{"title":"New Tea \u0026 Ceramics","description":"Recent additions to the Song tea \u0026amp; ceramics collection, listed chronologically by release date.","products":[{"product_id":"huang-mudan","title":"Huang Mudan","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuang Mudan is a return to our roots, and a reminder of what drives us to continue sourcing tea year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Huang Mudan or Yellow Peony cultivar was developed and released by the Wuyi Tea Research Institute over a decade and a half ago. On average, a new planting takes a minimum of 4-5 years before the tea leaves mature enough to be picked. 2013 marked not only our first collection at Song, but coincided with the first year of full commercial production in this tea garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom our 2013 description of this tea, “It takes a visionary producer to build a wholly organic tea garden around a new cultivar, and to continue investing in that garden through the five years it takes for the tea plant to mature. We like working with visionaries.” Little has changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn April, the tea fields where this tea is grown is washed in beautiful shades of gold and green. During harvesting, the hand-picked chartreuse colored leaf buds were spread on woven bamboo mats to wither in the shade. After withering, the leaf buds were pan-roasted: briefly at a high temperature to arrest enzymatic breakdown and set the green, and then a longer lower temperature roasting to shape and dry the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finished tea buds have the appearance of golden spears. Rehydrated, these spears unfurl into strikingly beautiful tender leaf buds with a tea liquor the color of pale corn silk. The mouth feel is clean, but there is complexity in its simplicity and the length of its finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated an hour's drive south of Fuding, this remote garden grows from mineral rich soil, and its proximity to the coast ensured a high degree of moisture. While the elevation, at 600-700 meters above sea level is not high for a tea garden, the climate in the area mimics the cooler, higher elevation areas around Fuding County.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the most experimental gardens we’ve visited in Fujian in terms of new cultivars and organic stewardship methods. The garden uses a mix of mechanical, and electronic methods for pest control – although the most important, and one that Huang Mudan benefits from the most – is early leaf bud harvesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"brew-summary\"\u003eBrew: 4 grams・150 ml・180° F・1 min\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"brew-detail\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Song Tea","offers":[{"title":"30g pouch","offer_id":20566122889304,"sku":"g-0004-30g","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g pouch","offer_id":20566122922072,"sku":"g-0004-60g","price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g pouch","offer_id":20566122954840,"sku":"g-0004-120g","price":168.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"240g pouch","offer_id":20566122987608,"sku":"g-0004-240g","price":336.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White Kraft Canister | 60g","offer_id":20566123020376,"sku":"g-0004-gc-60g","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single brew | 4g","offer_id":43175069253845,"sku":"g-0004-single-4g","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1728\/6899\/products\/g-0004-hmd_1.jpg?v=1569159269"},{"product_id":"tea-gift-box","title":"Hello, we're Song Tea!","description":"\u003cp class=\"product-notes\"\u003eIt's nice to meet you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the uninitiated, our tea collection may appear a bit daunting. We get it. Every year we source around thirty strange and unusual harvests, some with unpronounceable names or seemingly contradictory tasting notes. So where does one begin? Well, let’s start with introductions: \u003cem\u003eHello, we’re Song Tea! It’s nice to meet you.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis little box contains our favorite teas, in one approachable collection. These four teas are the best illustration of our character, representing the flavors, textures and profiles that Song Tea is known for. Think of these as our gateway teas, the perfect way to expand your horizons, or to get your friends hooked on the good stuff. Once you’re acquainted, we are confident that you’ll be eager for more. And like all good friends, we’ll be here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hello, we’re Song Tea box is comprised of four pouches of loose leaf tea, each pouch contains enough for 3 servings (for a total of 12 pots of delicious tea). Teas in this box are: Cai Cha, Wild Tree Yunnan Red, Shan Lin Xi Winter Sprout, and April 27 Amber.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Song Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50985893429461,"sku":"gb-104-21","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1728\/6899\/products\/new_hello_8.jpg?v=1629859257"},{"product_id":"meadow-herbal-tea","title":"Meadow","description":"\u003cp class=\"tea-summary\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qoxwexwz73zbz66zz75zdunw9z76zz85zz72zmchz67zz75zz81zz89z3z75zxz69zq74m\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInspired by green tea. True to its name, Meadow brews with a soft verdancy, calling to mind fields of waving clover and Dickinson prose.