{"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. Take your time. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"O-FIVE RARE TEA BAR","offers":[{"title":"Full collection, 40g packs","offer_id":53043895796023,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Full collection, whole cakes and bricks","offer_id":53043895828791,"sku":null,"price":940.55,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/da-you-pu-er-tea-journey-box-iconic-taiwanese-brand-9068903.jpg?v=1791475027","url":"https:\/\/www.o5tea.com\/products\/da-you-mystery-box-a-curated-tea-experience","provider":"O5 RARE TEA BAR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}