{"product_id":"nantou-red-oolong-南投红乌龙-spring-2026","title":"Nantou Red Oolong 南投红乌龙 Spring 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eNantou Red Oolong 南投红乌龙 Spring 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eSeason: Spring 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eElevation: 500m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eOrigin: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBagua Mountain, Nantou \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eTree Variety: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e青心乌龙 QingXin Oolong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eOxidation: Medium-High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eRoasting: Light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eThis tea was grown in Nantou Taiwan at an altitude of around 500m.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eThis tea is medium-to-high oxidization and was lightly roasted at the lower temperature of 80 degrees celsius for 3 days. The result is a smooth and sweet oolong with a honey aroma associated with black tea. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBREWING METHODS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKung Fu Brewing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm the teapot or gaiwan by adding hot water and then pouring it out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd around 5g of tea for every 150ml of water. Begin by adding the loose tea to the teapot or gaiwan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend using water between 95-100C. As soon as the water has come to a boil and settled, it can be added to the teapot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea can be rinsed quickly with hot water. This first rinse helps to open up the tea for its first brew. This first rinse is optional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tea can be steeped multiple times (at least 5-6 times). We recommend the following steep times per brew, but we also recommend extending or shortening the brewing time depending on preference for a stronger or weaker brew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteep Times:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1st :50s　→　2nd: 45s　→　3rd：50s　→　4th：50s　→　5th：60s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend using a large coffee mug and a tea strainer or a thermos with a tea strainer for this method. Add 1 tsp of tea to the strainer and place it into the thermos or mug.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePour hot water into the vessel. We recommend using water between 95-100C. As soon as the water has come to a boil and settled, it can be added to the mug or thermos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tea can be steeped 2-3 times. We recommend beginning by steeping for 2-3 minutes and then extending steeping time if desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold Brewing Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd 1 tsp for a 500ml thermos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd cold or room temperature water to the thermos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeal the lid and place the thermos in a refrigerator. We recommend leaving the thermos for at\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleast 4 hours. Thermos can be put into the refrigerator to steep overnight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf refilling, we recommend topping up the water before the volume falls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehalf-way to keep the tea flavourful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MudandLeaves","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":48774795722971,"sku":null,"price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g","offer_id":48774796443867,"sku":null,"price":10.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/0768\/5574\/files\/DSC06856.jpg?v=1779311305","url":"https:\/\/mudandleaves.com\/products\/nantou-red-oolong-%e5%8d%97%e6%8a%95%e7%ba%a2%e4%b9%8c%e9%be%99-spring-2026","provider":"MudandLeaves","version":"1.0","type":"link"}