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeadow is a mix of tarragon leaves, spearmint, and lemongrass, that brews clean and bright, with just the right amount of depth. \u003c\/span\u003eBlend components are fully organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"brew-summary\"\u003eBrew: 3 grams・300 ml・205° F・2.5 min\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Song Tea","offers":[{"title":"White Kraft Canister | 45g - 15 servings","offer_id":40777734095033,"sku":"b-0008-gc-45g","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90g pouch - 30 servings","offer_id":40646925713593,"sku":"b-0008-90g","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1728\/6899\/products\/new_meadow.jpg?v=1628028944"},{"product_id":"herbal-tea-giftbox","title":"A Box of Botanicals","description":"\u003cp class=\"product-notes\"\u003eA gift of calm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe botanical tisanes in this box are blended in our San Francisco studio from a medley of organic plants and herbs. Verdant green Meadow, creamy Marshmallow, spiced Carrot, and rich Soba mimic the flavors and characters of our tea collection, while providing a caffeine-free respite to your day. Presented in four pouches with 5 brews per botanical. This boxed collection makes a wonderful gift for tea lovers and tea-totallers, both.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Song Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40647077200057,"sku":"gb-110-21","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1728\/6899\/files\/botanicalbox_new1.jpg?v=1733956536"},{"product_id":"textured-porcelain-teapot","title":"His Textured Teapot","description":"\u003cp class=\"product-notes\"\u003eGlazed porcelain\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e・\u003c\/span\u003eHand-thrown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimple yet tactile, Lin Ming Ci’s carved teapot plays not only with texture but with light and shadow against the clean, bone-white porcelain clay of this vessel. Classic proportions further ground these qualities, from the circular curve of the handle, through the gently piping spout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exterior is covered in a translucent glaze, and inside you’ll find a series of small holes that serve as a natural filter when pouring. The absence of color serves to highlight the expressions of steeping leaves, from the bright amber of Wild Tree Yunnan Red to the electric green of Lishan Winter Sprout, tea becomes the star.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a small series of pots by a husband and wife pottery studio near in Miaoli, Taiwan. While the collective work of this couple has distinct through lines, there are nonetheless small subtleties that speak to each of the artist’s unique hand. It’s in this attention to detail, from both the maker and the user of each vessel, that the beauty and artistry of hand-crafted pottery is illuminated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsage and care: These teapots feature a thin, interior liner glaze and are suitable for use with all tea types. Simply rinse between uses or hand-wash with mild detergent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Song Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44270042579157,"sku":"lw-1001-23","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1728\/6899\/files\/lin_textured1_a1cf025d-53f7-45eb-8efd-8eb2cfa4b356.jpg?v=1773269913"},{"product_id":"porcelain-teapot","title":"Her Simple Teapot","description":"\u003cp class=\"product-notes\"\u003eGlazed porcelain\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e・\u003c\/span\u003eHand-thrown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s a softness and simplicity to this teapot, thrown on the potter’s wheel by Wang Qiu Xue. Gentle curves abound, mirrored in the shapes and gestures of the handle, spout, body, and delicate finial atop the lid. It’s a vessel of subtleties, from materiality to form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exterior is covered in a translucent glaze, and inside you’ll find a series of small holes that serve as a natural filter when pouring. The absence of color serves to highlight the expressions of steeping leaves, from the bright amber of Wild Tree Yunnan Red to the electric green of Lishan Winter Sprout, tea becomes the star.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a small series of pots by a husband and wife pottery studio near in Miaoli, Taiwan. While the collective work of this couple has distinct through lines, there are nonetheless small subtleties that speak to each of the artist’s unique hand. It’s in this attention to detail, from both the maker and the user of each vessel, that the beauty and artistry of hand-crafted pottery is illuminated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsage and care: These teapots feature a thin, interior liner glaze and are suitable for use with all tea types. Simply rinse between uses or hand-wash with mild detergent.\u003cspan class=\"author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuj9p2bz85zz88z6h4z70z3wkiz87zkq2z68zryhwl6j4bz71z\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Song Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44270044840149,"sku":"lw-1002-23","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1728\/6899\/files\/lin_her1.jpg?v=1773287087"},{"product_id":"celadon-tea-cups","title":"New Song Cups","description":"\u003cp class=\"product-notes\"\u003eWheel thrown・Glazed porcelain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisitors to the Song studio are always greeted with a cup of tea. It’s our way of saying hello, a gesture of hospitality, a form of connection, and community. Whether you linger and shop, or just pop in for a quick peek, this small cup of tea lets you know you’re always welcome here, whoever you are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach cup is thrown by hand on the potter’s wheel. Available in our iconic celadon glaze, with a hint of clair-de-lune, or dipped in creamy matte white glaze. On the base you’ll find a stamp with the name of the artist’s kiln. An order is for two cups in the selected color, presented in a kraft gift box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlight variations are possible from piece to piece, a hallmark of hand-made pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsage and care: Hand-wash only, mild detergent is ok.