{"title":"Earth Box","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"tea-club-subs","title":"Jesse's Tea Club Subscription Service","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE EARTH BOX IS HERE!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeing “Out of stock”? It’s likely not sold out, just that your region’s launch day hasn’t come yet. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🇺🇸🇨🇦🇪🇺🇬🇧\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jessesteahouse.com\/blogs\/news\/launch-month-updates\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaunch Month Updates for the EARTH BOX Here!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🇺🇸🇨🇦🇪🇺🇬🇧\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJOIN THE CLUB!\u003cbr\u003eQuality, value, and community!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow It Works:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubscribe Anytime!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet the current box immediately - we ship the same week as your purchase!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery 3 months, we release a new box and send it to you. The current Sky box will be available until May, when we will launch our Earth box.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancel anytime! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS SEASON'S BOX: Jesse’s Tea Club Box #14: Earth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter working our way through all 12 zodiac animals, our next subscription box series is based on “Ba Gua” - the mystical Chinese cosmology underlying the “Yin-Yang”!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuidui’s Bingdao Red Pu’er Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 50g Tin (7-10 sessions)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a Red Pu’er?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/DSC01466_cb592cae-1bd9-4cae-852d-49e500e61edc_480x480.jpg?v=1777615201\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePu’er tea is the specialty of Yunnan China, where it is collected and aged like wine, and where each mountain’s specific balance of sweetness, astringency, and energizing “cha qi” tea energy is well known.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea is a raw (sheng) pu’er with a red tea fermentation step added. Normal raw pu’er is made by picking and withering the leaves, then rolling them and heat-fixing them in a wok, and allowing them to sun-dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis red pu’er combines traditional pu’er production techniques alongside an added red tea fermentation step. The result is a super bold, rich, energetic, sweet and malty tea that still boasts a gentle astringency and complex aftertaste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond the technique, the Bingdao tea region is considered one of the best tea regions in the world, and this tea is a chance to try a top-tier tea region’s tea in a small size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea comes directly from my tea guy, Duidui, from his tea farm in the Dijie region of Bingdao. It’s a killer tea!!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/duidui_480x480.png?v=1777615323\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea #2: Mei Cha (Vine Tea)\u003cbr\u003e1 x 50g Canister (12-18 sessions)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Mei Cha?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/DSC01477_72a0fef3-ff9d-4bc9-ab4d-3cd174177645_480x480.jpg?v=1777615218\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMei Cha is drunk by the locals in Zhangjiajie, Hunan province - the amazing mountains where Avatar was filmed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/Zhangjiajie.webp?v=1777611940\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is not a true “tea leaf” - it is a vine covered in a white frost of nutrients that dissolve in water, imbuing the brew with a unique taste. The more white frost, the better the Mei Cha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMei Cha has a grassy note mixed with surprisingly strong herbal flavor that wouldn’t be expected from a clean, clear, green-yellow liquid. But those more unique flavors are balanced by a floating honey sweetness both in the drink and the aftertaste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is light and smooth – a refreshing drink that is not heavy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMei Cha naturally has no caffeine\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e meaning it can be enjoyed even late at night or by people sensitive to caffeine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMei Cha + Water = So Sweet?!?!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMei Cha has a surprising and unexpected superpower. The nutrients in the Mei Cha interact with the taste receptors on the tongue to “sweeten” normal water, giving an unexpected “sugar-water” taste to normal drinking water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink some mei cha – a few sips is enough – and then drink some water. The water is now imbued with a clean, fresh sweetness that coats the whole mouth!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake a look at the surprised reaction of Jesse and the team when trying the first Mei Cha samples in Changsha:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 360px; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 177.78%; height: 0;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h8vnxaafekM\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea #3:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoonlight White Tea Chocolate Bar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 60g Chocolate Bar (12 sessions)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Moonlight White Tea?