{"title":"Springtime Sips","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"silver-needle","title":"Silver Needle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe new growth of a tea plant is known for having the best flavor and fragrance, so this style of white tea—comprised completely of individual leaf buds—is justifiably prestigious. The style originated in Fujian Province; it’s handpicked in early spring, when the pale silver and sage green buds are still covered in fine downy hair. This version is made in the coastal area of Fuding from the traditional\u003ci\u003e Bai Hao\u003c\/i\u003e cultivar. It boasts sweet hay, wildflower honey, and corn silk aromas, backed by herbacious and citrus notes. The flavor is light but pleasing, reminiscent of an almond croissant dusted with cinnamon; subsequent steeps bring out its savory side, hinting of green olive and toasted nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its smooth texture, this is a cup to savor at any time of the day. To maintain this white tea's natural sweetness, steep with water below boiling, but still hot enough to open up the tight furl of the buds (~190°F).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e: China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fujian Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: toasted almond, lemon peel, bean sprout\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.inpursuitoftea.com\/products\/silver-needle-sample\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick here\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e to order a small sample size of this tea.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e--\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"50x50\" width=\"50x50\" alt=\"Brew temperature\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_Thermometer-IPOT-IanTartasky_447fab86-08a0-4548-a356-5436f4a310b9_50x50.jpg?v=1601565482\"\u003e 190\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eº F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"50x50\" width=\"50x50\" alt=\"Western style brewing\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_WesternTeapot-IPOT-WendyMacNaughton_41f842f4-04c3-48cc-a986-10a9039d352c_50x50.jpg?v=1601565291\"\u003e 4-5 grams, 3 minute steep\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"50x50\" width=\"50x50\" alt=\"Gaiwan style brewing\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_Gaiwan-IPOT-IanTartasky_50x50.jpg?v=1601565470\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e⅓\u003c\/span\u003e full, 1 minute steep\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"In Pursuit of Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36264422408358,"sku":"WCS11-2","price":44.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/silver-needle-fujian-china-white-tea.jpg?v=1706553671"},{"product_id":"white-peony-bai-mudan","title":"White Peony Bai Mudan","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eThis classic white tea is grown in Fujian Province, China, and is known as Bai Mudan, or White Peony. This lot is grown on beautifully terraced hills near the coast, and is hand-picked in April, after the Silver Needle harvest. The traditional cultivar shows off the tea plant’s down-covered buds and tender young leaves, which are maintained through minimal processing: a simple withering in the sun, or inside using warm air. The resulting tea is very lightly oxidized, yet maintains a unique fresh quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eThe leaves are very voluminous; use a few tablespoons per serving, and prepare with water below boiling (180° F) to highlight the bright sorrel aroma and refreshing, sweet-crisp flavor—like biting into a just-picked green apple. Try infusing the same leaves multiple times. Despite its delicate texture, white tea can hold up well through several steeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fujian Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e lemon curd, vegetal, sweet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 oz \u003c\/strong\u003eor \u003cstrong\u003e1 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.inpursuitoftea.com\/products\/white-peony-bai-mu-dan-sample\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick here\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e to order a small sample size of this tea.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e--\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_Thermometer-IPOT-IanTartasky_447fab86-08a0-4548-a356-5436f4a310b9_50x50.jpg?v=1601565482\" alt=\"Brew temperature\" width=\"50x50\" height=\"50x50\"\u003e 180\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eº F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_WesternTeapot-IPOT-WendyMacNaughton_41f842f4-04c3-48cc-a986-10a9039d352c_50x50.jpg?v=1601565291\" alt=\"Western style brewing\" width=\"50x50\" height=\"50x50\"\u003e 4-5 g, 2-3 minute steep\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_Gaiwan-IPOT-IanTartasky_50x50.jpg?v=1601565470\" alt=\"Gaiwan style brewing\" width=\"50x50\" height=\"50x50\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e⅓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e full, 1 minute steep\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"In Pursuit of Tea","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":35921091297446,"sku":"WCP11-4","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":35921091330214,"sku":"WCP11-LB","price":97.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/white-peony-bai-mudan-fujian-china-white-tea-product_28ac8b13-1344-4ec0-a2fc-717af9b1b7ca.jpg?v=1706620121"},{"product_id":"himalayan-white","title":"Himalayan White","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe high-elevation organic garden of Jun Chiyabari in eastern Nepal has been making outstanding teas for over two decades. Bordered by China and India, orthodox tea production in the mountainous country is relatively new; this innovative farm draws from the complete spectrum of traditional tea making, utilizing cultivars from nearby Darjeeling and processing techniques from Taiwan and Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot of its white tea has been aged on site for one year, as the farmer prefers for a more complex flavor. It’s comprised of large spring buds and top leaf sets, harvested by hand in mid-spring in 2025. A simple process of air drying allows minimal oxidation, preserving the soft nature of the leaves and a sweetly herbaceous fragrance. Refreshing notes of cucumber, watermelon rind and buttermilk are matched with light hints of white pepper and lemon, offering a clarifying sip at any time of day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eTo highlight white tea's natural sweetness, infuse with water below boiling (180°-185°F). Try several steeps, increasing the steeping time on each subsequent round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nepal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dhankuta\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003esnow pea, bamboo, white pepper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.inpursuitoftea.com\/products\/himalayan-white-sample\" target=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick here\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e to order a small sample size of this tea.