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Song Tea","offers":[{"title":"A Pair of Celadon Cups","offer_id":44682430218453,"sku":"zyc-10305","price":62.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"A Pair of Eggshell White Cups","offer_id":44682430251221,"sku":"zyc-10306","price":62.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1728\/6899\/files\/c_songcups_1.jpg?v=1695273329"},{"product_id":"white-tea-kettle-brazier","title":"White Kettle \u0026 Brazier, Small","description":"\u003cp class=\"product-notes\"\u003eStoneware・Shino・Brass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning two-part set features a water pot and matching brazier, for use in keeping water hot during your gong fu tea brewing practice. Fully functional, there is space within the brazier to set a small sterno burner or tea light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWang Wen De is a master of visual tension. Throughout his work, soft lines play against geometry, and ethereality pairs with gravity. This set is no exception and features his signature soft white shino and delicate hand-built spout and lid offset against a thick brass handle, wrapped in lacquered reeds. The weighted base of the brazier is unusual for the artist’s work but is rendered with soft curves that invite tactility. Such balance of shape and material keeps the eye in motion, a constant exploration of a beautiful form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Please take note that each set can be slightly different in color tone, texture, size, and shape. It is not unusual to have areas of thicker glazing, and or colorations that reflect the different interactions between the mineral content of the clay body and glaze. Each server is different, and may not be identical to the photographed item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsage and care: This pot is not intended for brewing tea, but rather for hot water. During an extended tea practice, this serves as the water to refill your teapot across multiple steeping. As such, cleaning may not be necessary, but this pot can be hand-washed with a mild detergent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Song Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45106077237461,"sku":"wwd-8005-23","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1728\/6899\/files\/wwd_whitebrazier1.jpg?v=1773287256"},{"product_id":"pear-ash-kettle-brazier-round","title":"Pear Ash Kettle \u0026 Round Brazier, Large","description":"\u003cp class=\"product-notes\"\u003eStoneware・Shino・Brass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning two-part set from Taiwanese master potter, Wang Wen De, features a water pot and matching brazier, for use in keeping water hot during your gong fu tea brewing practice. Fully functional, there is space within the brazier to set a small sterno burner or tea light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWang Wen De is a master of visual tension. Throughout his work, soft lines play against geometry, and ethereality pairs with gravity. This set is no exception and features a sweeping glaze of pear wood ash that trickles over the form in rivulets of blue and green. The delicate hand-built spout and lid are both offset by a thick brass handle, wrapped in lacquered reeds, it’s dark colors mirroring that of the form. The weighted base of the brazier is unusual for the artist’s work, which is known for its thin, light materiality, but this piece is rendered with soft curves that invite tactility, that pair well with the delicate lines of the pot, and ensure the stability of the form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsage and care: This pot is not intended for brewing tea, but rather for hot water. During an extended tea practice, this serves as the water to refill your teapot across multiple steeping. As such, cleaning may not be necessary, but this pot can be hand-washed with a mild detergent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Song Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45106172166357,"sku":"wwd-8006-23","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1728\/6899\/files\/roundkettle_brazier_5.jpg?v=1700201999"},{"product_id":"wood-fired-vase","title":"Lotus Vase in Pewter Tone","description":"\u003cp class=\"product-notes\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eStoneware・Shino\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn intriguing new form from Taiwanese master potter, Wang Wen De, this stoneware vase echoes the shape of a lotus root, rising up from murky waters. Hand-built from rich stoneware clay, the surface of the pot is brushed with a thick slurry of slip then glazed a dark pewter, drawing relief and texture to the surface. 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Thrown on the potter’s wheel from sand-colored stoneware clay, it’s glazed in a pillowy shino, naturally parting to reveal the texture and body of the clay beneath. A wide brushstroke of striking cobalt oxide sweeps across the lid and topmost part of the form, tiny rivulets of color mirrored here and there across the belly of the pot. Inside, an expertly constructed ball filter provides easy, dripless pouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePictured is one in a series of similar pieces. Slight variations are possible from piece to piece, a hallmark of hand-made pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsage and care: The interior of each pot is glazed, and may be used with all tea types. 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A gently rounded finial emphasizes the rotund belly of the form, mirrored again in the smooth curve of the pot’s handle. Inside, an expertly constructed ball filter provides easy, dripless pouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePictured is one in a series of similar pieces. Slight variations are possible from piece to piece, a hallmark of hand-made pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsage and care: The interior of each pot is glazed, and may be used with all tea types. 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