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/DSC01431_a888b3e5-a200-4e2a-bb32-51414f24236c_480x480.jpg?v=1777615234\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoonlight White is made with Yunnan big-leaf white tea leaves. This tea explodes with floral scent, and releases a very clean and sweet flavor when brewed. As it progresses past the wash steep, it builds a strong body with herbal tasting notes. A cocoa\/chocolate note is also present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike Fujianese white teas, which are separated into various grades by separating buds and leaves, Yunnan Moonlight White tea is made with both leaves and buds, lending scent from the buds and deeper flavor from the leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tea is called “Moonlight” because of the beautiful contrast between the darker leaf backs, which can sometimes look almost entirely black, and the pale white of the underside of the leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJesse Has Opinions About Chocolate Bar Teas:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter a lifetime of drinking pressed teas, I know what I like and what I don’t.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI don’t like teas compressed so hard that you can’t break them off by hand if needed, and the leaves take forever to get soaked through and create an uneven steeping experience;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI don’t like teas pressed so thick that you can’t break them with your hands, since “one serving” has almost no surface area to grab from above and below, and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI also don’t like making people buy huge amounts, like 357g, or even 100g, to try teas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bar solves all three of those issues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe experimented multiple times with our press, using different shapes and different pressures, ultimately landing on the current format: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo beautiful 30g cakes;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach pressed into six 5g sessions;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust firm enough to hold together and soft enough to break easily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe even custom-designed a special box to the shape and size of our new “chocolate bars.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally we were going to do our normal 50g size, but we found out that without 30g in each chocolate bar, the bar was not able to hold its shape. As such I just decided to give you all a bit of extra tea 🙂\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJesse's Tea Club By The Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 Teas per box\u003cbr\u003e20-30 Tea Sessions per Box\u003cbr\u003e4 Boxes per year\u003cbr\u003e1 themed Tea Pet per box (optional)\u003cbr\u003e1 themed Tea Cup per box (optional)\u003cbr\u003eFREE Members-only tea events on Discord\u003cbr\u003eNO long-term commitment (cancel whenever)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS SEASON'S TEA PET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundhog Tea Pet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/DSC05842_0e9a1d04-893b-4fbb-8890-09d51bb73233_480x480.jpg?v=1777615242\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“ALAN! ALAN!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA voice calls from deep within the earth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Who’s there?” I ask, my eyes scanning the ground, wondering who – or what – might have made the noise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe year is 2009. I am wandering the countryside in England. I am lost - both in the literal and figurative sense of the word. Reality weighs heavy upon me.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“ALAN!” It comes again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Who are you??” I cry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Oh, no, that’s Steve.” the voice says. “STEVE! STEVE!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I’m JESSE!” I wail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt does not matter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePostscript:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a groundhog tea pet - if you want a groundhog tea pet, I recommend this one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe’s made of clay and has little fur markings all up and down his body. His mouth is perpetually open. He likes tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: (3.2*3.1*6.1cm\/1.26*1.22*2.4 in）\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Are Tea Pets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea pets are part of the Chinese Gongfu Tea tradition, going back 1000 years. They live on the tea table and bring luck and auspiciousness when water or tea is poured on them.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea pets are a way to personalize your tea sessions. Pick the animals you feel a connection to!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS SEASON'S TEA EQUIPMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Three Gentleman” Bamboo Tea Scoop Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/DSC03561_e93e9f8a-f3e8-4040-9786-2be2aabc1d44_480x480.jpg?v=1777615255\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the Earth subscription box, we’ve decided to mix things up a bit and expand our “tea cup” subscription choice to include “tea equipment” by making this customized JTH “Three Gentlemen” tea scoop set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally, various scoops, spoons, and tongs used for Gongfu Teamaking are referred to as the “Six Gentlemen.