{"title":"Summer 2026 Collection","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"peaceful-abiding","title":"Peaceful Abiding","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“She has a pleasant abiding, who dwells in equanimity and mindfulness”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth as silk, this Korean black tea blended with wild pear is a surprisingly contemplative experience.  Black tea is normally associated with robust flavors and invigorating energy, but this is an all day black tea for smoothing rough edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHadong county in South Korea has been famous for tea since tea seeds were brought from the Tang Dynasty in China, over 1000 years ago.  The natural environment, where Jirisan Mountain and the Seomjingang river meet, is especially conducive to tea cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut more than just tea is grown in Hadong.  Wild pears, often called Korean Pears or Asian Pears, are also grown here, and their prized aroma and flavor make a transcendent addition to this one of a kind tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Callisto Tea House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42318231437409,"sku":"0","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/6402\/1345\/files\/16136939-4adf6b_e00044ae59da46f3b946df7caf7f866b_mv2.jpg?v=1752796303"},{"product_id":"peach-elixir","title":"Peach Elixir","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Mother Goddess Xiwangmu lives on Mount Kunlun, where she tends an orchard of peach trees.  These trees only bear fruit once every three thousand years.  All the immortals gather at that time, and she serves the Feast of Peaches.  Eating these peaches is said to be the source of the immortals’ longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it may not grant immortality, this herbal is bursting with fruit flavor, and a lingering vibrant energy.  Honeybush and Green Rooibos, African herbs traditionally taken as tea, were used historically to treat a variety of ailments.  Those suffering modern ailments like diabetes and high blood pressure, may enjoy this tea with an added benefit.  All told, this herbal is both fun and functional.  Try it hot or as a cold brew!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Callisto Tea House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42318231830625,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/6402\/1345\/files\/5b48b8ae-4adf6b_b0225ac91518402ca0dfee8a19df61f0_mv2.jpg?v=1752796307"},{"product_id":"dragon-well","title":"Dragon Well - 龍井","description":"\u003cp\u003eDragon Well is an ancient green tea, known for notes of toasted chestnuts balancing its savory richness.  While there are a lot of teas by this name, true Dragon Well (long jing) comes from Hangzhou, the capital of the Zhejiang province of China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular Dragon Well is produced from the Longjing 43 cultivar in the Qian Tang region of Hangzhou.  It was picked in early Spring 2026, during the ‘pre-qingming’ harvest period.  In addition to the trademark nutty flavor, it offers a creamy sweetness that lingers long after tasting.  Unlike most green teas, the leaves can be brewed many times, and provide a delicious brew at a range of different water temperatures, without the bitterness often associated with green tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have a limited supply of this extraordinary tea, so be sure to try some before it’s gone.  Each years harvest of Dragon Well is unique - enjoy the ephemeral nature of this tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Callisto Tea House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42318232879201,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/6402\/1345\/files\/VcgpavlZnYGa1Q_pkp6ACw_3_gps_generated.png?v=1781123423"},{"product_id":"silver-spring","title":"Silver Spring white tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eSurround yourself with flowers, and clear spring water. The subtle flavor of this contemplative tea highlights its other qualities - the floral aroma, the silky texture soothing the throat. This tea carries the promise of renewal, of Spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite tea is the least processed of the six types of tea.  The leaves are simply dried after picking; no heating, no shaping, no oxidizing, no fermenting.  This tea is in the style of \u003cem\u003egong mei\u003c\/em\u003e, a \"tribute\" white tea, picked from older tea leaves in Fujian, the home of white tea. Classic Gongmei from Fuding is planted from seeds of a tea varietal called \"Small White.\" Because it is planted by seeds instead of cuttings, the tea is more complex in flavor and thicker and rounder in texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a modern twist, the leaves have been pressed into cakes for aging. This was typically reserved for Pu-erh and fermented teas, but in modern times, white tea has been found to improve with age as well. The tea cakes have been aging since 2018, we have broken them down for convenient brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy what time \u0026amp; human hands have crafted, with this smooth and delicate tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Callisto Tea House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42318233108577,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/6402\/1345\/files\/callisto_silverspring_cover.jpg?v=1781364102"},{"product_id":"hummingbird-black-tea","title":"Hummingbird black tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur new batch of Hummingbird is from Yunnan. The tea-producing county of Fengqing is the origin of Yunnan Black (also known as Dian Hong). This highly sought-after Chinese black tea was first produced in Fengqing in the 1930’s. Unlike other Yunnan Black, our Hummingbird is harvested from tea trees over 100 years old. It has a bright and full-bodied flavor, with notes of apple and honey. Since this tea is made from old trees instead of small bushes, it has a more complex flavor profile and its leaves can last through many brews. This versatile tea can be brewed as a single pot (European style) or in the Chinese gong fu tea style. It even makes a great cold brew!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Callisto Tea House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42353447632993,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/6402\/1345\/files\/callisto_hummingbird_cover.jpg?v=1780704284"},{"product_id":"sweet-rice-scent-pu-erh","title":"Sweet Rice Scent Pu-erh","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor those looking for an entry point into the mysterious world Pu-erh tea, you have found what you seek. These easy-brewing tea coins carry the characteristic savory flavors of this famously fermented tea, while sweetening the pot with the addition of Sweet Rice Leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Sticky Rice Leaf\" (nuomixiang) grown in the mountains of China's Yunnan Province, is known for its natural scent that is akin to that of sticky rice desserts. Chopped up Sweet Rice leaves are added to Pu-erh tea leaves during fermentation. The result is a ripe Pu-erh that is smooth and easy to love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea leaves are conveniently pressed into single-serving coins. Each bag comes with 10 coins. Just drop one in a pot, rinse with boiling water (this helps 'wake up the tea', so that the leaves begin opening up to release their flavor), and then enjoy many repeated brews from a single coin. Brew as long as you like - this tea won't get bitter or harsh. 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