{"product_id":"parachute-pressed-oolong","title":"Parachute | Pressed Oolong","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eZhangping is the name of a small township in central Fujian responsible for the crazy idea of pressing their tea into these little 10-gram pillows.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe tea they make is largely from the Shuixian cultivar, which is an oolong tea commonly found in Wuyi Shan, up in northern Fujian.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe key difference with how they handle Shuixian in Zhangping versus Wuyi is the intense Qingxiang Style, or fragrant focused style. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe leaves are large and beautifully demonstrate the red edges and green bellies iconic of the half-oxidized oolong style.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWhen we were observing the process, we noticed the temperature in the withering room was kept incredibly cool, close to 60 degrees Fahrenheit, while the temperature outside was closer to 85-90 degrees.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis creates a cool and controlled protracted withering, allowing the leaves to retain their green freshness without creating any sour notes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe tea itself is surprisingly gentle, and in Zhangping, they throw the whole 10 gram packet into their regular 110ml gaiwans and brew it up to a dozen times.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWe love the shape of the tea and the color of the leaves, this is a perfect cooling tea for a hot day, or something to remind you of spring.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe fragrances of cream and wild orchid predominate the session.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach pillow comes in a 10g square and expands quite a bit, so make sure your brewing vessel is big enough.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tao Teaware","offers":[{"title":"5 Packs","offer_id":53434997997877,"sku":null,"price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Packs","offer_id":53434998030645,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/6930\/7189\/files\/1a.Tea.jpg?v=1788131156","url":"https:\/\/taoteaware.com\/products\/parachute-pressed-oolong","provider":"Tao Teaware","version":"1.0","type":"link"}