{"product_id":"high-mountain-green","title":"High Mountain Green","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe pan-fired green tea for people who find green tea too grassy.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh Mountain Green is an organic Chinese green tea grown at elevation in Zhejiang province, where the thin air and persistent cloud cover force the tea bushes to grow slowly. That slow growth concentrates amino acids and natural sugars in the leaf, which is why high-altitude teas taste sweeter without added sugar. The leaves are pan-fired in the traditional Chinese style, tossed in a hot wok to halt oxidation. The result is a cup with toasted chestnut warmth and soft floral top notes, with zero vegetal or grassy character. Smooth from the first sip. No astringency on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy pan-firing matters.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese green teas are steamed, which preserves chlorophyll and produces that bright, grassy, seaweed-like flavor. Chinese green teas are pan-fired, which adds a toasted note and mellows the vegetal edge. The difference is immediate. Pan-fired greens taste warmer, rounder, and more approachable to Western palates raised on black tea. The technique dates back over a thousand years and remains the signature processing method for Chinese greens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe altitude effect.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea grown above the cloud line is prized across Asia for a reason. The clouds act as natural shade, increasing chlorophyll and L-theanine content in the leaf. The thin air slows photosynthesis, which forces the plant to produce more aromatic compounds as it compensates. The result is a tea that tastes complex without tasting heavy. Sweet, floral, nutty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Tea Tin","offer_id":47256362844482,"sku":"SQ3182465","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256362877250,"sku":"SQ3182466","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/high-mountain-green-loose-tea-ybtco.webp?v=1779851323","url":"https:\/\/ybtco.mom\/products\/high-mountain-green","provider":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}