{"title":"Non-Pu-erh Teas","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"black-tea\" title=\"Black Tea - Non-pu-erh\"\u003eBlack Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"dark-tea\" title=\"Dark Tea - Non-pu-erh\"\u003eDark Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"green-tea\" title=\"Green Tea - Non-pu-erh\"\u003eGreen Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"oolong-tea\" title=\"Oolong Tea - Non-pu-erh\"\u003eOolong Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"white-tea\" title=\"White Tea - Non-pu-erh\"\u003eWhite Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ban-yan-da-hong-pao-oolong-tea-80g","title":"Ban-yan Da Hong Pao Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2020 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 80 gram (2.8 oz)\u003cbr\u003eType: Wuyi Rock Oolong - Da Hong Pao - standard grade\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Wuyi Mountain, Fujian Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDa Hong Pao is the most popular Wuyi Yan Cha. This Da Hong Pao is a Ban Yan Cha (Semi-Rock Tea), which is a tea made from tea bushes grown outside of the Wuyi National Scenic Area. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaste characteristics:\u003cbr\u003eAlthough not as complex as the Jade Buddha Da Hong Pao, this tea is rich and aromatic. It offers a bouquet of dried pineapple, roasted nuts and osmanthus flavors. It leaves a pleasant sweet aftertaste in your mouth long after you have finished the tea. It is truly a delightful tea for a very affordable price.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo learn more about Wuyi Rock Oolong, please \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Wuyi Rock Oolong\" href=\"\/blogs\/non-pu-erh-teas\/tea-mastery-non-pu-erh-teas\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471417720884,"sku":"04-BANYAN-001","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_banyandhp_cover.jpg?v=1780102742"},{"product_id":"aged-da-hong-pao-blocks","title":"Aged Da Hong Pao Blocks","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2014\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 150 grams (5.3 oz)\u003cbr\u003eType: Wuyi Rock Oolong - Da Hong Pao - premium grade\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Wuyi Mountain, Fujian Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrown in the Wuyi National Scenic Area, this tea is an Authentic Da Hong Pao (Big Red Robe) Rock Oolong. This amazingly flavorful tea possesses all the flavors and characteristics of an authentic Wuyi Oolong. It is thick, aromatic, toasty, and viscous. During processing, some of the leaves were crushed. The tea master sorted out the crushed leaves and pressed them into a 150g chocolate bar-like block that can be broken into 18 pieces.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e For \u003c\/span\u003ea fraction of the price of the whole leaf, you can enjoy a cup of aged authentic Wuyi Rock Oolong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn addition to the great price, this tea is very convenient to make. Simply break off a piece, place it in a cup, pour hot water, and enjoy. No measuring of tea leaves is required and no more messy tea leaves scattered on the kitchen counter. It is a great tea for busy people on the go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTo learn more about Wuyi Rock Oolong, please \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/blogs\/non-pu-erh-teas\/tea-mastery-non-pu-erh-teas\" title=\"Wuyi Rock Oolong\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471417819188,"sku":"04-AGEDDA-001","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/DHP_aged_FullSizeRender.jpg?v=1770566673"},{"product_id":"tribute-white-tea-50g","title":"Tribute White Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2012 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 50 grams (1.76 oz)\u003cbr\u003eType: White Tea - loose leaf\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Fuding, Fujian Province, China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn China, there is a popular saying about the qualities of white tea: The first year it is a tea, the third year it is a jewel, come the seventh year it attains medicinal qualities. Aged white tea has become one of the most highly sought-after teas in Asia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaste characteristics:\u003cbr\u003eThe twisted silvery leaves, covered with down, offer a sweet date and rose flavor. Delicate but full-bodied, this older white tea is more complex and more comforting than the newly made white tea. If you are searching for a soft and delicious tea, this is the right one for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471418343476,"sku":"03-TRIWHI-001","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_tributewhite_overhead.jpg?v=1780030065"},{"product_id":"anxi-tieguanyin-oolong-tea-50g","title":"Anxi Tieguanyin Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2024 Autumn Harvest\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 50 grams\u003cbr\u003eType: Loose leaf oolong\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Anxi, Fujian Province, China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTieguanyin (Iron Goddess of Mercy) is a lightly oxidized oolong tea produced in Anxi, Fujian Province. In China, Tieguanyin has a reputation of having the smoothness of a black tea, the briskness of a green tea and the aroma of a scented tea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTieguanyin oolong is well-known for its intoxicating aroma. Floral, delicate, and mouth-filling, it is a tea that is hard to resist even for someone who is not a regular tea drinker. Cold brew it to enjoy a delicious and refreshing iced tea. Serve it hot and it makes a brisk, clean, and savory drink with a lingering sweet finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: The color of the packages may differ from the photo shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInclude 5 packages of 10 