{"title":"Low Caffeine","description":"\u003cp\u003eLow caffeine teas contain roughly 10–30mg of caffeine per cup — about a quarter of what you'd get from coffee. They're a good fit for late afternoons, evenings, or anytime you want the warmth and flavour of real tea with a gentler caffeine level. Everything in this collection comes from Camellia sinensis, the tea plant, so these are still true teas rather than herbal infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tasmanian-lavender-pu-erh-tea\" title=\"Tasmanian Lavender Puerh\"\u003eTasmanian Lavender Puerh\u003c\/a\u003e was awarded at the 2025 Royal Tasmanian Fine Food Awards — it's a Menghai ripe pu-erh blended with locally grown lavender, earthy and floral. For white tea fans, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aged-white-tea-2012\" title=\"Aged White Tea 2012 (Lao Bai Cha)\"\u003eAged White Tea 2012\u003c\/a\u003e has developed a honeyed depth over its years of ageing that you won't find in younger whites. And \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gardenia-white-tea\" title=\"Gardenia White Tea\"\u003eGardenia White Tea\u003c\/a\u003e carries a natural floral sweetness from gardenia buds dried alongside the tea leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe caffeine in white and aged teas tends to be gentler than matcha, black tea, or raw pu-erh. That said, if you're particularly sensitive or drinking close to bedtime, our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/caffeine-free\" title=\"Caffeine-Free\"\u003ecaffeine-free herbals\u003c\/a\u003e are the zero-caffeine option. And if you want more energy, our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medium-caffeine\" title=\"Medium Caffeine\"\u003emedium caffeine\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/high-caffeine\" title=\"High Caffeine\"\u003ehigh caffeine\u003c\/a\u003e collections have stronger choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe brew a lot of these at the Tea Bar in Salamanca Art Centre, especially in the afternoons. If you're in Hobart, come in and we'll set up a tasting for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aged-white-tea-2012","title":"Aged White Tea 2012 (Lao Bai Cha)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAged White Tea 2012 is a Fujian white tea that has been naturally ageing for over fourteen years. In Chinese tea culture, there's a saying: \"one year it's tea, three years it's medicine, seven years it's treasure.\" At \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003efourteen years, this Lao Bai Cha (老白茶) has developed a depth you won't find in younger white teas — herbaceous notes with a honey-like sweetness and a smooth, rounded body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea comes compressed into small biscuit-shaped pieces, which is the traditional way to store white tea for ageing. You'll notice how different it looks and tastes compared to fresh white tea — the leaves have darkened over the years, and the liquor brews a warm amber rather than pale gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it tastes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first thing you'll pick up is an herbaceous quality — think dried herbs and a gentle woodiness. Then the honey sweetness comes through, especially as the tea cools slightly. The body is smooth and full compared to younger white teas. If you've only had fresh white tea before, this is a different experience — warmer, richer, more settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne customer, Miguel, told us he was sceptical when our staff at Salamanca Market suggested boiling the leaves after a few infusions. He tried it anyway — and was surprised by a pronounced Chinese dry date flavour that came through. That's something you don't get from regular steeping alone, and it's one of the reasons we keep recommending the boiling method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note from Joanne:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"This is my go-to tea for chatting or just relaxing. I'll put on a few infusions in the gaiwan, and once the flavour starts to mellow, I transfer the leaves to a kettle and boil them — that's when the dry date sweetness really comes out. Several of our customers buy this one repeatedly. One told us it's her third purchase because 'every cup is consistent in its honeyed sweetness.' That's exactly what I love about well-aged white tea — it's reliable.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on this batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e this is a single 2012 lot, and once it's gone, the next aged white we offer will be from a different year. The 50g tins have sold out and we only have the 100g size left. If you've come back for this one before, now's a reasonable time to grab a tin to keep ageing at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few of our customers drink this after dinner — the caffeine is low enough that it doesn't interfere with sleep. If you're visiting Hobart, come try it at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amomentoftea.com.au\/pages\/tea-bar\" title=\"Salamanca Tea Bar\"\u003eSalamanca Tea Bar\u003c\/a\u003e. Quite a few people discover this tea in person and then reorder online from interstate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTea profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaste: Herbaceous, honey sweetness, smooth\u003cbr\u003eType: Aged White Tea\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Fujian Province, China\u003cbr\u003eForm: Compressed biscuit shape\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: Spring 2012\u003cbr\u003eNo artificial flavours, colours or preservatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewing instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Half a piece (approx. 2.5g) per 250ml teapot. 95°C water. Steep 3 minutes — up to 3 infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 piece per 150ml teapot. Pre-warm the vessel. 95°C water, steep 30–40 seconds for the first 4 infusions, add 10 seconds from the fifth. Up to 8 infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTry this:\u003c\/strong\u003e After 2–3 gongfu infusions, transfer the wet leaves to a heat-resistant kettle and boil for 3 minutes. This brings out richer flavours and a rounder mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage and ageing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. Unlike most teas, well-stored white tea continues to develop over time — so this one will keep changing if you hold onto it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs well with\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amomentoftea.com.au\/collections\/gaiwan\" title=\"Chinese Gaiwan Tea collection\"\u003e Gaiwan\u003c\/a\u003e for gongfu brewing. If you'd like to compare different aged white teas, our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wild-aged-white-tea-2008\" title=\"Wild Aged White Tea Cake Year 2008\"\u003e2008 Wild Aged White Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e  has been ageing even longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew to white tea? Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amomentoftea.com.au\/collections\/white-tea\" title=\"Chinese White Tea Collection\"\u003eWhite Tea Collection\u003c\/a\u003e is a gentler starting point.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Moment of Tea","offers":[{"title":"50g (10×5g)","offer_id":40273987240001,"sku":"01WTAW1201-50","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g (20×5g)","offer_id":40273987272769,"sku":"01WTAW1201-100","price":62.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5g (Sample)","offer_id":40359404306497,"sku":"01WTAW1201-5","price":8.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/6242\/7713\/products\/DSC08362-01.jpg?v=1756966240"},{"product_id":"wild-aged-white-tea-2008","title":"Wild Aged White Tea Cake Year 2008","description":"\u003cp\u003eWild Aged White Tea Cake 2008 is a Fujian white tea made from wild tea tree leaves, naturally aged for over sixteen years. Wild tea trees grow without cultivation or pesticides, and their leaves tend to carry more depth and complexity than farmed tea. After sixteen years of careful storage, this cake has developed a soft, full-bodied character with sugarcane-like sweetness and a bright, clear liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea is compressed into a traditional cake shape — you break off a piece for each session. This is one of those teas that rewards patience: it brews well for 12 infusions or more with gongfu method, and each infusion shows you something a bit different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it tastes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liquor brews bright and clear despite its age. You'll notice sugarcane sweetness first, followed by a soft, rounded body that coats your mouth gently. There's none of the astringency you might expect — sixteen years has smoothed everything out. Later infusions bring out more depth and a lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note from Joanne:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"This is the tea I bring out for visitors who ask 'what's the most interesting white tea you have?' The wild tree leaves give it a character that's hard to describe until you taste it. Many of our customers start with the \u003ca title=\"Aged White Tea 2012 (Lao Bai Cha)\" href=\"\/products\/aged-white-tea-2012\"\u003e2012 Aged White Tea\u003c\/a\u003e and then come back curious about something older — this is where that path leads. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e茶气 (chá qì)：\u003c\/strong\u003eThis is also one of those teas where you can experience what Chinese tea drinkers call 茶气 (chá qì) — tea energy. If you brew it quietly and pay attention to your body, you may notice a gentle warmth rising from inside, not from the hot water but from the tea itself. It's a subtle sensation — your palms might warm up, your back might feel a soft flush. Experienced tea drinkers look for this quality, and it's one reason aged teas from old trees are so valued. If you practise meditation, tai chi or qigong, you'll recognise it as a kind of internal energy. Not everyone notices it on the first session, but when you do, it changes how you think about tea.