{"product_id":"bittersweet-revel","title":"Bittersweet Revel","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"c6\" id=\"h.e8v4ly4mtbxm\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c13\"\u003eBittersweet Revel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c7\"\u003eBittersweet Revel is a C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eompetition Grade Qimen Black Tea of Huangshan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c7\"\u003e is the highest regularly available grade of Qimen (Keemun) tea, prized for its refined complexity and absence of bitterness. Sourced from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eQimen County\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c7\"\u003e in the Huangshan prefecture of Anhui province, it is crafted using the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eHuangshan Mao Feng\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e varietal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c10\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"c11 lst-kix_3xcwbyd1pnf9-0 start\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"c2 li-bullet-0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eFlavor Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e A rich, full-bodied cup featuring sweet, chocolatey, and malty notes. It is highly aromatic, often described as having \"Keemun fragrance\"—a complex mixture of rose, honey, and subtle wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"c2 li-bullet-0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e The dry leaves are typically dark, tightly curled, and delicate.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"c2 li-bullet-0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eTexture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e Noted for its \"sticky\" or oily mouthfeel that is smooth and silky, with a lingering sweet aftertaste.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c10\"\u003eBrewing Recommendations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c7\"\u003eFor the best experience, use the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eGongfu style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e to coax out multiple layers of flavor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"c11 lst-kix_qiuw4ipapca1-0 start\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"c2 li-bullet-0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e 90°C – 95°C (194°F – 203°F).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"c2 li-bullet-0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eRatio:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e Approximately 5g of tea per 100ml of water.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"c2 li-bullet-0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eSteeping Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e Start with short 15–30 second infusions for the first 3 rounds, gradually increasing for subsequent steeps. High-grade Qimen can often provide 8+ infusions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c10\"\u003eGrades of Qimen Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eRetailers typically categorize this tea into three tiers of quality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"c11 lst-kix_u0n5sa6cww6z-0 start\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"c2 li-bullet-0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eCompetition Grade:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e The top-tier \"Imperial\" selection; most refined and least astringent.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"c2 li-bullet-0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eImperial Grade:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e High-quality, thick, and fruity.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"c2 li-bullet-0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003ePremium Grade:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e A standard high-quality option, often more \"malty\" or robust but slightly less complex than the higher tiers.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c20 c38 title\" id=\"h.sdhn2f2py99c\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sincerely Tea House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46151814709447,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/1288\/8007\/files\/3.jpg?v=1771355918","url":"https:\/\/sincerelyteahouse.com\/products\/bittersweet-revel","provider":"Sincerely Tea House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}