{"product_id":"butterleaf","title":"Butterleaf","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"c6\" id=\"h.kg4xscut1u37\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4\"\u003eButterleaf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c23\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c7\"\u003eButterleaf is a l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c7\"\u003eoose leaf\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eMilk Oolong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c7\"\u003e (also known as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c7 c32\"\u003eJin Xuan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c7\"\u003e or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c7 c32\"\u003eGolden Lily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c7\"\u003e) and is a prized Taiwanese tea famous for its\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c7\"\u003enaturally creamy, buttery flavor and silky mouthfeel, achieved without the addition of actual dairy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c13\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c9\"\u003eCharacteristics \u0026amp; Flavor Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"c10 lst-kix_b7thsjv0bvya-0 start\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"c5 li-bullet-0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c2\"\u003e The dry leaves are typically hand-rolled into tight, dark-green \"ball-style\" nuggets. When steeped, they slowly unfurl into large, whole leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"c5 li-bullet-0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c7\"\u003e It features a distinct floral scent often compared to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eorchids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c2\"\u003e, accompanied by notes of sweet cream, butterscotch, or even hints of pineapple and apricot.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"c5 li-bullet-0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eTaste:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c2\"\u003e Known for a velvety texture and a \"dessert-like\" quality, its flavor profile includes notes of custard, warm milk, and honeyed sweetness with a smooth finish and very little bitterness.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"c5 li-bullet-0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c2\"\u003e It brews into a pale yellow or light golden-amber infusion.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c13\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c9\"\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"c10 lst-kix_bc1nnm7j1uhe-0 start\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"c5 li-bullet-0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c7\"\u003e Butterleaf tea comes from the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eJin Xuan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c2\"\u003e (TRES #12) cultivar, a hybrid developed in Taiwan in the 1980s.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"c5 li-bullet-0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eProcess:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c2\"\u003e It is a lightly oxidized (\"green\") oolong. The creamy characteristics are coaxed out through specific processing techniques, including cool-temperature withering and light roasting.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"c5 li-bullet-0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eAuthenticity Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c2\"\u003e Higher-quality versions are naturally creamy. However, many lower-grade or \"flavored\" versions are artificially scented with milk flavorings to mimic the effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c13\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c9\"\u003eBrewing Recommendations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c23\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c2\"\u003eButterleaf is highly versatile and is famous for holding its flavor through multiple infusions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"c10 lst-kix_x2pj1vsm9kv-0 start\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"c5 li-bullet-0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c7\"\u003e Use water heated to roughly\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003e185°F to 205°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c2\"\u003e (85°C–96°C).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"c5 li-bullet-0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eSteeping Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c7\"\u003e Initial steep is usually\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003e2–3 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c7\"\u003e. You can re-steep the same leaves up to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003e5–7 times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c2\"\u003e, with each infusion revealing new floral or vegetal nuances.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"c5 li-bullet-0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eVessel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c7\"\u003e While any infuser works, a traditional\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eYixing teapot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c7\"\u003e or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eGaiwan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c2\"\u003e is often recommended by enthusiasts to capture the tea's full aromatic profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c13\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c9\"\u003eHealth Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c23\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c2\"\u003eLike other oolongs, it contains polyphenols, antioxidants, and minerals (calcium, magnesium) that may support:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"c10 lst-kix_9bc3uk9qx7ez-0 start\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"c5 li-bullet-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c2\"\u003eMetabolism and weight management.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"c5 li-bullet-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c2\"\u003eMental alertness and stress relief.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"c5 li-bullet-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c2\"\u003eHeart health and digestion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c22\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sincerely Tea House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46154723295431,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/1288\/8007\/files\/11.jpg?v=1771356070","url":"https:\/\/sincerelyteahouse.com\/products\/butterleaf","provider":"Sincerely Tea House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}