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e--\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_Thermometer-IPOT-IanTartasky_447fab86-08a0-4548-a356-5436f4a310b9_50x50.jpg?v=1601565482\" alt=\"Brew temperature\" width=\"50x50\" height=\"50x50\"\u003e 180-185\u003cspan\u003eº F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_WesternTeapot-IPOT-WendyMacNaughton_41f842f4-04c3-48cc-a986-10a9039d352c_50x50.jpg?v=1601565291\" alt=\"Western style brewing\" width=\"50x50\" height=\"50x50\"\u003e 3-5 grams, 2-3 minute steep\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_Gaiwan-IPOT-IanTartasky_50x50.jpg?v=1601565470\" alt=\"Gaiwan style brewing\" width=\"50x50\" height=\"50x50\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e½\u003c\/span\u003e full, 1 minute steep\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"In Pursuit of Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36264305819814,"sku":"WNH31-2","price":48.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/himalayan-white-nepal-white-tea-product_059fab85-3806-4f20-9696-026f18c04087.jpg?v=1789493695"},{"product_id":"jasmine-pearls","title":"Jasmine Pearls","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eThis fragrant green tea is soothing to drink and magical to watch as the pearls slowly unfurl into beautiful leaf and bud sets. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eTraditional production technique is what distinguishes this lot: Crafted solely from spring-picked, southern Chinese green tea and fresh jasmine blossoms, each pearl consists of a silvery bud and tender young leaves, individually rolled by hand and later dried amid flowers to naturally absorb their intense scent. The pearls are intermingled with night-blooming jasmine over a period of five to seven evenings, which is when most of the flowers’ essential oils are released. The blossoms are carefully removed each day, leaving the tea redolent of floral sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eA similar lot is available in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.inpursuitoftea.com\/products\/jasmine-pearls-teabags\"\u003eteabags\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fujian Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e sweet, white flower, nutty\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 oz \u003c\/strong\u003eor\u003cstrong\u003e 1 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inpursuitoftea.com\/products\/jasmine-pearls?variant=51327065063647\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick here\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e to order a small sample size of this tea.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e--\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_Thermometer-IPOT-IanTartasky_447fab86-08a0-4548-a356-5436f4a310b9_50x50.jpg?v=1601565482\" alt=\"Brew temperature\" width=\"50x50\" height=\"50x50\"\u003e 180\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eº F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_WesternTeapot-IPOT-WendyMacNaughton_41f842f4-04c3-48cc-a986-10a9039d352c_50x50.jpg?v=1601565291\" alt=\"Western style brewing\" width=\"50x50\" height=\"50x50\"\u003e 3-5 grams, 2-3 minute steep\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_Gaiwan-IPOT-IanTartasky_50x50.jpg?v=1601565470\" alt=\"Gaiwan style brewing\" width=\"50x50\" height=\"50x50\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e⅓\u003c\/span\u003e full, 1 minute steep\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"In Pursuit of Tea","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":35921092378790,"sku":"GCJ31-4","price":33.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":35921092411558,"sku":"GCJ31-LB","price":114.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample","offer_id":51327065063647,"sku":"GCJ31-SMPL","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/products\/jasmine-pearls-green-tea_768x768_145cd355-1383-4931-851e-4a6dce0e95bd.jpg?v=1604263652"},{"product_id":"thunder-dragon","title":"Thunder Dragon Green","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eAn \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.inpursuitoftea.com\/blogs\/the-ipot-journal\/thunder-dragon-green-tea-bhutan\"\u003eexclusive\u003c\/a\u003e from In Pursuit of Tea! This green tea, organically grown in Samcholing, Bhutan, is the only tea produced in the country. The high elevation fields are located at the summer palace of the second king, and were originally planted in the 1950s. A collective of 26 women now operate the 43-acre farm, hand-picking, pan-firing and rolling the small leaves into a simple twisted shape. The bright, sweet flavor is reminiscent of a Chinese green tea, with herbaceous notes of spinach, crisp fruit and citrus, and a juicy, lightly spicy aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many green teas, the leaves can stand up to multiple steepings—try four or five—using water around 180°F. Sip the golden green elixir and enjoy the taste of a new tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bhutan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Trongsa District\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: pear, candied lemon, coriander\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inpursuitoftea.com\/products\/thunder-dragon?variant=51327080038623\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick here\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e to order a small sample size of this tea.