{"product_id":"2023-100-year-old-bush-white","title":"2023 100-Year Old Bush White","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"34\" data-end=\"293\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“100-year-old bush” (百年老树)\u003c\/strong\u003e gets used a lot in white tea—but what it actually refers to are older trees with \u003cstrong\u003edeeper roots, slower growth,\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ethicker leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e In the best cases, that translates to \u003cstrong\u003emore depth, stronger structure,\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003elonger-lasting aftertaste.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"351\"\u003eBut here’s the reality—\u003cstrong\u003enot all old bush tea is the same.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"608\"\u003eSometimes it’s just a label. And even when it’s true, age alone doesn’t guarantee quality. If the environment isn’t right, or the material isn’t good, the tea won’t be either. That’s why we focus first on how the tea tastes—not just how old the trees are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"648\"\u003eThat said… this one speaks for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"842\"\u003eThe aroma opens soft and inviting—\u003cstrong data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"773\"\u003efresh buttery rolls, light honey nectar, \u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"773\"\u003e gentle florals like wildflowers and rose\u003c\/strong\u003e. It feels warm, comforting, and slightly sweet right from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003eOnce you start drinking, the texture really stands out. It’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"939\"\u003esilky, smooth, \u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"939\"\u003e full-bodied\u003c\/strong\u003e, with layered notes of \u003cstrong data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003eorange blossom, buttery pastry, rock sugar, \u003c\/strong\u003eand a subtle \u003cstrong data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003emarzipan-like nuttiness\u003c\/strong\u003e.  A sweet, almost \u003cstrong data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003ealmond and cotton-candy-like aftertaste\u003c\/strong\u003e builds gradually, paired with a \u003cstrong\u003ecooling sensation\u003c\/strong\u003e that settles in the mouth and chest and stays with you long after each sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003eCompared to freshly picked white tea, this 2023 batch has had 3 years to soften and round out. The \u003cstrong\u003ebrighter, fresh florals have mellowed\u003c\/strong\u003e into something warmer and more integrated—\u003cstrong\u003ewrapped in those buttery, slightly sweet notes\u003c\/strong\u003e that carry through the entire experience, and delivers a more complex and satisfying tea session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003eIt’s also very forgiving to brew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003eThis is a tea that handles boiling water easily, making it simple to enjoy without needing to be overly precise about temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Guide (Gongfu Style)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4g in a 90–100ml gaiwan or glass brewer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick rinse with boiling water\u003cbr data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1st infusion: 204°F (96°C), 30–35 seconds\u003cbr data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2nd–4th infusions: 10–15 seconds\u003cbr data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd ~5 seconds each round after\u003cbr data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYields 12–14 infusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrandpa Style Brewing: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIf you want an easier approach, you can brew it grandpa style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd about 2 grams of tea into a mug or cup with a strainer, pour in hot water (around 204°F), and start sipping. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere’s no need to track time or worry about technique. The tea won’t turn bitter, and this method actually highlights more of its deeper, honey-like flavors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs you drink, simply top it up with more hot water to continue enjoying multiple infusions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003eThis is one of those teas that's easy to drink, brew, and like for both beginners and long-time tea enthusiass alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1876\" data-start=\"1577\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eButtery Dinner Rolls, Marzipan, Nectar, Wild Flowers, Orange Blossom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tea and Whisk","offers":[{"title":"1-oz Sample","offer_id":48778903126259,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":48778903159027,"sku":null,"price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 oz","offer_id":48778903191795,"sku":null,"price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":48778903224563,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 oz","offer_id":48778903257331,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9486\/0322\/files\/2023-100-year-old-bush-white-4377501.jpg?v=1776160387","url":"https:\/\/teaandwhisk.com\/products\/2023-100-year-old-bush-white","provider":"Tea and Whisk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}