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Producer Mr. Lu’s task is to court the jassids to his garden—a delicate balance—and pluck the bitten shoots. To those hesitant of the notion of bug-bitten leaves, there’s a famous Thai quip: “Mai pen rai,” meaning, simply, “nevermind.” \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tier 1","offers":[{"title":"50g Retail Package","offer_id":43180629786847,"sku":"ambro_black_tier1_00050","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250g","offer_id":43113568534751,"sku":"ambro_black_tier1_00250","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0113\/8897\/7216\/files\/AMBROSIA7534.jpg?v=1706285823"},{"product_id":"malabar","title":"Malabar","description":"\u003cp\u003eOff the Malabar coast in Kerala, India, originates the Tellicherry, the largest size of a dried black peppercorn. Intensely fragrant with a citrus-peel, resin-like savoriness, their dark profile is a frequent ingredient to the region’s tonic recipes. Combined together with turmeric, ginger, lemongrass, and licorice root, this earthy, piquant, and mildly sweet blend brews a brilliant gold liquor. Our most popular herbal tonic is a cup restorative to mind, body, and soul.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tier 1","offers":[{"title":"50g Retail Package","offer_id":43180628443359,"sku":"malab_herba_tier1_00050","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250g","offer_id":43113570631903,"sku":"malab_herba_tier1_00250","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0113\/8897\/7216\/files\/MALABAR7575.jpg?v=1706301725"},{"product_id":"clear-heart-white","title":"Clear Heart White","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCreated specifically for us by our dear friend, Mr. Lu, this is a crafted lot that represents the harmonious hand-in-hand of human, nature, and time. Tiny aphids bite the leaves, producing an aroma reminiscent of Bai Hao. Mr. Lu plucks the leaves at the peak of summer; the leaves are left to gently wither. Possessing an uncanny rosiness and plush mouthfeel, Clear Heart White is a lovely gift we are honored to share.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tier 2","offers":[{"title":"50g Retail Package","offer_id":44364627116255,"sku":"clear_white_tier2_00050","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":44364627149023,"sku":"clear_white_tier2_00250","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0113\/8897\/7216\/files\/ClearHeartWhite-dryleaf.png?v=1695066763"},{"product_id":"la-kouju","title":"La Kouju","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis single variety ‘Kouju’ comes from native seedlings in the Hon Yama region of Shizuoka. La Kouju is an experimental process wherein ‘Kouju’ leaves incubate in a blended mixture of their fellow leaves. Mr. Yamanashi uses this patented method to organically inspire the aromas of the variety. He selects\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ekamairicha\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(pan-fired) process as the base material because the low cooking temperatures preserve the innate enzymatic properties of the leaf better than the heat of traditional\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003esassei\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e(steamed tea). Batches are placed into an incubator and left to ferment, creating sweet and intricate flavor.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tier 3","offers":[{"title":"50g Retail Package","offer_id":44447617089759,"sku":"lakou_green_tier3_50","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":44447617122527,"sku":"lakou_green_tier3_250","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0113\/8897\/7216\/files\/LaKouju5837.jpg?v=1699470055"},{"product_id":"cypress-curls","title":"Cypress Curls","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMount Lao is among the most significant sites in Daosim. This handmade tea was grown in the gardens beneath the mountain range in the northerly Shandong province of China. Growing in such a northerly and cool climate challenges the tree but creates a delicious, sweet and layered cup. While Lao Shan village region focuses almost exclusively on green tea processing, Mr. He’s hybrid oolong rolling and black tea oxidation, coupled with an aromatic roasting creates a unique sweet and toasty profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tier 2","offers":[{"title":"50g Retail Package","offer_id":46561889255647,"sku":"cyprs_black_tier2_00050","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":46561889288415,"sku":"cyprs_black_tier2_00250","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0113\/8897\/7216\/files\/LAOSHAN-0075.jpg?v=1733433692"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0113\/8897\/7216\/collections\/IMG_9720_Medium_a4d18636-4673-4629-b851-0adf6eb30c9f.jpg?v=1761323433","url":"https:\/\/spirittea.mom\/collections\/comforting-sips.oembed","provider":"Spirit Tea ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}