D/P/S × Thomas Meat Shop. Lishan Zen Honey Black Tea 25g

※ For convenience store delivery, please allow approximately 2-3 business days after shipment for arrival; registered mail via the post office takes approximately 1-2 business days (delivery times may be adjusted based on logistics volume and current carrier announcements). We are unable to guarantee specific delivery dates or time slots. ※ For our friends on the outlying islands, please contact the designer if you have any needs. ❤ ※ Packaging specification: 25g per canister ※ Images are for reference only. Lishan Zen Honey Black Tea—produced only once a year, rare and precious! Derived from the Qingxin Oolong cultivar grown in the high mountains of the Lishan region at an altitude of 1700–2100 meters, the mist-shrouded environment with significant day-night temperature fluctuations creates thick, pectin-rich tea leaves. Furthermore, the tea undergoes a unique "insect-bitten" process that triggers the production of special aromatic compounds, resulting in a naturally sweet liquor with a unique aroma of ripe fruit and honey. Featuring futuristic, sophisticated packaging in collaboration with the contemporary trend art space DOPENESS ART LAB, the canister is crafted from design-conscious and eco-friendly paper materials. It contains Lishan Zen Honey Black Tea produced by the century-old Wa-Gang Tea Industry, a tea factory that has won the five-star rating from the Agriculture and Food Agency for five consecutive terms. It is the perfect, thoughtful gift for any festival. About Wa-Gang Tea Industry Established in 1918, five generations of expertise have been dedicated to crafting 100% locally produced, high-quality tea. Located at an altitude of 2500 meters in the Huagang area of Lishan, Wa-Gang Tea Factory is the first in the region to pass ISO22000 and HACCP certifications. Since 2013, it has won the Agriculture and Food Agency's five-star "Hygiene and Safety Tea Factory" rating for five consecutive terms, completing vertical integration of tea production, manufacturing, and marketing. In recent years, it has been recognized with numerous international and local tea quality awards: In 2021, it participated in the Monde Selection World Quality Awards for the first time, winning 2 golds and 1 silver among 3,100 products from over 90 countries. From 2018 to 2020, it won the "Gold Medal" at the AVPA World Tea Competition in Paris, France, for three consecutive years. In 2016, it won the "Highest Gold Prize" at the Japan World Green Tea Contest. This proves that fine tea is not only beloved by the Chinese-speaking community but also capable of conquering the palates of people worldwide. ※ Thomas's Trivia Since 2013, the Agriculture and Food Agency has implemented a hygiene and safety evaluation program for tea factories. Based on a five-star hotel concept, tea factories across the region are evaluated based on software and hardware facilities, environment, production processes, and health management. Ratings range from 1 to 5 stars, with 5 stars being the highest. With hundreds of tea factories participating in the evaluation, very few achieve a 5-star rating. It is a remarkable achievement for Wa-Gang Tea Industry to hold this five-star status for five consecutive terms! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52688590619_e418ecb7db_z.jpg Rare and precious Qingxin Oolong cultivar from the Lishan region The tea gardens are located at high altitudes where average sunshine is limited, reducing the "catechin" content that causes bitterness. The mist-shrouded environment and large day-night temperature differences result in slow-growing tea leaves with thick flesh and high pectin content. The nutrients within the leaves are well-retained, allowing for natural sweetness without the need for external additives. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52688738780_45e0e2474e_z.jpg Unique ripe fruit and honey aroma produced by the bites of small green leafhoppers Small green leafhoppers, also known as "Jacobiasca formosana," are approximately 0.7 cm long and bright green. Both adults and nymphs feed on the sap of plants such as mulberry, tea, and citrus trees. Although the appearance of the tea leaves and buds becomes curled and growth is stunted after being fed upon by these insects, it triggers the tea plants to produce special aromatic substances, resulting in a "honey aroma" and "ripe fruit aroma" similar to natural honey! This type of tea is known as "insect-bitten" (著涎), and the quality depends on the degree of this process and the balance of aroma and flavor. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52688738845_daeb1c5412_z.jpg Hand-picked and meticulously crafted Before manual harvesting, the quality of the tea leaves is inspected using precision instruments to monitor every tea garden, ensuring safety and health. "Test first, harvest later" is the primary procedure for agricultural product safety control. Based on experience, the maturity of fresh leaves is assessed alongside local weather, temperature, and humidity conditions. Depending on the tea type, a standard of one bud with two or three leaves is chosen. The fresh tea is harvested by hand at the optimal time and immediately transported to the factory for processing on designated production lines. Artisan craftsmanship is present in every step, racing against time from the moment of harvest. Fresh leaves are delivered to the hands of the masters, undergoing a continuous 48-hour golden production process to master the ripening transformation, ultimately creating tea with excellent aroma, character, and flavor. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52687795507_917d4cd043_z.jpg Brewing Guide for Beginners [Hot Brewing Method] We recommend 1g of tea for every 25ml of water. Steep in 85~90°C hot water for about 1-2 minutes. You can adjust the steeping time and water amount according to your preference. The number of re-steeps depends on the amount of tea leaves used (5g can usually be re-steeped 3-4 times). [Cold Brewing Method] We recommend 1g of tea for every 100ml of water. Place in the refrigerator for 8-16 hours, adjusting steeping time and water volume to your preference. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52688808603_973c029634_z.jpg Thomas Meat Shop × The Chillest Contemporary Art Space, DOPENESS ART LAB "The First Urban Art Experimental Space in the region" Founded in 2018 by contemporary artist KEA TSAI, this is the region's first experimental space for urban art. Beyond buying, selling, and static exhibitions, the brand's experienced marketing team constantly attempts cross-disciplinary collaborations and even established its own fashion apparel brand, receiving strong recommendations from many artists. The goal is to let more people know, encounter, and fall in love with Urban Art in different forms. Featuring futuristic, sophisticated packaging in collaboration with DOPENESS ART LAB, the canister is crafted from design-conscious and eco-friendly paper materials. It contains "Lishan Zen Honey Black Tea / White-tipped Oriental Beauty Tea" supervised and produced by the century-old Wa-Gang Tea Industry, which has won the five-star rating from the Agriculture and Food Agency for five consecutive terms. It is the perfect, thoughtful gift for any festival! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52687795467_6d324395a6_z.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52688316886_fde2868862_z.jpg ▼ Origin Taiwan ▼ Ingredients Lishan Zen Honey Black Tea: Black tea leaves Collaborative tea canister: Paper canister body, tinplate bottom & lid ▼ Shelf Life Three years; please refer to the product label for details. ▼ Storage Store in a cool, dry place. ▼ Notes 1. Images are for reference only; the actual product received shall prevail. 2. If the product is damaged upon arrival, please take photos as evidence and contact us immediately. ▼ Return and Exchange Policy Due to food safety and hygiene considerations, fresh and perishable goods are excluded from the seven-day appreciation period by law and cannot be returned or exchanged. Upon receipt, please confirm the items and quantity immediately. If the items received do not match your order or are defective (e.g., damaged during transport, thawed), please take photos as evidence and contact us within one day of receipt with your order number or purchaser information, and we will handle the return or exchange for you immediately. ※ During the return/exchange process, please keep the invoice and ensure the product remains complete. Products requiring frozen storage must be kept in the freezer. If the product has been opened or damaged due to improper handling or storage by the consumer, the company reserves the right to refuse the return or exchange.