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e--\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_Thermometer-IPOT-IanTartasky_447fab86-08a0-4548-a356-5436f4a310b9_50x50.jpg?v=1601565482\" alt=\"Brew temperature\" width=\"50x50\" height=\"50x50\"\u003e 180\u003cspan\u003eº F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_WesternTeapot-IPOT-WendyMacNaughton_41f842f4-04c3-48cc-a986-10a9039d352c_50x50.jpg?v=1601565291\" alt=\"Western style brewing\" width=\"50x50\" height=\"50x50\"\u003e 3-4 grams, 2-3 minute steep\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_Gaiwan-IPOT-IanTartasky_50x50.jpg?v=1601565470\" alt=\"Gaiwan style brewing\" width=\"50x50\" height=\"50x50\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e¼\u003c\/span\u003e full, 1 minute steep\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"In Pursuit of Tea","offers":[{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":51327075516639,"sku":"GBD12-R","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample","offer_id":51327080038623,"sku":"GBD10","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/products\/thunder-dragon-green-tea-2020.jpg?v=1599247526"},{"product_id":"nantou-four-seasons","title":"Nantou Four Seasons","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis oolong is made from a cultivar that can be harvested year-round—\u003ci\u003esi ji chun\u003c\/i\u003e, which means four seasons like spring. It’s grown in mountainous Nantou County, Taiwan, in the central part of the island. The hand-picked leaves are oxidized about 15% and rolled into ball shapes in small batches; this process, plus a final light baking, yields an ambrosial fragrance, nectar-sweet and floral. As the leaves unfurl through multiple infusions, light flavors of pine, white pepper and a fresh green note linger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eA well-balanced, popular tea, it's a wonderful introduction to the oolong category. For a more roasted flavor from the same region, try our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inpursuitoftea.com\/collections\/oolong-tea\/products\/nantou-amber\"\u003eNantou Amber\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eAlso available in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inpursuitoftea.com\/collections\/teabags\/products\/nantou-four-seasons-oolong-teabags?variant=36482596765862\"\u003eteabags\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taiwan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nantou County\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e creamy, nectar, gardenia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e1 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inpursuitoftea.com\/products\/nantou-four-seasons?variant=51327067488479\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick here\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e to order a small sample size of this tea.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e--\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"50x50\" width=\"50x50\" alt=\"Brew temperature\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_Thermometer-IPOT-IanTartasky_447fab86-08a0-4548-a356-5436f4a310b9_50x50.jpg?v=1601565482\"\u003e 200\u003cspan\u003eº F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"50x50\" width=\"50x50\" alt=\"Western style brewing\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_WesternTeapot-IPOT-WendyMacNaughton_41f842f4-04c3-48cc-a986-10a9039d352c_50x50.jpg?v=1601565291\"\u003e 3-5 grams, 2-3 minute steep\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"50x50\" width=\"50x50\" alt=\"Gaiwan style brewing\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_Gaiwan-IPOT-IanTartasky_50x50.jpg?v=1601565470\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e¼-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⅓\u003c\/span\u003e full, 10-20 second steep\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"In Pursuit of Tea","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":35921093984422,"sku":"OTN11-4","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":35921094017190,"sku":"OTN11-LB","price":129.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample","offer_id":51327067488479,"sku":"OTN11-SMPL","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/nantou-four-seasons-taiwan-oolong-tea-product.jpg?v=1699478396"},{"product_id":"chamomile","title":"Chamomile","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis herbal infusion is a beloved classic, with its characteristic notes of honey and fig. The whole chamomile flowers, harvested from various areas in Eastern Europe throughout the year, have a strong, sweet fragrance. A gently calming choice for those who are sensitive to caffeine, or looking for a relaxing way to end the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eIf you enjoy floral flavors, also try our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.inpursuitoftea.com\/products\/linden\"\u003eLinden\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.inpursuitoftea.com\/products\/elderflower\"\u003eElderflower\u003c\/a\u003e herbals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eAlso available in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.inpursuitoftea.com\/products\/chamomile-teabags\"\u003eteabags\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e: Croatia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: fig, apple, honey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e1 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.inpursuitoftea.com\/products\/chamomile-sample\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick here\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e to order a small sample size.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e--\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_Thermometer-IPOT-IanTartasky_447fab86-08a0-4548-a356-5436f4a310b9_50x50.jpg?v=1601565482\" alt=\"Brew temperature\" width=\"50x50\" height=\"50x50\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_Thermometer-IPOT-IanTartasky_447fab86-08a0-4548-a356-5436f4a310b9_50x50.jpg?v=1601565482\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e210\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eº F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"50x50\" width=\"50x50\" alt=\"Western style brewing\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_WesternTeapot-IPOT-WendyMacNaughton_41f842f4-04c3-48cc-a986-10a9039d352c_50x50.jpg?v=1601565291\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_WesternTeapot-IPOT-WendyMacNaughton_41f842f4-04c3-48cc-a986-10a9039d352c_50x50.jpg?v=1601565291\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-4 grams, 5 minute steep\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"In Pursuit of Tea","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":35921109581990,"sku":"HCF11-4","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":35921109614758,"sku":"HCH11-LB","price":57.