{"product_id":"the-middle-path","title":"The Middle Path","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 189, 255);\"\u003e(Friendly reminder, as of 8\/22\/2026, all Manderley Exotic Teas orders have a lead-time of 2 weeks from purchase date. Please keep this timeline in mind when placing an order. We are a new online store, and appreciate your patience and support!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the soul of Manderley. If we could only keep one, it would be this.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTieguanyin, beautifully translating to iron goddess of mercy, is a popular variety of oolong. Yet this emerald green form is a humble master of subtlety. Think early spring mornings in April and May. Lilacs growing waywardly inside a thick jungle. A thawing creek. Immaculate.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteep, let it cool, then draw a small amount through the front teeth to reach nirvana.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOolong, contains caffeine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/span\u003e camellia sinensis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eIdeal brewing suggestion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStart with 4 grams in 8-10 ounces of water at 195°F. Steep for 4 minutes. Lasts multiple steeps.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eManderley's secret suggestion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsing a ratio of 3 grams for every 8 ounces of water, allow tea leaves to steep in room temperature or cold water for 24-48 hours. The gradual steep while avoiding high heat gives room for delicate notes to flourish. This method may yield to higher caffeine levels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manderley Exotic Teas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48092270100667,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/4062\/0219\/files\/The_Middle_Path.jpg?v=1786947587","url":"https:\/\/www.calicosociety.com\/products\/the-middle-path","provider":"Calico Society","version":"1.0","type":"link"}