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Infused it has a deep burgundy colored liquor and should taste rich, deep and mellow with a thick mouthfeel, dark stonefruit flavors and sweet aftertaste. Later infusions have a deeper dark sweet wood flavor with hints of stewed herbs. High-end tea, stone-pressing and worthy of long-term storage or private collection. \u003cspan\u003eWeighs 357g.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Suggestions: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe recommend 5 grams for 8 ounces of water. This tea can be steeped multiple times, 12-30 seconds in the first infusions, 2-10 minutes for subsequent infusions. 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Liquor is bright in color, with little bitterness or astringency, with a good sweet aftertaste.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Suggestions. \u003c\/strong\u003eWe recommend 5 grams for 8 ounces of water. Use boiling water and briefly rinse the leaves and pour off. If time allows, let the leaves steam for a few minutes, then re-infuse. This will release more flavor and enhance its bouquet. Leaves will yield multiple steeps.","brand":"The Whistling Kettle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40164391616567,"sku":"100641","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/9596\/8567\/files\/Pu-ErhPieGoldSprout4_3248f057-4c36-475b-8a75-112f25d18178.jpg?v=1690923492"},{"product_id":"yunnan-gold-tip-rare","title":"Yunnan Gold Tip","description":"\u003cp\u003eYunnan Gold Tip is a premium black tea from China's Yunnan province, prized for its distinctive golden buds and tips. These delicate leaves are hand-selected and carefully processed to preserve their natural sweetness and subtle fruity notes. The result is a smooth, mellow cup with a naturally sweet finish and hints of honey and burnt sugar notes. Ideal enjoyed on its own to fully appreciate its nuanced flavor profile.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Whistling Kettle","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":41306617806903,"sku":"100831","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":41306617872439,"sku":"100831-4","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sample","offer_id":41306617905207,"sku":"100832","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/9596\/8567\/files\/YunnanGoldTipDisplayPhoto01.jpg?v=1728680751"},{"product_id":"pu-erh-mini-tuo-cha-cooked","title":"Pu-erh 'Sticky Rice' Tuo Cha","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnjoy the convenience of a single-serve Pu-erh Tuo Cha, molded into a neat little cake and infused with Semnostachya Menglaensis for a subtle sticky rice aroma that complements the deep, earthy character of aged pu-erh. Each tuo cha offers a balanced cup that highlights classic fermented tea notes with a gentle, toasty sweetness, perfect when you want a focused, ritual-style brew without extra fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull brewing instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place the tuo cha in a teapot or gaiwan and pour boiling water over it for about 15 seconds to rinse, then discard the rinse water. Refill with 8 oz of boiling water and steep 3 to 5 minutes, adjusting to taste. When the cup is down to roughly 1\/3 left, top off with boiling water to continue sipping, this re-steep approach yields 3 to 4 enjoyable infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe it on its own to appreciate the layered flavors, or pair with dim sum, light pastries, or savory snacks. Store in a cool, dry place away from strong odors to preserve the tea's aromatic profile.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Whistling Kettle","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":41406829264951,"sku":"100843","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":41406829330487,"sku":"100843-4","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sample","offer_id":41406829363255,"sku":"100842","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/9596\/8567\/files\/Pu-erhMiniTuoChaDisplayPhoto01.jpg?v=1733846402"},{"product_id":"yunnan-pu-erh-aged-5-years","title":"Yunnan Pu-erh, Aged 5 Years","description":"\u003cp\u003eExpertly created for sophisticated tastes, this Pu-erh undergoes a slow aging process in a humid cave, resulting in a smooth, refined flavor that sets it apart from its younger counterparts. Just like fine wines, well-aged Pu-erhs are highly regarded and treasured.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Whistling Kettle","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":41472072220727,"sku":"100863","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":41472072286263,"sku":"100863-4","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sample","offer_id":41472072187959,"sku":"100862","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/9596\/8567\/files\/YunnanPuerhVeryOldDisplayPhoto01.jpg?v=1738620063"},{"product_id":"green-tea-sampler","title":"Pure Green Tea Sampler","description":"\u003cp\u003eAre you looking for a proper introduction to the world of high-quality Green Tea? Sample 6 delicious green teas with our single source Pure Green Tea variety sampler!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewhistlingkettle.com\/products\/dragonwell-organic\" title=\"Dragonwell Green Tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDragonwell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrized for its unique sword-shaped leaves and jade green color, this tea exhibits a fresh, clean aroma and mellow flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewhistlingkettle.com\/products\/gyokuro\" title=\"Gyokuro Tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGyokuro\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur Gyokuro green tea is from a small batch production, sourced directly from Japan. A vivid emerald infusion full of smooth 'umami' flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Cloud and Mist Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thewhistlingkettle.com\/products\/cloud-and-mist-green-organic\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloud and Mist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrisp with notes of nuts and fruit, this exquisite green tea is grown in the Lin'an region of China around the Tianmu mountains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Organic Sencha Asamushi\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thewhistlingkettle.com\/products\/organic-sencha-asamushi\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Sencha Asamushi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSencha, Asamushi-style, is unique for it's very light steaming compared to other styles. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Genmaicha tea\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thewhistlingkettle.com\/products\/genmaicha-organic\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenmaicha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sweet and toasty flavor profile is perfect for festive days and pairs well with savory meals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Pinhead Gunpowder tea\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thewhistlingkettle.com\/products\/pinhead-gunpowder-organic\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinhead Gunpowder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis green tea brews a full-bodied cup with nutty notes and a hint of smoky depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAn individual sample package makes about 3-6 cups of tea or 1-2 medium pots of tea. In this sampler you will receive 6 samples. This means, in total, you can brew 6-12 pots of tea or 18-36 individual cups of tea!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Tea selection subject to availability. Substitutions may be made.