{"title":"Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePu-erh tea (普洱茶 – Puer Cha) is a post-fermented tea from Yunnan province, China, and one of the most complex, collectible, and debated teas in the world. It is produced from large-leaf tea trees (Camellia sinensis var. assamica) grown within an area covering 639 towns across 11 municipalities in Yunnan, as defined by China's National Standard issued in 2008. In reality, the same tea is also produced in neighboring countries, such as Myanmar, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand. However, tea processed using pu-erh methods outside this area cannot legally be called pu-erh – though leaf smuggling from neighboring Vietnam, Myanmar, and Thailand into Yunnan for labeling purposes is known and widespread in the industry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes pu-erh unique among teas is that it undergoes microbial fermentation, and it continues to change over decades. A well-made raw pu-erh cake purchased today will taste different in five years, and different again in twenty. This is why serious collectors treat it like wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheng (Raw) vs. Shou (Ripe) Pu-erh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll pu-erh starts from the same base: Mao Cha (毛茶 – Rough Tea), sun-dried leaves from large-leaf assamica trees, typically steamed and compressed into cakes, bricks, or tuocha. What happens next determines the type.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheng Pu-erh (生普洱 – Raw Pu-erh)\u003c\/strong\u003e undergoes no accelerated fermentation. After compression, it is aged naturally for months, years, or decades, during which the polyphenols slowly transform. Young sheng is sometimes bitter and astringent, with a pronounced sweet aftertaste called Hui Gan (回甘 – \"returning sweetness\"). With age, the bitterness fades, the liquor darkens, and the flavor becomes rounder, deeper, and more complex.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShou Pu-erh (熟普洱 – Ripe Pu-erh)\u003c\/strong\u003e takes a faster path. The Mao Cha undergoes Wet Piling (渥堆 – Wo Dui). – The leaves are piled to a certain height, moistened, and covered to create a warm, humid environment. Over several weeks, a complex of fungi and bacteria accelerates fermentation, producing the characteristic dark color, earthy aroma, and smooth mouthfeel of ripe pu-erh. After Wo Dui, additional aging refines the taste, but it does not transform the way natural aging transforms sheng.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth types are available as compressed pu-erh tea cakes, bricks, tuocha, and loose leaf. Our collection includes single-origin Gu Shu (古树 – Ancient Tree) cakes from famous Yunnan villages: Lao Ban Zhang, He Kai, Xi Gui, Bing Dao Lao Zhai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Does Pu-erh Tea Taste Like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheng and Shou taste nothing alike. Young sheng has bitterness, astringency, and a sharp, fruity, and\/or floral character, followed by that Hui Gan sweetness. As it ages, these sharp edges soften, and the tea develops dried-fruit, leather, forest-floor, and woody notes. Ripe pu-erh, by contrast, is immediately mellow: earthy, thick, with notes of tobacco, black walnut, berries, tree bark, and a molasses finish. Well-made ripe pu-erh has a rich, smooth mouthfeel – sometimes silky, sometimes coating the entire mouth in a thin film.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Brew Pu-erh Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePu-erh opens up best with boiling water (100°C \/ 212°F). It is one of the few teas that is genuinely hard to overheat. For Gong Fu Cha (工夫茶), it’s good to brew in a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/collections\/teaware\/zisha\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Yixing Teapot\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eYixing Zisha teapot\u003c\/a\u003e. The porous, mineral-rich clay rounds out harsh notes, making the tea more mellow and approachable. However, there is nothing wrong with brewing it in a porcelain \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/collections\/gaiwans\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Gaiwan\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003egaiwan\u003c\/a\u003e. Pu-erh can yield many infusions – a quality cake will easily give 10–15+ steeps. Pu-erh made from Ancient trees usually only starts opening up around the 5th infusion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePu-erh Tea Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePu-erh has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries and remains a daily tea for many people of Asia, particularly after meals, where it is valued for aiding digestion. The combination of caffeine and L-theanine provides focused, calm energy without the jitteriness of coffee. Pu-erh tea often has pronounced Cha Qi (茶气 – Tea Energy) – a quality most evident in aged and Gu Shu teas, described as physical warmth, muscle relaxation, and clarity of mind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePu-erh Caffeine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike all teas from Camellia sinensis, pu-erh contains caffeine. Caffeine content in pu-erh depends on cultivar (var. assamica is naturally higher in caffeine than var. sinensis), tree age, brewing time, and many other factors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes Pu-erh Go Bad?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaw pu-erh cakes, stored correctly, away from light and strong odors, can be kept for decades. Most enthusiasts consider 25 years the sweet spot for aged sheng. Ripe pu-erh is best enjoyed within 5–10 years; it will not deteriorate beyond that, but will not change significantly either.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePu-erh Tea Acidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pH of pu-erh generally ranges from 5 to 6. Research has found that the pH of cultivated-garden pu-erh tends to be slightly higher than that of Gu Shu pu-erh from wild ancient tea trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Is Hei Cha (黑茶 – Dark Tea)?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHei Cha (黑茶 – Dark Tea) is the broader category of Chinese post-fermented teas, of which Shou Pu-erh is the most famous member. Other Hei Cha teas include Liu Bao (from Guangxi), Tian Jian, Liu An, and Hua Juan. Well-aged and fully transformed Sheng Pu-erh is also classified as Hei Cha. The term \"dark tea\" is used in English to avoid confusion with what Europeans call \"black tea\", which the Chinese call Hong Cha (红茶 – Red Tea).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Is Liu Bao Hei Cha?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiu Bao is a Hei Cha from Guangxi province, made from local medium- to small-leaf cultivars rather than the large-leaf assamica of Yunnan. Its fermentation is gentler than Shou Pu-erh's Wo Dui process – lower moisture, lower heat – resulting in a smoother, more refined character. Traditionally compressed into large bamboo baskets for transport along the Tea-Horse Road (茶马古道 – Cha Ma Gu Dao), Liu Bao is particularly beloved in Malaysia, where it arrived with Chinese tin miners. The original processing techniques of Liu Bao served as a direct precursor to modern Shou Pu-erh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Is Hui Gan (回甘 – Returning Sweetness)?