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable at our \u003ca title=\"Salamanca Tea Bar\" href=\"https:\/\/amomentoftea.com.au\/pages\/tea-bar\"\u003eSalamanca Tea Bar\u003c\/a\u003e — come try before you buy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTea profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaste: Bright and clear, sugarcane sweetness, soft body\u003cbr\u003eType: Aged White Tea (Cake)\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Fujian Province, China\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Wild tea tree leaves, compressed cake\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: 2008\u003cbr\u003eNo artificial flavours, colours or preservatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewing instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5g per 400ml teapot. 95°C water. Steep 3 minutes — up to 3 infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5g per 150ml teapot. Pre-warm the vessel. 95°C water, steep 30–40 seconds for the first 4 infusions, add 10 seconds from the fifth. Up to 12 infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTry this:\u003c\/strong\u003e After 2–3 infusions, transfer the wet leaves to a heat-resistant kettle and boil for 3 minutes. This draws out richer flavours and a rounder mouthfeel — well worth the extra step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. White tea continues to evolve in storage, so this cake will keep developing if properly kept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you'd like to try aged white tea at a lower price point first, our \u003ca title=\"Aged White Tea 2012 (Lao Bai Cha)\" href=\"\/products\/aged-white-tea-2012\"\u003e2012 Aged White Tea\u003c\/a\u003e ($35) gives you a taste of what ageing does to white tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Moment of Tea","offers":[{"title":"350g","offer_id":40359408107585,"sku":"01WTAW0801","price":230.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5g (Sample)","offer_id":40359408140353,"sku":"01WTAW0802","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/6242\/7713\/products\/DSC08411-01.jpg?v=1686891625"},{"product_id":"yunnan-white-tea-2021","title":"Yunnan White Tea 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYunnan White Tea \u003c\/strong\u003eis a white tea made from wild arbor tea trees in Xigui, Yunnan Province — a very different growing environment from the typical Fujian white teas. Where Fujian white teas tend toward delicate and floral, Yunnan's ancient trees produce something bolder: citrus and woody notes with a hint of mint and a honey-like sweetness underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2021 spring harvest is compressed into small biscuit-shaped pieces — a piece for each gongfu brewing session. The arbor trees grow naturally without pesticides, and their deep root systems draw up minerals that you can taste in the cup. Four years of ageing has smoothed out the tea's character while keeping its distinctive Yunnan personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it tastes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore structured than a typical white tea. You'll notice citrus first, then a woody quality and a hay-like freshness. The honey sweetness comes through as an aftertaste and builds with later infusions. If you're used to Fujian white teas and want something different, this Yunnan version might surprise you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRacheal from Adelaide tried a sample when she was visiting Hobart and had to reorder online afterwards — she said it's become one of her favourites. We hear this a lot with the Yunnan White Tea. It's different enough from typical white teas that people remember it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note from Joanne:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Yunnan white teas have a distinct character that comes from those old arbor trees — there's a depth and body you don't get from bush-grown tea. I like to brew this one with slightly hotter water than I'd use for Silver Needles or White Peony. It can handle it, and the heat brings out the honey notes. If you've only tried Fujian white teas, this Yunnan version is worth exploring — it's a different experience.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable at our \u003ca title=\"Salamanca Tea Bar\" href=\"https:\/\/amomentoftea.com.au\/pages\/tea-bar\"\u003eSalamanca Tea Bar\u003c\/a\u003e — come try before you buy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTea profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaste: Citrus, woody, mint, honey sweetness\u003cbr\u003eType: White Tea \u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Xigui, Yunnan Province, China\u003cbr\u003eIngredients: 100% tea leaves from pesticide-free arbor tea trees\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: Spring 2021\u003cbr\u003eNo artificial flavours, colours or preservatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewing instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e ¼ piece (approx. 1.8g) per 250ml teapot. 95°C water. Steep 3 minutes — up to 3 infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 piece (approx. 7g) per 150ml teapot. Pre-warm the vessel. 95°C water, steep 40 seconds for the first 4 infusions, add 10 seconds from the fifth. Up to 10 infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in an airtight container in a cool, dark place away from light and moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurious how different white teas compare? Our \u003ca title=\"Wild White Peony 2025 - Premium White Tea\" href=\"\/products\/premium-white-peony\"\u003eFujian Wild White Peony\u003c\/a\u003e ($29) is a good contrast — lighter and more floral where this Yunnan tea is bold and structured.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Moment of Tea","offers":[{"title":"50g (7×7g pcs)","offer_id":40273988649025,"sku":"01WTYW2101-50","price":42.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g (14×7g pcs)","offer_id":40273988681793,"sku":"01WTYW2101-100","price":79.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 piece (Sample)","offer_id":40359408566337,"sku":"01WTYW2101-5","price":8.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/6242\/7713\/products\/DSC08361-01.jpg?v=1686891643"},{"product_id":"tasmanian-pinot-black-tea","title":"Tasmanian Pinot Black Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eTasmanian Pinot Black Tea is a blended black tea inspired by Tasmania's Pinot Noir wine culture. It pairs Tasmanian black tea with dried local Pinot grapes and Chinese black tea, creating a grape-forward cup that wine lovers and tea drinkers both seem to enjoy. The grape character comes from actual dried fruit rather than artificial flavouring, so it tastes natural and layered rather than sweet or synthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you'll taste\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry grape notes upfront, with a smooth, mild tea base underneath. There's a bit of body and depth from the Chinese black tea in the blend — think of it as the structure that holds the fruit together, if you want to keep the wine comparison going. At our Tea Bar, I've watched visitors take their first sip and say something like \"oh, I can taste the grape.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor people who think they don't like tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the tea I reach for when someone at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amomentoftea.com.au\/pages\/tea-shop-hobart\" title=\"Tea Bar Hobart — Visit A Moment of Tea in Salamanca\"\u003eour Salamanca Tea Bar\u003c\/a\u003e tells me they're \"not really a tea person.\" The wine connection gives them something familiar, and from there the conversation usually opens up. If you're buying for a wine lover who hasn't found their tea yet, this is a good starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 2 teaspoons of tea per 500ml teapot with 95°C water. Steep for 4 minutes and enjoy 1–2 infusions. The first steep is where the grape character is strongest. The second steep is gentler and brings out more of the tea base. Try it without milk first to get the full fruit profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo artificial flavours, colours, or preservatives. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place away from light and moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tasmanian-tea\" title=\"Tasmanian Tea Collection — Local Blends from Tasmania\"\u003eTasmanian tea range\u003c\/a\u003e. If you enjoy this, try our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tasmanian-huon-breakfast-blended-black-tea\" title=\"Tasmanian Breakfast Blended Black Tea\"\u003eTasmanian Breakfast Black Tea\u003c\/a\u003e with native pepper berries, or our award-winning \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tasmanian-lavender-pu-erh-tea\" title=\"Tasmanian Lavender Puerh\"\u003eTasmanian Lavender Puerh\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tasmanian black tea, dried Pinot grapes, Chinese black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Moment of Tea","offers":[{"title":"6g (Sample)","offer_id":40359420854337,"sku":"01BTPB2203","price":7.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g","offer_id":40356383064129,"sku":"01BTPB2202","price":26.