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This Qimen has a bold flavor but is very refreshing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAroma: The classic Qimen Aroma of yams and roses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUpdated Flavor Notes coming soon\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Sweetest Dew","offers":[{"title":"30","offer_id":40200477573208,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60","offer_id":40200477605976,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"120","offer_id":40200477638744,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250","offer_id":43833747210328,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":40218195918936,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/4885\/8968\/files\/dbfca0a34db846fdab355effaf300fda.jpg?v=1769582562"},{"product_id":"bai-lin-gong-fu","title":"Bai Lin Gong Fu","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBefore Fu Ding was known for white tea it was know for red tea (black tea). Bai Lin Gong Fu had particular fame and recognition. This tea would go on the inspire the makers of Qimen. I've had this tea for a year, but I wanted to better understand this tea to make sure it was quality. After a year of tasting different red tea and talking to makers I'm ready to put this on the website. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a flavorful tea with out being overly bold. There is a clear woodsy\/molasses flavor but also a refreshing body. Its a balanced blend of bold and soft. In later steeps the bold flavors calms down a bit and a floral aroma comes out. \u003cbr\u003eDue to the different levels of this tea, this tea can be brewed in a variety of ways. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGong Fu style to bring out the complexity. \u003cbr\u003eGrandpa style to bring out more of the floralness. \u003cbr\u003eYixings will benefit from its flavor and aroma. \u003cbr\u003eLarge tea pot, English style, to get a soft and sweet brew. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlavorful\u003cbr\u003eDelicious \u003cbr\u003eVersatile \u003cbr\u003eBai Lin Gong Fu\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Sweetest Dew","offers":[{"title":"10g","offer_id":43833412943960,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30g","offer_id":43490191278168,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":43833412976728,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":43833413009496,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":43833413042264,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":43833413075032,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/4885\/8968\/files\/b5e9133baf3b852fb81ef1755d5acbfc.jpg?v=1765198136"},{"product_id":"daily-drinker-qimen-mao-feng","title":"Daily Drinker Qimen Mao Feng","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis tea is sold out and will be available again 4\/10\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThick, rich, with notes of raw honey and wood. \u003cbr\u003eThis tea is from 2025 and has bold but balanced flavors that make it easy to enjoy in a focused session or while focusing on other things. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrewing this tea at difference water temperature will bring out a variety of flavors. For a softer more aromatic tea, brew at off boiling, around 90c. For a bold more honey like tea brew at full boil. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Sweetest Dew","offers":[{"title":"7g","offer_id":43833331679320,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30g","offer_id":43782442614872,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":43782442647640,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/4885\/8968\/files\/1ad8a130cce1a5abbc27c981914d5489_a65fdd55-f76d-4fa2-a1ac-9238a1b6afb9.jpg?v=1771575428"},{"product_id":"jin-mu-dan-jasmine-red","title":"Jin Mu Dan Jasmine Red","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the Guan Yang area of Fu Ding, this Jasmine uses Jin Mu Dan red tea as a base with a balanced level of jasmine flowers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Red tea is deep and rich and is really the main show of this tea. The jasmine is clean and clear and accents the red teas body with out covering up any notes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a jasmine with a high quality tea base with a focus on substance and not just jasmine flash. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Sweetest Dew","offers":[{"title":"10g","offer_id":43813727764568,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30g","offer_id":43813708005464,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g","offer_id":43813708038232,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/4885\/8968\/files\/2749ea51207bbbee6a55c8dde83d96f4.jpg?v=1772179163"},{"product_id":"little-veggie-red-tea","title":"Little Veggie Red Tea (2025)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Red Tea is from the Guang Yang region of Fu Ding. \u003cbr\u003eIts a little veggie tea, Xiao Cai Cha (小菜茶） meaning its grown from seeds and not an specific varietal. It was part of a Little Veggie Subscription and received so many positive reviews that I had to add it to the website. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis black tea is dark and full of texture. With a pine like mouthfeel this tea is deep and sweet. Floral notes and woodsy notes bring complexity to this hardy tea. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Sweetest Dew","offers":[{"title":"10g","offer_id":43927304831064,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30g","offer_id":43927304863832,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/4885\/8968\/files\/1cf5ac72c27d23ecbc8967d0b5ca51e3_0bd3975d-94bb-4575-994e-9a1f34234672.jpg?v=1774860636"},{"product_id":"qi-mei-qimen-jin-mei","title":"Qi Mei (Qimen Jin Mei) 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Qi Mei comes from the Li Kou village of Qimen. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJin Mei, golden eyebrown, is a twisted style of red tea that, compared to other styles of Qimen reds, is lighter and more aromatic. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Qi Mei is light and complex, but in its complexity there are some very confident notes. 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In Zhe Ring though it is used for red tea because of its bold characteristics that are easy to achieve during making. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the first sip you are met with a expanding floral aroma. The aroma is singular, bold and clear, as if a single large flower is opening up. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBelow that floral aroma is a deep rich base which is the result of careful charcoal baking.  The underlying flavor of the tea is like mahogany, dark and rich with a bit of texture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver all this tea is has clear characteristics that can be appriecated by anyone. 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The result is a tea with so much going on its almost hard to describe. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first thing you notice about this tea is just how dark and rich it is. The body and base flavor are almost like coca cola with a layer of mahogany like depth and texture. There is also a very clear rose aroma which is seems to be the result of the new making mentioned before. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll in all this is an extremely fun tea to drink. 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