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHui Gan (回甘 – Returning Sweetness) is the pleasant sweetness that lingers after the initial bitterness fades – a prized quality in high-quality raw pu-erh. It is not the absence of bitterness, but its transformation: a bitterness that rises, then resolves into sweetness on the palate. The quality and duration of Hui Gan are some of the key markers of a well-made sheng.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Is Cha Qi (茶气 – Tea Energy)?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCha Qi (茶气 – Tea Energy) is the physical sensation that some teas – particularly aged pu-erh and Gu Shu teas – produce in the drinker: a warmth spreading through the body, relaxed muscles, and a light clarity of mind. It is most present in aged sheng from old-growth trees. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is considered the life force of the tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fengqing-gushu-chun-jian-raw-puerh-2012","title":"\"Spring Buds\" Chun Jian GuShu Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake, 2012","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Great Emperor of China asked the wise Lao Cha:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e—  \u003cspan\u003eSifu\u003c\/span\u003e, for many years now, I've been searching my Empire for a Sheng Pu-erh that is aged and mature and yet refreshing and crisp. For a kind of tea that would combine pleasant bitterness with even more pleasant sweetness. In other words, I'm looking for a pu-erh that would have both Yin and Yang. But alas, I haven't succeeded in my search yet. Maybe you, the Grand Tea Master, came across such tea? \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e— Yes, the Great Emperor of All Under Heaven, I know of such tea. Chun Jian of 2012, from Fengqing, is the pu-erh that you are looking for.  Made of the buds and large leaves of the ancient trees, this pu-erh is the real embodiment of Yin and Yang and possesses a strong Cha Qi!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Feng Qing Ancient Tree \"Spring Buds\" Raw Pu-erh is made exclusively from the young leaves of the ancient tea tree. Chun Jian refers to teas picked during a specific period, from the beginning of March to mid-April. Tea picked at this time is known to possess exceptionally fresh and aromatic qualities and an abundance of amino acids.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompared to Ripe Pu-erh, this Raw Pu-erh has far more antioxidants and more bitter notes, yet an unforgettable lingering sweet aftertaste. While enjoying, take a look at its distinct bright yellowish-green color and savor every sip of its strong honey-like fruit flavor. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe area around Lincang is among the famous pu-erh tea-producing regions in Yunnan. It is situated near the border with Burma, nestling in a part of Yunnan's virgin tea tree forests. There, the tea trees grow freely, without human interference, in their natural surroundings and in symbiosis with other native plants. Feng Qing County lies in the northern part of Lincang and is well known among pu-erh tea lovers. It is where the oldest tea tree ever found is located. This tea king, a solemn remnant from distant times, is presumably 3,200 years of age. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe excellent microclimate of Feng Qing is what shapes the distinct character of our Chun Jian GuShu Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake. Its dry tea leaves are plump and solid, high in nutrients, and have a tender white hair veil. Its high and fresh fragrance has fruity notes, followed by a brisk bitterness. It then quickly melts into a lasting sweet taste, with notes of spring flowers and honey that linger on the inside of your mouth and cheek for quite a while.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Chun Jian GuShu Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake undergoes traditional pu-erh tea processing. Farmers set out to pick the fresh leaves early in the morning. They then spread them out in the shade to rest and wither, followed by a quick roasting over fire to halt the ongoing oxidation. Then comes the rolling, where tea leaves are pressed in a circular motion. It helps remove excess moisture and allows the aroma and taste to take shape. The farmers then expose the tea leaves to the sun for drying. This semi-finished product, called maocha, goes through steaming and pressing into cakes that bring a touch of Yunnan's wilderness charm to your palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eThe pu-erh stand that's in the photos is not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlace of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFengqing County, Lincang, Yunnan Province, China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Altitude:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e 2000-2500m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHarvest Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chun Jian (March 10 – April 20), 2012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eProduction Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 2012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e Picking Standard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e One bud with one to three leaves \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh aroma with fruity notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e Taste\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e V\u003c\/span\u003eery bright yet smooth, full of honey notes, a touch of pleasant bitterness, and a sweet finish.\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e Varietal\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feng Qing large-leaf (\u003cspan\u003e凤庆大叶种)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/thermometer_32x32.png?v=1613590565\" alt=\"Water temperature\" style=\"margin-right: 18px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 18px; float: none;\"\u003e212℉ \/ 100℃\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 00px; float: none;\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio for Western Brewing\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Western-Teapot_45649ad9-ec24-45d3-907f-2a0efe273c28_50x50.png?v=1616729997\"\u003e1 g per 70-100 ml\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\"\u003e3-5 min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio. Gong Fu Cha\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Gaiwan_Yixing_0f85d4d2-7572-4ccc-8863-e496a3933739_32x32.png?v=1616730143\" style=\"margin: 10px 7px 00px 11px; float: none;\"\u003e1 g per \u003cspan\u003e20 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\"\u003e5 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esec + 5 sec \u003c\/span\u003efor each subsequent infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yuri","offers":[{"title":"Whole Cake (357g: $0.21 per gram)","offer_id":14450642485290,"sku":"SHENG 2012_1","price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g ($0.26 per gram)","offer_id":29518320664618,"sku":"SHENG 2012_4","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g ($0.32 per gram)","offer_id":29518323384362,"sku":"SHENG 2012_3","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g ($0.40 per gram)","offer_id":14450642518058,"sku":"SHENG 2012_2","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Fengqing-Ancient-Tree-Chun-Jian-Raw-Puerh-Carke-2012_1.jpg?v=1764204223"},{"product_id":"liu-bao-hei-cha-guangxi-pu-erh-tea","title":"Guangxi Liu Bao Hei Cha, 2021","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eLong ago, the wise tea master Lao Cha was on a pilgrimage through the mountainous ranges of Guangxi province, China, when he stumbled upon a tired farmer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e— \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSifu, do you have something that is comforting, like rice porridge, yet sweet, and at the same time uplifting, like coffee, that will help me tackle all this work? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e— Of course, my friend! Let me share a basket of Liu Bao \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ewith you. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eLiu Bao can be considered both the sister and the forefather of Shou Pu-erh. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea originated in Guangxi Province, China, with written records dating to at least the late 17th century and a tradition that likely extends much further. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFarmers age it using large bamboo baskets. The production of Liu Bao involves post-fermentation – the same process that tea producers later adapted to create Ripe Pu-erh. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCompared to Ripe Pu-erh, this tea has a lighter body and a more nuanced taste. Liu Bao is sweet and soft, earthy, with deep notes of red dates, tobacco, and betel nut. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eLiu Bao Hei Cha is made using slow fermentation. Similar to pu-erh, it involves Kill Green (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e杀青 – Sha Qing) at a stage closer to green tea, followed by Rolling (揉捻 – Rou Nian), Sun-drying (晒干 – Shai Gan), and finally the Post-Fermentation process (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e後發酵\u003c\/span\u003e – Hou Fa Jiao). \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eIt's when the leaves are placed into a hot and humid environment, which allows microbial fermentation to begin and soften the flavor. For traditional Liu Bao, this\u003c\/span\u003e process is similar to Wet Piling (渥堆 – Wo Dui), but less intense – the temperature and humidity are lower, the piles are smaller, and the tea is left to ferment for a longer period. This gentler fermentation allows preservation of more of the leaf's original qualities. After that, the tea is dried, placed into bamboo baskets, and left to settle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eAccording to Traditional Chinese Medicine, Liu Bao has both heating and cooling properties (Yin and Yang). It made Liu Bao Hei Cha very popular with Chinese mine workers who went to work in Malaysian tin mines. Large amounts of this tea were exported to Malaysia, where the workers would drink it to combat the harsh and damp conditions of the mines and expel excess dampness from their bodies. Today, you can still find old traditional Liu Bao supplies across Malaysia. Furthermore, locals love drinking this tea in the humid climates of Guangdong and Hong Kong. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlace of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Longlin\u003cspan\u003e, Guangxi\u003c\/span\u003e, China.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Altitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1000m\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHarvest Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 2021.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePicking standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e One bud and two leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Aroma:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Earthy on first infusions, dark chocolate with sea salt, ripe fruits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e• Taste\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Sweet and slightly sourish, with notes of mushrooms, forest berries, and betel nuts. Long mouthwatering finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCultivar: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLingyun Bai Hao (凌云白毫)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 18px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 18px; float: none;\" alt=\"Water temperature\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/thermometer_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e212℉ \/ 100℃\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Western-Teapot_45649ad9-ec24-45d3-907f-2a0efe273c28_50x50.png?v=1616729997\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio for Western Brewing\" style=\"margin-bottom: 00px; float: none;\"\u003e1 g per 70-100 ml\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e3-5 min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin: 10px 7px 00px 11px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Gaiwan_Yixing_0f85d4d2-7572-4ccc-8863-e496a3933739_32x32.png?v=1616730143\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio. Gong Fu Cha\"\u003e1 g per \u003cspan\u003e20 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e10 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esec + 5 sec \u003c\/span\u003efor each subsequent infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yuri","offers":[{"title":"100g ($0.29 per gram)","offer_id":14888803696682,"sku":"LIU BAO HEICHA_3","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g ($0.36 per gram)","offer_id":14888706474026,"sku":"LIU BAO HEICHA_2","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g ($0.44 per gram)","offer_id":14888706441258,"sku":"LIU BAO HEICHA_1","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/products\/Liu_Bao_Hei_Cha_Guangxi_Pu-erh_Tea_2015_GUL_2151_low_res.jpg?v=1710198703"},{"product_id":"gift-card","title":"Gift Card","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Gift Card is a great way to save significantly!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s how it works:\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e• \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor a $250 gift card, you pay only $210,\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003esaving you $40!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e• \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAnd if you opt for a\u003cstrong\u003e $500 gift card, you pay merely $410\u003c\/strong\u003e – it is a \u003cstrong\u003e$90\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e saving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e! \u003c\/strong\u003e–  \u003cstrong\u003eour absolutely best deal\u003c\/strong\u003e, and this is the only way to get it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNOTE: \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e$250 and $500\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eDiscounted Gift Cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecannot be combined with other discounts \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(including membership)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e or used for Tea Club.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eGift Card doesn’t expire\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e Use it all at once or stretch it for a few orders, with no rush and no fuss. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you're buying tea more than once or if you are looking to buy expensive teaware, getting this card is a logical step to save on future purchases.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd if you are looking for an ideal tea or teaware gift but finding the multitude of options a bit overwhelming, then make it simple with the 'Path of Cha' Gift Card!