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/6242\/7713\/files\/DSC01404.png?v=1718072015"},{"product_id":"mandarin-pu-erh-2019-post-fermented-tea","title":"Mandarin Pu-erh Post-fermented Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eMandarin Pu-erh （小青柑）is a ripe post-fermented tea packed inside a whole dried mandarin fruit shell. The mandarin comes from Xinhui City in Guangdong Province — the same region famous for producing chen pi (aged tangerine peel) — and the pu-erh inside is from Menghai, Yunnan Province. Together, they create a tea that blends earthy pu-erh depth with a warm citrus aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it tastes like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pu-erh provides the familiar earthy, smooth base, while the dried mandarin peel adds a citrus scent that's more warm and rounded than sharp. The mandarin mellows the pu-erh and adds a slightly sweet, fruity layer that makes this a good after-meal tea — in Chinese tradition, the combination of pu-erh and citrus peel is valued for supporting digestion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to brew it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach mandarin is a complete serving. You can brew it whole or break off pieces depending on how strong you want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern style:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse one whole mandarin per 400ml teapot with 90-100°C water. Steep for 1 minute per infusion. You'll get up to 4 infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu style:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne mandarin per 150ml gaiwan or teapot. Use 95-100°C water with a quick rinse first. Steep just 10 seconds for the first 4 infusions, adding 10 seconds from the fifth. Up to 10 infusions. The citrus notes come through strongly in the early cups, with the pu-erh becoming more dominant in later steeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJoanne's tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the tea I reach for after a heavy dinner. The combination of pu-erh and mandarin peel has been a go-to in Chinese households for generations — it's the kind of pairing where both ingredients work better together than on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy this, we also carry \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aged-mandarin-peel-chinese-chen-pi\" title=\"Aged Mandarin Peel 2016\/Chen Pi\/ Dried Tangerine Peels\"\u003eAged Mandarin Peel (Chen Pi) from 2016\u003c\/a\u003e on its own, which you can add to any tea or just steep by itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCome taste it at our Salamanca Tea Bar — it's one of those teas where the aroma tells you a lot before you even take a sip. If you enjoy pu-erh with floral additions, our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tasmanian-lavender-pu-erh-tea\" title=\"Tasmanian Lavender Puerh\"\u003eTasmanian Lavender Puerh\u003c\/a\u003e is another blend worth trying — same smooth pu-erh base, different direction with Tasmanian lavender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTea profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthy, Citrus, smooth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Post-fermented tea (ripe pu-erh with mandarin)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mandarin from Xinhui City, Guangdong; Ripe pu-erh from Menghai, Yunnan Province, China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOxidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully fermented (渥堆 wòduī process)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTCM Property:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm (温性) — gentle, supports digestion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% pu-erh leaves and whole dry mandarin peel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium — best from morning to afternoon. Caffeine-sensitive drinkers may want to avoid it late in the evening.\u003cbr\u003eNo artificial flavours, colours or preservatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. The mandarin peel and pu-erh both benefit from time — properly stored, the citrus and earthy flavours continue to integrate and deepen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Moment of Tea","offers":[{"title":"1 Can (60g)","offer_id":41721834799169,"sku":"01PFMP2301","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Pcs (10g)","offer_id":41721834831937,"sku":"01PFMP2302","price":11.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/6242\/7713\/products\/DSC08402-01.jpg?v=1756966240"},{"product_id":"ripe-pu-erh-cake-post-fermented-tea","title":"\"The One\" Ripe Pu-erh Cake 2024 Post-fermented Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"The One\" is a 200g ripe (shou) pu-erh cake made from 2024 spring harvest tea leaves, compressed in the traditional round cake shape in Menghai, Yunnan Province. Ripe pu-erh goes through an accelerated fermentation process called wo dui, which gives it that deep, dark, earthy character straight away — unlike raw pu-erh, which needs years of aging to mellow out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it tastes like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a full-bodied pu-erh with rich earthy notes, a juicy mouthfeel, and no harsh edges. The liquor brews up a deep reddish-brown that's thick enough to feel substantial on the tongue. There's a natural sweetness underneath the earthiness — not sugary, more like the warmth of dark roasted grains. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Break off about 2g for a 400ml teapot. Use 90-100°C water and steep for 3-5 minutes. You'll get up to 3 infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use 4g per 150ml \u003ca title=\"Foshou Set Glazed Gaiwan\" href=\"\/products\/glazed-gaiwan08\"\u003egaiwan\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca title='\"Qinquan\" Classic Chinese Yixing Clay Teapot 150ml' href=\"\/products\/qinquan-handcraft-chinese-yixing-clay-teapot\"\u003eYixing teapot\u003c\/a\u003e. A quick rinse with hot water first to wake up the compressed leaves. Then 95-100°C water, 30 seconds for the first 4 infusions, adding 10 seconds from the fifth. Up to 10 infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTry boiling it:\u003c\/strong\u003e After your gongfu session, drop the spent leaves into a pot and boil for 3 minutes. This draws out a different, deeper flavour — thicker and more warming. Worth trying on a cold Hobart evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to break the cake\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a pu-erh tea pick or a butter knife. Insert it along the edge of the cake and gently pry upward — the compressed layers will flake apart. Take what you need and store the rest. A 200g cake will last quite a while with daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJoanne's tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're someone who drinks pu-erh regularly, a cake like this is good value. At 200g, you're looking at roughly 50 gongfu sessions, and the flavour actually improves as the cake opens up over time. I'd suggest pairing it with a dedicated \u003ca title='\"Qinquan\" Classic Chinese Yixing Clay Teapot 150ml' href=\"\/products\/qinquan-handcraft-chinese-yixing-clay-teapot\"\u003eYixing clay teapot\u003c\/a\u003e — using the same pot for ripe pu-erh builds up a seasoning that makes each brew smoother. Available at our Salamanca Tea Bar if you'd like to taste it before buying the full cake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTea profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaste: Earthy, rich, juicy\u003cbr\u003eType: Post-fermented tea (ripe\/shou pu-erh)\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Menghai, Yunnan Province, China\u003cbr\u003eOxidation: Fully fermented (渥堆 wòduī process)\u003cbr\u003eTCM Property: Warm (温性) — gentle on the stomach, suits after meals\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: Spring 2024\u003cbr\u003eIngredients: 100% tea leaves compressed into cake shape\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 200g\u003cbr\u003eCaffeine: Medium — best from morning to afternoon. Caffeine-sensitive drinkers may want to avoid it late in the evening.\u003cbr\u003eNo artificial flavours, colours or preservatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in an airtight container in a cool, dark place away from light and moisture. Ripe pu-erh is stable and forgiving — it keeps well and the flavour smooths out further over time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Moment of Tea","offers":[{"title":"200g-Year 2024","offer_id":40359464140865,"sku":"01PFRP1901-200","price":118.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5g (Sample)","offer_id":40359464173633,"sku":"01PFRP1901-5","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/6242\/7713\/products\/DSC08408-01.jpg?v=1744338524"},{"product_id":"gong-mei-white","title":"Gong Mei White Tea 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGong Mei (Gong Mei 贡眉)\u003c\/strong\u003eis a Fujian white tea made from buds and larger leaves of the tea plant. The name translates to \"Tribute Eyebrow\" — a reference to the leaf shape and its history as a tribute tea during the Qing Dynasty. With fewer buds than White Peony or Silver Needles, Gong Mei has its own character: a brisk, hay-like quality with a subtle sweetness that many white tea drinkers enjoy for everyday drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2020 harvest has had a few years to settle, which gives it a smoother edge than when it was fresh. It's one of the more approachable white teas we carry — the flavour is clear and clean without much complexity to navigate, which makes it a good starting point if you're new to white tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it tastes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrisk and clean with a fresh hay-like note. There's a mild sweetness that comes through as the tea cools. The body is light but not thin. This is the kind of white tea that works well throughout the afternoon — easy drinking, not demanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of our customers, Liam, bought this as his first white tea from our Hobart Tea Shop. He described the flavour as making him \"feel like laying on a grass field on a sunny day.\" That captures Gong Mei well — it's easygoing in a way that doesn't demand anything from you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note from Joanne:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Gong Mei is the white tea I suggest when someone asks 'where should I start?' It's less delicate than Silver Needles and less complex than aged white tea — just a clean, naturally sweet tea that works well in the afternoon. Several customers have told us the natural sweetness surprised them because they were expecting something more 'plain'. I find it brews nicely in a glass teapot where you can watch the leaves unfurl.