grams each (total 50 grams)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471418507316,"sku":"04-ANXITI-001","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_anxitgy_cover.jpg?v=1780030064"},{"product_id":"dragon-buds-jasmine-tea","title":"Dragon Buds Jasmine Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2024\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 21 grams (.74 oz)\u003cbr\u003eType: Jasmine scented tea\u003cbr\u003eProduction region: Fuding, Fujian Province, China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaste characteristics:\u003cbr\u003eScented teas have been popular since the Qing Dynasty. The most well-known to the West is jasmine tea. Scented with aromatic jasmine flowers, this tea is fragrant, refreshing, and an absolute delight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot all jasmine teas are created equal. Top grade jasmine tea undergoes ten rounds of scenting, which requires multiple processing steps and one month of processing time. Commercial grade jasmine tea in tea bags or those served at restaurants are likely created by spraying jasmine extract on low grade tea leaves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe best jasmine tea comes from Fuding of Fujian Province in China. The tender buds from this area are considered the best base material for jasmine tea because they are less astringent and more tippy, making them more conducive to scenting. During my trip to Fuding this spring, I was able to source a top grade jasmine tea that is made from the best leaves and processed according to the time-honed traditional method.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Dragon Buds Jasmine is only made once a year so supply is extremely limited. We are so proud to be able to offer this tea to our customers. Once sold out, it will be a year before it will be available again.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471418540084,"sku":"08-DRGBUD-001","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_dragonbudjasmine_overhead.jpg?v=1780030065"},{"product_id":"shangri-la-gold-nepal-black-tea","title":"Shangri-La Gold Nepal Black Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2021 Summer Harvest\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 50 grams (1.9 oz)\u003cbr\u003eType: Black Tea - loose leaf\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Ilam, Nepal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis tea is produced by the Himalayan Shangri-La Tea Producers, a tea garden that is nourished by pure water from the Himalayas and grown free of pesticides by small farmers that own their own land.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaste characteristics:\u003cbr\u003eShangri-La Gold is a rich, luscious tea with some cocoa notes and a surprise wisp of rose. Enjoying a cup of Shangri-La Gold not only satisfies your senses but also your heart. Take a respite from your worldly troubles and let this tea transport you to its tea garden surrounded by high mountains near the top of the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy buying high quality, artisan crafted Nepalese tea, you can count yourself as a part of the solution for Nepal's problems. Our friend, Jeni, of Jeni Dodd's Tea, witnessed first-hand the devastating 7.8 earthquake in Nepal and the subsequent humanitarian crises resulting from the embargo that denied Nepal of 70% of critical imports for nearly 9 months. She advocates trade rather than aid, to create long-term stability for this struggling country.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471418572852,"sku":"02-SHANGR-001","price":18.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_shangrila_overhead.jpg?v=1780102742"},{"product_id":"yunnan-black-tea-from-old-trees","title":"Yunnan Black Tea from Old Trees","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2025 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 30 grams \u003cbr\u003eType: Loose leaf black tea \u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlike most black teas, which are made from tea bushes, this tea is made from leaves picked in early spring from ancient arbor trees in the mountains of Yunnan. The unique raw materials contribute to a tea that is full-bodied, rich, smooth, and exceptionally delicious. A black tea made from such premium materials is hard to come by and guarantees a unique sensory experience not found from other black teas. It is worth every penny. Bana is very pleased to be able to restock this tea from Denong Tea Company.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471418867764,"sku":"02-YUNBLK-001","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/Yunnan-black-tea-from-old-tree.jpg?v=1770566246"},{"product_id":"jade-buddha-da-hong-pao-oolong-tea","title":"Jade Buddha Da Hong Pao Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2023 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 50 grams\u003cbr\u003eType: Premium Wuyi Rock Oolong, Da Hong Pao cultivar - loose leaf\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Wuyi Mountain, Fujian Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaste characteristics:\u003cbr\u003eJade Buddha Da Hong Pao is a Zheng Yan Cha (Authentic Rock Tea), which is a tea made from bushes grown within the boundaries of the Wuyi National Scenic Area. Toasty and fruity, the aroma of this tea can take your breath away because it is so penetrating. Trying to describe its constituent flavors is difficult because there are too many to identify. Just sit back and enjoy its elegance, its charm, and its long-lasting aftertaste.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo learn more about Wuyi Rock Oolong, please \u003ca title=\"Wuyi Rock Oolong\" href=\"\/blogs\/non-pu-erh-teas\/tea-mastery-non-pu-erh-teas\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471419850804,"sku":"04-JADEBU-002","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_jadebuddha_overhead.jpg?v=1780102742"},{"product_id":"kang-yang-chun-liu-an-tea","title":"Kang Yang Chun Liu An Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2010 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eType: Hui Qing Authentic Liu An\u003cbr\u003eGrade: 1-3\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Anhui Province, China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced in 2010 and using the traditional packaging of a bamboo basket, this tea is made from the sinensis (or small leaf) variety of tea leaves from Anhui province. 