{"product_id":"sparrows-tongue-green-tea","title":"Sparrow's Tongue Green Tea","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"205\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSparrow’s Tongue (雀舌, \u003cem data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"74\"\u003eQue She\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-grade green tea named after its distinctive shape—small, flat, and pointed leaves that resemble a sparrow’s tongue. But this shape isn’t just for looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"454\"\u003eIt comes from \u003cstrong data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"286\"\u003every early harvest material\u003c\/strong\u003e, typically \u003cstrong data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"326\"\u003eone bud with a tiny leaf\u003c\/strong\u003e, and in Chinese tea standards, “雀舌” is used to describe \u003cstrong data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"453\"\u003etop-tier tenderness, early picking, \u003c\/strong\u003eand a \u003cstrong data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"453\"\u003efine, uniform appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"827\"\u003eThis tea is grown on \u003cstrong data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"507\"\u003eMengding Mountain in Ya’an\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of China’s \u003cstrong\u003emost historically important tea regions\u003c\/strong\u003e, with over \u003cstrong data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"605\"\u003e2,000 years of tea history\u003c\/strong\u003e. The area is known for producing both Mengding Huangya (yellow tea) and \u003cstrong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"712\"\u003eMengding Ganlu (green tea)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and has long been associated with \u003cstrong data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"769\"\u003etribute teas (贡茶)\u003c\/strong\u003e—some of the earliest high-quality teas recorded in China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"907\"\u003eBecause of the strict picking standard, this tea is extremely labor-intensive, with each small batch requiring \u003cstrong data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"978\"\u003ethousands of carefully hand-picked buds\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it both limited and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003eIn the cup, the tea opens with a warm, \u003cstrong\u003esavory aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003etoasted peas \u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003e buttered zucchini. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe flavor has the same\u003cstrong data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003esoft, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003ebuttery vegetal note\u003c\/strong\u003e, balanced by a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003esilky, smooth texture\u003c\/strong\u003e that’s clean and refined without being heavy. There’s a gentle \u003cstrong data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003ecashew-like nuttiness\u003c\/strong\u003e, finishing with a subtle \u003cstrong data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003esweet honeydew-like fruitiness\u003c\/strong\u003e that lingers lightly. This green tea is a great balance of savory vegetal nuttiness with a refreshing and soft sweetness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Recommendation – Gongfu Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003eTea: 2g\u003cbr data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003eWater: 200°F (93°C)\u003cbr data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003eVessel: 90–100ml gaiwan or glass teapot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003e1st infusion: 20 seconds\u003cbr data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003e2nd infusion: 10-12 seconds\u003cbr data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003eAdd 1-2 seconds for each following steep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe mindful not to over-steep to preserve its texure and delicate flavor.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1637\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eEnjoy up to 7-8 infusions\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eYa'an, Sichuan Province, China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes: Buttered Zuccini, Toasted Peas, Cashew, Honeydew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tea and Whisk","offers":[{"title":"1-oz Sample","offer_id":48904475377907,"sku":null,"price":20.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":48904475410675,"sku":null,"price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 oz","offer_id":48904475443443,"sku":null,"price":58.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":48904475476211,"sku":null,"price":76.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 oz","offer_id":48904475508979,"sku":null,"price":112.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9486\/0322\/files\/sparrows-tongue-green-tea-7562322.jpg?v=1777983308","url":"https:\/\/teaandwhisk.com\/products\/sparrows-tongue-green-tea","provider":"Tea and Whisk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}