{"product_id":"sanxia-royal-taiwanese-white-tea","title":"Sanxia Royal Taiwanese White Tea","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"34\" data-end=\"178\"\u003eThis white tea comes from \u003cstrong data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"70\"\u003eSanxia\u003c\/strong\u003e, Taiwan made using the local cultivar \u003cstrong data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"128\"\u003eQingxin Ganzhai (青心柑仔)\u003c\/strong\u003e—a signature tea plant deeply tied to this region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"390\"\u003eQingxin Ganzhai is known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"245\"\u003elarger, citrus-shaped leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e and its ability to produce teas with abundant\u003cstrong data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"356\"\u003e white tricombes, natural sweetness, \u003c\/strong\u003eand a \u003cstrong data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"356\"\u003ecitrus-floral character\u003c\/strong\u003e often compared to orange blossom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"735\"\u003eWhile many Taiwanese cultivars are known for high mountain oolong, Qingxin Ganzhai is closely associated with Sanxia and is traditionally used for Biluochun and Longjing-style green teas. When made into white tea, the gentle processing allows the cultivar itself to really shine, bringing out its \u003cstrong data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"734\"\u003enatural sweetness and soft floral profile\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eIn the cup, this tea offers \u003cstrong data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"791\"\u003eorange blossom florals\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with soft fruit notes of \u003cstrong data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"858\"\u003ehoneydew melon \u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"858\"\u003e ripe pears\u003c\/strong\u003e. These brighter notes are balanced by a grounding layer of \u003cstrong data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"959\"\u003esoft hay \u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"959\"\u003e cacao\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a profile that feels both \u003cstrong data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003ecomplex and well-rounded\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003ebody is full, smooth\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003efree of bitterness.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003eFor the best experience, brew gongfu style using \u003cstrong\u003e3–4g of tea \u003c\/strong\u003ein a \u003cstrong\u003e90-100ml gaiwan\u003c\/strong\u003e. Use \u003cstrong\u003e195°F (91\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e water for a softer, sweeter flavor. Give the tea a quick rinse before the first infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003eFirst infusion: 20 seconds\u003cbr data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003eFollowing infusions: 3–4 seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003eAfter the 7th–8th infusion, gradually increase the steeping time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1844\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis tea is very resilient and won’t become bitter even if slightly oversteeped. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can even increase the temperature up to 205°F without bitterness, though the texture may become slightly drier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1844\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eYou can expect up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003e15 infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the flavor continuing to evolve throughout the session. After the 10th infusion, try filling the gaiwan halfway and extending the steep time slightly to bring out more depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sanxia, Taiwan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes: Orange Blossom, Pear, Cacao, Honeydew Melon, Straw\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tea and Whisk","offers":[{"title":"1-oz Sample","offer_id":49189976277235,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":49189976310003,"sku":null,"price":67.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 oz","offer_id":49189976342771,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":49189976375539,"sku":null,"price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9486\/0322\/files\/sanxia-royal-taiwanese-white-tea-3722123.jpg?v=1780386248","url":"https:\/\/teaandwhisk.com\/products\/sanxia-royal-taiwanese-white-tea","provider":"Tea and Whisk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}