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/products\/chamomile.jpg?v=1599162668"},{"product_id":"chrysanthemum","title":"Chrysanthemum","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-mce-style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eThis refreshing herbal flower infusion is from Anhui Province, China, where it is known as \u003cem\u003eju hua\u003c\/em\u003e. The aroma is bright, the taste sweet yet earthy, with a hint of white pepper. A creamy blossom color and crisp, balanced flavor distinguishes this lot, which was hand-harvested and dried in late October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-mce-style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eConsidered a traditional tonic throughout Asia, it is often enjoyed with meals. Naturally caffeine-free, we find it a soothing choice at any time of the day. Try adding more hot water to the blossoms to extend the drinking experience; they hold up well to long infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-mce-style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e white pepper, silky, sweet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-mce-style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 oz \u003c\/strong\u003eor \u003cstrong\u003e1 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-mce-style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.inpursuitoftea.com\/products\/chrysanthemum-sample\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick here\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e to order a small sample size of this herbal.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e--\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_Thermometer-IPOT-IanTartasky_447fab86-08a0-4548-a356-5436f4a310b9_50x50.jpg?v=1601565482\" alt=\"Brew temperature\" width=\"50x50\" height=\"50x50\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_Thermometer-IPOT-IanTartasky_447fab86-08a0-4548-a356-5436f4a310b9_50x50.jpg?v=1601565482\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e210\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eº F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"50x50\" width=\"50x50\" alt=\"Western style brewing\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_WesternTeapot-IPOT-WendyMacNaughton_41f842f4-04c3-48cc-a986-10a9039d352c_50x50.jpg?v=1601565291\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_WesternTeapot-IPOT-WendyMacNaughton_41f842f4-04c3-48cc-a986-10a9039d352c_50x50.jpg?v=1601565291\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3 grams, 3 minute steep\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"In Pursuit of Tea","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":35921109647526,"sku":"HCH21-4","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":35921109680294,"sku":"HCH21-LB","price":108.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/chrysanthemum-china-herbal-tea-product2021b.jpg?v=1711050619"},{"product_id":"linden","title":"Linden","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eKnown in Europe as tilleul, this infusion has a delicate floral aroma with a refreshing honey-sweet and herbacious taste. Lauded for its soothing effects, linden has been popular for centuries and is naturally caffeine-free. This lot was harvested in Greece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e: Greece\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: honey, fruity, herbacious\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 oz \u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e1 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.inpursuitoftea.com\/products\/linden-sample\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick here\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e to order a small sample size of this herbal.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-mce-style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e--\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Brew temperature\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_Thermometer-IPOT-IanTartasky_447fab86-08a0-4548-a356-5436f4a310b9_50x50.jpg?v=1601565482\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_Thermometer-IPOT-IanTartasky_447fab86-08a0-4548-a356-5436f4a310b9_50x50.jpg?v=1601565482\" width=\"50x50\" height=\"50x50\"\u003e 210\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eº F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Western style brewing\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_WesternTeapot-IPOT-WendyMacNaughton_41f842f4-04c3-48cc-a986-10a9039d352c_50x50.jpg?v=1601565291\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_WesternTeapot-IPOT-WendyMacNaughton_41f842f4-04c3-48cc-a986-10a9039d352c_50x50.jpg?v=1601565291\" width=\"50x50\" height=\"50x50\"\u003e 3-5 grams, 5 minute steep\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"In Pursuit of Tea","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":35921111253158,"sku":"HLI11-4","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":35921111318694,"sku":"HLI11-LB","price":80.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/products\/linden-2020a.jpg?v=1599243124"},{"product_id":"jade-spring","title":"Jade Spring","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis balanced Chinese green tea, with classic nutty and vegetal notes, is from southern Zhejiang Province, an area with a long tradition of tea making. It's grown from a local small-leaf cultivar, and after hand-picking, is processed using hot air. \u003c\/span\u003eNote the pleasant chestnut aroma, and fresh corn flavor; prepare with water below boiling to maintain the sweetness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inpursuitoftea.com\/collections\/teabags\/products\/jade-spring-teabags?variant=36482003927206\"\u003eteabags\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zhejiang Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e chestnut, sweet corn, vegetal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e1 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inpursuitoftea.com\/collections\/tea-samples\/products\/jade-spring-sample\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick here\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e to order a small sample size of this tea.