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Whistling Kettle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42000339402807,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/9596\/8567\/files\/Sampler_Pure_Green.jpg?v=1764091617"},{"product_id":"pure-black-tea-sampler","title":"Pure Black Tea Sampler","description":"\u003cp\u003eGive your day the kick start it needs with this variety of Black teas. This Pure Black Tea Sampler package includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewhistlingkettle.com\/products\/english-breakfast\" title=\"English Breakfast Loose Leaf Tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEnglish Breakfast\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade with a combination of Assam and Ceylon black tea with a malty, caramel flavor profile brought out by milk and sugar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewhistlingkettle.com\/products\/german-breakfast\" title=\"German Breakfast Loose Leaf Tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGerman Breakfast\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlend of Tippy Assams, Java and Sumatra tea. A full bodied, well rounded premium breakfast tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewhistlingkettle.myshopify.com\/products\/scottish-breakfast\" title=\"Scottish Breakfast Loose Tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eScottish Breakfast\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA robust, malty cup with hints of cask oak from India, Kenya and China.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewhistlingkettle.myshopify.com\/products\/irish-breakfast\" title=\"Irish Breakfast Loose Tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIrish Breakfast\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA very rich, round texture with a kick to see you through the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewhistlingkettle.myshopify.com\/products\/ancient-forest-organic\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAncient Forest\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% organic, handpicked and sorted, this black tea brews a rich, earthy infusion with notes of cedar and honey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewhistlingkettle.myshopify.com\/products\/mokalabari-east-assam\" title=\"East Assam Breakfast Loose Tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMokalbari East Assam\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA classic 2nd flush Indian Assam with wiry colorful leaf, strong spicy flavor and rich malty character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn individual sample package makes about 3-6 cups of tea or 1-2 medium pots of tea. In this sampler you will receive 6 samples. This means, in total, you can brew 6-12 pots of tea or 18-36 individual cups of tea!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Tea selection subject to availability. Substitutions may be made.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Whistling Kettle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42000434659383,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/9596\/8567\/files\/Sampler_Pure_Black.png?v=1764101415"},{"product_id":"hojicha","title":"Hojicha","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHojicha is a Japanese roasted green tea, uniquely prepared by roasting the leaves in a porcelain pot over charcoal. This process creates a deep, toasty aroma and a rich, comforting flavor. It brews into a warm amber cup with a smooth, high-roast finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Whistling Kettle","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":42008444698679,"sku":"101154","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":42008444731447,"sku":"101238","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sample","offer_id":42008444764215,"sku":"101237","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/9596\/8567\/files\/Hojicha_Overhead.jpg?v=1764882606"},{"product_id":"gingia-estate-assam-tgfop1-black-tea","title":"Gingia","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience one of the finest Assam black teas available with our Gingia Estate TGFOP1. This premium loose leaf tea delivers the rich, malty character and full-bodied thickness that has made Assam tea famous among tea lovers worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from the renowned Gingia Estate in India's Assam region, this TGFOP1 grade (Golden Tippy Orange Pekoe) represents Second Flush quality at its peak. The golden liquor offers a juicy, deliciously malty cup with the classic thickness and pungency that defines exceptional Assam black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Whistling Kettle","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":42111211175991,"sku":"101198","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":42111211208759,"sku":"101199","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample","offer_id":42111211241527,"sku":"101197","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/9596\/8567\/files\/Gingia_Overhead.jpg?v=1771273828"},{"product_id":"kamairicha-yabukita-japanese-green-tea","title":"Single-Cultivar Kamairicha Yabukita","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMost Japanese green teas are defined by steam. This one is defined by fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eKamairicha is Japan's pan-fired green tea, a rare style that forgoes the steaming process used in nearly all Japanese tea production in favor of the pan-firing method common throughout China and much of the rest of the tea-growing world. The result is a green tea that feels both distinctly Japanese and genuinely unlike anything else in our lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis particular Kamairicha is grown near the Ojiro River in the semi-mountainous Kanaya region, where favorable elevation, water access, and regional geography create ideal conditions for tea cultivation. Made from the Yabukita cultivar, Japan's most celebrated tea plant, and produced by a farmer deeply committed to honoring traditional technique while pushing his craft forward, this is a tea with a clear point of view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe pan-firing process also skips several of the rolling stages typical of sencha production, yielding a beautifully twisted, open leaf that's striking in the tin and expressive in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn the cup, the aroma opens with nori and sweet anko, giving way to roasted nuts and a whisper of roasted poblano pepper. The flavor is round and umami-forward, with a gentle bitterness reminiscent of a loaded baked potato, and a long, lingering finish of sweet butter cookie. Smooth, complex, and deeply satisfying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWe're proud to be offering this rare style for the first time - and we don't expect it to last long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nori · Anko · Roasted nuts · Roasted poblano · Round umami · Butter cookie finish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kanaya region, Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yabukita \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pan-fired (Kamairicha) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat water to 185°F. Use 1 tbsp per 6 oz of water. Steep for 2 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Whistling Kettle","offers":[{"title":"Sample","offer_id":42127633154103,"sku":"101202","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":42127633186871,"sku":"101201","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/9596\/8567\/files\/KamairichaYabukita_Overhead.jpg?v=1772570615"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.thewhistlingkettle.com\/collections\/unflavored-teas.oembed?page=2","provider":"The Whistling Kettle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}