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this set, I’ve picked the three most important of the six, the ones I find I actually use. The set includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bamboo tea scoop, perfect for displaying your tea and sliding it cleanly into a teapot or gaiwan;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA long spoon for drawing leaves out of a bag or canister onto the tea scoop, ending in a sharp point to serve as a pick for breaking up tea cakes or clumps,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA pair of tongs, for grabbing cups and manipulating objects on the tea table (we also included a resting pillow for the tongs and needle, as a “tird-and-a-half gentleman).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of these items come in a quality soft cloth travel pouch with the Jesse’s Teahouse teapot logo embroidered on the top, with a string-and-button closure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you use the items regularly, or just array them on the side of your tea setup to improve your tea-making environment, the set is made of quality materials and can be a partner to your tea-making for a long time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCloth bag: 9*21.2cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea Scoop (Cha Ze):17.8*5.8*2.4cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea needle: 18.8*0.9*1.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScoop holder: 3.2*1.8*1.7cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBamboo tongs: 17.4*1.3*2.3cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreedom Units 🇺🇸🦅💥🚀🇱🇷\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCloth bag: 3.54*8.35 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea Scoop (Cha Ze): 7.01*2.28*0.94 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea needle: 7.4*0.35*0.59 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScoop holder: 1.26*0.71*0.67 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBamboo tongs: 6.85*0.51*0.91 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTEA CLUB FAQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I get one box without subscribing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes, you can! Just place your order above and click \"ONE-TIME PURCHASE”.  You will receive the current season’s Tea Subscription Box with no further shipments automatically being billed or shipped out to you.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOf course, you can also subscribe and save, and cancel at any time. I'm confident you will love the service!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often do the Subscription boxes launch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA new Subscription box launches and gets shipped once every season (4x year- February, May, August and November, unless otherwise noted).   Subscribers automatically get their boxes billed and shipped on that date! Remember you can always pause your subscription if you want to skip a cycle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I buy Shipping Insurance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo need! The Insurance is included in the price :)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Please note that this does not apply to one time purchases. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI'm International, can I still subscribe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbsolutely! Please just be aware of your country's customs fees and tariffs as those are not included in the subscription price. Make sure you subscribe in the store that's closest to your region to save on shipping!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI want to make a change to my subscription, like adding or subtracting items.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can do that by\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jessesteahouse.com\/blogs\/news\/managing-your-tea-club-subscription\"\u003e following the steps in this blog post\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI still have questions!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you have any questions, email teafriendsupport@jessesteahouse.com and we will help you out.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to pay for a year upfront?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNope! When you click \"Subscribe and Save!\" you will get the discount immediately, but will only be charged for today's purchase.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew teas will be delivered once every 3 months and you will only be charged when each box ships.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI hope this will make the club more accessible to people who don’t have a years’ worth of tea money to spend all at once. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Tea Club Member Perks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnce you subscribe, you get to be a member of Jesse’s Tea Club!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone can join our discord channel at any time by\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/kfPp9kF4uE\"\u003e clicking here\u003c\/a\u003e! Tea Club Members, however, get access to a special chat channel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the future, Jesse will be hosting special subscribers-only live tea sessions and other fun events just for Tea Club members!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThank you again for your support and encouragement!! I can’t wait to make this Tea Club Subscription the best tea experience out there!!!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e– Jesse 杰西\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE - Unfortunately, this subscription does not qualify for any discount coupons or gift cards. If you want to save, subscribe!