{"product_id":"rare-leaves-black-pearl-single-estate-taiwanese-dark-roasted-oolong-tea","title":"Rare Leaves Black Pearl — Single Estate Taiwanese Dark Roasted Oolong Tea","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Tea of Extraordinary Depth — Grown Where the Mountains Meet the Sea\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the lush valleys of Taitung, Taiwan, at 400 meters above sea level, tea artisans practice an ancient craft: charcoal-roasting hand-picked oolong leaves until they transform into something extraordinary. Dark, complex, layered — with whispers of sticky rice and delicate orchid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is \u003cstrong\u003eRare Leaves Black Pearl\u003c\/strong\u003e. A tea that connoisseurs seek out. A tea that rewards those who take the time to truly taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sticky rice, orchid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taitung, Taiwan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400 meters\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Taiwanese Oolong Tea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 4 steeps\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Black Pearl Is the Connoisseur's Choice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌸 \u003cstrong\u003eCharcoal-roasted\u003c\/strong\u003e — a traditional Taiwanese technique that creates unparalleled depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌾 \u003cstrong\u003eSticky rice \u0026amp; orchid notes\u003c\/strong\u003e — hauntingly beautiful, unlike any other tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔄 \u003cstrong\u003eUp to 4 infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e — each steep unfurls new flavors as the leaves open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003e100% single-estate Taiwanese oolong\u003c\/strong\u003e — no blending, no compromise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🧲 \u003cstrong\u003eCNC-milled solid aluminum tin\u003c\/strong\u003e — airtight, light-tight, recyclable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎁 \u003cstrong\u003eArrives in a magnetic-closure gift box\u003c\/strong\u003e — ready to give or to treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Art of Multiple Infusions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack Pearl is a balled oolong — and balled oolongs are meant to be experienced across multiple steeps. With each infusion, the leaves unfurl further, releasing subtly different flavors. The first steep is bold and roasty. The second opens into floral sweetness. The third reveals a soft, lingering mineral finish. The fourth is a quiet, meditative whisper of everything that came before.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is tea as a practice. Tea as a ritual. Tea as art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Brew Rare Leaves Black Pearl\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInfusion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSteep Time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlavor Character\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1st\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e195°F \/ 90°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBold, roasty, rich\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2nd\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e195°F \/ 90°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–4 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloral, sweet orchid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3rd\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e195°F \/ 90°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–5 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft, mineral, lingering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4th\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e195°F \/ 90°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–6 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDelicate, meditative\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBlack Pearl vs. Standard Oolong\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRare Leaves Black Pearl\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStandard Oolong\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ Named single estate, Taiwan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Blended, unknown origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharcoal-roasted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ Traditional technique\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Rarely\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInfusions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ Up to 4 steeps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ 1–2 typically\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ Solid aluminum tin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Standard packaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlavor complexity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ Evolves with each steep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⚠️ Static\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Black Pearl different from other oolongs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe charcoal-roasting process and single-estate sourcing from Taitung, Taiwan create a flavor profile that is simply unmatched — deep, complex, and evolving across up to 4 infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it caffeinated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — oolong tea contains moderate caffeine, roughly between green and black tea levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it final sale?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe exceptional cost of sourcing and producing single-estate Rare Leaves teas means we cannot offer the standard money-back guarantee on this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it part of a gift set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — Black Pearl is one of three teas in the All The Rare Leaves Gift Set, alongside Gold and Emerald. 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