{"title":"Western Immortal","description":"\u003cp\u003eWestern Immortal is an American specialty tea company based in Alpharetta, Georgia, with a particular interest in the history, philosophy, and traditions of tea drinking throughout Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts collection spans Chinese, Japanese, and Taiwanese teas, including green, black, white, oolong, and pu'er varieties. Traditional offerings such as Da Hong Pao, Tie Guan Yin, Lapsang Souchong, and Japanese Genmaicha appear alongside original blends incorporating herbs, flowers, fruits, and spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWestern Immortal places particular emphasis on the cultural traditions surrounding tea. Its approach draws on the historical relationship between tea, contemplation, and everyday ritual, recognizing that tea has served as both a commonplace beverage and an important part of religious and philosophical life for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company offers organic and fair-trade teas where available, with selections ranging from single-origin leaves to more elaborate house blends. Its catalog also includes matcha, herbal infusions, and traditional teaware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWestern Immortal extends its philosophy beyond the cup by donating a portion of its tea sales to charitable organizations, supporting a different cause each season.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"western-immortal-mountain-chai-yunnan-black-tea-with-spices","title":"Western Immortal Mountain Chai – Yunnan Black Tea with Spices","description":"\u003cp\u003eClove and cinnamon open the cup, followed by the licorice-like sweetness of star anise, the cool lift of green cardamom, and a soft trace of vanilla. Underneath, premium Yunnan black tea gives this medium-spiced chai a sturdy, malty backbone. Brewed plain, it’s brisk and aromatic; add milk and honey for a rounder cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Chai” simply means tea in Hindi; this blend follows the familiar spiced-tea tradition with a Yunnan base and a measured hand with the spices. Western Immortal calls it Mountain Chai, a name that suits its warming mix of black tea, clove, star anise, cardamom, cinnamon, and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWestern Immortal builds its catalog around the histories and traditions of tea, and gives a portion of its tea sales to charity each season. This is a loose-leaf blend made for a strong, fragrant cup, with enough spice to come through the milk without burying the tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 1 oz (28 g)\u003cbr\u003eBrewing: 195°F (90°C), 3–4 minutes; use 1 teaspoon per 6–8 oz cup\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Loose leaf\u003cbr\u003eType: Black tea (flavored)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Western Immortal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42864180658222,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/9593\/7070\/files\/168.jpg?v=1793048228"},{"product_id":"western-immortal-premium-genmaicha-japanese-green-tea-with-toasted-rice","title":"Western Immortal Premium Genmaicha – Japanese Green Tea with Toasted Rice","description":"\u003cp\u003eWarm, toasted rice meets the fresh, grassy character of Japanese green tea in this gently nutty, easygoing cup. The rice lends a cozy, almost popcorn-like aroma, while the tea keeps the finish bright and clean. It’s a lovely choice for a quiet afternoon or alongside a simple meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenmaicha has long been enjoyed as an everyday Japanese tea. Stories about its beginnings differ; one familiar account tells of toasted rice being mixed with tea to make the leaves go further. Western Immortal’s blend pairs toasted rice with premium green tea from Yame, in Fukuoka prefecture—a region on Kyushu known for its tea production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWestern Immortal presents its teas through the histories and traditions behind each cup, and gives a portion of its tea sales to charity each season. This genmaicha is a straightforward expression of the style: green tea and toasted rice, with no added flavorings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 1 oz (28 g)\u003cbr\u003eBrewing: 190°F (87°C), 1–1½ minutes; use 1 teaspoon per cup, or 3 g per 6–8 oz\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Loose leaf\u003cbr\u003eType: Green tea (genmaicha)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Western Immortal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42864188293166,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/9593\/7070\/files\/171.jpg?v=1793048802"},{"product_id":"western-immortal-organic-ti-kuan-yin-anxi-oolong-tea","title":"Western Immortal Organic Ti Kuan Yin – Anxi Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eSoftly floral with a gentle sweetness and a clean, lingering finish, this organic Ti Kuan Yin is a graceful, unhurried oolong. Steep the leaves again for another cup; each infusion gives you a little more time with the tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTi Kuan Yin means “Iron Goddess of Mercy.” Its origin is told in a well-loved legend: a devoted caretaker of a small Guanyin temple dreamed of a tea plant hidden in a