{"title":"The Foundation Seven","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeven single-origin teas. Seven distinct states. The core of TEA Rituals, each selected for its character, clarity, and depth. No blends. No additives. Just the leaf, at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lapsang-souchong","title":"LAPSANG SOUCHONG","description":"\u003ch4\u003eYour Ritual\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are moments when softness isn’t enough —\u003cbr\u003ewhen you feel disconnected, distant, almost numb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLapsang Souchong is what I use to come back into my body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat you feel\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresence\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensory awareness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen I reach for it\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen I feel disconnected or “flat”\u003cbr\u003eAfter long mental overload  \u003cbr\u003eWhen I need to reset my state quickly\u003cbr\u003eFor evenings when I want something grounding instead of alcohol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBrewing Ritual\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic: 1 sachet · 500–700 ml · 95°C · 3–5 min\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGongfu (best): 1 sachet · 100 ml · short infusions (6–8 rounds)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold Brew: Not recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy this tea\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a subtle tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt doesn’t calm — it cuts through\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmoky, bold, almost primal\u003cbr\u003eIt pulls your attention out of your head and back into your senses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSometimes that’s exactly what’s needed\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"TEA Rituals ","offers":[{"title":"Regular \/ Individually sealed foil sachets of loose leaf tea","offer_id":54075536212314,"sku":"TR-LS-10S","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/0739\/4394\/files\/0DCFF8EC-9F74-4629-8801-CDC090CDB081.jpg?v=1780599690"},{"product_id":"white-peony","title":"WHITE PEONY","description":"\u003ch4\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalance\u003cbr\u003eNothing extreme — just steady\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy I chose it\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot every day needs fixing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome days just need… levelling out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estabilises mood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esoftens fluctuations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esupports a steady state\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen I use it\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eemotionally mixed days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhen nothing is “wrong” but nothing feels righ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ein between stronger teas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTaste \u0026amp; feel\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft floral, slightly warm, easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBrewing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic:\u003cbr\u003e1 sachet · 500 ml · 85–90°C · 2–3 min\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGongfu \u0026gt; works well\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold Brew \u0026gt; very smooth, light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen you don’t need a push — just balance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStart simple. 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Its clean, nutty character supports focused work and quiet presence without heaviness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReach for it at the start of the day or whenever you want a clear, steady mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu style (recommended):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• 4–5 g tea in a 100–120 ml gaiwan.\u003cbr\u003e• 80–85°C water. Short infusions starting from 20–30 seconds.\u003cbr\u003e• Increase time gradually. Best enjoyed over 4–6 infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern style:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• 3–4 g per 250–300 ml. 80–85°C. Brew for 2 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is delicate — lower temperature and shorter steeps preserve its fresh, nutty elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChestnut and roasted bean notes with a smooth, creamy texture and gentle umami. Clean vegetal sweetness with a soft, lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature and nutty rather than grassy. 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Da Hong Pao is a legendary rock oolong, shaped by mineral-rich soil and the distinctive “yan yun” — the rock rhyme that gives the tea its profound depth and lasting character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA tea for moments that call for depth and quiet strength. Its layered, mineral character supports reflective rituals and helps anchor attention during longer, more attentive sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReach for it when you want to slow down without losing clarity — in the evening, during creative work, or whenever the day asks for grounded presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu style (recommended):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• 5–6 g tea in a 100–120 ml gaiwan or small teapot.\u003cbr\u003e• First rinse with hot water, then short infusions starting from 10–15 seconds.\u003cbr\u003e• Increase gradually. Can yield 8–10 pleasant infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern style:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• 4–5 g per 250–300 ml. 95°C. First steep 2–3 minutes. Subsequent infusions can be longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis tea rewards patience and attention. The flavour continues to open and evolve across infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRich roasted notes balanced by delicate floral and sweet undertones. Pronounced mineral clarity with a smooth, coating texture and a clean, lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver time in the cup it reveals more depth, subtle spice and quiet complexity. A tea that feels grounded, mature and quietly powerful rather than bright or sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TEA Rituals ","offers":[{"title":"Regular \/ Individually sealed foil sachets of loose leaf tea","offer_id":54072658755930,"sku":"TR-DHP-10S","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/0739\/4394\/files\/8497BF95-E20D-437C-AF94-F6F4659BE672.png?v=1780590056"},{"product_id":"ginseng-oolong","title":"GINSENG OOLONG","description":"\u003ch4\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnergy — but without the jittery edge\u003cbr\u003eMore like a steady lift than a spike\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy I chose it\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoffee works\u003cbr\u003eBut sometimes it works too well\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI needed something that:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ekeeps me going\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewithout pushing me over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esupports sustained focus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elifts energy gently\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evoids the crash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen I use it\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emornings when I need to get going\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elong days with no real breaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhen coffee feels like a bad idea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTaste \u0026amp; 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