{"title":"Teas","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe teas from Mira's letters, offered on their own. Each one comes from a place she has written about, vacuum-sealed at origin and sent with brewing guidance for slow steeping.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ali-shan-oolong","title":"Ali Shan Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"node-section\" data-id=\"36197764-6fed-464e-be96-4f5b887a4129\" data-show-on-website=\"true\" data-show-in-email=\"true\" data-show-to-non-subscribers=\"true\" data-show-to-free-subscribers=\"true\" data-show-to-paid-subscribers=\"true\" data-show-to-tiered-subscribers=\"\" data-show-with-referral-count=\"false\" data-referral-count-value=\"0\" data-referral-condition=\"lt\" data-padding-top=\"10\" data-padding-right=\"0\" data-padding-bottom=\"5\" data-padding-left=\"0\" data-use-individual-padding=\"true\" data-margin-top=\"10\" data-margin-bottom=\"10\" data-margin-left=\"0\" data-margin-right=\"0\" data-use-individual-margin=\"true\" data-border-width-top=\"0\" data-border-width-right=\"0\" data-border-width-bottom=\"0\" data-border-width-left=\"0\" data-use-individual-border-width=\"false\" data-border-top-left-radius=\"0\" data-border-top-right-radius=\"0\" data-border-bottom-right-radius=\"0\" data-border-bottom-left-radius=\"0\" data-use-individual-border-radius=\"false\" data-border-style=\"solid\" data-differing-visibility=\"false\" data-pm-slice=\"2 2 []\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"node-section-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-id=\"209a72a9-2512-4d09-86ed-f9e580c524ae\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-id=\"209a72a9-2512-4d09-86ed-f9e580c524ae\"\u003eGrown high in the mist-covered mountains of central Taiwan, Alishan Oolong is one of the world's most celebrated high-mountain teas. Cool temperatures, frequent fog, and slower-growing conditions allow the leaves to develop remarkable depth and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-id=\"265ddeae-840a-45fc-9fa4-305edbc5d7ad\"\u003eThe first sip is gentle. Floral notes of jasmine and gardenia mingle with hints of stone fruit, while a smooth, creamy texture lingers long after each cup. Very little bitterness. A naturally sweet finish that stays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-id=\"a534353f-68cf-4a58-894b-12c462dc41b5\"\u003eWhat makes this tea especially fitting for our first journey is how closely it reflects the landscape it comes from. The experience is soft, layered, and unhurried. Like the mountain roads that wind through Alishan's forests, the flavors reveal themselves gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-id=\"abaf942f-824b-4bc9-9e94-7c935f9ff4a1\"\u003eThis is not a tea that demands attention. It's a tea that rewards it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Steeped Letter Co.","offers":[{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":44409605423155,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/3577\/0419\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-05-31T102748.603.png?v=1780682619"},{"product_id":"silver-needle-white-tea","title":"Silver Needle White Tea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"node-section\" data-id=\"36197764-6fed-464e-be96-4f5b887a4129\" data-show-on-website=\"true\" data-show-in-email=\"true\" data-show-to-non-subscribers=\"true\" data-show-to-free-subscribers=\"true\" data-show-to-paid-subscribers=\"true\" data-show-to-tiered-subscribers=\"\" data-show-with-referral-count=\"false\" data-referral-count-value=\"0\" data-referral-condition=\"lt\" data-padding-top=\"10\" data-padding-right=\"0\" data-padding-bottom=\"5\" data-padding-left=\"0\" data-use-individual-padding=\"true\" data-margin-top=\"10\" data-margin-bottom=\"10\" data-margin-left=\"0\" data-margin-right=\"0\" data-use-individual-margin=\"true\" data-border-width-top=\"0\" data-border-width-right=\"0\" data-border-width-bottom=\"0\" data-border-width-left=\"0\" data-use-individual-border-width=\"false\" data-border-top-left-radius=\"0\" data-border-top-right-radius=\"0\" data-border-bottom-right-radius=\"0\" data-border-bottom-left-radius=\"0\" data-use-individual-border-radius=\"false\" data-border-style=\"solid\" data-differing-visibility=\"false\" data-pm-slice=\"2 2 []\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"node-section-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-id=\"209a72a9-2512-4d09-86ed-f9e580c524ae\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:378;95-472\"\u003eThe rarest and most prized of the white teas, made from nothing but the top spring bud, hand-picked and dried in open air. No rolling, no firing. The cup is delicate and naturally sweet: fresh hay, honeysuckle, a touch of white grape, and a smooth finish with no bitterness. Single-origin from Fuding, on the Fujian coast where Silver Needle was born. 100g, picked this spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"11:1-16:17;474-714\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e honeysuckle, fresh hay, warmed sugar, white grape\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e delicate, sweet, clean, no bitterness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuding, Fujian, China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e first-flush spring buds, hand-picked\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"18:1-18:209;716-924\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to steep:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat water to 175–185°F (just off the boil). Use about 1 tbsp of buds per cup, steep 3–5 minutes. Re-steeps well, so keep the leaves for a second and third cup. Use filtered or spring water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Steeped Letter Co.","offers":[{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":44507351547955,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/3577\/0419\/files\/silver_needle_white_tea.png?v=1783697433"},{"product_id":"darjeeling-first-flush-black-tea","title":"Darjeeling First Flush Black Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown on the steep Himalayan slopes of northeastern India, Darjeeling is the tea the rest of the world measures itself against, often called the Champagne of teas for good reason. This is a first flush, the season's very first pluck after the winter, when the plants wake and push out their most delicate leaves. It is the most sought-after harvest of the year, and it tastes like it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cup is bright and light-bodied, carrying the muscatel note that only Darjeeling produces: a lift of Muscat wine and ripe peach, orange blossom over the top, and a quiet base of cedar and unsweetened cocoa. Almost no astringency. A high, floral finish that keeps its clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle-origin from the high estates around Darjeeling, certified organic, picked this spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Muscat grape, peach, orange blossom, cedar, cocoa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright, floral, light-bodied, muscatel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium-high\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Darjeeling, India\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e first flush, spring\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to steep:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat water to 195°F (just below boiling). Use about 1 tbsp of leaves per cup, steep 3–4 minutes. Do not over-steep, or the delicacy turns sharp. 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