cave. He found it, brought a branch home, and began growing the tea that would carry the goddess’s name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWestern Immortal’s organic Ti Kuan Yin comes from Anxi County in Fujian, China, a region closely associated with this celebrated oolong. The package lists a single ingredient: organic Ti Kuan Yin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 1 oz (28 g)\u003cbr\u003eBrewing: 195°F (90°C), 3–4 minutes; use 1–2 teaspoons per 6–8 oz cup\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Loose leaf\u003cbr\u003eType: Oolong tea\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Western Immortal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42864192389166,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/9593\/7070\/files\/172.jpg?v=1793049092"},{"product_id":"western-immortal-organic-tuo-cha-yunnan-shou-pu-erh","title":"Western Immortal Organic Tuo Cha – Yunnan Shou Pu-erh","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeep, earthy and mellow, this ripe Pu-erh brews into a rounded cup with a smooth finish. Each small cake is individually wrapped and ready to steep; the leaves can be infused several times, with a slightly longer steep for each round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuo Cha means “bowl tea,” a reference to the compact shape of these little cakes. This is shou, or ripe, Pu-erh: tea that undergoes a controlled aging process to develop its dark, full-bodied character. Western Immortal’s cakes are made with organic Yunnan “De Ye” shou Pu-erh, with no other ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYunnan, in southwest China, is the home region of Pu-erh. This one-ounce pouch contains five cakes, so you can brew one at a time and return to the same leaves for several infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 1 oz (28 g)\u003cbr\u003eBrewing: 205°F (96°C), 3–4 minutes; briefly rinse the cake, then use 1 cake per 6–8 oz cup. Re-steep up to 8 times, adding about 5 seconds each infusion.\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Individually wrapped compressed cakes\u003cbr\u003eType: Pu-erh (shou\/ripe)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Western Immortal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42864236363822,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/9593\/7070\/files\/174.jpg?v=1793049660"},{"product_id":"western-immortal-organic-golden-monkey-black-tea","title":"Western Immortal Organic Golden Monkey Black Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eGolden-tipped leaves give this Fujian black tea its name and a warm, golden-brown cup. It’s smooth and gently earthy, with very little astringency—a composed, easy-drinking tea that stays pleasant through multiple infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Monkey is also known as Panyang Congou. Western Immortal’s label traces its story to the black teas made for export to Europe, and notes that the name may refer either to the golden tips on the leaf or the color of the brewed tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis organic tea comes from Tanyang village in Fujian, China, a region known for its skilled gongfu black teas. The package lists one ingredient: organic Golden Monkey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 1 oz (28 g)\u003cbr\u003eBrewing: 195°F (90°C), 3–4 minutes; use 1 teaspoon per 6–8 oz cup\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Loose leaf\u003cbr\u003eType: Black tea\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Western Immortal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42864236691502,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/9593\/7070\/files\/176.jpg?v=1793050623"},{"product_id":"western-immortal-alishan-high-mountain-oolong","title":"Western Immortal Alishan High Mountain Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelicate floral aromas open into a smooth, creamy cup with hints of fruit and a gentle sweetness. The liquor brews golden, and the tea’s low astringency lets its fragrant, layered character come through. The leaves can be steeped more than once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis oolong comes from Taiwan’s Alishan Mountains, where high-mountain tea gardens grow above 1,000 meters. Western Immortal identifies this tea as grown at a 1,200-meter peak. The cooler, misty growing conditions and shorter hours of direct sunlight are part of what make Alishan’s high-mountain teas distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package lists a single ingredient: Alishan Mountain Oolong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 1 oz (28 g)\u003cbr\u003eBrewing: 195°F (90°C), 3–4 minutes; use 1 teaspoon per 6–8 oz cup\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Loose leaf\u003cbr\u003eType: Oolong tea\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Western Immortal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42864237117486,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/9593\/7070\/files\/178.jpg?v=1793050903"},{"product_id":"western-immortal-the-immortal-peach-peach-apple-oolong-tea","title":"Western Immortal - The Immortal Peach – Peach \u0026 Apple Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeach leads, with apple and a touch of stevia rounding out the rich, smooth taste of organic Jade Oolong. Naturally dried peaches and apples bring the fruit to the cup; there’s no added peach flavoring. The fruit needs a longer steep than freeze-dried pieces, but that time draws out the blend’s full character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Chinese mythology, peaches of immortality belong to the heavenly court, where they’re said to confer health and long life. Western Immortal takes that image as inspiration for this in-house blend, pairing peach and apple with Jade Oolong and organic stevia leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit pieces can settle or clump in the pouch, so shake it before scooping and reach down to the bottom for a mix of ingredients. 