{"product_id":"datong-organic-high-mountain-oolong-winter","title":"Datong Organic High Mountain Oolong Winter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Harvest Datong Organic High Mountain Oolong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDatong (大同)\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of Taiwan's hidden gems for high mountain oolong. Located in \u003cstrong\u003eYilan County \u003c\/strong\u003ein northeastern Taiwan, its tea gardens sit high in the mountains where cool temperatures, mountain fog, clean water, and slow-growing conditions help create the sweet, airy character that Taiwanese high mountain tea is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile spring harvest teas are often prized for their depth and structure, winter harvest teas have a different appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Taiwan, tea drinkers often say:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Spring tea values flavor; winter tea values aroma.\" (春茶重味，冬茶重香)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinter teas grow during Taiwan's cooler season, developing a softer, more elegant character with heightened fragrance and a creamier texture. This Datong Winter Harvest is a beautiful example of that style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma opens with notes of \u003cstrong\u003esweet pumpkin, butter, and fresh cream\u003c\/strong\u003e. In the cup, you'll find flavors reminiscent of \u003cstrong\u003esweet potato\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by a\u003cstrong\u003e creamy sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e that coats the palate. A \u003cstrong\u003esubtle minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e runs underneath the tea, giving it dimension and preventing the sweetness from becoming one-dimensional. \u003cstrong\u003eSoft floral notes\u003c\/strong\u003e emerge in the aftertaste, reminiscnet of \u003cstrong\u003edried wildflowers and dried roses\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003efinish is clean, airy, and lingering\u003c\/strong\u003e—the signature sensation that makes high mountain oolong so beloved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the Spring Harvest Datong feels like \u003cstrong\u003eairy apple pie filling \u003c\/strong\u003etransformed into tea (try for yourself \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/teaandwhisk.com\/collections\/new-items\/products\/datong-organic-high-mountain-oolong-spring\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e), this Winter Harvest feels more like \u003cstrong\u003ecreamy sweet potato pie filling \u003c\/strong\u003ereimagined\u003cstrong\u003e as a clean, elegant high mountain oolong\u003c\/strong\u003e. Creamier, softer, and more aromatic, yet still carrying the refreshing mountain character that keeps you reaching for another cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is also \u003cstrong\u003eorganically grown\u003c\/strong\u003e in Datong's mountain environment, surrounded by forests and natural vegetation. The result is a tea that feels especially \u003cstrong\u003eclean, vibrant, and expressive of its origin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu Brewing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 5g of tea leaves in a 90–100ml gaiwan or teapot with 200°F water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive the leaves a quick rinse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1st infusion: 25–30 seconds\u003cbr\u003e2nd infusion: 12 seconds\u003cbr\u003eThen add approximately 2-3 seconds to each subsequent infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect around 8 infusions. Be careful not to over-steep—high mountain oolong is meant to showcase elegance, fragrance, and texture rather than sheer intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNotes: Sweet Potato, Dried Wild Flower, Sweet Cream, Subtle Minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Datong, Taiwan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tea and Whisk","offers":[{"title":"1-oz sample","offer_id":49287015170291,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":49287015235827,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 oz","offer_id":49287015301363,"sku":null,"price":77.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":49287015366899,"sku":null,"price":102.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 oz","offer_id":49287015432435,"sku":null,"price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":49287015497971,"sku":null,"price":198.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 oz","offer_id":49287015563507,"sku":null,"price":294.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9486\/0322\/files\/IMG-8260.jpg?v=1782174478","url":"https:\/\/teaandwhisk.com\/products\/datong-organic-high-mountain-oolong-winter","provider":"Tea and Whisk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}