{"title":"Red Tea","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarried over deserts and mountains along the ancient Silk Road, Chinese red tea once captivated Rome and began a legendary journey that would shape the world’s palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike its green counterparts, red tea fully embraces the air. It is withered, rolled, and allowed to completely oxidize. This unhurried fermentation transforms the tea polyphenols into rich, dark compounds, culminating in a crimson broth and deeply colored leaves. The resulting fragrance is profoundly comforting—mellow, sweet, and brisk, oscillating between notes of dark maltose, smoky pine, and rich caramel. Known in the West as black tea, authentic Chinese red tea remains inherently mild, offering a gentle warmth to the stomach and a quiet clarity to the mind. Our curated selection honors traditional expressions such as Zhengshan Xiaozhong and the intricate Kung Fu red teas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"golden-needle","title":"Golden Needle","description":"\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Masterclass in Botanical Crossover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden needle is a striking achievement in tea craftsmanship. Crafted entirely from the tender buds of white tea trees using traditional red tea oxidation methods, these needles are visually magnificent—completely enveloped in bright yellow and orange downy hairs. With some needles stretching over four centimeters long, they represent the absolute pinnacle of spring bud-picking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Rare Character: Sweet Potato and Smoky Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe infusion is a comforting, thick embrace, completely devoid of bitterness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe comfort:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deeply grounded, warming flavors of baked sweet potato and roasted chestnut.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contrast:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A rustic layer of earthy, smoky wood lifted by a refreshing, surprising whisper of mint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacter \u0026amp; Occasion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA deeply warm and comforting tea, acting almost like a dessert in a cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCozy evenings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The ultimate comfort tea for curling up with a book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisual appreciation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A tea that demands to be looked at as much as it is tasted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrewing Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea-to-water ratio:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4g per large vessel (allow room for leaf expansion).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 95–100°C. Avoid full boiling to protect the delicate downy buds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteeps:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Multiple, with the sweet potato notes enduring throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVessel options:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A spacious, elegant glass teapot to allow the massive needles to stretch and relax fully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"tea by yuan","offers":[{"title":"2025 \/ 50g","offer_id":58242564161923,"sku":"RT-GN-2025-L-50","price":52.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/3781\/5683\/files\/teacatalogue.png?v=1781461142"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/3781\/5683\/collections\/0012-1005935018275524125.png?v=1781457626","url":"https:\/\/www.teabyyuan.com\/collections\/red-tea.oembed","provider":"tea by yuan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}