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This is Da Hong Pao, the celebrated Wuyi Mountain oolong also known as “Big Red Robe.” Its leaves can be steeped repeatedly—the package recommends up to nine infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA story behind the name tells of a Ming dynasty official who, after recovering from an illness, draped his scarlet robe over the tea bushes in gratitude. It’s a legend rather than a verified account, but one that has traveled with this tea for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWestern Immortal sources this organic rock oolong from the Wuyi Mountains in Fujian, China. The package lists one ingredient: organic Da Hong Pao oolong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 1 oz (28 g)\u003cbr\u003eBrewing: 195°F (90°C), 3–4 minutes; use 1 teaspoon per 6–8 oz cup\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Loose leaf\u003cbr\u003eType: Oolong tea (Da Hong Pao)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Western Immortal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42864238755886,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/9593\/7070\/files\/183.jpg?v=1793051419"},{"product_id":"western-immortal-organic-elder-mother-s-brew-elderflower-yunnan-black-tea","title":"Western Immortal Organic Elder Mother’s Brew – Elderflower \u0026 Yunnan Black Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eElderflower brings a soft floral sweetness to the smooth, grounding taste of Yunnan black tea. A touch of organic stevia leaf rounds out the cup without overwhelming the flowers or tea. 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Western Immortal brings that history into this in-house blend of organic Yunnan black tea, organic elderflowers, and organic stevia leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlended and packed in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 1 oz (28 g)\u003cbr\u003eBrewing: 195°F (90°C), 4 minutes; use 1–2 teaspoons per 6–8 oz cup\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Loose leaf\u003cbr\u003eType: Black tea blend\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Western Immortal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42864240164910,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/9593\/7070\/files\/184.jpg?v=1793051669"},{"product_id":"western-immortal-organic-lapsang-souchong-pine-smoked-black-tea","title":"Western Immortal Organic Lapsang Souchong – Pine-Smoked Black Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003ePine smoke is the first thing you notice: a deep, woodsy aroma over a full-bodied black tea. The cup is striking but balanced, with the unmistakable scent of a mountain campfire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Ming dynasty legend says Lapsang Souchong’s smoky style began when tea growers, pressed for time, dried their leaves over pinewood fires. Whether or not the story happened exactly that way, smoking the tea became its signature. Western Immortal’s blend starts with organic High Mountain Zhengshan black tea, roasted and dried over Masson pine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Fujian, China, this is a classic smoked black tea for slow sipping—and a natural companion to savory food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 1 oz (28 g)\u003cbr\u003eBrewing: 195°F (90°C), 3–4 minutes; use 1 teaspoon per 6–8 oz cup\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Loose leaf\u003cbr\u003eType: Black tea (pine-smoked)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Western Immortal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42864240918574,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/9593\/7070\/files\/187.jpg?v=1793051997"},{"product_id":"western-immortal-organic-golden-monkey-black-tea-2-oz","title":"Western Immortal Organic Golden Monkey Black Tea - 2 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eFloral notes rise from a smooth, medium-bodied cup with creamy cocoa undertones and a gentle earthiness. It’s robust without turning harsh, with little astringency and a golden liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Monkey is also known as Panyang Congou. The name may refer to the tea’s downy, golden-tipped leaves or to the color of the brewed tea. Western Immortal traces this black tea’s export history to Europe and identifies Tanyang village in Fujian as its source; the tea has been a regional favorite for roughly 150 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package lists one ingredient: organic Golden Monkey black tea. 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