{"product_id":"organic-georgian-jewel-of-imereti-white-tea","title":"Organic Georgian “Jewel of Imereti” White Tea","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJewel of Imereti - White Tea from the Mountains of Georgia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Republic of Georgia is a country with a long and often overlooked history of tea cultivation, yet white tea is a rarely encountered expression of its tea-making tradition. While Georgian tea is mostly known for its black and green varieties, this white tea from Imereti offers a different flavor of the country's distinctive tea heritage. Light and immensely satisfying, with notes of \u003cstrong\u003etoasted grains, honey, and a hint of apple pie\u003c\/strong\u003e - followed by a \u003cstrong\u003eslight herbal note\u003c\/strong\u003e of thyme. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea easily becomes an \u003cstrong\u003einstant classic for people\u003c\/strong\u003e who might already be \u003cstrong\u003efamiliar with Chinese \u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk fade-in\"\u003eBai Cha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk fade-in\"\u003e (白茶). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk fade-in\"\u003eThe rich \u003cstrong\u003eGeorgian terroir gives the tea a unique feeling\u003c\/strong\u003e and taste, the white tea processing adds a layer of flavor unlike any other we have encountered in this category of tea. Georgia itself is known for 8000 years of wine production, and often boasts the first archeologically documented example of grapes cultivated for the beverage, so they already have quite the international reputation for agriculture. \u003cstrong\u003eThis white tea is a jewel in the crown of its modern tea industry.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One \u003cstrong\u003eGeorgian tea industry estimate\u003c\/strong\u003e places its representation in the Western market at just \u003cstrong\u003e0.02% or less\u003c\/strong\u003e—a striking indication of how unusual this style can be to find. For collectors and curious drinkers alike, this is an opportunity to explore a little-known corner of the tea world, from a region whose teas remain largely overlooked outside Georgia. \u003cstrong\u003eThis is also the most northern country in the world able to grow tea! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from Staff:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have \"sampled\" this tea several times to make sure the tasting notes were clearly represented, but in reality we just really love this one!\u003cstrong\u003e It's called \"Jewel of Imereti\" because teas like this are really something special,\u003c\/strong\u003e meant to be enjoyed during a quiet moment, a special afternoon, or with some dear friends. Lots of\u003cstrong\u003e light honeyed notes, hints of fruits (caramelized apple), and even a vegetal note of sweet pea \u003c\/strong\u003emake this a tea worth getting to know. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Mountain Tea","offers":[{"title":"25 g","offer_id":67875884171488,"sku":"RGNC-GRGN-JWL-F-MRT-WHT-T-25G","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 g","offer_id":67875884204256,"sku":"RGNC-GRGN-JWL-F-MRT-WHT-T-05G","price":5.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/6975\/7920\/files\/5DAB1220-3F98-4466-888A-1BB2701F9A14.jpg?v=1791494884","url":"https:\/\/oldmountaintea.com\/products\/organic-georgian-jewel-of-imereti-white-tea","provider":"Old Mountain Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}