{"title":"Their There","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"meizhan-black","title":"Meizhan Black","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e梅占红茶\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMay 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFengqing, Yunnan\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMeizhan Black represents everything we appreciate about black teas from Yunnan. The varietal, Meizhan, originates in the Fujian province, and is well known for its sweetness and high fragrance. We see most of Meizhan coming out of Wuyishan, Fujian where it is made into exceptionally aromatic oolong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn 1978, The Fengqing Institute of Tea brought Meizhan trees from Wuyishan into Yunnan for research. A small-scale experiment was carried out in the area of ​​Fengqing that investigated the effects that this terroir would have on Meizhan. After nearly 40 years of continuous trials and experimentation, they have made a black tea that maintains the characteristics of the Meizhan varietal, while also expressing the incredible terroir of Yunnan. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe will always welcome back the intoxicating, honeyed scent of Meizhan Black. The 2024 harvest exemplifies what we have come to love about this black tea: there is no sourness, no acidity, and so much sweetness in it that it is nothing but enjoyable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn the gaiwan it smells like ripe, fuzzy fruit underlaid with dried roses. The clarity of its flavour increases through infusions, drinking like honey water, infused with fruit and flowers. We can wander through its taste like we would an orchard in the summer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e. . .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteep time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 - 60 sec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo. of infusions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cultivate","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":28138374889577,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":32744578154601,"sku":"","price":44.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":32744578187369,"sku":"","price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/5737\/8153\/files\/615A9624.jpg?v=1697589651"},{"product_id":"chrysanthemum","title":"Emperor's Chrysanthemum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e黄山贡菊\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNovember 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHuangshan, Anhui\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an absolutely stunning year for these chrysanthemum flowers: they smell sweet, deep, and look perfectly orb-like when dry. The blossoms open quickly in water, expanding into incredibly fluffy flowers that look buoyant and alive. They brew an electric looking liquor that has taken on the lemonade colour of the flower’s robust inner petals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe taste the symmetry we see in these flowers in the tea they brew. It is very well balanced between the medicinal qualities and the saccharine sweetness chrysanthemum tea can have. Drinking it is calming to us, as its slightly weighty liquor presses down on our palate before settling warmly into our chest. The density of the liquor is unique in this year’s harvest: while we know it is still whitening our eyes and cooling heat in our bodies, the experience of drinking it is hydrating, soothing, and even a bit stilling.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e. . .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOn the first sourcing trip I took for Cultivate, back in 2014, I traveled to the Huangshan Mountains to visit a green tea farm famous for their Huangshan Maofeng. The Chen family ran this farm, and they welcomed me to this majestic region very kindly. After our visit, when I parted with them, Mrs. Chen tucked a small package into my bag, telling me, “Huangshan is also famous for our chrysanthemum tea.” I didn’t think much of it at the time; I was so taken by everything else I had encountered, and these flowers were not exactly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDespite having dismissed them, the chrysanthemums traveled back to Vancouver with me. Much later, on an evening that I was heading out to meet a friend, I came across the package from Mrs. Chen. Wanting something without caffeine, I hurriedly threw a few of the flowers into a thermos and added hot water to take with me. When I took my first sip I was surprised, surely in part because my expectations were so uninformed, but also because the tea I had made was so beautiful – unlike any herbal tea I had tried before! The tea tasted impossibly sweet and refreshing. I looked at the flowers that had opened in the water: they were very vivid – these frayed, semi-translucent orbs that slowly drifted towards and away from one another. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eI’ve carried this chrysanthemum tea at Cultivate since then. Reflecting on my encounter with these flowers, they seem like a perfect example of how sourcing tea can be at the best of times: you unintentionally find a tea so special that it captivates you immediately, and by way of curiosity it brings you closer to both it, and your own presence. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEmperor’s Chrysanthemum are an ancient varietal of chrysanthemum flowers, indigenous to Huangshan Mountain. In the Song Dynasty they were tribute teas for the Emperor. Every November, as soon as the flowers were harvested and dried, they were sent by the fastest horses to the Emperor’s Palace to be enjoyed by the Emperor and his family. They are understood as a restorative tea for the end of winter and early spring. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis is my 10th year receiving these chrysanthemums from Huangshan. As the highest grade of the Emperor’s Chrysanthemum, they have gotten progressively harder to procure. This is for several reasons: the weather in the region has become increasingly unpredictable, there have been severe droughts, or too much rain;  this indigenous varietal has a much lower yield than modern chrysanthemum varietals, and requires more field work as they are grown without the use of fertilizers or chemicals; the standards for such a high grade of flower are very high and any weather damage will render them unsuitable for tea. For all of these reasons, the availability of the highest grade of Emperor’s Chrysanthemum has dropped significantly, (at least 70% from when I first sourced them). Every year, as my appreciation for them deepens, these flowers very literally grow more precious. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e. . .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10- 12 flowers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteep time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-5 min\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo. of infusions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Cultivate","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":32102990282857,"sku":"","price":24.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":32102990315625,"sku":"","price":48.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":32102990348393,"sku":"","price":90.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/5737\/8153\/products\/615A9047.jpg?v=1675879758"},{"product_id":"jasmine-silver-tips","title":"Jasmine Silver Tips","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e茉莉银针\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eJuly 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHengxian, Guangxi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTea leaves are long known to have the remarkable capacity to absorb and preserve the scent of flowers that would otherwise disappear.  However, the process of scenting tea leaves is laborious and long-developed; it began in the Southern Song Dynasty more than 1000 years ago. It requires a careful understanding of the ratio of flower to tea, and several rounds of infusions to achieve a lasting transfer of the flower's otherwise fleeting scent. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor this Jasmine Silver Tips, the fresh green tea buds are made into tea in April, and set aside to await the blossoming of the jasmine flowers in July. The fresh jasmine flowers were harvested in late July, and the scenting process lasted for 2 weeks. Traditionally, scenting is done in small batches: tiny jasmine blossoms are scattered with the tea leaves on bamboo mats and left overnight, where the tea leaves gradually absorb the delicate night-aromas of the blossoms. The next morning, craftsmen separate the jasmine flowers from the tea leaves, and the tea is baked over charcoal for a few hours. This Jasmine Silver Tips received 6 traditional rounds of scenting. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour of the leaves in this year’s harvest is especially luminous: they look like they are cast in white-gold. There was less jasmine this year due to drought, which has led to a more intense tea, and we can detect this as soon as we smell it in the gaiwan. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen wet, the robust spindles tint an earthy sage colour and float like a snow-covered pile of sticks gathered by a current and suspended on water. The liquor is mouth coating, with a glycerol sensation that paints the inside of our mouths with the robust scent of the jasmine. It finishes with a soft, milky sweetness, uncut by even a hint of astringency. This year’s harvest is a wonderful example of the intensity that can be transmitted by way of gentleness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e. . .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e90\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteep time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 sec - 2 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo. of infusions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cultivate","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":32102777749609,"sku":"","price":26.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":32102777782377,"sku":"","price":52.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":32102777815145,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/5737\/8153\/files\/615A2756.jpg?v=1731038116"},{"product_id":"charcoal-roasted-oolong","title":"Charcoal Roasted Oolong","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e碳焙熟香乌龙\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHarvest\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMay 202\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAnxi, Fujian\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis oolong is crafted by Master Lin Zhenwen. Master Lin is well known throughout the entire Anxi Mountain region for his skill at charcoal roasting oolong. It is an essential step in the traditional crafting of any oolong from Fujian. The technique takes years, if not decades, of dedicated experience to perfect. The rewards are high: when done well, the process of charcoal roasting coaxes sweetness, fragrance and great complexity from the tea leaves. A craftsman will perform several rounds of this slow roasting before the tea is  finished. This process becomes like a signature made on the oolong: every craftsman has a different roasting process, or a different touch, that they take pride in having developed themselves through a great deal of practice and consideration of the effect the roasting has on the tea in the glass. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis Charcoal Roasted Oolong is a blend of 3 different oolong varietals: Golden Cassia, Tieguanyin, and Gold Guanyin, all that grow in Master Lin’s tea garden in Meizhuang Village, Anxi. His intention with this tea is to craft a delicious and traditional oolong that is suitable for everyday drinking. The tea is roasted in small batches in bamboo baskets suspended over charcoal for 4 rounds. This roasting process takes place over the course of 2 months. The tea is truly “signed” by the touch of Master Lin. We taste it for how delicately it has been handled and exposed to hear as much as for the distinct and fragrant Anxi tea leaves themselves. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis tea carries the signature of the masterful charcoal roaster who made it. A sweet and balanced year for this lovely tea. We get fruity notes and a soft, long lasting sweetness. Its tannic structure emerges slowly, lifting the weight of the tea into the centre of the mouth. By the third infusion the dark roasted leaves have opened entirely and their character is wholly expressed. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. . .