450 grams of leaves are compressed in a small bamboo baskets and wrapped in bamboo leaves to preserve its original flavor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Liu An possesses very unique flavors of pumpkin seeds, almond and olive. This tea has become mellow and sweet with age. The raw material of this tea was personally selected by Master Chan and is the only non-Pu-erh dark tea produced by him.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"450 gram basket","offer_id":47481165086772,"sku":"16-LIUANT-001","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 grams (loose)","offer_id":47481165054004,"sku":"16-LIUANT-002","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_liuan_cover.jpg?v=1780288393"},{"product_id":"drunken-imperial-concubine-oolong-tea","title":"Drunken Imperial Concubine Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2018 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 50 grams (1.76 oz)\u003cbr\u003eType: Tieguanyin Oolong\u003cbr\u003eProduction region: Anxi, Fujian Province, China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare and exclusive Tieguanyin Oolong is picked during spring from the high mountains of Anxi in Fujian Province. This tea is a traditional high-fired Tieguanyin where the leaves were charcoal-roasted for 22 hours over a 3-day period after the tea processing had been completed. This additional step brings out a bouquet of flavors, including roasted coffee, roasted coconut, burnt sugar, nectar and old agarwood. The aroma is simply intoxicating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-fired Tieguanyin is one of the most labor intensive oolongs, requiring precise skills and years of experience. Few young tea makers today are willing to learn this art, thus diminishing the availability of this kind of tea. The roaster of this tea is Master Chan’s long-time friend. Bana is proud to be able to bring such exquisite and unrivaled Tieguanyin Oolong to our customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea can be steeped many times. It can also be aged and improves with time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471419949108,"sku":"04-DRUNKE-001","price":41.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/drunken_imperial_oolong_fullsizeoutput_29b0.jpg?v=1770524623"},{"product_id":"old-bush-shoumei-longevity-eyebrow-white-tea","title":"Old Bush Shoumei 2017 White Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2017 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 50 gram (1.76 oz) \u003cbr\u003eType: White Tea - mini cake\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Fuding, Fujian Province, China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShoumei is a type of white tea that is made with more mature leaves. Aged Shoumei is the most popular aged white tea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis aged Shoumei is made from tea bushes that are left to grow naturally in high elevation mountains. The bushes are not pruned and no chemicals are used. This tea is USDA organic certified.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBana sourced this tea in 2017. The tea was aged in the same area where it is grown until it was pressed into these mini 50g round cakes. The size of a chocolate chip cookie, this tea is mellow with a sweet finish. Brew it any way you want, this tea is still delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471420178484,"sku":"03-SHOMEI-001","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_shoumei_cover.jpg?v=1779928658"},{"product_id":"aged-drunken-imperial-concubine-oolong-tea","title":"Aged Drunken Imperial Concubine Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2000\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 20 grams\u003cbr\u003eType: Tieguanyin Oolong\u003cbr\u003eProduction region: Anxi, Fujian Province, China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAged Drunken Imperial Concubine is the top-of-the-line charcoal-roasted Tieguanyin produced by Master Vesper Chan. This tea was carefully bottled, sealed, and aged in Hong Kong by Master Chan since 2000 (three years older than the previously available edition). According to Master Chan, aged oolong usually takes 3-5 years to begin improving its quality. This 25+ year old oolong is truly rare and is considered a treasure. What makes it more special is that Master Chan had taken a hiatus in aging oolong from 2003 to 2019. This bottle is the last one left from the early 2000s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavors of aged roasted Tieguanyin are so much more intense and the finish is much longer than its younger counterpart. The aroma is penetrating from the moment you begin brewing the tea to inhaling the fragrance left in the empty cup when you finish sipping the tea. Aged teas (oolong and pu-erh) are often valued beyond the flavor of the tea. The body reaction and sensory experience from drinking aged teas take one to a different level of tea appreciation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471421325364,"sku":"04-AGEDRU-001","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/ageddrunken1.jpg?v=1770517499"},{"product_id":"organic-gongmei-tribute-eyebrow-white-tea","title":"Gongmei White Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2018 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 100 gram (3.5 oz) \u003cbr\u003eType: White Tea\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Fuding, Fujian Province, China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFujian Province in Southeast China is home to white tea. This region accounts for 90% of the white tea production in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are four major types of white tea: Silver Needle (Yin Zhen), White Peony (Bai Mudan), Gongmei (Tribute) and Shoumei (Longevity). The names describe the appearance of the leaves and each type differs in the times of harvest and the grades of the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic Gongmei from Fuding is planted from seeds of a tea varietal called \"Small White.