{"product_id":"forest-grown-monks-wild-white-camellia-formosensis-white-tea","title":"Forest Grown Monk's Wild White -- Camellia Formosensis White Tea","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForest Grown Monk's Wild White \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCamellia formosensis White Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**This is not a tea for beginners! This one is for those that have experience with the cultivar, area and body feel of these types of teas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeed propagated, forest grown, certified organic and delicately picked and produced by hand, this tea is something special. If you want to understand Camellia formosensis, this is one of the purest examples of this tea that can be found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from 'tea forest' material found in the forest surrounding the Shan Wai Shan Temple in the hills of Pinglin, the Monk's and Nuns of the temple have created this white tea to be a pure expression of the area. Each formosensis tree has been planted by hand and left to grow in the forest surrounding the temple. It is a beautiful and special place to visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe taste is of soft, sweet and clean formosensis leaf litter, touches of pumpkin and wild flower, with a clear and smooth mouthfeel. It is a beautifully contemplative tea, and should be brewed with care and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**We only have about 1kg of this tea as it is not made in large quantities. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevation: 300-400m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStatus: Certified Organic, Forest Grown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultivar: Camellia formosensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeason: April 14th, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod: Hand picked, processed on site, small batch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOxidization: 0%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion: Pinglin, New Taipei City\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommend Brewing Style:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGong Fu Style: 3-5g per 100ml, ~95C(205f) water, 30-40-60 second steeps. Lasts 6+ steeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWestern Style: 3-5 per 100ml. 2-3 minutes steeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrandpa Style: 3-5g per mug. Keep adding water as you drink to taste. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mountain Stream Teas","offers":[{"title":"10g","offer_id":50786208678135,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g","offer_id":50786208710903,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2798\/9350\/files\/7FCBED80-8174-4BD9-9D2D-E1F08C584B83.jpg?v=1778990811","url":"https:\/\/mountainstreamteas.com\/products\/forest-grown-monks-wild-white-camellia-formosensis-white-tea","provider":"Mountain Stream Teas ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}