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur gift card offers not just choice, but also the opportunity to explore and discover. If you’re uncertain about the tea preferences of your loved ones, there's no need to speculate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive them the joy of selecting something they've had their eye on or the excitement of discovering a new favorite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach card is conveniently delivered digitally, right to your inbox, complete with a user-friendly redemption code and straightforward instructions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Path of Cha","offers":[{"title":"Pay $410 for $500 Card","offer_id":40264974565431,"sku":"GiftCard500","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pay $210 for $250 Card","offer_id":40264974598199,"sku":"GiftCard250","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$100","offer_id":31706768212023,"sku":"GiftCard100","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$50","offer_id":31706768244791,"sku":"GiftCard50","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$25","offer_id":31706768277559,"sku":"GiftCard25","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/products\/Gift-Card.jpg?v=1633537908"},{"product_id":"tea-club-discovery-subscription","title":"Tea Club","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eJoin our Tea Club, and you’ll always have something fresh to brew!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach month\u003c\/strong\u003e (or \u003cstrong\u003eonce every two months\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e— you decide), you’ll receive four different teas (25g each, totaling 100g), thoughtfully curated based on seasonality or how their flavors complement and contrast each other. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelections may include any combination of White, Green, Oolong, Red (Black), or Pu-erh teas, and even rare Yellow teas might make an appearance! We’ll share teas we find exciting, including our newest arrivals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor lighter tea drinkers, we also offer the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title='\"Lightweight\" Tea Club' href=\"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/products\/tea-club-lightweight\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e“Lightweight” option:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e two teas, 25g each (50g total), delivered once a month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Club membership is a perfect way to stay excited by tasting various teas and discovering new favorites.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith the Tea Club membership, there’s no need to remember to re-order, and your tea jars will stay full. Plus, with a monthly subscription, you’ll save an average of 20% compared to buying four teas individually each month.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet’s explore the world of tea together — join us on this journey!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Path of Cha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32381102719031,"sku":"TEA CLUB","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/products\/Discovery-Subscription.png?v=1622160040"},{"product_id":"wild-orchid-gushu-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake-100g","title":"\"Wild Orchid\" GuShu Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake, 2022 (100g)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSitting above the clouds on Mt. Wuliang in Yunnan, Lao Cha and his disciple were just about to finish their morning tea meditation. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003cspan\u003e— Sifu! I am so full of energy! I feel it flowing all throughout my body, blooming like the orchids that surround us. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Of course, those are the effects of the Wild Orchid Gushu Raw Pu-erh. Now, let's make our ascent. It's time we share these tea cakes with the world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuShu (\u003cspan\u003e古树) \u003c\/span\u003eis one of the most desired tea types throughout the world. Tea enthusiasts are going out of their way to acquire exceptional GuShu. Gushu means ancient tea tree, and Gushu tea is made from old tea trees aged 100 years and up.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur \"Wild Orchid Aroma\" GuShu Raw Pu-erh comes from tea trees that grow at the high altitudes of Mt. Wuliang in Yunnan. The taste is pleasantly astringent, sweet, and sour — an ideal equilibrium. You'll feel luscious notes of wild orchids and green apples when brewing the tea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArguably, ancient tea trees have Cha Qi (茶气 – energy) like no other. The deep-rooted bushes acquire all the minerals, nutrients, and, of course, spirit that the pure tea-growing land of Yunnan has to offer. We invite you to try our Wild Orchid Gushu to experience its effects for yourself. Be careful not to become too tea drunk!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWuliang Mountain - meaning Endless Mountain - is a famous tea-growing region near Pu'er City in Yunnan. It has been an essential source of high-quality Pu'er tea since ancient times. Here is how the ancients described this piece of land a long time ago: \"Its towering heights penetrate the clouds – one can't climb it. Its surface is so vast – one can't measure it.\" According to the legend, tea cultivation in the region began more than 2000 years ago with the mythical Zhuge Liang teaching the people how to grow and process tea leaves. Although this might be hard to prove, the local Yi minority claims they have cultivated tea on the mountain's slopes for 60 generations now. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWuliang Mountain has a unique tea-growing environment. Tall and majestic, stretching for hundreds of miles, it reaches 3000 meters above sea level. Its lowest point is still above 1000 meters. The abundant rainfall and mild climate form a natural surrounding veiled in clouds and mists throughout the year. The tea gardens mainly consist of old wild trees scattered in a belt of 1600 - 2200 meters above sea level. The superior natural conditions create a unique terroir for locally grown tea. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tea balances well between sweetness and bitterness while retaining a longer, mouthwatering astringency. It then subsides into a long-lasting Hui Gan (回甘 – sweet aftertaste). The soup is bright yellow-green, and it has a rich and thick mouthfeel with pronounced Shanye (山野 – \"wild mountain\" flavor).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlace of Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eMt. Wuliang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, Jingdong County, Pu'er Prefecture, Yunnan, China\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eAltitude: \u003c\/strong\u003e1800-2000m\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHarvest Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003ePicking Standard: \u003c\/strong\u003eone bud, three leaves\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e strong notes of wild orchid and apple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Taste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sweet \u0026amp; sour, with lots of fruitiness and the pleasant bitterness of young sheng pu-erh. