{"title":"TEA TASTING JOURNEYS","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"omakase-mystery-box-a-curated-tea-experience","title":"Omakase (Mystery Box) - A Curated Tea Experience","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Futura', 'Century Gothic', 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; color: #2f2f2f; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eOmakase (Japanese: お任せ, Hepburn: \u003cem\u003eo-makase\u003c\/em\u003e) is a Japanese phrase that means \"I'll leave it up to you\" (from the Japanese \"to entrust,\" 任せる, \u003cem\u003emakaseru\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eAllow us to curate a box of tea that we love - and we think you will too! Please shoot us a note with some guidelines if you have a preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eThe word 'omakase' is most commonly used when dining at Japanese restaurants, where the customer leaves it up to the chef to select and serve seasonal specialties. Customers ordering omakase-style expect the chef to be innovative and surprising in their choices, and the meal can be likened to an artistic performance. Ordering omakase can be a bit of a gamble, but the customer typically receives the highest-quality fish available, at a lower cost than if it had been ordered à la carte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eBy ordering an O5 mystery box, it's like saying omakase to the O5 team member who will lovingly pack your order. Each box is curated with teas we'd love to drink ourselves, and includes at least one \"off-menu\" item not regularly available through \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/o5tea.com\/\" style=\"color: #6b8069; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eo5tea.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003eWhy consider a tea omakase box? The joy of discovering something new and delicious. It's a chance to hand over the choosing and let us surprise you: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.o5tea.com\/products\/omakase-mystery-box-a-curated-tea-experience?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=omakase\u0026amp;_psid=c63ab1f2f\u0026amp;_ss=e\" style=\"color: #6b8069; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eexplore the Omakase Mystery Box\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Futura', 'Century Gothic', 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; color: #6b8069; font-size: 20px; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eThree Price Points\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e0d8;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #2f2f2f;\"\u003eSmall $88 Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e$111+ value, shipping not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e0d8;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #2f2f2f;\"\u003eMedium $111 Box\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e$140+ value, shipping is on us\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e0d8;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #2f2f2f;\"\u003eLarge $155 Box\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e$200+ value, shipping is on us\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e0d8;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e0d8;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #2f2f2f;\"\u003eLarge + Pinewood Chest $160 Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e$200+ value, shipping is on us\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"O-FIVE RARE TEA BAR","offers":[{"title":"small","offer_id":33008381919320,"sku":"","price":88.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"medium","offer_id":33008381952088,"sku":"","price":111.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"large","offer_id":33008381984856,"sku":"","price":155.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"large + pinewood chest","offer_id":44380696707383,"sku":"","price":160.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/omakase-mystery-box-a-curated-tea-experience-7729827.jpg?v=1788363548"},{"product_id":"xiaguan-mystery-box-a-curated-tea-experience","title":"Xiaguan Mystery Box - A Curated Tea Experience","description":"\u003ch2\u003eXiaguan Tuo Cha (下关沱茶) is one of China’s most respected tea companies—and one of the essential names to know if you want to understand pu er.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in Yunnan’s historic trading town of Xiaguan, the company built its reputation producing compressed tea for journeys along the Ancient Tea Horse Road. Its famous bird’s-nest-shaped tuo cha, bold character and unmistakable heritage have made Xiaguan a favourite among everyday tea drinkers and serious collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026lt;Images of this mystery box are references; your personalized tea box will be created just for you\u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis mystery box is your guided introduction to the world of Xiaguan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSay “I’ll leave it up to you”—and let the O5 team choose the teas. Your box may explore different eras, recipes, formats and styles, from energetic young sheng and famously smoky classics to mellow shou pu er and teas transformed by years of storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelections will vary according to availability, making every box a different journey through this iconic tea company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy jump into the Xiaguan rabbit hole?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXiaguan’s enormous catalogue can be fascinating—and a little intimidating. Recipes, production years, wrapper designs, storage histories and special editions can make it difficult to know where to begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe’ll do the digging for you.