Big Leaf\" Black Tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQing Xin Da Pan - The Big Leaf Varietals \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eMade from the rarer \u003cstrong\u003eQing Xin Da Pan (青心大冇)\u003c\/strong\u003e cultivar—literally “Big Fat Green Heart”—the large leaves produce a rich cup of \u003cstrong\u003efruity, malty, and slightly citrus-forward\u003c\/strong\u003e flavor with the delicate floral finish this cultivar is known for. Because Qing Xin Da Pan is much less common than the more widely grown Taiwanese cultivars, teas made from it are especially interesting and increasingly difficult to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThese large tea leaves are processed into long, thin strips, bringing out a deeper and more fruity character than you might expect from a black tea. An interesting point of detail for fellow tea nerds, is that the tea leaves were oxidized to just 80% instead of the full 100% for typical \"black teas\" (\u003cspan\u003e红茶)\u003c\/span\u003e.  Additionally, its been lightly bug bitten and lightly charcoal roasted, resulting in a tea that's much closer to an Oriental Beauty or darkly oxidized \"Red Oolong\" rather than \"Hong Cha\" (\u003cspan\u003e红茶).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from Staff:\u003c\/strong\u003e When I start drinking this tea in the morning, after lunch, or even early evening, I never want to stop drinking it. There are plenty of flavors to pick out, and after 3 or 4 steeps the fruitiness starts to give way to a subtle floral character, making this a very fun tea to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Mountain Tea","offers":[{"title":"5 g","offer_id":53947650834656,"sku":"STRP-RLLD-BLCK-T-05G","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 g","offer_id":53947650867424,"sku":"STRP-RLLD-BLCK-T-25G","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 g","offer_id":53947650900192,"sku":"STRP-RLLD-BLCK-T-50G","price":56.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/6975\/7920\/files\/strip-1.jpg?v=1785951737"},{"product_id":"organic-10-years-aged-oolong","title":"Organic \"10 years Aged\" Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOLD OUT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an experiment, this tea has been aging in a verified purple clay \"Yixing\" container since February 2016. The container was made in the 1980s from purple Yixing clay, this authentic material is expensive and hard to acquire legitimately without sufficient research. The tea storage container was given a \"bamboo basket\" texture that is both pleasing and ideal for storing tea where it will not absorb aromas and odors, while still allowing the tea to \"breathe\" since it is not air-tight. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited to only 75 grams total quantity. Extremely limited edition. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Mountain Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53808513024224,"sku":"RGNC-10-YRS-GD-LNG","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/6975\/7920\/files\/aged-1.jpg?v=1785952279"},{"product_id":"lorganic-slow-growth-da-man-zhong-oolong-tea-chinese-tea-luxury","title":"Organic \"Slow Growth\" Da Man Zhong Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDa Man Zhong Cultivar - \"the slow and steady leaf\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDa Man Zhong (慢種 or 曼種; Mànzhǒng) cultivar is a rare, specialty, heirloom tea plant varietal. It is most commonly processed into unroasted, lightly oxidized Baozhong (Pouchong) oolong or aged into white tea. This batch was oxidized lightly and then lightly charcoal roasted, providing an incredible aroma and taste. Few oolongs will taste as refreshing and light as this incredibly unique tea offering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from Staff:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lovely option for a day off, or a morning\/afternoon of freedom. Steep it up to 8 times for a changing flavor. Initial tastes are chocolatey and buttery notes in the first steeps, and more floral, fruity, peachy, and stone fruit flavors around the 4th or 5th steep. Its a rare privilege to offer this beloved tea cultivar at Old Mountain Tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Mountain Tea","offers":[{"title":"5 g","offer_id":53947654275296,"sku":"RGNC-SLW-GRWTH-D-MN-ZHNG-LNG-T-05G","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 g","offer_id":53947654308064,"sku":"RGNC-SLW-GRWTH-D-MN-ZHNG-LNG-T-25G","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 g","offer_id":53947654340832,"sku":"RGNC-SLW-GRWTH-D-MN-ZHNG-LNG-T-50G","price":60.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/6975\/7920\/files\/slow-1.jpg?v=1785952471"},{"product_id":"organic-alluring-aroma-ying-xiang-oolong-tea","title":"Organic \"Alluring Aroma\" Ying Xiang Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYing Xiang - the aromatic cultivar \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYing Xiang, meaning “Alluring Aroma” or “Welcome Scent,” is a cultivar prized for exactly what its name suggests: a wonderfully pronounced aroma. Originally developed for green oolongs such as Baozhong, Ying Xiang has since found its way into a variety of styles, from lightly oxidized oolongs to black tea and winter harvest teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cultivar is especially interesting because it can take on very different personalities depending on how it is processed. As a lighter oolong, Ying Xiang can show off floral and creamy notes alongside a distinct mineral character, while higher oxidation brings out deeper savory, fruity, and honeyed flavors. It is also an excellent cultivar for Dong Pian, where its ability to remain supple through the colder late-season weather can produce some especially complex teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from Staff:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ying Xiang is one of those cultivars that really lives up to its name. The aroma is the first thing you'll notice, but there is plenty going on underneath it too. Depending on the season and processing, it can lean floral and creamy or become much fruitier and honeyed, with a satisfying finish that keeps you coming back for another sip. It's also a remarkably resilient cultivar, which makes it a favorite among Taiwanese tea growers and an interesting one to explore in different styles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Mountain Tea","offers":[{"title":"5 g","offer_id":53947654537440,"sku":"RGNC-LLRNG-RM-YNG-XNG-LNG-T-05G","price":6.