{"title":"Fruit","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuj9p2bz85zz88z6h4z70z3wkiz87zkq2z68zryhwl6j4bz71z\"\u003eThese teas balance sweetness and fruit acidity. They could have the bright clarity of a crisp apple, the acidity of peaches, or the tropical tang of ripe mango. \u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"buddha-hand","title":"Buddha's Hand Redux","description":"\u003cp class=\"tea-summary\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Buddha's Hand cultivar is named for its uncharacteristically large leaves. Fully developed, they can span the width and length of a person's hand. Its name also alludes to the similarity in scent of its leaves to the zest of the fingered citron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea traces its origins to Fujian Province's Yong Chun county. It arrived in Taiwan with immigrants who planted the cultivar in the tea region north of present day Taipei. The popularity of other cultivars soon eclipsed Buddha's Hand, and it is now quite rare in Taiwan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuddha’s Hand Redux is uniquely crafted. In Fujian, Buddha's Hand is traditionally crafted as a lightly oxidized rolled oolong, similar to a green Anxi Tieguanyin. In Taiwan, we've come across both rolled and twisted versions of this tea - the few we've seen have also been lightly oxidized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn contrast, the oxidation level of the Buddha's Hand Redux exceeds 60%, achieved with an extended period of cool temperature withering that produces dark, auburn leaves. This longer withering period produces distinct honey and fruit notes in the tea. Once set as a maocha by the producer, an experienced roaster adds over a week of low temperature convection roasting. This second step produced the tea's chocolate, dark sugar, and malt notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuddha’s Hand Redux represents the perfect confluence of leaf cultivar, provenance, and skilled craftsmanship. 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When a tree’s specific characters and expressions are identified by the tea maker, these tea trees are cloned through grafting, attaching the aromatic branches to existing tree trunks. This process ensures the finished tea has the depth and mineral rich qualities of a deeply rooted tea plant, while honing in on the most precise flavor profiles possible. Among these ancient groves of Phoenix Mountain oolongs of Wudong Shan, over 100 aromatic profiles exist today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHoney Orchid dan cong is a particularly fine example of this tea style, due to both the trees’ age, and the elevation of the 1100m source garden. The older root structures of these trees allow the plant to absorb a more complex set of nutrients, while higher elevation climate slows the rate of leaf development. Both factors contribute to this tea’s smooth texture and mouthfeel, sweetness, and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce picked, these leaves are first withered outdoors, then gently oxidized for ten hours to develop it’s distinct fruit and honey notes. The finished tea is given three rounds of post-production charcoal roasting to deepen and intensify its flavor. Over the coming months, you’ll notice a change in the liqueur of these brewed leaves, as the recent charcoal roast recedes, giving way to a a distinct aroma akin to apricot kernels, and the sweetness of an effervescent reisling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Song Tea","offers":[{"title":"30g pouch","offer_id":12303455649880,"sku":"o-0022-30g","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g pouch","offer_id":12303455682648,"sku":"o-0022-60g","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g pouch","offer_id":12303455715416,"sku":"o-0022-120g","price":144.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"240g pouch","offer_id":12303455748184,"sku":"o-0022-240g","price":288.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White Kraft Canister | 60g","offer_id":12303455780952,"sku":"o-0022-gc-60g","price":76.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single brew | 5g","offer_id":43175486980309,"sku":"o-0022-single-5g","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1728\/6899\/products\/oldgrovehoney2.jpg?v=1621988827"},{"product_id":"redwater-tieguanyin","title":"Red Water Tieguanyin","description":"\u003cp class=\"tea-summary\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tieguanyin cultivar traces back to 19th century Anxi County, Fujian, and was carried across the channel by immigrants to Taiwan. It’s named for the iron (tie) bodhisavttva associated with mercy and compassion (Guanyin).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eRed Water is often used to refer to teas that are heavily roasted, resulting in a dark, ruby tea liqueur. Prior to roasting, each leaf cluster is picked by hand in early May and oxidized for 20 hours – first shade withered, then rested indoors for 10 hours - followed by bruising and additional resting before the tea is roasted and rolled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo achieve its intense molasses quality, the maocha is convection baked for three days at a low temperature then finished over longan wood charcoal. 