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable at our \u003ca title=\"Salamanca Tea Bar\" href=\"https:\/\/amomentoftea.com.au\/pages\/tea-bar\"\u003eSalamanca Tea Bar\u003c\/a\u003e — come try before you buy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTea profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaste: Brisk, fresh hay, delicate sweetness\u003cbr\u003eType: White Tea\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Panxi town, Fuding, Fujian, China\u003cbr\u003eOxidation: 5-10% — minimally oxidized\u003cbr\u003eTCM Property: Cool (凉性) — gentle, becoming more neutral with age\u003cbr\u003eIngredients: 100% loose tea leaves\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: Spring 2020\u003cbr\u003eNo artificial flavours, colours or preservatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewing instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5g per 250ml teapot. 85–90°C water. Steep 3 minutes — up to 3 infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5g per 150ml gaiwan or teapot. Pre-warm the vessel. 95°C water, steep 40 seconds for the first 3 infusions, add 10 seconds from the fourth. Up to 6 infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. White tea stores well if kept dry — this 2020 harvest will continue to mellow over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs well with our \u003ca title=\"300ml-Square Glass Teapot With Infuser\" href=\"https:\/\/amomentoftea.com.au\/collections\/glass-teapot\"\u003eGlass Teapot\u003c\/a\u003e . If you enjoy this, our \u003ca title=\"Wild White Peony 2025 - Premium White Tea\" href=\"\/products\/premium-white-peony\"\u003eWild White Peony 2025\u003c\/a\u003e ($29) takes things up a notch with a higher bud ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Moment of Tea","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":42116398448705,"sku":"01WTGM2201","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5g (Sample)","offer_id":42116398481473,"sku":"01WTGM2202","price":5.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/6242\/7713\/products\/WechatIMG874.png?v=1686891944"},{"product_id":"premium-white-peony","title":"Wild White Peony 2025 - Premium White Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild White Peony (Bai Mu Dan)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a white tea made from spring buds and the first two leaves, handpicked from wild-growing tea bushes in Panxi town, Fuding — one of the most renowned areas for white tea in Fujian Province. \"Wild\" here means the bushes grow naturally without pesticides, giving the tea a cleaner character. We visited this tea garden ourselves and saw how the plants thrive in their natural environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2025 spring harvest stands out for its higher proportion of silvery-white buds compared to typical White Peony. More buds mean a fresher, brighter taste with a lingering sweet aftertaste. The buds also carry more L-theanine — the amino acid responsible for that relaxed but focused feeling some people notice with white tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it tastes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGentle and floral with subtle vegetal notes, clean and smooth without any astringency. The sweet aftertaste lingers — it's one of the first things people comment on. The bud-to-leaf ratio gives this a brighter, lighter character than most White Peony on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of our customers captured it well when he first tried it in our shop: \"I've never seen a White Peony with this many white buds — the sweet aftertaste is just beautiful.\" Another regular, Zoe, told us this White Peony has become her daily go-to — she's on her third pack now. That's the kind of tea this is: it doesn't shout for attention, but it keeps you coming back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note from Joanne:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"This is the White Peony I drink most mornings before meditation. The L-theanine gives you a calm focus that's different from coffee — alert but not wired. When I visited the Panxi garden, I could see why the tea tastes so clean. The bushes are spread across a hillside, no crowding, no chemicals. I think you can taste that space in the cup.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amomentoftea.com.au\/pages\/tea-bar\" title=\"Salamanca Tea Bar\"\u003eSalamanca Tea Bar\u003c\/a\u003e — come try before you buy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTea profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaste: Floral, vegetal, sweet aftertaste\u003cbr\u003eType: White Tea\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Panxi town, Fuding, Fujian, China\u003cbr\u003eIngredients: 100% wild loose tea\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: Spring 2025\u003cbr\u003eNet weight: 25g\u003cbr\u003eNo artificial flavours, colours or preservatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewing instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5g per 250ml teapot. 90°C water. Steep 3 minutes — you can get 2 good brews from the same leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4g per 120ml gaiwan or teapot. Pre-warm the vessel. 90°C water, steep 30 seconds. Up to 10 infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in an airtight container in a cool, dark place away from light and moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs well with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amomentoftea.com.au\/collections\/gaiwan\" title=\"Glazed Gaiwan\"\u003eGaiwan\u003c\/a\u003e for gongfu brewing and \u003ca title=\"Glass teapot\" href=\"https:\/\/amomentoftea.com.au\/collections\/glass-teapot\"\u003eGlass teapot\u003c\/a\u003e for Western brewing. Curious about other white teas? Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silver-needles-white-tea\" title=\"Silver Needles White Tea\"\u003eSilver Needles\u003c\/a\u003e is pure buds — even lighter and more delicate. For something with more depth, try our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aged-white-tea-2012\" title=\"Aged White Tea 2012 (Lao Bai Cha)\"\u003eAged White Tea 2012\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Moment of Tea","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":40359405813825,"sku":"01WTWP2501","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5g (Sample)","offer_id":40359405846593,"sku":"01WTWP1802","price":8.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/6242\/7713\/products\/WechatIMG868.png?v=1686891963"},{"product_id":"blooming-flower-tea","title":"Blooming Flower Tea","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlooming flower tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blooming flower tea (also called flowering tea) is a hand-tied bundle of dried flowers that opens into a full bloom when you pour hot water over it. Each ball unfurls slowly over about 3 minutes, revealing the flower arrangement inside — lily, rose, jasmine, chrysanthemum, or carnation depending on which one you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese work well as a small gift, an after-dinner moment, or just something different for a quiet afternoon. The bloom itself is the main event — the flavour is light and floral, more about the experience than a strong tea taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo types to choose from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePure blossoms (caffeine-free):\u003c\/strong\u003e Lily, Chrysanthemum, Mixed Flower. These are dried flowers only, no tea leaves. Caffeine-free with a gentle, light flavour. Good for evening or for people who avoid caffeine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea with flowers (light caffeine):\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnation + Green Tea, Jasmine + Chrysanthemum + Green Tea, Lily + Black Tea, Chrysanthemum + Black Tea. These combine flowers with tea leaves, giving a slightly fuller flavour with low caffeine content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace one tea ball in a glass teapot or tall glass with 400ml of 90°C water. Wait about 3 minutes for the bloom, then enjoy over 2-3 infusions. A \u003ca title=\"700ml-Blooming Flower Tea Glass Teapot\" href=\"\/products\/blooming-flower-tea-glass-teapot\"\u003eglass teapot\u003c\/a\u003e makes the biggest difference here — you want to see the flower opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBulk savings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrab 6 in a gift box for $36 (saves $6 vs buying individually). Our \u003ca title=\"Blooming Flower Tea Gift Box\" href=\"\/products\/blooming-flower-tea-gift\"\u003eBlooming Flower Tea Gift Box\u003c\/a\u003e comes with three pure blossoms and three tea-with-flower varieties, ready for gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable at our Salamanca Tea Bar in Hobart — come in and watch one bloom over a cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJoanne's tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJo, one of our regulars, told us these are \"beautiful to look at as they bloom and delicious to drink.\" I like recommending these to people visiting our Tea Bar who want something they haven't seen before. If you enjoy floral teas in general, have a look at our \u003ca title=\"🌸 Flower Tea Collection\" href=\"\/collections\/flower-tea\"\u003eflower tea collection\u003c\/a\u003e — it includes loose-leaf options like \u003ca title=\"Jasmine Dragon Pearls \/ Buddhas Tears\" href=\"\/products\/jasmine-green-tea\"\u003eJasmine Dragon Pearls\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Freeze Dried Osmanthus Flower Tea\" href=\"\/products\/osmanthus-tea\"\u003eOsmanthus Flower Tea\u003c\/a\u003e alongside the blooming teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout blooming tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlooming flower tea originated in China's Yunnan province. Artisans hand-tie dried flowers around tea leaves using cotton thread, shaping them into tight balls. The craft takes practice — each ball needs to be tied carefully so the flower opens evenly when steeped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tradition combines the Chinese appreciation for tea with visual artistry. In recent years, blooming teas have become popular globally as gifts and for entertaining, because they turn tea-making into something people want to watch and share.