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jesse's Teahouse","offers":[{"title":"Tea Club Box (~25 sessions) \/ Teas Only","offer_id":43241340567777,"sku":"SubscriptionBox","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Club Box (~25 sessions) \/ Teas + Tea Pet","offer_id":43241340600545,"sku":"SubBoxPet","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Club Box (~25 sessions) \/ Teas + Tea Cup","offer_id":43241340633313,"sku":"SubBoxCup","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Club Box (~25 sessions) \/ Teas + Tea Pet + Tea Cup","offer_id":43241340666081,"sku":"SubBoxPetCup","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double Size Box (~50 sessions) \/ Teas Only","offer_id":43241340698849,"sku":"DBLSubBox","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double Size Box (~50 sessions) \/ Teas + Tea Pet","offer_id":43241340731617,"sku":"DBLSubBoxPet","price":108.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double Size Box (~50 sessions) \/ Teas + Tea Cup","offer_id":43241340764385,"sku":"DBLSubBoxCup","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double Size Box (~50 sessions) \/ Teas + Tea Pet + Tea Cup","offer_id":43241340797153,"sku":"DBLSubBoxPetCup","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/DSC01542_1.jpg?v=1777615163"},{"product_id":"dui-dui-s-bingdao-red-pu-er-dijie-area","title":"Dui Dui’s Bingdao Red Pu’er (Dijie Area)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a Red Pu’er?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/DSC01468_480x480.jpg?v=1777610633\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePu’er tea is the specialty of Yunnan China, where it is collected and aged like wine, and where each mountain’s specific balance of sweetness, astringency, and energizing “cha qi” tea energy is well known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is a raw (sheng) pu’er with a red tea fermentation step added. Normal raw pu’er is made by picking and withering the leaves, then rolling them and heat-fixing them in a wok, and allowing them to sun-dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis red pu’er combines traditional pu’er production techniques alongside an added red tea fermentation step. The result is a super bold, rich, energetic, sweet and malty tea that still boasts a gentle astringency and complex aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the technique, the Bingdao tea region is considered one of the best tea regions in the world, and this tea is a chance to try a top-tier tea region’s tea in a small size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho’s Dui Dui?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe man, the myth, the legend: Duidui is Jesse’s tea guy and friend of 14 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/DDJS_480x480.png?v=1777610792\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuidui has been doing Yunnan tea for over 30 years. Before the Bingdao and Laobanzhang areas became famous all over China, Duidui had already secured his own tea gardens and has spent the last three decades managing his trees, his production process, and his own fermentation areas in Menghai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe develops relatively few products, instead focusing on quality, simplicity, and constant improvement of the tea types he makes. He also makes tea pots and cups the same way, constantly refining his materials and techniques, and making only a few items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuidui’s other teas on the website have all become favorites of new drinkers and experienced tea people alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFans of the Teahouse know: Duidui only makes bangers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BQF61LmyxU8?start=420\" title=\"YouTube video player\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuidui and Jesse discuss Shou Pu’er Fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Bingdao \u0026amp; Dijie Region?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJesse Says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBingdao is a village deep in the forests of Xishuangbanna, where the terroir is so perfectly suited to the growth of the tea tree that wild trees from this area yield the most expensive tea in all of China. Pu’er from the most central, ancient trees can go for thousands of dollars for a single tea cake. Aged Bingdao tea is even more valuable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of this, there is a lot of “fake” Bingdao tea on the market. People have even accused me of selling “fake” Bingdao tea on the internet. This time, to make sure that people know they’re getting the real deal, I want to spell out all the details here so people know what they’re getting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuidui has a tea farm in the Dijie area of Bingdao. This is a few kilometers from the most valuable central area, but because Duidui has had these trees for decades and has managed it himself for a long time, we are certain that the tea is indeed from Bingdao.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy isn’t it thousands of dollars? Well:\u003cbr\u003e- The trees aren’t hundreds of years old;\u003cbr\u003e- They’re a bit back from the core area, and \u003cbr\u003e- Duidui is a good friend of mine and a total boss and gave us a deal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, the red tea fermentation technique being done properly is very important, and if done well, red tea of top quality can be produced with low-to-mid-tier leaves. Of course, these are “low tier” leaves from the perspective of the most expensive tea region in the world – all the leaves there benefit from the top-tier terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI took the picture of his farm myself, having personally visited the village of Bingdao with Duidui and seen his trees. 