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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\"\u003eHuang Mudan does allow for range in brewing. A short brew produces sweet clean flavors, but we suggest a longer brew of a minute and a half, which produces a richness and complexity. Alternatively, brew in a pre-warmed glass with a small amount of leaves. For this method, reduce the dose to 3 grams of tea leaves per 180ml of 180F water. 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The wild in its name refers to the old grove of wild \u003cem\u003ecamellia taliensis\u003c\/em\u003e trees used to craft this tea. We’ve chosen only the smallest leaves, creating a liqueur that is strikingly bright and candy-like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild Tree Yunnan Red was grown in Fengqing County, Yunnan. This region boasts China's most ancient tea trees – some hundreds of years old, with deep root structures that allow for high absorption of nutrients and minerals from the soil. This varietal is known fondly as \u003cem\u003ehong ku\u003c\/em\u003e, or “red pants” by the indigenous people who harvest its leaves. Over the centuries, \u003cem\u003ehong ku\u003c\/em\u003e has adapted to the local ecological environment and, as a result, these trees are resistant to most pests and diseases and require neither watering nor fertilizing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is a labor of love from a producer with a passion for crafting delicious heritage teas. Wild Tree Yunnan Red is harvested in early April 2024, then shade-withered to bring out its innate clarity and sweetness. With a deft nurturing hand, the leaves are bruised, oxidized, and pan-roasted in small batches. The resultant maocha, or unfinished tea, is wrapped in canvas and baked over charcoal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe received this tea in late summer of 2025, hand have been holding on to it to mellow, sweeten, and increase in complexity. While this tea will deepen with time, our earlier release this year showcases its bright, effervescent character - one that will deepen over time. It brews sweet and fragrant, with liquor the color of Chinese lacquerware. 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On the steep slopes of Lishan mountain, in a picturesque plot bordered by pine trees with sweeping mountain views, the Chang family has made this varietal their primary focus. The garden’s geography is ideal; high elevation slows the development of the leaves, adding sweetness to the tea, while the root structures, buried deep in the nutrient-rich soil, add depth. This combination of factors produces tea leaves that are rich in anti-oxidant catechins and sugars- the foundational building blocks of flavor, texture, and aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet despite the merits of the location, this is a difficult garden to reach. Solely accessible through a small fire road, these tea trees were, until recently, inaccessible due to a massive landslide. Now cleared, other challenges faced this year’s harvest. Significant labor shortages across Taiwan meant that a full 4 days of harvest and production yielded a scant 140 of finished tea. Peter spent the final two days working alongside the Chang family picking, processing, withering, rolling, bruising, and resting these leaves before purchasing the entire harvest and sending it to a producer for a final charcoal bake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cultivar traditionally crafted as an oolong, we took leaves to full oxidation before firing, making them a true red tea. We’ve been after a Red Shuixian for the Song Collection for some time now, ever since featuring a small run in The Founder’s Collection. It’s a marvelously textured tea, rich and malty, with a nose of cherry liqueur and bouquet of rose de mai. The final charcoal bake lends the leaves their soft, malted notes of champurrado and cocoa powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2022 harvest is the counterpoint to our newly released \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/songtea.mom\/products\/aged-shuixian-red-2012\"\u003eAged Shuixian, ca. 2012\u003c\/a\u003e. Hailing from the same garden plot, these leaves are identical in every way, save for a decade of quiet aging. Taste them side by side, then stash some away for further experimentation. 