{"title":"Afternoon Tea: Smooth Loose Leaf Tea for a Midday Reset","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"lorantea-collection-description\" style=\"max-width: 800px; margin: 0; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.15em; font-style: italic; color: #555; letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: 1.6; border-left: 3px solid #d4af37; padding-left: 15px; display: inline-block;\"\u003e\"Afternoon Tea is Lorantea's midday reset collection, made for people who want a softer, aromatic cup between lunch and evening without moving into a heavy morning-style brew.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 1.05em; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 35px; color: #444;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eAfternoon tea works best when it feels balanced: enough flavor to make the break feel real, but not so heavy that it overwhelms the rest of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eChoose floral oolong for aroma, white tea for softness, green tea for freshness, or mellow black tea when you want a warmer cup with more body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 30px; background-color: #faf9f6; padding: 30px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #eae8e1; margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 250px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; color: #222; border-bottom: 2px solid #d4af37; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e✦ Best For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #555;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #d4af37;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e Afternoon tea drinkers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #d4af37;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e Work break tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #d4af37;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e Light snack pairing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #d4af37;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e People who want a softer cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 250px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; color: #222; border-bottom: 2px solid #d4af37; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e✦ How to Choose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #555;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #d4af37;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e Aromatic: floral oolong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #d4af37;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e Soft: white tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #d4af37;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e Fresh: green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #d4af37;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e Warmer body: mellow black tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.3em; color: #222; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n                \u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; color: #333; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What tea is best for afternoon tea?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n                \u003cp style=\"font-size: 1em; color: #555; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eA: Floral oolong, white tea, green tea and mellow black tea all work, depending on whether you want aroma, softness, freshness or body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n              \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n                \u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; color: #333; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can afternoon tea be loose leaf tea?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n                \u003cp style=\"font-size: 1em; color: #555; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eA: Yes. Loose leaf tea can make the afternoon cup more aromatic and more adjustable than a standard tea bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n              \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n                \u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; color: #333; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Which afternoon tea is lightest?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n                \u003cp style=\"font-size: 1em; color: #555; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eA: White tea and gentle green tea are usually the lighter choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n              \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n                \u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; color: #333; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Internal links\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n                \u003cp style=\"font-size: 1em; color: #555; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eA: \/tea-for\/afternoon\/\u003c\/p\u003e\n              \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n                \u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; color: #333; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: \/tea-types\/oolong-tea\/\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n                \u003cp style=\"font-size: 1em; color: #555; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eA: \/tea-types\/white-tea\/\u003c\/p\u003e\n              \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"smooth-tie-guan-yin-oolong","title":"LORAN | Essence of Rock: Tie Guan Yin Oolong","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eShaped by patient oxidation and restrained firing, this traditional Anxi oolong opens with lifted orchid florals before settling into a polished, mineral cup. 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Gently withered and dried without rolling, it brews a clear pale-gold cup with soft florals, light honey, and a smooth, clean finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-size-chat leading-[calc(var(--codex-chat-font-size)+8px)] extension:leading-normal my-2\"\u003eDelicate but not thin, this Bai Mudan is made for daily drinking when you want something calm, elegant, and naturally sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LORAN TEA","offers":[{"title":"4oz","offer_id":46941250158731,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8oz","offer_id":46941250191499,"sku":null,"price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/2010\/1003\/files\/350145870123e57cf1c5ec4dbd470c54_fad05860-b61b-416e-bbdc-f0f03f637eba.jpg?v=1778996953"},{"product_id":"luminous-silver-needle-white-tea","title":"Refined Jasmine Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA refined jasmine green tea scented with fresh jasmine blossoms from Guangxi’s core jasmine-growing region. 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Its flat, smooth leaves brew a clear pale green-gold cup with refined notes of toasted chestnut, fresh spring greens, and soft mellow sweetness. 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