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 g","offer_id":53947654570208,"sku":"RGNC-LLRNG-RM-YNG-XNG-LNG-T-25G","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 g","offer_id":53947654602976,"sku":"RGNC-LLRNG-RM-YNG-XNG-LNG-T-50G","price":62.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/6975\/7920\/files\/ying-1.jpg?v=1785952472"},{"product_id":"organic-silver-dragon-fanzhuang-oolong-tea","title":"Organic \"Silver Dragon\" Fanzhuang Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Dragon Cultivar - a hidden cultivar to be discovered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSilver Dragon (\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e銀龍)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (Yínlóng) tea cultivar is unusually rare, and often grown only by hobbyists or small-batch artisans. This tea was processed in a \"Fanzhuang\" style of fermentation, giving the tea a very unique combination of distinctive cultivar and \"lost\" tea processing knowledge. It's a very exclusive opportunity to offer this tea on our website, as there is almost none available on the Western Market. It has a lovely full bodied character and develops beautifully over many steeps. \u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from Staff:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver Dragon is sometimes confused with “silver needle” \u003cspan\u003e(白毫银针) \u003c\/span\u003eor silver dragon \u003cstrong class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eYinhao Longzhu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(银毫龙珠) \u003c\/span\u003eteas, but this distinction is only relevant to the tea processing. This oolong we offer is from a specific tea cultivar called \"Silver Dragon\"(\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e銀龍)\u003c\/strong\u003e - its a very robust and tasty tea that reminds me of milk chocolate or malted candies, with a touch of floral honey. After you enjoy this tea, you’ll probably want to stockpile more!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Mountain Tea","offers":[{"title":"5 g","offer_id":53947654799584,"sku":"RGNC-SLVR-DRGN-FNZHNG-LNG-T-05G","price":5.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 g","offer_id":53947654832352,"sku":"RGNC-SLVR-DRGN-FNZHNG-LNG-T-25G","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 g","offer_id":53947654865120,"sku":"RGNC-SLVR-DRGN-FNZHNG-LNG-T-50G","price":52.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/6975\/7920\/files\/silver-1.jpg?v=1785952472"},{"product_id":"organic-bug-bitten-wuyi-golden-nectar-oolong-tea","title":"Organic Bug Bitten Wuyi \"Golden Nectar\" Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWuyi Varietal - Heirloom Cultivar transplanted from Fujian Province\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWuyi Oolongs are certainly not uncommon, but this however is not any tea! Originally a Fujian specialty this cultivar was brought over to Taiwan many centuries ago, but finding authentic Taiwanese Wuyi tea cultivars these days is almost impossible. Fortunately, this exquisite tea is available in small quantities this year - medium bug bitten and charcoal roast also add additional layers of flavor, making this a tea you can age for a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from Staff:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easily a favorite oolong tea, you will be surprised by how these Taiwan Wuyi differ from regular Wuyi oolongs like Da Hong Pao. Trading the up-front mineral tastes for a more sustained sweetness and lingering mineral aftertaste, this is a tea you'll never want to stop drinking or thinking about!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Mountain Tea","offers":[{"title":"5 g","offer_id":53947655127264,"sku":"RGNC-BG-BTTN-GLDN-NCTR-LNG-T-05G","price":6.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 g","offer_id":53947655160032,"sku":"RGNC-BG-BTTN-GLDN-NCTR-LNG-T-25G","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 g","offer_id":53947655192800,"sku":"RGNC-BG-BTTN-GLDN-NCTR-LNG-T-50G","price":62.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/6975\/7920\/files\/wuyi-1.jpg?v=1785952668"},{"product_id":"organic-cui-yu-green-jade-oolong","title":"Organic Cui Yu \"Green Jade\" Oolong","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCui Yu — The Rare \"Green Emerald\" Oolong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhile most Taiwan oolongs rely on the common Jin Xuan or Si Ji Chun cultivars, this tea is grown from Cui Yu — the rarest of Taiwanese oolong's \"main three.\" Small harvests make authentic, high-quality Cui Yu genuinely hard to source, and what little exists rarely leaves Taiwan for International markets. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe reward is a cup unlike the buttery, milky high-mountain oolongs you're used to: crisp, floral, and the most aromatically complex of the three cultivars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from Staff:\u003c\/strong\u003e A true \"green\" oolong! Bright, floral, and fruity rather than roasted or caramel-forward. Cold-brews beautifully with surprising depth for a lighter oolong, and the quality of the leaf means multiple cold or hot steeps while the delicate flavor continues to develop.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Mountain Tea","offers":[{"title":"5 g","offer_id":53947655389408,"sku":"RGNC-C-Y-GRN-JD-LNG-05G","price":5.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 g","offer_id":53947655422176,"sku":"RGNC-C-Y-GRN-JD-LNG-25G","price":26.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 g","offer_id":53947655454944,"sku":"RGNC-C-Y-GRN-JD-LNG-50G","price":51.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/6975\/7920\/files\/cuiyu-1.jpg?v=1785952668"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/6975\/7920\/collections\/wuyi-1.jpg?v=1786923849","url":"https:\/\/oldmountaintea.com\/collections\/luxury-collection.oembed","provider":"Old Mountain Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}