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This duality is the result of two tea makers, each skilled in their craft, combining efforts to create a rougui grown and crafted in Taiwan, with the all the hallmarks of a yancha from Wuyishan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe base tea hails from a small tea garden in Ping Lin we discovered in 2019. Located east of Taipei, the region is most well-known for Wenshan Baozhong, a twisted leaf, mildly oxidized green oolong. Cup after cup of this somewhat predictable cultivar left us listless until one tea maker led us through his gardens to a small copse of young tea trees he’d planted just ten years before. Here we found Formosa Rougui, a nearly unheard-of variety in Taiwan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur first taste of this Taiwanese-grown rougui remains one of our most treasured tea experiences. Thick and creamy, evocative of rougui from the Wuyishan Ecological Preserve in Fujian yet with floral and fruit notes inherent to Taiwanese oolongs, it was precisely the kind of unusual combination of flavors and character that we look for in our collection. While our initial Formosa Rougui release was baked in-house, we elected to have this year’s crop charcoal finished by a master roaster. Mr. Li’s experience spans not only Taiwanese teas but also draw from the traditions of mainland Wuyi yanchas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt took over three months to achieve the level of depth Mr. Li desired for these leaves. Round upon round of roasting created a rich lacquer of flavor and depth, each layer of charcoal paired with an extended period of rest, preventing the dark roast from ever descending into notes acrid or cloying. This level of attention paid off in spades; over 4-5 brews, the flavors and character of the tea are incredibly consistent, with a depth that mirrors a classic Chinese wuyi oolong and a sweet, clearly defined structure inherent to Taiwanese-style oolongs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cultivar’s journey from Wuyishan to northeastern Taiwan is highlighted in its transformation. From twisted to rolled, earthen to floral, these leaves demonstrate the best of both cultures in one transcendent cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormosa Rougui is packed in 100gram (3.5 ounce) vacuum sealed bricks. Tea ships in imported Si Fang Cha canisters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"brew-summary\"\u003eBrew: 6 grams・150 ml・208° F・2 min\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the intimate supper clubs of the Song Dynasty, Sifang Cha is a small series of exquisite teas for special occasions. 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There, tea plants grow ye fang, with no human irrigation, fertilizer, or manicuring, instead relying entirely on the region’s natural resources for its success. The roots are burrowed deep in the soil, leaves are peppered with bug bites (a surprisingly positive quality for a tea tree, the plant sends additional sugars to the bitten areas to form calluses, increasing the sweetness of the harvested leaves), and soil health, sunlight, and climate are subject to canopy of larger trees that shade the grove and create natural mulch for the soil below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a wild place, and its tiny scale makes it harder to contract with tea pickers who work in groups, choosing larger, less remote jobs. The Chen’s catch as many pickers after their early harvesting shifts as they can, offering them additional work through the the late morning. As such, the harvest of their grove is slightly drawn out, and the leaves from the first days plucking are remarkably smaller than those of the final third day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is crafted from the leaves of the first and second day of harvest only, when the buds were at their most tender and sweet. Older crafting methods are becoming increasingly rare across Taiwan, but Mr. and Mrs. Chen have a particular penchant for the traditional. This oolong is the result of time-honored techniques, including cloth globe rolling that gently furls the leaves into small pearls. A medium-to-high charcoal roast, sets the flavors, giving way to an intoxicating series of flavors and aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Song Tea","offers":[{"title":"30g pouch","offer_id":48195086647509,"sku":"o-0047-30g","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g pouch","offer_id":48195086680277,"sku":"o-0047-60g","price":64.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g pouch","offer_id":48195086713045,"sku":"o-0047-120g","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"240g pouch","offer_id":48195086745813,"sku":"o-0047-240g","price":256.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White Kraft Canister | 60g","offer_id":48195086778581,"sku":"o-0047-gc-60g","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single brew | 5g","offer_id":48195086811349,"sku":"o-0047-single-5g","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1728\/6899\/files\/o-0047-chens2day_1_18bb48ad-b045-4b60-96e1-8ce4cc254cee.jpg?v=1719461959"},{"product_id":"buddhas-hand-winter-sprout","title":"Buddha's Hand Winter Sprout","description":"\u003cp class=\"product-notes\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tea-summary\"\u003eAged oolong tea from Taiwan・1982・陳年佛手烏龍\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung, yet surprisingly mature, Buddha’s Hand Winter Sprout comes in just below the 10-year threshold of what we typically consider the turning point of an aged tea. Perhaps it’s the tea’s chilly harvest season, or the expressive Buddha’s Hand cultivar, or perhaps the initial crafting was