\" Because it is planted by seeds instead of cuttings, the tea is more complex in flavor and thicker and rounder in texture. This tea possesses a sweet flower flavor that is soothing and savory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic Gongmei is rare because the Small White varietal does not adapt well if transplanted outside of Fuding. Growing from seeds also takes longer for the tea plants to grow, but the result is well worth the effort.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471421587508,"sku":"03-GONMEI-001","price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_gongmei_cover.jpg?v=1780030064"},{"product_id":"lapsang-souchong-smoked-black-tea","title":"Lapsang Souchong Smoked Black Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eType: Black Tea\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 50 grams\u003cbr\u003eGrade: 1-3\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Tongmu, Wuyi Shan, Fujian Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea was not only one of China’s great inventions, it was also a great source of export income during the last few centuries. Created by serendipity, Lapsang Souchong was the original ancestor of all black teas and the first to be imported by the Europeans starting in the 1600s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthentic traditional Lapsang Souchong (or Zhengshan Xiaozhong) is produced in Tongmu, a nature reserve within Wuyi Mountain in Fujian Province. The prominent characteristic of a traditional Lapsang Souchong is leaves are meticulously smoked with pine wood. The best Lapsang Souchong is one that offers layers of pine smoke, longan (Dragon Eye) fruit, and floral scent. Sadly, the majority of the Lapsang Souchong available in the United States are of the heavily-smoked variety, which mostly uses leaves from outside of Wuyi Mountain. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBana is very proud to present authentic traditional Lapsang Souchong from Tongmu. Production of this style of Lapsang Souchong is very limited due to the amount of labor and the skills involved in the production. Brewed to a clear amber hue, the tea offers a bouquet of pine smoke and tropical fruit that is balanced and savory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471421751348,"sku":"02-LAPSAN-001","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_lapsang_cover.jpg?v=1780288392"},{"product_id":"white-dew-biscuit-white-tea","title":"White Dew Biscuit White Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2023 Autumn Harvest\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 50 gram (10 5g biscuits)\u003cbr\u003eType: White Tea \u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Fuding, Fujian Province, China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhite Dew Tea refers to white tea that is picked during the “White Dew” season, which is the period when the weather starts to cool down after the summer, typically between August and early October. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDifferent from spring tea, which is delicate and vegetal, White Dew tea has a unique sweet and mellow flavor, with a round and soft texture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhite Dew Tea can withstand multiple steeps, making it an ideal choice for daily consumption - whether you are working in the office, relaxing at home, or on the go.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471422079028,"sku":"03-WHIDEW-001","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_whitedew_cover.jpg?v=1780102742"},{"product_id":"apple-scent-yunnan-black","title":"Apple Scent Yunnan Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eWeight: 50 grams (1.76 oz)\u003cbr\u003eType: Black Tea - loose leaf\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Fengqing, Lincang County, Yunnan Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFengqing tea-producing region was the place where Yunnan Black (also known as Dian Hong) was first produced in the 1930’s. Unlike the regular Yunnan Black, the Apple Scent is made from 100-years-old arbor trees. It has a bright and full-bodied flavor, with notes of apple and honey. Since this tea is made from arbor tea trees instead of small bushes, it has a more complex flavor profile and its leaves can last through many steepings. The tea's robust and complex flavors hold up well even with the addition of milk if preferred. If you are looking for an alternative to your regular morning coffee, give this Yunnan Black tea a try and you will be pleasantly surprised.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471422111796,"sku":"02-APPLES-001","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/AppleSpiceYunnanBlack300.jpg?v=1770481268"},{"product_id":"happy-face-lemon-black-tea","title":"Happy Face Lemon Black Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2022\u003cbr\u003eType: Black Tea\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Sichuan (baby lemon) and Yunnan (black tea)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 pieces (approx 100 grams)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany tea lovers prefer adding lemon to their tea for added vitamin C and\/or for added citrus flavor. This Happy Lemon Black is a perfectly hassle-free way to enjoy several cups of lemon tea. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYunnan black tea is stuffed in a dried hollow baby lemon, blending the two flavors. The carving of the happy face, while adorable, serves a functional purpose of quickening the infusion of the tea. 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