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture. Blooming tea balls keep well for 12 months or more when sealed properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w3yGxKFjy_o?si=7xDuP0he1e_Xh5F2\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"1688","offers":[{"title":"Lily","offer_id":40356438179905,"sku":"","price":7.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chrysanthemum","offer_id":40356438081601,"sku":"","price":7.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mixed Flower","offer_id":40356438147137,"sku":"","price":7.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Carnation  +Green Tea","offer_id":40356438343745,"sku":"","price":7.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Jasmine+Chysanthemum +Green Tea","offer_id":40356438376513,"sku":"","price":7.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lily +Black Tea","offer_id":40356438310977,"sku":"","price":7.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chrysanthemum +Black Tea","offer_id":40356438278209,"sku":"","price":7.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/6242\/7713\/products\/DSC09294.png?v=1700723459"},{"product_id":"white-tea-cake-2023","title":"White Nectar (Shou Mei) White Tea 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Nectar is our Shou Mei (寿眉) white tea from Fujian, pressed into six individual biscuit-shaped pieces (approx. 25–28g total per tin). Shou Mei uses leaves that are larger than White Peony or Silver Needles — the trade-off is a more robust, brisk character with a hay-like quality and a honey-sweetness that comes through especially when brewed with hotter water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach tin features original artwork inspired by Tasmanian wildlife and native plants — choose from designs including Platypus, Wombat \u0026amp; Cub, Superb Fairy-wren, and Waratah \u0026amp; Bee. The tea inside is the same regardless of which design you pick, so go with whichever one you like best. It's one of our most approachable white teas and the tin makes it a thoughtful gift — the packaging does the work for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it tastes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrisk and fresh with a hay-like note, similar to Gong Mei but with a bit more body from the larger leaves. There's a mild sweetness that develops as you move through infusions. The individual pieces make portioning easy — one piece per gongfu session, or break one in half for a western-style brew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA note from Joanne: \"We made this as an affordable entry into white tea that also works as a gift. The biscuit shape means you just break off what you need — no measuring required. People often buy a few different tin designs at once for gifts.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable at our Salamanca Tea Bar — come try before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTea profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brisk, fresh hay, delicate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shou Mei White Tea (pressed biscuit)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fujian Province, China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% loose tea leaves\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 25–28g (6 hand-pressed pieces per tin)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flat metal tin with Tasmanian wildlife artwork\u003cbr\u003eNo artificial flavours, colours or preservatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewing instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse 1.5g of tea per 250ml teapot with 85-90°C (185-194°F) water. Steep for 3 minutes per infusion, allowing up to 3 infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 piece per 150ml gaiwan or teapot. Pre-warm the vessel. 95°C water, steep 40 seconds for the first 3 infusions, add 10 seconds from the fourth. Up to 6 infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA note on weight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is hand-pressed in Fujian and naturally varies a little in size and weight. Pressed white tea also loses a small amount of moisture over time as part of its normal aging process, and drier climates like Tasmania's can speed that along. The weight listed is what you can expect to find in the tin. If yours seems noticeably off, drop us a line and we'll sort it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in the tin or an airtight container in a cool, dark place. Like other white teas, this will continue to mellow with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy this, our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gong-mei-white\" title=\"Gong Mei White Tea 2020\"\u003eGong Mei White Tea 2020\u003c\/a\u003e is a similar style in loose-leaf form. Looking for something more delicate? Try our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silver-needles-white-tea\" title=\"Silver Needles White Tea\"\u003eSilver Needles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Moment of Tea","offers":[{"title":"Platypus","offer_id":43056566796353,"sku":"01WTSM2302","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wombat \u0026 Cub","offer_id":43056566829121,"sku":"01WTSM2303","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Waratah \u0026 Bee","offer_id":43056566894657,"sku":"01WTSM2305","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Superb Fairy-wren","offer_id":43920194437185,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/6242\/7713\/files\/166841700969202_.pic_hd.jpg?v=1701344269"},{"product_id":"gardenia-white-tea","title":"Gardenia White Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eGardenia White Tea is a blended white tea that pairs dried gardenia flowers with White Peony (Bai Mu Dan) from Fujian, China. The gardenia adds a gentle floral scent to the smooth, naturally sweet character of white tea — not perfumy or overwhelming, just enough to notice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece comes individually wrapped — about 5g of tea and flower combined, which keeps everything fresh and makes brewing straightforward. Once brewed, you get that familiar mild white tea base with a soft gardenia note sitting behind it. Several of our customers who usually drink green tea have told us they enjoy this as an afternoon change of pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it tastes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gardenia scent hits first when you open the tin. In the cup, the white tea gives you a mild, slightly sweet base while the gardenia adds a floral layer that doesn't take over. It's refreshing without being too light — you still get substance from the White Peony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho might enjoy this\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like the scent of gardenia flowers, this tea puts that fragrance in drinkable form. It also works well if you already enjoy white tea but want something with a bit more character, or if you find other floral teas too strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note from Joanne:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"This has become one of those teas I reach for when I want something soothing but not too subtle. The gardenia adds just enough character without overwhelming the white tea underneath.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amomentoftea.com.au\/pages\/tea-bar\" title=\"Salamanca Tea Bar\"\u003eSalamanca Tea Bar\u003c\/a\u003e — come try before you buy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTea profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaste: Gardenia fragrance, refreshing, subtle sweetness\u003cbr\u003eType: Blended White Tea\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Fujian Province, China\u003cbr\u003eOxidation: 5-10% — minimally oxidized (White Peony base)\u003cbr\u003eTCM Property: Cool (凉性) — gentle and calming\u003cbr\u003eIngredients: Dried gardenia flowers, White Peony white tea\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: Spring 2023\u003cbr\u003eNo artificial flavours, colours or preservatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewing instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Half a piece (approx. 2.5g) per 400ml teapot. 90°C water. Steep 3 minutes — up to 3 infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 piece (approx. 5g) per 150ml teapot. Warm the vessel first. 90°C water, steep 30 seconds. Up to 6 infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in an airtight container in a cool, dark place away from light and moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs well with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amomentoftea.com.au\/collections\/glass-teapot\" title=\"Glass Teapots\"\u003e glass teapots \u003c\/a\u003e if you want to compare the pure white tea flavour, or explore more blends in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/white-tea\" title=\"White Tea\"\u003ewhite tea collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLike floral teas? Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/flower-tea-sampler\" title=\"Floral Teas Sampler Pack\"\u003eFloral Teas Sampler Pack\u003c\/a\u003e lets you try several different flower teas.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is gardenia white tea?