particularly conducive to the process of aging. Regardless, what this Buddha’s Hand Winter Sprout lacks in years is more than made up for in character and depth, brewing a stunning, layered cup of tea that rivals leaves thrice its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve been on a long journey to find the ideal Buddha’s Hand. The cultivar has become increasingly difficult to source in Taiwan, with the predominant Buddha’s Hand region on the southern end of the island erring towards teas that are more astringent than we like. This particular cache was grown in Nantou County, and came to our attention during a friendly tea drinking and tea making afternoon with friends. The maker shared a brew of this Buddha’s Hand with no real intention of selling it, but we were smitten from the start. The scant 68 catties we were able to acquire are wonderfully fruit-forward, an unusual characteristic for aged teas. This along with sweetly condensed candy notes and those of bright orange blossoms mark a tea decidedly rich and exciting to brew, and presents an arresting contrast to our 1982 Buddha’s Hand found here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuddha's Hand Winter Sprout is packed in 60gram vacuum sealed packages. 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Yunnan is home to groves of ancient, native tea trees - some centuries old - with deep root structures that allow for high absorption of nutrients and minerals from the soil, creating teas with incredible depth of character and rich flavor. While we’ve never tried alternative crafting methods on these particular leaves before, it’s this strong foundation that makes a tea an idea candidate for experimentation and play. And so, Wild Tree Yunnan White was born.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn contrast to Wild Tree Yunnan Red, these leaves are only lightly oxidized. After harvesting, tea makers sort these leaves directly on to large mesh tables under constant air flow, drying the tea leaves in lieu of heating them to kill the green. While oxidizing and bruising brings forth dark fruit flavors from these leaves, withering maintains the character of the leaves much close to that of their pre-harvested state. It’s a significantly lighter brew, both in color and in texture, yet no poorer in flavor. Fruit notes are replaced by floral notes, caramelized sweetness by that of spun sugar. 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Just out of the drum ovens following a day of withering and oxidation, those leaves were a wonderful surprise, with unexpected tropic notes and rich, fruity character. What was intended early in the day, as just one tea, veered off into two: the planned mid- roasted version we named Amber and its gently roasted counterpart named Gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the 2024 crop, we had the advantage of strong sunlight, and created a pair of oolongs that were floral forward, prompting a reduction in the firing temperature so as to highlight those aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis year’s April 27 Oolongs brought its own set of unique challenges. Tea pickers are contracted by day, and paid by the volume they harvest. The small garden we work with makes less economic sense to a picker than a large one, and so we struggled to secure a crew for our oolong harvest. In the end, we settled for what was available - a group of pickers seasoned in the harvest of Oriental Beauty. Highly skilled in their own right, their picking style varied drastically from that of high mountain oolong harvesters. Oriental Beauty is picked with just one hand, each leaf selected by feel for the right size and shape. High mountain oolong, conversely, is harvested double handed, with small blades attached to the pickers fingers, and the process is nearly twice as fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis slowed our morning harvest considerably, and in turn, our production. After the extended oxidation period required to draw forth the proper aromatics of this tea, bruising, kill green, and rolling were pushed far into the early hours of the following morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite these delays, the stars were aligned for the quality and character of the tea leaves. The slow harvest meant the fields were exposed to more afternoon sunshine, speeding the oxidation process of the leaves and deepening its flavor profile, expressing in a tea with incredible fruitiness, tropical aromas and sweetness. And our ad-hoc team of pickers harvested the leaves with less stem that normal for a high mountain oolong, expediting the drying processes during withering and initial heating, and allowing the tea makers to get back on schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the end, this iteration, April 27 Amber, underwent rounds of medium-temperature charcoal roasting over longan wood pits, lending it a richness and caramel-like finish that contrasts wonderfully to its \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/songtea.mom\/products\/april-27-gold\"\u003egolden counterpart\u003c\/a\u003e. 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