{"product_id":"qi-lan-varietal-black-tea","title":"Qi Lan Varietal Black Tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eQi Lan (奇兰), or \"Rare Orchid,\" is a fragrant tea varietal from the Wu Yi mountains of Fujian, usually made into oolong. This batch was fully oxidized and finished as black tea instead, giving it a darker, sweeter, more rounded character while keeping the varietal's signature floral aroma intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe dry leaves are long, slender, and wiry, with a deep, rich aroma of flowers, dark fruit, warm wood, and malt. Brewed, the liquor comes out a clear golden-orange that deepens to amber the longer you steep it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe flavor is smooth and layered, with orchid and dried rose floating above honey, malt, baked fruit, and a touch of cacao. A light mineral and woody note underneath gives it structure and shows off its Wu Yi origins. The mouthfeel is rounded and gently coating, with almost no harshness and a sweet floral finish that lingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis tea really shines gongfu style. Short steeps bring out the floral lift and honeyed sweetness, while longer infusions pull out deeper malt, wood, cacao, and dried fruit notes. You can push it hard without getting bitterness or astringency, which makes it both easy to drink and genuinely complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe spent leaves open up into flexible reddish-brown and dark olive tones, evenly oxidized with a substantial leaf base. Across many infusions, the tea moves gradually from bright and floral toward warmer notes of honey, wood, and sweet grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIf you love Wu Yi teas and want to try the Qi Lan varietal in a fuller, sweeter black tea form, this one's for you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBright amber-orange liquor with orchid, rose, honey, malt, and dark fruit aromas. Flavor opens with floral honey and baked fruit, moving into cacao, sweet wood, dried longan, and light mineral notes. Smooth, rounded mouthfeel with a persistent floral sweetness and clean, warming finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGongfu (recommended)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e5–6 grams per 100 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e90–95°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStart with 8–10 second infusions, lengthening gradually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGood for 7–10 infusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWestern\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e3–4 grams per 300 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e90–95°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSteep 2½–3½ minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRe-steep 2–3 times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThermos\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e1–1.5 grams per 100 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90–95°C\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSteep 10-20 minutes for a rich, warming brew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTea Type: Black Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eVarietal: Qi Lan 奇兰\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGrowing Region: Wu Yi, Fujian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCharacter: Floral, honeyed, malty, fruity, lightly mineral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLiquor: Golden orange to deep amber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMouthfeel: Smooth, rounded, gently mouth-coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRecommended For: Gongfu brewing, daily drinking, and lovers of aromatic Wu Yi teas   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIf you are interested in this varietal processed into a traditional Wu Yi Rock Oolong, you can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/wu-yi-shan-qi-lan-rock-oolong-tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003efind that tea here\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eApril Harvest from the Wu Yi Mountain area of Fujian \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"25 Grams \/ Spring 2026","offer_id":46915546710215,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Grams \/ Spring 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