{"product_id":"shan-lin-xi-winter-sprout","title":"Shan Lin Xi Winter Sprout","description":"\u003cp class=\"product-notes\"\u003eNotes of caramelized ginger, kettle corn, and cotton candy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tea-summary\"\u003eOolong tea from Taiwan・January 2026・杉林溪不知春・Unsprayed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves of Shan Lin Xi Winter Sprout are sweetened by low temperatures at the beginning of the year, which triggered an increase in sugar and nutrient storage. The result is a concentrated sweetness, bringing the notes of spun sugar and candied ginger to the fore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several names for this tea. Winter Sprout is \u003cem\u003edong pian\u003c\/em\u003e in Chinese. The locals also like to call this \u003cem\u003ebu zhi chun\u003c\/em\u003e, which translates poetically to “never know spring,” a reference to tea leaves harvested before the arrival of warmer weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe harvested tea consists of single or paired leaves that have sprouted in several areas along the upper branches, which renders them distinctly different in appearance from standard spring or winter harvest teas. After shade withering, crafting is done entirely by hand – the leaves are bruised on woven bamboo trays, allowed a long, 40+ hour low-temperature oxidation, then rolled in small batches inside canvas bags, and roasted. Finally, the tea is baked at a low temperature to decrease moisture content and enhance sweetness and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unique flavor profile of Shan Lin Xi Winter Sprout comes from a combination of harvest time and craftsmanship. The tea maker accentuates the accumulated flavor and aromatic compounds of the tea with unusually long oxidation and baking times. The result is altogether unique, and delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"brew-summary\"\u003eBrew: 6 grams・150 ml・205° F・1 min\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"brew-detail\"\u003eShort steeps of a minute or less will highlight the sweetness and caramel notes of this tea, while longer steeps will result in a thicker, more syrupy character. Keep subsequent infusions to the same recommended time. Shan Lin Xi Winter Sprout is also stellar iced.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Song Tea","offers":[{"title":"30g pouch","offer_id":12303454830680,"sku":"o-0004-30g","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g pouch","offer_id":12303454863448,"sku":"o-0004-60g","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g pouch","offer_id":12303454896216,"sku":"o-0004-120g","price":96.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"240g pouch","offer_id":12303454928984,"sku":"o-0004-240g","price":192.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White Kraft Canister | 60g","offer_id":12303454961752,"sku":"o-0004-gc-60g","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single brew | 6g","offer_id":43175362429141,"sku":"o-0004-single-6g","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1728\/6899\/products\/o-slxws_2.jpg?v=1573696146","url":"https:\/\/songtea.mom\/products\/shan-lin-xi-winter-sprout","provider":"Song Tea \u0026 Ceramics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}