{"product_id":"organic-georgian-very-berry-black-tea","title":"Organic Georgian \"Very Berry\" Black Tea","description":"\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHow extreme oxidation produces rich, fruity flavors \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother beautiful micro-batch black tea from Imereti, Georgia this \u003cstrong\u003eKolkhida (\u003cstrong class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk fade-in\"\u003eქოლხიდა)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk fade-in\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk fade-in\"\u003ecultivar is almost identical to the other offering - same cultivar, same terroir, even the same farm and processing. Where it differs is where you might see the value in this tea. This black tea was \u003cstrong\u003eoxidized an additional 5-10% providing an extra boost in the more malty, robust, and fruity tasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e. The prominent flavors\u003cstrong\u003e of red fruits, raspberry, cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e and even a \u003cstrong\u003ehint of hibiscus\u003c\/strong\u003e set this tea apart from its Georgian peers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk fade-in\"\u003eBy allowing more oxidation, you get a \u003cstrong\u003edifferent flavor profile than the other black tea \u003c\/strong\u003ewe sell from Georgia called \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oldmountaintea.com\/products\/organic-georgian-strawberry-jam-black-tea\"\u003e\"Strawberry Jam\" \u003c\/a\u003eand it provides a neat comparison of how oxidation affects flavor. \u003c\/span\u003eThe liquor is a\u003cstrong\u003e rich mahogany-red color,\u003c\/strong\u003e and the tea has a \u003cstrong\u003erounded sweet finish\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003enote of Graham Cracker\u003c\/strong\u003e that dissolves on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e Kolkhida \u003c\/strong\u003ecultivar name comes from the\u003cstrong\u003e ancient kingdom of Colchis\u003c\/strong\u003e. Contemporary with the Greeks of Homer and Troy, this distant land is even mentioned in one of the more famous mythological stories \"Jason and the Golden Fleece\". The hero Jason, accompanied by his crew of Argonauts must sail to Colchis, pass many challenges, and acquire a golden item of immense value. It may only be an old story, but these precious teas from the modern day\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eland of \"Colchis\" are a reminder of an ancient tale - great treasures are found beyond familiar horizons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from Staff:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe love this tea for its bold and punchy taste. Like most black teas it has a certain strong taste and energizing feel, but it lacks most of the bitterness you might get from other black teas. Another recommended way to \u003cstrong\u003etry this tea is part of a back-to-back tasting with the\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oldmountaintea.com\/products\/organic-georgian-strawberry-jam-black-tea\"\u003e Strawberry Jam. \u003c\/a\u003eNotice how this \"Very Berry\" has a stronger, punchier taste \u003c\/strong\u003efrom the additional time spent oxidizing during tea processing. Which one do you prefer? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Mountain Tea","offers":[{"title":"25 g","offer_id":67897835552992,"sku":"RGNC-GRGN-VRY-BRRY-BLCK-T-25G","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 g","offer_id":67897835585760,"sku":"RGNC-GRGN-VRY-BRRY-BLCK-T-50G","price":40.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 g","offer_id":67897835618528,"sku":"RGNC-GRGN-VRY-BRRY-BLCK-T-05G","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/6975\/7920\/files\/4E9FFC64-D44F-4C11-9604-82EEF9F87DE1.jpg?v=1791845458","url":"https:\/\/oldmountaintea.com\/products\/organic-georgian-very-berry-black-tea","provider":"Old Mountain Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}