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The more white frost, the better the Mei Cha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMei Cha has a grassy note mixed with surprisingly strong herbal flavor that wouldn’t be expected from a clean, clear, green-yellow liquid. But those more unique flavors are balanced by a floating honey sweetness both in the drink and the aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is light and smooth – a refreshing drink that is not heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMei Cha naturally has no caffeine\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning it can be enjoyed even late at night or by people sensitive to caffeine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMei Cha + Water = So Sweet?!?!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMei Cha has a surprising and unexpected superpower. The nutrients in the Mei Cha interact with the taste receptors on the tongue to “sweeten” normal water, giving an unexpected “sugar-water” taste to normal drinking water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink some mei cha – a few sips is enough – and then drink some water. The water is now imbued with a clean, fresh sweetness that coats the whole mouth!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake a look at the surprised reaction of Jesse and the team when trying the first Mei Cha samples in Changsha:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 315px; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 177.78%; height: 0;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h8vnxaafekM\" title=\"YouTube Shorts\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJesse Says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI’ve always been on the lookout for more herbal teas that are high quality, can be steeped Gongfu style, and are unique to certain regions of China. This one is special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have found I really take advantage of its strange ability to sweeten the taste of water in order to hydrate more at night time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a nighttime tea, Mei Cha not only scratches my gongfu tea itch, it also makes drinking normal water almost as sweet as a sports drink, but without any of the cloying sugar or corn-syrup taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI alternate between a few sips of the Mei Cha and a few sips of water, and both go down very well together. For someone like me with a lot of tea already, it’s good to have a tea that fits a different part of my day and a different habit than normal gongfu tea alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, because a serving of Mei Cha is only 3g, our 50g canisters will go a long way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOT JUST TEA, TEA CULTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJesse believes the key to making good tea is to help his Chinese tea friends share not just their best teas, but the best ways to make the teas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat's why each box comes also comes with an info card that tells you:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Tea Origin\u003cbr\u003e- Steep Temperature\u003cbr\u003e- Steep Time\u003cbr\u003e- Directions for both teapot steeping and gaiwan steeping\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll Jesse’s Teahouse Tea Friends (that’s you now!) also get access to private YouTube videos where Jesse and his Chinese tea friends show you how to make the teas and explain the tea-making process. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe links are on QR codes on the back of the info card included in the tea box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't Forget Your Tea Pets!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Chinese Gongfu Tea Tradition, Tea Pets accompany you at teatime and you \"raise\" them by feeding them tea! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jessesteahouse.com\/collections\/jesses-tea-pets\"\u003eDon't forget to check the tea pet page before you go!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jesse's Teahouse","offers":[{"title":"50g Canister","offer_id":48263293534433,"sku":"VineTea","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 x 50g Canister","offer_id":48263293567201,"sku":"VineTea2","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 x 50g Canister","offer_id":48263293599969,"sku":"VineTea4","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/DSC01470.jpg?v=1777612187"},{"product_id":"moonlight-white-tea-chocolate-bar","title":"Moonlight White Tea “Chocolate Bar”","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Moonlight White Tea?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/DSC01484_480x480.jpg?v=1777613210\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoonlight White is made with Yunnan big-leaf white tea leaves. This tea explodes with floral scent, and releases a very clean and sweet flavor when brewed. As it progresses past the wash steep, it builds a strong body with herbal tasting notes. A cocoa\/chocolate note is also present.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlike Fujianese white teas, which are separated into various grades by separating buds and leaves, Yunnan Moonlight White tea is made with both leaves and buds, lending scent from the buds and deeper flavor from the leaves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tea is called “Moonlight” because of the beautiful contrast between the darker leaf backs, which can sometimes look almost entirely black, and the pale white of the underside of the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is White Tea? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/DSC01431_480x480.jpg?v=1777613210\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite tea is the simplest, least-processed form of tea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile other types of tea go through many types of rolling, fermenting, and heating, white tea is made simply by plucking tea leaves by hand and allowing them to wither on a drying table. 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