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 31.1742%;\"\u003eTea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 62.8258%;\"\u003e4g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 31.1742%;\"\u003eTemperature\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 62.8258%;\"\u003e100 \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 31.1742%;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 62.8258%;\"\u003e 120ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 31.1742%;\"\u003eSteep time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 62.8258%;\"\u003e10 - 60 sec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 31.1742%;\"\u003eNo. of infusions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 62.8258%;\"\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Cultivate Tea","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":40114213519465,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":40114213552233,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":40114213585001,"sku":"","price":78.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/5737\/8153\/files\/615A3046.jpg?v=1726705452"},{"product_id":"yakushima-hoji-sencha","title":"Hoji-sencha","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e屋久岛焙煎茶\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMay 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYakushima Island, Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of five teas I sourced from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cultivatetea.com\/blogs\/news\/teas-from-yakushima-japan\" title=\"Unexpected finds in Yakushima, Japan\"\u003emy journey to Yakushima Island\u003c\/a\u003e in January 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis unusual tea is made from second harvest sencha that has been roasted, hojicha style. This is not something we see very often, as sencha is a steamed tea! To make this tea the sencha, or the steamed leaves, and the finer leaves are roasted over low heat while the stems are roasted over high heat. The sum of all of these kinds of tea and techniques creates a mysterious and fragrant hybrid that we can only call, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ehojisencha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. As odd as it sounds, for many Japanese people this tea is nostalgic, and speaks of rural areas that historically have made tea in this manner. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe remote farm on Yakushima that produces this tea does so using natural farming methods, without pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Because the tea leaves are grown naturally, the taste is rich in catechins and thus slightly astringent. The flavor and shape of the leaves varies from year to year on account of different weather patterns and insect populations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis tea can be brewed hot or cold, the latter only requiring a bit more tea and a bit more time submerged in water at a low temperature. Either way, hojisencha offers a warmer, more subdued experience of green tea. The roasting process grounds it and brings out the sweetness of the stems and leaves. But this is not to say it isn’t still an intense tea – hojisencha has strong, uplifting energy and a fascinating, full bodied flavour that keeps you wanting for more. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight \u003c\/strong\u003e100\u003cspan\u003eg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e. . .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.0998%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 20.0998%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.9002%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 75.9002%;\"\u003e4g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.0998%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 20.0998%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.9002%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 75.9002%;\"\u003e150ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.0998%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 20.0998%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.9002%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 75.9002%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e100 °C\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.0998%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 20.0998%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteep time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.9002%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 75.9002%;\"\u003e10 sec - 90 sec\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.0998%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 20.0998%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo. of infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.9002%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 75.9002%;\"\u003e6\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Cultivate Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44733033873688,"sku":"","price":28.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/5737\/8153\/products\/615A3840.jpg?v=1678472365"},{"product_id":"red-jade","title":"Red Jade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e红玉红茶\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMay 202\u003cstrong\u003e5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNantou, Taiwan\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRed Jade is a very unique black tea, sometimes elusively referred to as “No. Eighteen.” The varietal is a cross breed of Burmese Assam and Taiwanese oolong, developed after 50 years of research and selection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis exquisite example of Red Jade is crafted by tea master Li Qifeng, a native of Nantou, Taiwan, who has over two decades of experience crafting Taiwanese oolong. Li’s grandfather, Li Shilin, was hailed as one of Taiwan’s pioneering tea farmers in the 1960’s and his family has been crafting Taiwanese teas for over a century. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe feel Li’s inherited understanding of tea in this balanced, full bodied Red Jade. The dark, autumnal looking tea leaves smell beautiful and compelling, giving off a fresh, minty aroma followed by the sweetness of medjool dates. This tea’s warm tannins suspend fruity, apricot flavors across the palate, finishing with a saffron note that draw us deep into its interesting, hybrid flavour. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. . .