{"product_id":"jiuyin-lanxue-orchid-silver-needle","title":"Jiuyin Lanxue | Nine-Scenting Orchid Snow — Silver Needle Scented with Fresh Orchid","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJiuyin Lanxue · 九窨兰雪\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJiu Yin\u003c\/em\u003e — nine scenting cycles. Each round, fresh orchid blossoms are layered with the silver needle buds and slowly removed, allowing only the living fragrance to absorb into the tea. No dried petals, no added flavoring — just the quiet depth of a craft repeated nine times over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a tea of exceptional floral purity: orchid that doesn’t announce itself, but rather \u003cstrong\u003edissolves into the liquor\u003c\/strong\u003e, accompanying every sip from the first pour to the last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry Leaf:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slender, upright buds covered in dense silver-white down; silver-green with a luminous sheen; a scattering of pale yellow-green orchid petals visible among the buds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale yellow-green, crystal clear and softly luminous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quiet, pure orchid fragrance — refined and inward, dissolved into the tea rather than sharp or perfumed on the surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh, smooth, and gently sweet; orchid character lingers in the mouth with virtually no bitterness or astringency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full, plump intact buds; bright, even, and lively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteeps 4–6 rounds; the tail steeps retain a delicate trace of orchid sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Nine-Scenting Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional orchid scenting (穨花) involves alternating fresh blossoms with tea leaves at precise humidity and temperature, then removing the spent flowers before they wilt. Repeating this nine times builds an extraordinary fragrance depth without any artificial additions — the orchid becomes part of the tea itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSteep Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlass tumbler (recommended):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: 80–85 °C (176–185 °F) — never boiling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf: 3–4 g per 200–250 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatch the buds stand upright and the orchid open as they steep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGaiwan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVessel: 100 ml gaiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf: 4 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: 80–85 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick pour-and-drain each steep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ Avoid boiling water — high heat will disperse the delicate orchid fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeal airtight, away from light and strong odors. Store in a cool, dry place. \u003cstrong\u003eRefrigeration recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e to best preserve freshness and floral character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"QIFU TEAHOUSE","offers":[{"title":"50g \/ 6 Sachets","offer_id":44795818377267,"sku":null,"price":39.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ 30 Sachets","offer_id":44795818410035,"sku":null,"price":129.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g \/ 60 Sachets","offer_id":44795818442803,"sku":null,"price":189.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/9976\/0691\/files\/6_4ca468c5-a098-4380-a050-a5bddf3e4ed7.jpg?v=1787991080","url":"https:\/\/www.qifutea.com\/products\/jiuyin-lanxue-orchid-silver-needle","provider":"QIFU TEAHOUSE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}