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a blended white tea: White Peony (Bai Mu Dan) from Fujian scented with dried gardenia flowers. The white tea gives a smooth, naturally sweet base, and the gardenia adds a soft floral note. It's a true tea with real white tea leaves, not a pure herbal infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes gardenia white tea have caffeine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, a small amount. The White Peony base is a true tea (Camellia sinensis), so it carries the light caffeine typical of white tea — gentler than green or black tea, but not caffeine-free. The gardenia flowers themselves add none. If you'd prefer a genuinely caffeine-free cup, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/caffeine-free-herbal-tea\" title=\"Caffeine-Free Tea\"\u003ecaffeine-free tea collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMild and slightly sweet from the white tea, with a gardenia fragrance sitting behind it rather than on top. It's refreshing without being thin — the White Peony still gives the cup some body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I brew gardenia white tea?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWestern style: about half a wrapped piece (approx. 2.5g) per 400ml, 90°C water, steep 3 minutes, up to 3 infusions. Gongfu style: one piece (approx. 5g) per 150ml, warm the vessel first, 90°C water, 30-second steeps, up to 6 infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is it best for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeople who already enjoy white tea but want a little more character, anyone who likes the scent of gardenia, or green tea drinkers after a softer afternoon cup. To explore more, browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/white-tea\" title=\"White Tea\"\u003ewhite tea collection\u003c\/a\u003e or other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flower-tea\" title=\"Flower Tea\"\u003eflower teas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[\n{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is gardenia white tea?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Gardenia white tea is a blended white tea: White Peony (Bai Mu Dan) from Fujian scented with dried gardenia flowers. 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There's none of the fishiness or mustiness that puts some people off pu-erh — it's well-processed and balanced. The taste sits somewhere between rich and gentle, with a slight sweetness that lingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the nugget shape matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike loose-leaf pu-erh or full cakes that need breaking apart, these fossil-shaped nuggets are ready to go. Drop one or two into your teapot — no tea pick or prying needed. This makes them practical for everyday brewing, whether you're making a quick cup at the office or settling in for a longer gongfu session at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use about 1.5g (one small nugget) per 250ml teapot with 90°C water. Steep for 3 minutes. When about a third of the tea remains, top up with fresh hot water for a second infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use 4g per 150ml \u003ca href=\"\/products\/glazed-gaiwan08\" title=\"Foshou Set Glazed Gaiwan\"\u003egaiwan\u003c\/a\u003e or teapot. Fill the vessel about one-third with 90°C water first, add the tea to open up the aroma, then fill completely. Start with 30-second steeps, adding 10 seconds each round. You'll get up to 6 good infusions this way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTea profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaste: Glutinous, earthy, smooth\u003cbr\u003eType: Post-fermented tea (ripe pu-erh)\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Menghai, Yunnan Province, China\u003cbr\u003eOxidation: Fully fermented (渥堆 wòduī process)\u003cbr\u003eTCM Property: Warm (温性) — gentle on the stomach\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: Spring 2023\u003cbr\u003eIngredients: Compressed tea nuggets\u003cbr\u003eCaffeine: Low\u003cbr\u003eNo artificial flavours, colours or preservatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in an airtight container in a cool, dark place away from light and moisture. Ripe pu-erh keeps well — properly stored, it only gets smoother over time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Moment of Tea","offers":[{"title":"40g","offer_id":40796227797057,"sku":"01PTFP24","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g","offer_id":40800390971457,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5g Sample","offer_id":40796227829825,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/6242\/7713\/files\/9294916A-CCC2-4E63-906C-BAB40D54EB40.jpg?v=1708396674"},{"product_id":"tasmanian-lavender-pu-erh-tea","title":"Tasmanian Lavender Puerh","description":"\u003cp\u003eTasmanian Lavender Puerh is a blended ripe pu-erh tea from Menghai, Yunnan, paired with dried lavender grown in Tasmania. It combines the smooth, earthy depth of Chinese shou pu-erh with a gentle floral aroma, making it a low-caffeine afternoon or evening tea with a strong Tasmanian identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasmanian Lavender Puerh received a Silver Medal at the 2025 Royal Tasmanian Fine Food Awards. Menghai ripe (shou) pu-erh nuggets wrapped with Tasmanian-grown dried lavender flowers — blended in Hobart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll taste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree things show up in every cup, and they're what bring most people back:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMellow-rich (醇厚).\u003c\/strong\u003e The ripe pu-erh base has a full, round body — not thin or watery, not sharp or astringent. You feel it settle across the palate rather than sitting on the tongue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilky (丝滑).\u003c\/strong\u003e A proper ripe pu-erh from Menghai pours smooth. There's a soft, almost creamy texture to the liquor — no rough edges even at longer steeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlutinous rice aroma (糯米香).\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the one that surprises people. Underneath the lavender, there's a warm, sweet, cooked-rice note that develops with each infusion. It's a naturally-occurring aroma in well-made Menghai shou — nothing added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tasmanian lavender sits gently on top of all this, not over the top. Floral teas often fight the tea base; this one lets the pu-erh do the talking, then finishes with lavender's soft floral note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people come back for it — after-meal tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lot of our regulars first bought this for the flavour and kept buying it as an after-meal tea. Ripe pu-erh is traditionally enjoyed after rich food in Chinese tea culture — the cup people reach for after a heavy dinner, hot pot, or a few too many dumplings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fermentation process (渥堆, wòduī) that creates ripe pu-erh gives the tea its smooth, mellow body and deep earthy profile. We're not making medical claims; we describe it this way because this is how many Chinese tea drinkers talk about ripe pu-erh as part of an after-dinner tea routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow this blend came to be\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn China, ripe pu-erh and dried tangerine peel (chen pi) are often enjoyed together — a classic pairing I grew up with. When I moved to Tasmania, lavender was everywhere. Not just in gardens, but in honey, scones, soaps, even gin. So I tried it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter months of testing different Tasmanian lavenders against different Yunnan pu-erhs, this combination stayed — Menghai ripe, for the glutinous-rice aroma and smooth body, with culinary-grade Tasmanian lavender that's bright but not soapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLow caffeine for afternoon and after-dinner cups\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRipe pu-erh is naturally lower in caffeine than green or black tea, and the fermentation reduces it further. Many customers choose this blend for afternoon or after-dinner drinking. If you're sensitive to caffeine, start with an afternoon cup to see how it sits with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTea Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mellow \/ Glutinous rice aroma \/ Floral \u0026amp; earthy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blended Post-fermented Tea (Menghai ripe pu-erh + Tasmanian lavender)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Menghai, Yunnan Province, China (pu-erh) + Tasmania (lavender)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOxidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully fermented (渥堆 wòduī process)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional tea property:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm (温性) in Chinese tea classification\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low; many customers choose it for afternoon or after-dinner cups\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tasmanian-grown dried lavender flowers, compressed ripe pu-erh nuggets from Menghai. No artificial flavouring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool, dark, airtight. Away from strong odours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse 1 tsp or 2.5g per 250ml teapot with 95–100°C water. Steep for 3–5 minutes. Good for 2 infusions. The longer you steep, the smoother it gets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThermos steeping (our favourite way):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse a 1:200 tea-to-water ratio. Add 4g (2 tsp) to 800–1000ml of boiling water in a good thermal flask and let it steep for an hour. Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tea-flask\" title=\"Insulated Tea Flask with Infuser \u0026amp; Temperature Gauge - 820ml Thermal Thermos\"\u003e820ml Insulated Tea Flask\u003c\/a\u003e with built-in infuser works well for this — set it up in the morning and sip through the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse 5g per 150ml gaiwan. Pre-warm. 95°C water. 