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.1742%;\"\u003eTea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 62.8258%;\"\u003e4g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.1742%;\"\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 62.8258%;\"\u003e100 \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.1742%;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 62.8258%;\"\u003e 120ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.1742%;\"\u003eSteep time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 62.8258%;\"\u003e10 - 60 sec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.1742%;\"\u003eNo. of infusions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 62.8258%;\"\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Cultivate Tea","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":47386054557976,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":47386054590744,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":47386054623512,"sku":null,"price":96.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/5737\/8153\/files\/redjade.jpg?v=1774038276"},{"product_id":"matcha-kakegawa-for-matcha-latte","title":"Matcha \"Kakegawa\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e掛川抹茶\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShizuoka, Japan \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis matcha is from the Kakegawa region in Shizuoka, one of the key producing regions of tea in Shizuoka. Compared to Yame, the mountains in Shizuoka are bigger and the region is more expansive. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMatcha Kakegawa makes a truly delicious latte, and one that is very different from our Yamabuki matcha. It stands out at first for how bright, fresh smelling, and luminous the tea powder itself is. It whisks into a smooth suspension very easily, gathering a substantial foam on top of its liquor. Pouring it into milk softens its rich green colour into a vibrant pastel. We can tell that the matcha is inherently creamy, as its taste blends inseparably with the taste of the milk. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhile it has a strong and captivating aftertaste, its mouthfeel and character is very light and weightless. We think this is the perfect matcha for summer – it's refreshing and, in all ways, uplifting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/5737\/8153\/files\/matcha-kakegawa-chart.jpg?v=1727236608\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cultivatetea.com\/blogs\/news\/making-iced-matcha-latte-at-home\"\u003esee here\u003c\/a\u003e for our blog post on how to make a delicious matcha latte at home!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e. . .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #888888;\"\u003eThe 100g Bag is our most enjoyed size — about a month of daily lattes, and 21% more matcha per dollar compared to the 50g Tin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cultivate Tea","offers":[{"title":"50g Tin","offer_id":48275486507288,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g Refill","offer_id":48275486540056,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g Bag","offer_id":48275486605592,"sku":null,"price":92.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g Bag","offer_id":49234479644952,"sku":null,"price":172.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/5737\/8153\/files\/20251202_Cultivate_12677_WEB.jpg?v=1764955641"},{"product_id":"yame-sencha-yamakiri","title":"Yame Sencha “Yamakiri”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e八女煎茶 “山霧”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMay 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYame, Fukuoka\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis elegant tea combines the dashi-like flavor and richness that teas from the Yame region are known for with Kakuda Seicha's signature preference for mellowness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe dried leaves have an earthy, roasted smell, and brew a champagne coloured liquor that feels oxygenated and fresh. There are woodsy notes in this sencha that we find somewhat onsen-like. Its buttery mouthfeel, almost akin to gyokuro, comes softly, with no astringency. This is a very soft, generous sencha with lingering floral notes that leave us smiling. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e. . .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKakuda Seicha of Yame, Fukuoka\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe mountainous part of the Yame region is called Oku-Yame. Its elevation and inverted climate means it is prone to fog, which acts like a veil over the tea fields that grow there. This natural protection causes the tea plants to store nutrients in their leaves, eventually resulting in a tea rich in an umami flavor that can only be produced by the mountains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKakuda Seicha is a tea farming family in Kamyo-cho of Yame City in Fukuoka, in Oku-yame. Three generations previous to him, his ancestors built a small tea factory with the intention of producing genuine Oku-yame tea that reflects the virtues of this mountainous terroir. Kakuda’s relationship with this region, and the practice of farming and crafting tea there, runs very deep. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight \u003c\/strong\u003e100\u003cspan\u003eg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e. . .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70\u003cspan\u003e°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteep time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 - 60 sec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo. of infusions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Cultivate Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48275718799640,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/5737\/8153\/files\/615A2790.jpg?v=1713565572"},{"product_id":"yame-hojicha-for-hojicha-latte","title":"Yame Hojicha (For Hojicha Latte)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e八女\u003cspan class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"ja\"\u003eほうじ茶\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYame, Fukuoka \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt makes one of the most delicious hojicha lattes we have tasted. It is silky smooth, and has an amazing, very distinct, aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finely ground tea powder appears very light in colour, but by no means pales in its flavour. Its bright, fresh notes remind us a bit of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cultivatetea.com\/products\/kenjo-kaga-bocha?