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\" data-mce-style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e--\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"50x50\" width=\"50x50\" alt=\"Brew temperature\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_Thermometer-IPOT-IanTartasky_447fab86-08a0-4548-a356-5436f4a310b9_50x50.jpg?v=1601565482\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_Thermometer-IPOT-IanTartasky_447fab86-08a0-4548-a356-5436f4a310b9_50x50.jpg?v=1601565482\"\u003e 180-185\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eº F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"50x50\" width=\"50x50\" alt=\"Western style brewing\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_WesternTeapot-IPOT-WendyMacNaughton_41f842f4-04c3-48cc-a986-10a9039d352c_50x50.jpg?v=1601565291\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_WesternTeapot-IPOT-WendyMacNaughton_41f842f4-04c3-48cc-a986-10a9039d352c_50x50.jpg?v=1601565291\"\u003e 3-4 grams, 2-3 minute steep\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"50x50\" width=\"50x50\" alt=\"Gaiwan style brewing\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_Gaiwan-IPOT-IanTartasky_50x50.jpg?v=1601565470\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_Gaiwan-IPOT-IanTartasky_50x50.jpg?v=1601565470\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e⅓\u003c\/span\u003e full, 1 minute steep\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"In Pursuit of Tea","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":36096777486502,"sku":"GCM11-4","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":36096777519270,"sku":"GCM11-LB","price":112.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/jade-spring-zhejiang-china-green-tea-product.jpg?v=1733347692"},{"product_id":"golden-garden","title":"Golden Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreen tea is a new tradition in Georgia; historically, the country only produced black tea. And while a brand-new production region for IPOT, it’s not new to tea: the Georgian tea industry took hold at the end of the 19th century, grew rapidly over the next century, but collapsed with the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991. Plantations were abandoned, and plants left to grow wild. In 2018, a group of new farmers uncovered three promising fields in the western part of the country, resurrecting the old, seed-grown tea plants and experimenting with various styles while learning from established processing methods in Taiwan, Sri Lanka and Nepal. Today, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inpursuitoftea.com\/blogs\/the-ipot-journal\/georgian-tea-renegade-estate-soviet-union-history\"\u003eRenegade Tea Estate\u003c\/a\u003e lies in one of the northernmost regions of traditional production. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The cold winters slow growth and kill off pests, helping the organic farm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehighlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e the leaves' flavor and curb insect damage naturally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaying tribute to the garden which housed the mythical golden fleece—guarded by a sleepless dragon—that Jason and Argonauts sought in Colchis, an ancient kingdom in this area of Georgia, this green tea is the first in the category that Renegade produced. It’s also the only one in its catalog that been made consistently since the farm’s founding. The long, wiry leaves open with a sweet and savory aroma, calling to mind honey, linzer cookies, and seaweed. Reminiscent of a Chinese green, but with more fruitiness, it finishes with a round, full texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Georgia\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Imereti\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003ehoney, hazelnut, savory\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHarvest Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inpursuitoftea.com\/collections\/tea-samples\/products\/golden-garden-sample\" title=\"Golden Garden Sample\"\u003eClick here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e to order a small sample size of this tea.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e--\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_Thermometer-IPOT-IanTartasky_447fab86-08a0-4548-a356-5436f4a310b9_50x50.jpg?v=1601565482\" alt=\"Brew temperature\" width=\"50x50\" height=\"50x50\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_Thermometer-IPOT-IanTartasky_447fab86-08a0-4548-a356-5436f4a310b9_50x50.jpg?v=1601565482\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eº- 185° F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Western style brewing\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_WesternTeapot-IPOT-WendyMacNaughton_41f842f4-04c3-48cc-a986-10a9039d352c_50x50.jpg?v=1601565291\" width=\"50x50\" height=\"50x50\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_WesternTeapot-IPOT-WendyMacNaughton_41f842f4-04c3-48cc-a986-10a9039d352c_50x50.jpg?v=1601565291\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3-4 grams, 3 minute steep\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Gaiwan style brewing\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_Gaiwan-IPOT-IanTartasky_50x50.jpg?v=1601565470\" width=\"50x50\" height=\"50x50\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_Gaiwan-IPOT-IanTartasky_50x50.jpg?v=1601565470\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e¼ \u003c\/span\u003efull, 30 second-1 minute steep\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"In Pursuit of Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44447764381919,"sku":"GGG22","price":39.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/golden-garden-georgia-green-tea-product_8f086713-ca70-444b-954d-31daf86977c4.jpg?v=1733428355"},{"product_id":"sobacha-buckwheat","title":"Sobacha","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome the newest herbal in our collection, an unusual take on caffeine-free infusions. Organically grown in Hokkaido from a sweeter, higher-nutrient variety of buckwheat called \u003ci\u003edattan\u003c\/i\u003e, this brew is traditional throughout Japan and can be enjoyed hot or iced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma is spectacular—think honey-nut Cheerios, candied chestnuts, graham crackers—and leads to a full yet round and balanced flavor. With a rich, mouth-coating texture and bright lemon-yellow liquor, it’s a refreshing change from all those herbals you know and love. Aside from drinking it as an infusion, try sprinkling some of the dry grains over ice cream or other desserts to add crunch, or eating the softened grains with a pinch of salt after steeping!