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Tea Tree:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDa Ye Zhong (大叶种)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 18px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 18px; float: none;\" alt=\"Water temperature\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/thermometer_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e212℉ \/ 100℃\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Western-Teapot_45649ad9-ec24-45d3-907f-2a0efe273c28_50x50.png?v=1616729997\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio for Western Brewing\" style=\"margin-bottom: 00px; float: none;\"\u003e1 g per 70-100 ml\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e3-5 min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin: 10px 7px 00px 11px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Gaiwan_Yixing_0f85d4d2-7572-4ccc-8863-e496a3933739_32x32.png?v=1616730143\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio. Gong Fu Cha\"\u003e1 g per \u003cspan\u003e20 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e5 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esec + 5 sec \u003c\/span\u003efor each subsequent infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yang","offers":[{"title":"Whole Cake (100g; $0.25 per gram)","offer_id":39355706179639,"sku":"POC SHENG PU-ERH","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/POC_WildOrchidGuShuRawPu-erhTeaCake_GUL_6740_low-res.jpg?v=1774216393"},{"product_id":"laughing-buddha-gushu-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-100g","title":"\"Laughing Buddha\" GuShu Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake, 2022 (100g)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e– \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSifu\u003c\/span\u003e, why is this tea called Laughing Buddha? \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLao Cha replies: — Take a sip, young one. Picture an old, wise, pot-bellied laughing Buddha rejoicing at all the experiences life offers. It is just like this tea. The old tea bushes hold the history of many people who have come before. The taste is rich and complex. I'm sure its Cha Qi will get you tea drunk just like it did to those before you.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \"Laughing Buddha\" Gushu Ripe Pu-erh is made of tea trees that grow at the high altitudes of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-58\"\u003eMengsong\u003c\/span\u003e. The dry strips are dark brown with reddish nuances. They infuse into a clear, intense red liquor. You'll encounter a mellow taste with top notes of ripe fruits and berries. A wonderfully spicy and slightly earthy aroma opens up when brewing the tea. The superior raw material provides an intensive yet soft and smooth mouthfeel, with no apparent astringency or bitterness and a slightly earthy finish. You can easily get a dozen brews, as this GuShu Ripe Pu-erh is quite brew-resistant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-58\"\u003eMengsong is located in the eastern part of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-58\"\u003eMenghai County\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-58 citation-end-58\"\u003e, within the Xishuangbanna Prefecture of southern Yunnan.\u003c\/span\u003e The ethnic minorities in this area include Hani, Bulang, and Lahu. All of them have a long history of tea growing and cultivation. The Bulang people are descendants of the ancient Pu people. They are believed to be the first people to use and cultivate tea. Due to the lack of industry, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-58\"\u003eMengsong\u003c\/span\u003e has remained a pristine area, largely untouched by development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGuShu (古树) is one of the most desired tea materials. GuShu means \"ancient tea tree,\" and GuShu tea is made from older tea trees that are at least 100 years old. It is said that ancient tea trees have energy (茶气 – Chá Qì) like no other. The tea bushes in large-scale production have a shallow root system that only reaches through to the upper levels of the soil. The ancient trees have a vertical, well-developed root system. It goes deep into the ground, absorbing the minerals, nutrients, and energy that the land of Yunnan has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e • Place of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMeng Song, Menghai County, Yunnan, China\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e• Altitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1300m\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Harvest Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Picking Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e: one bud, three leaves\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e • Dry Leaf:\u003c\/strong\u003e young, rather small leaves of large leaf variety\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e • Aroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e spicy, slightly earthy, with strong berries and fruit notes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e• Taste:\u003c\/strong\u003e mellow with notes of fruits and berries \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Tea Tree:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDa Ye Zhong (大叶种)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 18px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 18px; float: none;\" alt=\"Water temperature\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/thermometer_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e212℉ \/ 100℃\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Western-Teapot_45649ad9-ec24-45d3-907f-2a0efe273c28_50x50.png?v=1616729997\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio for Western Brewing\" style=\"margin-bottom: 00px; float: none;\"\u003e1 g per 70-100 ml\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e3-5 min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin: 10px 7px 00px 11px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Gaiwan_Yixing_0f85d4d2-7572-4ccc-8863-e496a3933739_32x32.png?v=1616730143\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio. Gong Fu Cha\"\u003e1 g per \u003cspan\u003e20 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e5 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esec + 5 sec \u003c\/span\u003efor each subsequent infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yang","offers":[{"title":"Whole Cake (100g; $0.25 per gram)","offer_id":39355716763703,"sku":"POC SHOU PU-ERH","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/POC_LaughingBuddhaGuShuRipePu-erhTeaCake_GUL_6741_low-res.jpg?v=1773419957"},{"product_id":"lao-cha-tou-ripe-pu-erh-tea-nuggets","title":"\"Old Tea Heads\" Lao Cha Tou Ripe Pu-erh Tea Nuggets, 2021","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe wise tea master Lao Cha once served his disciples a strange tea that looked like compressed nuggets. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e– What is it, Sifu? We've never seen anything like this before! – they exclaimed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e– It is \"Old Tea Heads\" from Bulang Mountain. This tea doesn't give in to brewing so easily, but if you are patient and learn how to open up this tea, you'll get the most delightful brew from it, full of sweetness. This tea will teach you invaluable life lessons. Now go and brew it. Proceed with patience and pay attention. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLao Cha Tou (老茶头) means \"Old Tea Heads\". It's a particular type of \"Cooked Pu-erh\" – fermented tea common in China. It comes in the form of small lumps and is the result of agglomeration during the pile-fermentation processing of Shou Pu-erh tea. Compared with loose-leaf tea, Lao Cha Tou is richer in content and far more resistant to brewing. As a result, it produces thicker, denser tea liquor. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur Lao Cha Tou comes from the ancient tea trees of the Bulang Mountain in Yunnan. Bulang Mountain is known for its old tea trees and distinctive terroir. The local minority pride themselves on being the first people to cultivate tea trees on these lands about 1800 years ago. This Lao Cha Tou is made from tea trees grown at an altitude of 1,600m in the ancient forests of Xishuangbanna. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring the pu-erh fermentation process, workers sprinkle water on the pile of tea leaves, leading to the development of the fermentation process. During this process, it is necessary to occasionally turn over the tea pile to prevent overheating. After repeated turning, the high-quality tea leaves release juice rich in pectin and sugar. Because pectin is sticky, some tea leaves, under the pressure of weight, stick together, becoming lumps. Typically, tea farmers remove these lumps of tea, untie them by hand, and then return them to the tea pile. Still, some of them are too dense and break if untied. Therefore, they go into a separate pile and become the so-called \"lump tea\", also called \"old tea heads\". Generally, Lao Cha Tou accounts for 0.8~1.5% of the total production volume. Needless to say, this is a rare type of tea. This cooked pu-erh tea has undergone a clean fermentation on a wooden floor, without contact with soil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Lao Cha Tou offers a balanced, medium-bodied profile with a prominent aroma. Notes of dates and, once brewed, earth and leather will emerge. The taste is sweet, with notes of dates and plum jam. The bright red soup is clear. We recommend \"waking up\" the tea with the first flush of 10 seconds or more. It will soften the tight lump and help the tea reveal its qualities. Then, you can continue with brewing as usual. While being particularly resistant to brewing, this tea is also excellent for boiling (watch the video below). We recommend simmering the Lao Cha Tou over a small fire for 10-15 minutes after brewing to fully enjoy its sweet, earthy essence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWatch a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/uQNSPfzrE9M\" title=\"Video on how to boil tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evideo\u003c\/a\u003e on how to boil tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlace of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBulang Mountain, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1600m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHarvest Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 20, 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fermentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Aroma: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eclean, woody, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003esweet smell of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e dates, mushrooms, leather\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e• Taste\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003esweet, earthy, plums\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Tea Tree:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCamellia sinensis var. assamica,  \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDa Ye Zhong (\u003c\/span\u003e大叶种)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 18px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 18px; float: none;\" alt=\"Water temperature\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/thermometer_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e212℉ \/ 100℃\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Western-Teapot_45649ad9-ec24-45d3-907f-2a0efe273c28_50x50.png?v=1616729997\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio for Western Brewing\" style=\"margin-bottom: 00px; float: none;\"\u003e1 g per 70-100 ml\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e3-5 min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin: 10px 7px 00px 11px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Gaiwan_Yixing_0f85d4d2-7572-4ccc-8863-e496a3933739_32x32.png?v=1616730143\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio. Gong Fu Cha\"\u003e1 g per \u003cspan\u003e20 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e15 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esec + 5 sec \u003c\/span\u003efor each subsequent infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yang","offers":[{"title":"100g ($0.25 per gram)","offer_id":39656134246455,"sku":"LAO CHA TOU_3","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g ($0.32 per gram)","offer_id":39656134279223,"sku":"LAO CHA TOU_2","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g ($0.40 per gram)","offer_id":39656134311991,"sku":"LAO CHA TOU_1","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/products\/LaoChaTouRipePu-erh_GUL_0160_lowres.jpg?v=1767635778"},{"product_id":"kombucha-gushu-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"\"Kombu Pu\" GuShu Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake w. Kombucha, 2022 (100g)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e– Sifu, help me! I put too much greasy meat in my rice – now I'm feeling heavy and bloated! How do I ease this discomfort?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eHere, sip this tea for digestion. It is a Pu-erh tea combined with the tea mushroom Kombucha. Its thick, smooth texture will comfort your palate and help your stomach digest the meat. The tangy notes of orange peel will dispel the heaviness and bloating. Also, to help you clear your head along with your gut, you will replace dinner with two extra hours of meditation tonight!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe proudly present our best experiment – the special Kombucha Pu-erh Tea – the ultimate tea for digestion (not to mention how tasty it is!). This digestion powerhouse is based on the joint action of traditionally crafted Cooked Pu-erh with the Tea Mushroom, Kombucha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is an innovative product. \u003cspan\u003eWe got this idea from our customer and tea-mate, Robert Arnesen, \u003c\/span\u003eand then \u003cspan\u003eturned to\u003c\/span\u003e our long-time partners, the tea producers Mr. Yang and Mr. \u003cspan\u003eZhang\u003c\/span\u003e. They used sheng pu-erh tea to make kombucha. Then, they started making another batch of pu-erh. During the wet piling step, they added the previously prepared Kombucha and let the tea leaves ferment for two months. The result is a remarkable tea that is incredibly tasty, supports gut health, and aids digestion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur special Kombucha Pu-erh tea combines the forces of two traditional remedies for digestion used across different cultures. The Chinese consider cooked Pu-erh tea to be especially good for the stomach. Its unique production process involves microbial fermentation. Under the influence of heat and moisture, the tea leaves form many enzymes and good bacteria. Enzymes are key to the decomposition of food. They are especially helpful for breaking down meat and oily food. Thus, they assist our gut and stomach in their daily work. After a heavy meal, the Chinese recommend drinking cooked Pu-erh, which dispels the heaviness and bloating. Additionally, cooked Pu-erh is softer and mellower than its raw counterpart. Its inner substances are gentle and don't irritate the delicate mucus of the stomach and intestines. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the other hand, Kombucha is rich in various acids, such as lactic acid. They are known to aid digestion and support nutrient absorption. Kombucha is also a source of B vitamins and beneficial organic acids, including lactic acid, which support digestion. People make Kombucha by fermenting tea with sugar. You don't need to worry about the sugar content, though, as bacteria consume more than 90% of it during the fermentation process. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur Kombucha Pu-erh tea has a slender and complete shape. It is pressed by hand with a traditional stone block. The compression is not too tight, making daily usage convenient. Its color is oily, full of vigor, and reddish brown. The taste is thick and smooth, with notes of orange peel and an intensity that surpasses regular cooked Pu-erh. The flavor is a little fruity and pleasantly sourish, which is due to the addition of Kombucha during the fermentation stage. To put the final touch on this authentic product, we have wrapped it in a unique cotton paper handcrafted by the local Dai minority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n \u003cmeta content=\"uuidL5hPk9hdIVpU\" name=\"uuid\"\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e• Place of Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e  Mt.Bulang,  \u003cspan\u003eXishuangbanna, \u003c\/span\u003eYunnan Province, China\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e• Altitude:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e 1600m\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e• Harvest Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e April 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e• Picking Standard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e 1 bud + 2-3 leaves \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e• Aroma:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Fruity, Tangy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e• Taste:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Thick, smooth, with a hint of orange peel and pleasant sour notes coming from Kombucha\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e• Tea Tree:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Da Ye Zhong (大叶种)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 18px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 18px; float: none;\" alt=\"Water temperature\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/thermometer_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e212℉ \/ 100℃\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Western-Teapot_45649ad9-ec24-45d3-907f-2a0efe273c28_50x50.png?v=1616729997\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio for Western Brewing\" style=\"margin-bottom: 00px; float: none;\"\u003e1 g per 70-100 ml\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e3-5 min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin: 10px 7px 00px 11px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Gaiwan_Yixing_0f85d4d2-7572-4ccc-8863-e496a3933739_32x32.png?v=1616730143\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio. Gong Fu Cha\"\u003e1 g per \u003cspan\u003e20 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e10 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esec + 5 sec \u003c\/span\u003efor each subsequent infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yang","offers":[{"title":"Whole Cake (100g; $0.25 per gram)","offer_id":40008087240759,"sku":"KOMBUCHA PU-ERH","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/products\/KombuchaPu-erh_GUL_3621_lowres.jpg?v=1744660540"},{"product_id":"curiosity-gushu-shueng-ripe-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake-100g","title":"\"Curiosity\" GuShu ShuSheng (Ripe \u0026 Raw) Pu-erh Tea Cake,2022 (100g)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e– \u003ci\u003eSifu, please help me with your wisdom. I like Sheng Pu-er so much for its stimulating taste and fresh aroma. But I also love Sho\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eu Pu-er's sweet and mellow mouthfeel. How do I choose between them?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e– \u003ci\u003eDear boy, here's something special for you. This tea combines the Raw Pu-erh's freshness and the comforting flavor of an old-age Ripe Pu-erh in one unforgettable tea experience. Sometimes you don't need to make a choice – dare to have it all!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Do I get to drink a Sheng Pu-erh or a Shou Pu-erh?” If you face this tough choice way too often, keep reading because it finally has an answer! Our ShuSheng Pu-erh is a one-of-a-kind product that combines the goodness of both Sheng and Shou Pu-erh in one truly unique tea experience! There is no need to choose between Raw and Ripe Pu-erh – now, you can have them both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShuSheng Pu-erh cake was conceived by \"Path of Cha\" and follows the line of innovative Pu-erh products, along with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/products\/kombucha-gushu-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake\" title=\"Kombucha Pu erh\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKombu Pu-erh\u003c\/a\u003e. For our ShuSheng Pu-erh cake, the tea master has blended Raw Pu-erh with Ripe Pu-erh tea leaves. He carefully selected the mixing ratio to strike a perfect balance of the tea taste. The Raw Pu-erh tea brings in a strong, stimulating freshness. It invigorates the mind and wakes up the senses. The Ripe Pu-erh tea leaves round out the taste, adding sweetness, a mellow mouthfeel, and a smooth and comforting flavor. The ShuSheng Pu-erh tea has an obvious floral fragrance and a strong, long-lasting aroma that lingers in the mouth and throat for quite some time after your tea session. As the enzymes in Sheng Pu-erh are more alive, they assist in further transforming the ShuSheng Pu-erh tea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tea master used Ripe Pu-erh from old trees to craft this unique tea. Old trees in Yunnan are cherished for their tea leaves' distinctive aroma and taste compared to regular tea gardens in the lowlands. The Raw Pu-erh, used in the tea mix, is a 2022 spring harvest. It is also from old trees from the Wuliang Mountain. Also known as Endless Mountain, it has been a source of high-quality Pu-erh tea since ancient times. There is an ancient saying about Wuliang Mountain: \"Its towering heights penetrate the clouds; one can't climb it; its surface is so vast one can't measure it.