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=c03a68176\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eKaga Bocha\u003c\/a\u003e (our beloved Japanese roasted tea), giving this drink a wonderful, floral complexity. The whisked hojicha turns a very compelling caramel colour with milk, and has a very smooth, integrated mouthfee. Its unique, lingering aftertaste floats upwards, into our head, extending our enjoyment of it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very delicious and interesting alternative to our dark roasted \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cultivatetea.com\/products\/uji-hojicha-for-hojicha-latte?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=3741798e2\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eUji Hojicha\u003c\/a\u003e, and a tea that writes its place of origin on our palates. We think it will inspire you for many reasons, and is an excellent, refreshing drink for the summer months. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.5g \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⋅ 80\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⋅ 30ml \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⋅ bamboo whisk. Add to 7 ounce of your milk of choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e. . .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #888888;\"\u003eThe 100g Bag is our most enjoyed size — about a month of daily hojicha lattes, and 39% more per dollar compared to the 50g Tin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cultivate Tea","offers":[{"title":"50g Tin Can","offer_id":48607740756248,"sku":"","price":56.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g Bag","offer_id":48607740789016,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g Bag","offer_id":48607740821784,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g Bag","offer_id":49973940846872,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/5737\/8153\/files\/G0A5316.jpg?v=1717381496"},{"product_id":"jinxuan-milk-oolong","title":"Jinxuan Milk Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e金萱乌龙\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMay 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAlishan, Taiwan\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJinxuan is the name of the varietal of oolong from Taiwan commonly known as “milk oolong.” As you might guess, the name comes from the fact that true Jinxuan is naturally and unmistakably creamy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Jinxuan comes from a small, high altitude tea farm in the towering Alishan Mountain range of Taiwan. This varietal is indigenous to the area, favouring the cool climate of the mountains where the tea trees are covered in cloud and mist all year round. These conditions bring out the full character of this varietal, producing a tea that is vibrant, full bodied and sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many “milk oolongs” available on the market, this is real Jin Xuan, meaning that it does not have anything artificial added to make it taste more creamy. On top of that, this is the best Jin Xuan we have ever tasted!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs promised, this tea drinks like steamed milk – It has a buttery and full mouthfeel that tastes like vanilla cookies and sweet cream. The combination of its slight dustiness and palate-coating density is so enjoyable, it is a tea that keeps you wanting more of it. Its clean, floral finish reminds us of freshly washed cotton. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can’t think of a tea that references more sweet and comforting things. This oolong will last through many infusions, becoming more and more impressively and pleasingly milky. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. . .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"height: 98px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.1742%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eTea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 62.8258%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e4g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.1742%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 62.8258%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e100 \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.1742%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 62.8258%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e 120ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.1742%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eSteep time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 62.8258%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e 1-3 min\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.1742%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eNo. of infusions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 62.8258%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e6\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Cultivate Tea","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":48900761878808,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":48900761911576,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":48900761944344,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/5737\/8153\/files\/20260316_Cultivate_18523_WEB.jpg?v=1774037350"},{"product_id":"matcha-hana-for-matcha-latte","title":"Matcha \"Hana\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e西尾抹茶\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpring 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNishio, Aichi \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing an exciting new option for matcha latte, Matcha “Hana” from Nishio, Aichi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this amazing matcha on our sourcing trip to Japan last month, and fell in love with it instantly. 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This is quintessential sencha, perfectly balanced, and not too umami forward considering its terroir. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e. . .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKakuda Seicha of Yame, Fukuoka\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe mountainous part of the Yame region is called Oku-Yame. Its elevation and inverted climate means it is prone to fog, which acts like a veil over the tea fields that grow there. 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