20 seconds for the first infusion, adding 10 seconds each brew. Up to 6 infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in an airtight container in a cool, dark place away from light and moisture. Pu-erh ages well, so a bag that's sat in the cupboard for six months won't have lost anything — if anything, it'll have softened further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTry it in our Evening Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is part of our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-tea-sampler-pack\" title=\"Evening Tea Sampler Pack\"\u003eEvening Sample Pack\u003c\/a\u003e — a way to compare several lower-caffeine evening teas before choosing a full-size pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like floral teas, have a look at our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flower-tea\" title=\"🌸 Flower Tea Collection\"\u003eflower tea collection\u003c\/a\u003e. If you want to go further into pu-erh, our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/loose-leaf-ripe-pu-erh-tea\" title=\"Ripe Pu-erh 2021 Post-fermented Tea\"\u003eLoose Leaf Ripe Pu-erh 2021\u003c\/a\u003e is a gentle next step once you're used to the style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Moment of Tea","offers":[{"title":"5g Sample","offer_id":41331384025153,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g Bag","offer_id":41331383959617,"sku":"01PTLP24","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g Can","offer_id":42340724179009,"sku":"01LP2501","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/6242\/7713\/files\/award_winning_lavender_puerh_tea-1.jpg?v=1756966240"},{"product_id":"rose-mandarin-white","title":"Rose Mandarin White","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRose Mandarin White \u003c\/strong\u003eis a blended white tea that brings together three ingredients: aged white tea from 2012, mandarin peels aged since 2016 (chen pi from Xinhui, Guangdong), and rose petals. The aged mandarin peel is the star here — Xinhui chen pi is prized in Chinese tea and medicine for its citrus depth, and eight years of ageing has given these peels a rich, sweet quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination works because each ingredient does something different: the aged white tea provides a smooth, rounded base; the chen pi adds citrus complexity and a warm undertone; and the rose petals bring a light floral finish. It's a layered tea that reveals more as you brew through multiple infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it tastes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus-forward with a smooth body and a sweet finish. The mandarin peel dominates the first infusion, then the white tea base comes through more in later steeps. The rose is subtle — it's there in the background, adding a gentle floral note rather than taking over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note from Joanne:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"I've included this in our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-tea-sampler-pack\" title=\"Evening Tea Sampler Pack\"\u003eEvening Sampler Pack\u003c\/a\u003e because it's one of those reliable evening cups. The aged chen pi has a warming quality that works well after dinner, and the caffeine is low enough that it doesn't keep me up.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amomentoftea.com.au\/pages\/tea-bar\" title=\"Salamanca Tea Bar\"\u003eSalamanca Tea Bar\u003c\/a\u003e — come try before you buy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTea profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaste: Citrus, smooth, sweet\u003cbr\u003eType: Blended White Tea\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Fuding, Fujian \/ Xinhui, Guangdong \/ Tasmania\u003cbr\u003eOxidation: 5-10% — minimally oxidized (aged white tea base)\u003cbr\u003eTCM Property: Cool (凉性) — gentle, becoming more neutral with age\u003cbr\u003eIngredients: Aged mandarin peels (2016), aged white tea (2012), rose petals\u003cbr\u003eNo artificial flavours, colours or preservatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewing instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5g per 250ml teapot. 95°C water. Steep 3 minutes — up to 2 infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5g per 150ml gaiwan or teapot. Pre-warm the vessel. Boiling water, steep 30 seconds for the first 3 infusions, add 20 seconds from the fourth. Up to 5–6 infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in an airtight container in a cool, dark place away from light and moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy the chen pi (mandarin peel) flavour, our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aged-mandarin-peel-chinese-chen-pi\" title=\"Aged Mandarin Peel (Chinese Chen Pi)\"\u003eAged Mandarin Peel\u003c\/a\u003e is worth trying on its own. For more white tea options, browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/white-tea\" title=\"White Tea\"\u003ewhite tea collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Moment of Tea","offers":[{"title":"50g Pack","offer_id":41351787741249,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5g Sample","offer_id":41351787774017,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/6242\/7713\/files\/DSC01397.png?v=1756966202"},{"product_id":"loose-leaf-ripe-pu-erh-tea","title":"Ripe Pu-erh 2021 Post-fermented Tea","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA gentle introduction to pu-erh\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're curious about pu-erh tea but don't know where to start, this loose leaf version is a good entry point. It's the tea I recommend to customers who enjoy our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tasmanian-lavender-pu-erh-tea\" title=\"Tasmanian Lavender Puerh\"\u003eLavender Pu-erh\u003c\/a\u003e and want to explore other ripe pu-erh varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2021 batch comes from Menghai in Yunnan Province, where it underwent traditional pile fermentation on elevated platforms. Four years of aging has mellowed the tea nicely — you'll notice that brown sugar aroma and a sweet aftertaste that stays with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've found that loose leaf pu-erh is more approachable than compressed cakes when you're still getting familiar with how the tea behaves. You can adjust the amount easily, see what you're working with, and build confidence before committing to a whole cake. If you do want to try a cake later, have a look at our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ripe-pu-erh-cake-post-fermented-tea\" title='\"The One\" Ripe Pu-erh Cake 2024 Post-fermented Tea'\u003e\"The One\" Ripe Pu-erh Cake\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRipe (shou) pu-erh is a post-fermented tea that goes through a controlled fermentation process to speed up aging. The result is a tea with earthy depth but without the rawness of young sheng pu-erh. It's naturally smooth and gentle on the stomach, with medium caffeine — best from morning to afternoon. Caffeine-sensitive drinkers may want to avoid it late in the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Chinese tea culture, pu-erh is known as a digestive tea. If you've had a big meal or eaten a lot of meat, a cup of ripe pu-erh afterwards can help settle things. It also pairs well with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mandarin-pu-erh-2019-post-fermented-tea\" title=\"Mandarin Pu-erh Post-fermented Tea\"\u003eMandarin Pu-erh\u003c\/a\u003e if you like a citrus note with your pu-erh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure if this is the right tea for you? Drop by our Tea Bar at Salamanca Art Centre — we brew ripe pu-erh regularly and you're welcome to try before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTea profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaste Profile: Malty-Sweet \/ Rich \/ Smooth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea Type: Post-fermented Tea (Ripe Pu-erh)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Menghai, Yunnan Province, China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOxidation: Fully fermented (渥堆 wòduī process)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTCM Property: Warm (温性) — gentle on the stomach, suits after meals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaffeine: Medium — best from morning to afternoon. Caffeine-sensitive drinkers may want to avoid it late in the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients: 100% loose ripe pu-erh tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear: 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNet Weight: 5g (sample), 35g or 70g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo Artificial Flavors, Colors or Preservatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewing instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA quick rinse:\u003c\/strong\u003e We recommend rinsing ripe pu-erh before steeping. Pour hot water over the leaves and immediately pour it out. This wakes up the tea, and while you're at it, take a moment to smell the leaves — you'll catch the aroma before you even start brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse 2g of tea per 250ml teapot with 95°C water. Steep for 3 minutes. You can get 3 good brews from the same leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse 6g of tea per 120ml gaiwan or teapot. Pre-warm the vessel. Brew with 95°C water. Steep for 30 seconds, and you can enjoy up to 8 infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThermos brewing (焖泡):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse 1g of tea per 200ml thermos or travel mug with boiling water. Let it steep for 30 minutes or longer. This method works well at the office or when you're out for the day — just toss the leaves in your thermos in the morning and sip throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in an airtight container in a cool, dark place away from light and moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pu-erh-tea\" title=\"Pu Erh Tea\"\u003ePu-erh Tea Collection\u003c\/a\u003e to explore more varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Moment of Tea","offers":[{"title":"5g (Sample)","offer_id":42439437975617,"sku":"01PFRP1901-5","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"35g","offer_id":42439437942849,"sku":"01PFRP2501-S","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"70g","offer_id":42439438303297,"sku":"01PFRP2501-M","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/6242\/7713\/files\/ripe_puerh_2021-small_can.png?v=1772588750"},{"product_id":"ripe-pu-erh-brick","title":"\"Sweet Stock\" Ripe Pu-erh Brick 2021 Huang Pian","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\"Sweet Stock\" ripe pu-erh brick 2021 huang pian\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Sweet Stock\" is a ripe pu erh tea brick pressed from huang pian(黄片) leaves harvested in 2021 in Xigui, Yunnan Province. Huang pian means the mature leaves are used without any buds, which gives this tea its distinctive sweet, smooth character at a price that makes it easy to drink every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you'll taste\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of those teas that keeps things simple and does it well. The flavour is gentle and sweet with a leafy, clean quality. There's a natural smoothness that coats the mouth lightly, and the aftertaste is refreshing rather than heavy. I find it settles the stomach nicely after a big meal, which is something ripe pu erh is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to our other ripe pu erh teas like the \u003ca title=\"loose-leaf-ripe-pu-erh-tea\" href=\"\/products\/loose-leaf-ripe-pu-erh-tea\"\u003eRipe Pu-erh 2021\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca title='\"The One\" Ripe Pu-erh Cake 2024 Post-fermented Tea' href=\"\/products\/ripe-pu-erh-cake-post-fermented-tea\"\u003e\"The One\" Ripe Cake\u003c\/a\u003e, this one leans lighter and sweeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThermos steeping (our favourite way)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a 1:200 ratio in a \u003ca title=\"Insulated Tea Flask with Infuser \u0026amp; Temperature Gauge - 820ml Thermal Thermos\" href=\"\/products\/tea-flask\"\u003etea flask\u003c\/a\u003e or good thermos. Add about 2.5g to 500ml of boiling water and let it steep for an hour or longer. Top up with hot water when you're halfway through. This method brings out the sweetness and keeps the tea smooth all day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWestern brewing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 2.5g per 250ml with 90-100°C water. Steep for 3-5 minutes. Good for up to 3 infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGongfu brewing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 5g per 150ml gaiwan or teapot. Rinse once with hot water to wake the leaves. Steep 30 seconds for the first brew, adding 10 seconds each time. Up to 8 infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOur note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe keep this one at home as my go-to daily pu erh. When we don't want to think about brewing and just want something warm and sweet in my cup, this is what I reach for. The flask method is how I drink it most days. And it's the most affordable way to try ripe pu erh from our range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTea profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaste Profile: Sweet \/ Leafy \/ Clean and Smooth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea Type: Ripe (Shou) Pu-erh Tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Xigui, Yunnan Province, China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear: Leaves from 2021 harvests\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTree Type: Old tree leaves, 60+ years (老树黄片)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOxidation: Fully fermented (渥堆 wòduī process)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTCM Property: Warm (温性) — very gentle, low irritation, suits daily drinking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaffeine: Low — gentle enough for any time of day, including evenings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients: 100% huang pian leaves compressed into brick form (258g per brick).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo Artificial Flavours, Colours or Preservatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct light and strong odours. Pu-erh tea stores well long-term when kept in a breathable environment. No need for airtight containers — a paper wrapper or cardboard box works fine if it in dry area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrowse more in our \u003ca title=\"Pu Erh Tea\" href=\"\/collections\/pu-erh-tea\"\u003ePu Erh Tea collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or visit our Tea Bar at Salamanca Art Centre to try before you buy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Moment of Tea","offers":[{"title":"258g-One Brick","offer_id":42439550697537,"sku":"01PTRP2502-1","price":79.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"258g*2-Two Bricks","offer_id":42439550730305,"sku":"01PTRP2502-2","price":139.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5g Sample","offer_id":42439550763073,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/6242\/7713\/files\/Ripe_puer_2021.jpg?v=1775132962"},{"product_id":"hojicha-powder-amber","title":"Hojicha Powder \"Amber\" | Roasted Japanese Green Tea Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eHojicha Powder \"Amber\" is a lightly-roasted Japanese green tea powder from Shizuoka. Most hojicha is made from bancha leaves or stems and roasted deep for a heavier, caramel-driven profile. Amber sits at the lighter end, with a cleaner, gentler roast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the powder we use for our hojicha lattes at the Tea Bar. The name refers to its lighter amber colour; deeper roasts go redder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does it taste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight roast with toasted-rice and sesame aromas. The sweetness is clean and gentle. In a latte, it's lighter and less chocolatey than deep-roasted hojicha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTea profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light roast, toasted rice, hint of sesame, clean sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shizuoka, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yabukita\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e First-flush (early-season picking)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly-roasted green tea, finely milled to powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTCM property:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm (温性). The roast shifts the tea's character from cooling (like matcha) toward warming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight hojicha, hojicha lattes, iced hojicha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50g tin (around 20–25 servings depending on preparation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHojicha latte:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSift 2–3g of hojicha powder into a bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 30ml of 80°C water and work into a smooth paste with a bamboo whisk \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm 150–200ml of your preferred milk and pour into the paste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweetener optional. A little honey or sugar gives the drink more body and a rounder flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIced hojicha latte:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSift 2–3g of hojicha powder into a bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 30ml of water and work into a paste with a bamboo whisk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a few ice cubes to the bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour in 150–200ml of cold milk. Sweeten if you like\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStraight hojicha:\u003c\/strong\u003e For a lighter cup without milk, sift 1–2g of hojicha powder into a bowl, add 120–150ml of 80°C water, and whisk until smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJoanne's notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a lot of our customers, hojicha is the tea they remember most from a trip to Japan. Matcha gets the spotlight, but hojicha is the one most people fall for on the first sip. The dry powder smells almost like coffee at first; once brewed, it's a warming cup that doesn't keep most people up at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable at our \u003cstrong\u003eSalamanca Tea Bar\u003c\/strong\u003e in Hobart. Come in and try a latte before committing to the tin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small hand-whisk or milk frother works well for lattes. A \u003ca title=\"Bamboo Matcha Whisk (Chasen)\" href=\"\/products\/bamboo-matcha-whisk\"\u003ebamboo chasen\u003c\/a\u003e also works (the same tool you'd use for matcha).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the tin sealed in a cool, dry place, away from strong odours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout hojicha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHojicha (焙じ茶) is Japanese green tea that's been roasted after processing, which turns the leaves from green to a warm amber or reddish-brown depending on roast depth. The roasting converts grassy notes into toasted, nutty ones, with the depth of caramel and chocolate growing as the roast goes darker. Most hojicha is made from lower-grade sencha, bancha, or kukicha stems, which is what makes Amber unusual: it uses first-flush leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more from our \u003ca title=\"Japanese Green Tea| Matcha|Ceremonial grade matcha\" href=\"\/collections\/japanese-green-tea-matcha-ceremonial-grade-matcha\"\u003eJapanese green tea collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Moment of Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43778099773505,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/6242\/7713\/files\/IMG_0624_7df6dc42-f818-44d1-9618-442b864cacc7.jpg?v=1777963210"}],"url":"https:\/\/amomentoftea.com.au\/collections\/low-caffeine.oembed?page=2","provider":"A Moment of Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}