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Our Indonesian Oolong, dark roasted, with lingering sweetness, is scented with cinnamon. The caramel and almond notes of the original tea, combined with cinnamon, evoke fresh baked pastries. A tea for getting lost in a fire’s dancing flames.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Callisto Tea House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42318232485985,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/6402\/1345\/files\/e8dc3fe6-4adf6b_6662d5f2c7134e36a6c16cd8cef3bbff_mv2.jpg?v=1752796307"},{"product_id":"fairy-fire-oolong","title":"Fairy Fire - 大禹嶺","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The feeling remains even after the glitter fades...\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet go of the path leading you from A to B, and follow that foxfire bioluminescence into the forest - you’ll find the same glow in your cup when you brew this tea. Take a stroll through the forested mountains at the heart of Taiwan with this jade oolong from the fabled heights of Da Yu Ling mountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis year's Fairy Fire carries notes of mangosteen, and bears an aroma of scalded cream. It’s thick, silky texture is characteristic of high mountain oolongs. The lingering sweetness continues long after the flavor dissipates.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Callisto Tea House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42318233763937,"sku":null,"price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/6402\/1345\/files\/EDIT-_fairy-fire-oolong-gong-fu-tea-brewed_P1211039_copy.jpg?v=1757166922"},{"product_id":"indonesian-oolong","title":"Indonesian Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003eEscape to the shores of Java, where Kadita, Spirit-Queen of the South Sea, reigns. 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Brook no interruptions of your down time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowery aroma of this tea is notable even from a distance.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eShui Xian\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(‘water fairy’ or ‘water immortal’) is also translated as narcissus flower, for its stunning fragrance. You too may find yourself gazing into its depths, entranced by what you find there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe creamy texture of this tea is almost buttery, the dark chocolate flavor note accentuated by the aroma of roasted vanilla. 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