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach box is selected to offer a compelling mix of flavour, history and value. Whenever possible, we’ll include something unusual, aged, off-menu or otherwise difficult to find through our regular online collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may encounter:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheng and shou pu er\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferent production years and stages of maturation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold, smoky, old-school Xiaguan profiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoother, sweeter or more approachable expressions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial recipes, formats or limited finds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re meeting Xiaguan for the first time or already hunting for your next discovery, this is an easy way to taste broadly without buying blindly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose your box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$99 BOX | $123+ VALUE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA compact expedition into the world of Xiaguan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$122 BOX | $153+ VALUE + FREE SHIPPING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA broader tasting journey with more room for contrasting styles, recipes or ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$165 BOX | $206+ VALUE + FREE SHIPPING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe deep dive: a more ambitious selection for the curious drinker, dedicated pu er enthusiast or collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll prices are in Canadian dollars.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHave preferences? Tell us.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMystery should be exciting—not terrifying.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you prefer sheng or shou, younger or aged tea, bold smoke or softer sweetness, let us know. You can also tell us what you already own so we can try to avoid duplication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd your preferred Xiaguan Omakase Box to the cart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen your shopping cart and select \u003cstrong\u003eView Cart\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave your preferences in the order-comments box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll use your notes as a guide while keeping enough freedom to surprise you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe won’t send you anything we wouldn’t be excited to brew ourselves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Take the leap—you may discover a new favourite, begin a fascinating comparison or find the tea that sends you happily down the Xiaguan rabbit hole.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"O-FIVE RARE TEA BAR","offers":[{"title":"small, in cardboard box","offer_id":52937529426231,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"medium, in cardboard box","offer_id":52937529458999,"sku":null,"price":122.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"large, in cardboard box","offer_id":52937529491767,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"large + pinewood chest","offer_id":52937529524535,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/xiaguan-mystery-box-a-curated-tea-experience-4724020.jpg?v=1788364332"},{"product_id":"da-you-mystery-box-a-curated-tea-experience","title":"Da You Pu Er Tea Journey Box | Iconic Taiwanese Brand","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Futura, 'Century Gothic', Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.7; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDa You Pu Er Tea Journey Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNine teas. One remarkable journey through Yunnan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTaiwanese tea expertise. Yunnan origins. Outstanding tea.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Da You Tea Journey Box brings together \u003cstrong\u003eall nine teas in our Da You collection\u003c\/strong\u003e: three raw pu ers, four ripe pu ers, an ancient-tree black tea, and an ancient-tree white tea. Explore the mountains, craftsmanship, and patient maturation that make Yunnan tea so fascinating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a tasting collection with a 40 g pack of each tea, or take the complete journey with one whole cake or brick of every tea, presented in \u003cstrong\u003etwo pinewood boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Tea Journey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Collection | Nine 40 g Packs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA generous introduction to the complete collection. Each tea comes in a 40 g pack, giving you enough for several brewing sessions, comparisons, and discoveries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(32, 21, 244);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNine teas · 40 g each · 360 g total\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(32, 21, 244);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC$222 for the collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(32, 21, 244);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC$296 purchased separately · Save C$74 (25%)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFull Collection | Nine Whole Teas in Two Pinewood Boxes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who want more time with every tea. This collection includes \u003cstrong\u003eone whole cake of each of the eight cake-format teas, plus one whole Legacy of 73 brick\u003c\/strong\u003e, presented in two pinewood boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy your favourites regularly, share them with friends, and set aside portions to revisit over time. It is a substantial gift for a curious tea drinker and a rewarding addition to a growing tea collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEight whole tea cakes · One whole tea brick · 2,107 g total\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePresented in \u003cstrong\u003etwo pinewood boxes, included in the price\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(28, 16, 244);\"\u003eC$940.55 for the full collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(28, 16, 244);\"\u003eC$1,447 for the teas purchased separately · Save C$506.45 (35%)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Da You?