{"title":"Competition Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eAward-winning teas from Taiwan's most prestigious tea competitions, including Dong Ding Oolong, First Prize, and Five Plum Award winners.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"凍頂烏龍比賽茶","title":"Dong Ding Oolong Competition Tea | 600g","description":"\u003cp\u003eDong Ding Oolong is one of Taiwan's most celebrated traditional teas, originating from the Lugu township in Nantou County. This competition-grade tea is crafted through traditional medium-roast techniques, producing a rich, multi-layered cup that defines Taiwanese oolong at its finest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcoal-roasted warmth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRipe fruit and honey sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToasted grain undertones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich and full-bodied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep, lingering sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful huigan (returning sweetness)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo bitterness or astringency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiquor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmber gold, clear and luminous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Brew Dong Ding Oolong\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e90–95°C (195–205°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea amount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e5g per 150ml\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst steep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e50 seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubsequent steeps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAdd 10–15 seconds each round\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRe-infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e5–7 times or more\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a porcelain teapot or gaiwan. The roasted character deepens beautifully through multiple infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Traditional Taiwanese Dong Ding Oolong\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Medium-roast, competition-grade quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Origin: Lugu Township, Nantou County, Taiwan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Net weight: 600g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Perfect for daily enjoyment, gifting, or collecting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted oolong enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose who enjoy full-bodied, warming teas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOolong tea collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBusiness or holiday gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"林偉信","offers":[{"title":"600g","offer_id":51340885885242,"sku":"","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"TWD","in_stock":false},{"title":"150g","offer_id":53834828153146,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"TWD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/3677\/9578\/files\/83602716_018ea3a7-5e34-4ead-8631-d748b0f59d1d.webp?v=1748040383"},{"product_id":"碳焙紅烏龍-得獎茶茶王","title":"Award-Winning Charcoal-Roasted Red Oolong | 300g","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the renowned Luye tea region in Taitung, Taiwan. Slow-roasted over dragon eye wood, this heavily oxidized oolong develops deep notes of caramel, ripe stone fruit, and smoky sweetness. Rich amber-orange liquor — exceptional hot or iced. Competition winner. Limited stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luye, Taitung, Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charcoal-roasted (dragon eye wood)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, ripe fruit, smoky sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300g per box\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Carrie's Teahouse","offers":[{"title":"Standard Specifications","offer_id":51980665520442,"sku":null,"price":4600.0,"currency_code":"TWD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/3677\/9578\/files\/78275.jpg?v=1785769832"},{"product_id":"凍頂烏龍比賽茶-1","title":"Dong Ding Oolong Competition Tea — Five Plum Award","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from Lugu Township in Nantou County — the heartland of Dong Ding Oolong — this tea earned the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eFive Plum Award\u003c\/strong\u003e at the Dong Ding Oolong Grading Exhibition and Competition. Every step of production, from leaf selection and fermentation to charcoal roasting, is evaluated by professional judges. Only the finest lots receive this recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ripe fruit, toasted grain, and warm floral honey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour\u003c\/strong\u003e — Round and full-bodied, with a clean depth that builds with each sip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e — Long, sweet, and lingering — the hallmark of a well-roasted Dong Ding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiquor\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bright amber gold, clear and luminous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaves: 6–8g per session\u003cbr\u003e\nWater temperature: 95–100°C\u003cbr\u003e\nFirst steep: 50 seconds\u003cbr\u003e\nSecond steep: 40 seconds\u003cbr\u003e\nContinue adding 10–15 seconds per steep. This tea holds up well for 5+ steepings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea type: Oolong\u003cbr\u003e\nOrigin: Lugu Township, Nantou County, Taiwan\u003cbr\u003e\nOxidation: Medium\u003cbr\u003e\nRoast: Light to medium charcoal roast\u003cbr\u003e\nNet weight: 600g (1 box)\u003cbr\u003e\nStorage: Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Competition Tea Worth Savouring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Five Plum Award is one of the most respected distinctions in Taiwan's tea competition circuit. Each leaf represents the grower's skill, patience, and deep understanding of the Dong Ding tradition. Whether you're buying for yourself or as a gift, this is a tea that speaks for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"林偉信","offers":[{"title":"a box of","offer_id":53564902408506,"sku":null,"price":4200.0,"currency_code":"TWD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/3677\/9578\/files\/1.jpg?v=1785771769"},{"product_id":"凍頂烏龍茶-頭等獎-鹿谷鄉農會比賽茶-300g","title":"Dong Ding Oolong Tea | First Prize | Lugu Township Farmers' Association Competition Tea (300g)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"148\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"148\"\u003e2026 Lugu Farmers' Association Spring Frozen Peak Oolong Tea Competition - First Prize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"180\"\u003eHailing from the Lugu region of Nantou, this tea stood out from numerous samples after rigorous evaluation by professional judges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"234\"\u003eThe tea soup is golden and translucent, with a blend of ripe fruit and roasted aromas. 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