{"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\/IMG_0655.jpg?v=1788307945","url":"https:\/\/www.o5tea.com\/products\/xiaguan-mystery-box-a-curated-tea-experience","provider":"O5 RARE TEA BAR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}