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDa You (大友) brings a Taiwanese perspective to tea made in the heart of pu er country. Headquartered in Taiwan, with its own production operations in Yunnan, the company connects a deep culture of tea appreciation with close involvement at origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFounder and respected tea expert Mr. Liao Yi-Rong (廖義榮) has a fascinating story.\u003c\/strong\u003e His interest in ancient-tree pu er drew him to Yunnan as a young man, at a time when few Taiwanese travelled there. He moved to Yunnan in the 1990s and never looked back. We first met Mr. Liao there through our mutual friend, John Zhang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin: 24px auto; max-width: 480px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_1266_946d1cca-2ca0-44a9-81e7-7809429c4437_480x480.jpg?v=1791425106\" alt=\"Mr. Liao Yi-Rong, pu er tea expert and founder of Da You Tea\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; max-width: 480px; height: auto; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003eMr. Liao Yi-Rong (廖義榮), founder of Da You Tea.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Journey Through Place and Craft\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the mountain character of \u003cstrong\u003eFengqing and Fengshan\u003c\/strong\u003e, then discover the floral elegance of \u003cstrong\u003eJingmai\u003c\/strong\u003e through a raw pu er dating to 2011.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong the way, taste how different approaches to making tea shape the cup: the freshness and evolving complexity of raw pu er; the fermentation and careful maturation behind ripe pu er; the oxidation that develops black tea’s malty, fruity depth; and the gentle processing that preserves white tea’s delicate fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection also opens a conversation about pressing and time. Some teas were matured before being pressed into cakes or bricks; others offer a chance to discover how years of ageing soften and deepen their character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Nine Teas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth options include every tea below. Choose the tasting collection for individual 40 g packs, or the full collection for whole cakes and the whole brick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/old-good-drinkable-2023-ancient-tree-black-tea-cake\"\u003eDangerously Drinkable | 2023 Ancient-Tree Black Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFengqing black tea with a silky texture and flavours recalling malt, honey, and dried longan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFull collection: one 200 g cake.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/white-peony-yunnan-white-tea-2023-ancient-tree-white-tea-cake\"\u003eYunnan White Peony | 2023 Ancient-Tree White Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA gentle, fragrant contrast, with suggestions of apricot, meadow blossoms, and honeycomb.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFull collection: one 300 g cake.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/erdaohe-where-humans-become-the-peak-2023-raw-pu-er-tea-cake\"\u003eBeyond the Summit | 2023 Raw Pu Er\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn energetic Fengqing tea with floral and citrus aromas, a substantial body, and a cooling finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFull collection: one 200 g cake.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/may-good-people-be-safe-2019-raw-pu-er-tea-cake\"\u003eFortune Follows Virtue | 2019 Raw Pu Er\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFengshan leaf expressing herbs, cedar, and white flowers, followed by a lingering sweetness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFull collection: one 200 g cake.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/qianlong-first-year-jingmai-2011-raw-pu-er-tea-cake\"\u003eQianlong Tribute | 2011 Jingmai Raw Pu Er\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMature sheng with an elegant interplay of orchid fragrance, honey, and sandalwood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFull collection: one 200 g cake.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-confidante-2019-ripe-pu-er-tea-cake\"\u003eCrimson Confidante | 2019 Ripe Pu Er\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA welcoming, rounded tea with date-like sweetness, woody warmth, and a smooth finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFull collection: one 200 g cake.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/emperor-cake-2020-ripe-pu-er-tea-cake\"\u003eEmperor Cake | 2020 Ripe Pu Er\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade with 2005 Fengshan tea material: a rich, velvety expression with cedar and dark-sugar notes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFull collection: one 200 g cake.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/73-cultural-revolution-brick-50th-anniversary-2022-ripe-pu-er-tea-brick\"\u003eLegacy of 73 | 2022 Ripe Pu Er Brick\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade with 2016 ancient-tree material matured before pressing. Savoury depth, cocoa, and walnut-shell character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFull collection: one 250 g brick.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cultural-revolution-ripe-cake-40th-anniversary-2015-ripe-pu-er-tea-cake\"\u003e40th Anniversary | 2015 Ripe Pu Er\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn homage to classic Menghai-style ripe tea, offering mellow sweetness, jujube, and comforting earthy depth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFull collection: one 357 g cake.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMake It Your Own Tea Journey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin with the white and black teas, compare the three raw pu ers, then explore the four ripe expressions. Or simply choose the tea that catches your curiosity that day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReturn to the same tea with different water temperatures, shorter steeps, or a friend across the table. There is plenty to discover in the differences between these nine teas—and in the way each one unfolds through successive infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePut the kettle on. 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