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003esweet grain, candied chestnut, silky\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 oz \u003c\/strong\u003eor \u003cstrong\u003e1 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inpursuitoftea.com\/collections\/tea-samples\/products\/sobacha-sample\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick here\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e to order a small sample size of this herbal.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e--\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_Thermometer-IPOT-IanTartasky_447fab86-08a0-4548-a356-5436f4a310b9_50x50.jpg?v=1601565482\" alt=\"Brew temperature\" width=\"50x50\" height=\"50x50\"\u003e210\u003cspan\u003eº F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_WesternTeapot-IPOT-WendyMacNaughton_41f842f4-04c3-48cc-a986-10a9039d352c_50x50.jpg?v=1601565291\" alt=\"Western style brewing\" width=\"50x50\" height=\"50x50\"\u003e3 grams, 5 minute steep\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"In Pursuit of Tea","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":44693925003487,"sku":"HJS21-2","price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":44693925036255,"sku":"HJS21-LB","price":93.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/sobacha-japan-herbal-tea-product.jpg?v=1705680243"},{"product_id":"mao-jian-green-tea","title":"Mao Jian","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis exquisitely shaped tea is made from bud and top leaf sets harvested by hand in the first week of April, then pan-fired to prevent oxidation, as is typical for Chinese green teas. The care taken in processing is evident from the fine, delicate spirals: first, the leaves are rolled into ball shapes, and after a brief resting period, into curled twists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganically grown, the style is a specialty of the Du Yun area in Guizhou Province, and a well-known traditional green tea. This farm’s forested environs mitigate temperature extremes, protecting the tender leaves and preserving their bright, fresh character. A cup evoking spring and summer, flavors of bamboo and seasonal vegetables—artichoke, asparagus—mingle with deeper, brothy and citrus rind notes. Note how the olive green and sage hue of the dried leaf brightens into colors of lime and fern after steeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare with water below boiling (~180°F) to maintain this tea's beautiful balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGuizhou \u003c\/span\u003eProvince\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003edried pineapple, elderflower, bamboo shoot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inpursuitoftea.com\/collections\/tea-samples\/products\/mao-jian-sample\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick here\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e to order a small sample size of this tea.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-mce-style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e--\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_Thermometer-IPOT-IanTartasky_447fab86-08a0-4548-a356-5436f4a310b9_50x50.jpg?v=1601565482\" alt=\"Brew temperature\" width=\"50x50\" height=\"50x50\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_Thermometer-IPOT-IanTartasky_447fab86-08a0-4548-a356-5436f4a310b9_50x50.jpg?v=1601565482\"\u003e 180-185\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eº F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_WesternTeapot-IPOT-WendyMacNaughton_41f842f4-04c3-48cc-a986-10a9039d352c_50x50.jpg?v=1601565291\" alt=\"Western style brewing\" width=\"50x50\" height=\"50x50\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_WesternTeapot-IPOT-WendyMacNaughton_41f842f4-04c3-48cc-a986-10a9039d352c_50x50.jpg?v=1601565291\"\u003e 3-4 grams, 2-3 minute steep\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_Gaiwan-IPOT-IanTartasky_50x50.jpg?v=1601565470\" alt=\"Gaiwan style brewing\" width=\"50x50\" height=\"50x50\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_Gaiwan-IPOT-IanTartasky_50x50.jpg?v=1601565470\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e⅓\u003c\/span\u003e full, 1 minute steep\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"In Pursuit of Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45734418841823,"sku":"GCM31-2","price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/mao-jian-guizhou-china-green-tea-product_7b39be29-9742-4460-85c9-cff2025840a1.jpg?v=1719262029"},{"product_id":"sencha-midori","title":"Sencha Midori","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMidori \u003c\/i\u003emeans “green” in Japanese, and this tea—from a high-elevation farm in Shizuoka Prefecture—lives up to its name. Strong, verdant flavors of fresh greens give way to a creamy texture, finishing with a deeper profile of delicata squash and 80% dark chocolate that lingers on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves are shaded for a few weeks before harvest, a style known as \u003ci\u003ekabuse\u003c\/i\u003e; reduced sunlight changes the chemical composition of the plant, boosting production of particular compounds that impart savory and fragrant qualities. Brew with water well below boiling (~160° F) to maintain to maintain this style’s classic bittersweet taste. Or try a longer steep (5 - 10 minutes) with cool room temperature water to uncover more salinity and minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shizuoka\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: coconut milk, collard greens, peppercorn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inpursuitoftea.com\/collections\/tea-samples\/products\/sencha-midori-sample\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick here\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e to order a small sample size of this tea.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e--\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"50x50\" width=\"50x50\" alt=\"Brew temperature\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_Thermometer-IPOT-IanTartasky_447fab86-08a0-4548-a356-5436f4a310b9_50x50.jpg?v=1601565482\"\u003e160\u003cspan\u003eº F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"50x50\" width=\"50x50\" alt=\"Western style brewing\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_WesternTeapot-IPOT-WendyMacNaughton_41f842f4-04c3-48cc-a986-10a9039d352c_50x50.jpg?v=1601565291\"\u003e 4-5 grams, 2-3 minute steep\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"In Pursuit of Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46077416210655,"sku":"GJS11-MIDOR-2","price":40.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/sencha-midori-japan-green-tea-product.jpg?v=1723552648"},{"product_id":"karasu-matcha-culinary-grade","title":"Karasu Matcha - Culinary Grade","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe latest addition to our matcha lineup! Made using traditional techniques, this vibrant Japanese tea hails from the well-known regions of Uji and nearby Nishio in Aichi Prefecture. The leaf is carefully shaded for a few weeks before harvest, which boosts levels of certain amino acids that contribute to rich, umami flavors. It’s then slowly ground into the bright green powder and graded for culinary or ingredient use: lattes, smoothies, cooking and baking. Ingredient grade matcha has the same health benefits as traditional grades, and its bold but balanced bittersweet flavor is especially refreshing when prepared as an iced drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003ekarasu\u003c\/i\u003e or crow adorning the tin is a common bird in Japan, yet it carries both cultural and spiritual significance. Considered highly intelligent and a messenger of the gods, we find it a fitting symbol for an everyday drink of enlightenment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eTry this culinary grade for preparing iced matcha: in a cocktail shaker or large jar, add 3 g sifted Karasu Matcha over 4 oz (1\/2 cup) ice cubes. Pour in 8 oz (1 cup) cold water, cover, and shake vigorously; strain and serve over ice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uji and Nishio\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e crisp, bittersweet, grassy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80 g tin\u003c\/strong\u003e (~25 servings)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"In Pursuit of Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46842442383583,"sku":"GJM82-KARAS-P","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/DSC_1199-2.jpg?v=1769810110"},{"product_id":"kiji-matcha-traditional-grade","title":"Kiji Matcha - Traditional Grade","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eWelcome IPOT's newest matcha! Crafted with storied techniques, this vibrant Japanese green tea hails from the well-known regions of Uji and nearby Nishio. The leaf is carefully shaded for a few weeks before harvest, which boosts levels of certain amino acids that contribute to rich, umami flavors. It’s then slowly ground into the beloved powder, which is traditionally prepared using a unique whisking process to yield a smooth, bright, lightly creamy flavor with a beautifully fresh aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe green pheasant or \u003ci\u003ekiji\u003c\/i\u003e that graces the tin is the national bird of Japan, and has been known for centuries as a symbol of good fortune and strength. Its emerald-colored plumage evokes the beauty of nature, and for us brings to mind a satisfying bowl of matcha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis grade is best enjoyed as \u003ci\u003eusucha\u003c\/i\u003e, or thin-style matcha; use ~2 g (2 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inpursuitoftea.com\/collections\/matcha-tools\/products\/chashaku-matcha-spoon\"\u003echashaku\u003c\/a\u003e scoops) matcha and about 3 oz (1\/3 cup) hot water (180°- 190°F) per serving, and whisk vigorously with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.inpursuitoftea.com\/products\/chasen-matcha-whisk\"\u003echasen\u003c\/a\u003e for about 20 seconds. Experiment with the temperature and amount of water to find your favorite method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uji and Nishio\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright, lemony, bittersweet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30 g\u003c\/strong\u003e (~15 servings) or \u003cb\u003e80 g\u003c\/b\u003e (~40 servings) \u003cb\u003etin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"In Pursuit of Tea","offers":[{"title":"30 g tin","offer_id":46842455359711,"sku":"GJM72-KIJI-P","price":37.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 g tin","offer_id":46842455392479,"sku":"GJM82-KIJI-P","price":77.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/DSC_1198-2.jpg?v=1769809873"},{"product_id":"anji-baicha","title":"Anji Baicha","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis green tea is made from a legendary cultivar, first referenced in Lu Yu's \u003cem\u003eClassic of Tea\u003c\/em\u003e in 760. It's distinguished by its unique chartreuse color and brief growing season, and was only found growing wild until deliberate cultivation began in the 1980s. Hailing from the bamboo forests of Anji, west of Shanghai, this organic lot consists of long bud and leaf sets—but with a twist. The producer played with the traditional shape, and the resulting flavor is both bolder and more nuanced than typical Anji Baicha.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen infused, the tender leaves reveal a sweet aroma; the lemony, vegetal flavor unfolds with a pleasantly spicy and savory aftertaste hinting of black pepper and sesame seed. As with traditional Chinese green teas, it's best enjoyed with water off a boil—try 180°F, and explore multiple steeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eZhejiang \u003c\/span\u003eProvince\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003esesame seed, artichoke, green apple\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eHarvest Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Spring 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inpursuitoftea.com\/collections\/tea-samples\/products\/anji-baicha-sample\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick here\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inpursuitoftea.com\/collections\/tea-samples\/products\/mao-jian-sample\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e to order a small sample size of this tea.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e--\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_Thermometer-IPOT-IanTartasky_447fab86-08a0-4548-a356-5436f4a310b9_50x50.jpg?v=1601565482\" alt=\"Brew temperature\" width=\"50x50\" height=\"50x50\"\u003e 180-185\u003cspan\u003eº F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_WesternTeapot-IPOT-WendyMacNaughton_41f842f4-04c3-48cc-a986-10a9039d352c_50x50.jpg?v=1601565291\" alt=\"Western style brewing\" width=\"50x50\" height=\"50x50\"\u003e 3-4 grams, 2-3 minute steep\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_Gaiwan-IPOT-IanTartasky_50x50.jpg?v=1601565470\" alt=\"Gaiwan style brewing\" width=\"50x50\" height=\"50x50\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e⅓\u003c\/span\u003e full, 1 minute steep\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"In Pursuit of Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47004787998943,"sku":"GCA11-2","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/anji-baicha-zhejiang-china-green-tea-product.jpg?v=1753720560"},{"product_id":"darjeeling-1st-flush-jungpana-estate-2026","title":"Darjeeling 1st Flush, Jungpana Estate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe organic Jungpana Estate, at 5,000 feet elevation, was founded in 1899 and remains one of the most remote in the mountainous Darjeeling region. This early lot (DJ 10) reveals enticing floral notes—spanning citrus blossom to lily—opening to pleasant flavors of orange, baking spices and almond butter. With its bright, sparkling character, this is lighter and sweeter than our other 2026 selection from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inpursuitoftea.com\/collections\/black-tea\/products\/darjeeling-1st-flush-mim-estate-2026\"\u003eMim Estate\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst flush is an eagerly anticipated style for tea drinkers: Light-bodied and fragrant, the harvest begins around early April and only lasts a few weeks, yielding small lots. It’s the first picking of bushes that have lain dormant all winter, and offers a brilliant snapshot of the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e West Bengal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003enarcissus, orange peel, cinnamon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inpursuitoftea.com\/collections\/tea-samples\/products\/darjeeling-1st-flush-sample-2026\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick\u003cspan class=\"gmail-Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehere\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gmail-Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto order a small sample size of this tea.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e--\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"50x50\" width=\"50x50\" alt=\"Brew temperature\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_Thermometer-IPOT-IanTartasky_447fab86-08a0-4548-a356-5436f4a310b9_50x50.jpg?v=1601565482\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e200\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eº F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_WesternTeapot-IPOT-WendyMacNaughton_41f842f4-04c3-48cc-a986-10a9039d352c_50x50.jpg?v=1601565291\" alt=\"Western style brewing\" width=\"50x50\" height=\"50x50\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-4 grams, 3 minute steep\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_Gaiwan-IPOT-IanTartasky_50x50.jpg?v=1601565470\" alt=\"Gaiwan style brewing\" width=\"50x50\" height=\"50x50\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e¼ \u003c\/span\u003efull, 30 seconds - 1 minute steep\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"In Pursuit of Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49140248936671,"sku":"BIF11-JUNGP-2","price":22.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/darjeeling-1st-flush-jungpana-estate-india-black-tea-product.jpg?v=1779293011"},{"product_id":"darjeeling-1st-flush-mim-estate-2026","title":"Darjeeling 1st Flush, Mim Estate","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn iconic taste of the season, Darjeeling First Flush tea is eagerly awaited each spring. These distinctive teas are produced in small quantities for just a few weeks, beginning in early April; only the new young buds and first leaves are hand-harvested, and they undergo a unique hard withering process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot (DJ 1), from the first day of production at the Mim Estate, boasts aromas of sesame brittle, leafy greens and artichoke. The bold character continues in the cup, with notes of cherry wood, walnut, clove and nutmeg yielding a nutty-spicy balance and a hint of deep molasses sweetness. Its classic china bush profile is crowned with a refreshing astringency and bright, almost minty finish—a treat for all first flush fans. Fuller bodied than our other 2026 pick from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inpursuitoftea.com\/collections\/black-tea\/products\/darjeeling-1st-flush-jungpana-estate-2026\"\u003eJungpana Estate\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e West Bengal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003edandelion, fennel, molasses\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e--\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_Thermometer-IPOT-IanTartasky_447fab86-08a0-4548-a356-5436f4a310b9_50x50.jpg?v=1601565482\" alt=\"Brew temperature\" width=\"50x50\" height=\"50x50\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e200\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eº F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"50x50\" width=\"50x50\" alt=\"Western style brewing\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_WesternTeapot-IPOT-WendyMacNaughton_41f842f4-04c3-48cc-a986-10a9039d352c_50x50.jpg?v=1601565291\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-4 grams, 3 minute steep\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"50x50\" width=\"50x50\" alt=\"Gaiwan style brewing\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_Gaiwan-IPOT-IanTartasky_50x50.jpg?v=1601565470\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e¼ \u003c\/span\u003efull, 30 seconds - 1 minute steep\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"In Pursuit of Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49140267286751,"sku":"BIF11-MIM-2","price":28.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/darjeeling-1st-flush-mim-estate-india-black-tea-product.jpg?v=1779293138"}],"url":"https:\/\/inpursuitoftea.com\/collections\/springtime-sips.oembed?page=2","provider":"In Pursuit of Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}