\" The local Yi minority claims to have been growing tea on the mountain's slopes for 60 generations, although this may be difficult to confirm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe mountain towers over 3,000 meters above sea level and stretches hundreds of miles. Its lowest point is still more than 1,000 meters up. The year-round scenery is shrouded in clouds and mists due to the region's warm climate and high rainfall. Here, old wild trees grow between 1600 and 2200 meters above sea level. The exceptional natural surroundings provide the locally grown tea a special terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e • Place of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wuliang Mountain, Pu'er, Yunnan\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003e• Altitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003cspan\u003e1800-2000m\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Harvest Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Picking Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e: one bud, three leaves\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e • Aroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e floral \u0026amp; foresty\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003e• Taste:\u003c\/strong\u003e  long-lasting fruity notes and high mountain flavor with minerality\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Tea Tree:\u003c\/strong\u003e Da Ye Zhong (大叶种)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 18px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 18px; float: none;\" alt=\"Water temperature\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/thermometer_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e212℉ \/ 100℃\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Western-Teapot_45649ad9-ec24-45d3-907f-2a0efe273c28_50x50.png?v=1616729997\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio for Western Brewing\" style=\"margin-bottom: 00px; float: none;\"\u003e1 g per 70-100 ml\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e3-5 min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin: 10px 7px 00px 11px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Gaiwan_Yixing_0f85d4d2-7572-4ccc-8863-e496a3933739_32x32.png?v=1616730143\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio. Gong Fu Cha\"\u003e1 g per \u003cspan\u003e20 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e10 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esec + 5 sec \u003c\/span\u003efor each subsequent infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yang","offers":[{"title":"Whole Cake (100g; $0.25 per gram)","offer_id":39975596130359,"sku":"SHUSHENG PU-ERH","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/ShuShengpu-erh_GUL_7230_low-res.jpg?v=1718737268"},{"product_id":"meng-ding-hei-cha-handmade-tea-brick","title":"Meng Ding Hei Cha Handmade Tea Brick","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e– This enchanting smell of old wood, fresh dates, and burning charcoal! It enthralls the senses, invigorates the mind, and salivates my mouth! Sifu, where does it come from?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e – That, young one, is the magic of Mengding dark tea. People living on the ridges of Meng Ding have been perfecting the art of making this delicious tea for centuries, as now you and I shall follow.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eDark Tea (Hei Cha – 黑茶）is a traditional Sichuan favorite. Coming from the famous Mengding Mountain, this tea inherits a centuries-old tradition of Dark Tea production in the region. Mengding Heicha is a warm, sweet tea with a unique flavor. This fermented tea from China is equally good for brewing as well as for simmering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Dark Tea is grown on Sichuan’s Meng Ding Mountain. The tea bushes belong to an old local variety, Old Chuan Tea (Lao Chuan Cha – 老川茶). Most of the tea trees were planted back in the 50s of the last century, between 700 and 1200m above sea level. Today, they grow freely in a semi-wild state, unattended by humans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTo make this Hei Cha, Mr. Yun, the tea master, uses buds along with up to three leaves. He processes them using a traditional method, including charcoal fire roasting and clean above-ground fermentation. In April, farmers pick the tea leaves from the wild tea garden. Then, Mr. Yao quickly roasts them in a pan over a charcoal fire to stop the oxidation. Then, he sets up a special enclosure with a plankboard floor and a bamboo fence. There, he stacks up the freshly roasted tea leaves for further processing. Under the combined action of heat and moisture, the leaves undergo a transformation for a period of 50 days. Then, they get roasted on a charcoal fire. Finally, he presses the Maocha by hand into tea bricks. In line with the traditional ways, every step in the processing of this tea is done by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\" alt=\"Yun Yao's Family\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Yun-Yao_Meng-Ding-Mountain_IMG_8663_480x480.jpg?v=1669644503\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe result is a mild, mellow tea with a special “Meng Ding flavor”. The soup is bright red, with a clear and transparent look and feel. The aroma carries notes of wood and red dates with a slightly roasted flavor. This dark tea yields a dozen brews without losing its energy and intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUnlike other teas, dark tea is excellent for daily use, even for those with sensitive stomachs. Fermentation has softened the taste and enhanced the rich antioxidant content of the raw tea leaves. It protects the delicate inner membranes of the digestive organs while enhancing their function. According to Chinese medicine, Dark tea is gently warming and suitable for the colder months. You can brew it using the Gong Fu Cha method or steep it in a Western-style tea mug. And don’t throw away the leaves after you’re done with the brew! Unlike the other teas among the six types of tea, Dark Tea can (and should) be boiled after brewing! You can put the tea leaves in a small pan, add about 1\/2 liters of water, and simmer them over low fire for 10-15 min. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWatch a Video on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/uQNSPfzrE9M\" title=\"How to Boil Tea\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow to Boil Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mengding, Meng Mountain, Ya'an, Sichuan Province, China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude: \u003c\/strong\u003e700-1200m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest \/ Production Dates: \u003c\/strong\u003eApril 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePicking Standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bud and three to four leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean aroma with notes of berries, oats and honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet and sour, with notes of berries and pine nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCultivar: \u003c\/strong\u003eLao Chuan Cha \u003cspan\u003e(老川茶)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 18px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 18px; float: none;\" alt=\"Water temperature\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/thermometer_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e212℉ \/ 100℃\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Western-Teapot_45649ad9-ec24-45d3-907f-2a0efe273c28_50x50.png?v=1616729997\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio for Western Brewing\" style=\"margin-bottom: 00px; float: none;\"\u003e1 g per 70-100 ml\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e3-5 min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin: 10px 7px 00px 11px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Gaiwan_Yixing_0f85d4d2-7572-4ccc-8863-e496a3933739_32x32.png?v=1616730143\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio. Gong Fu Cha\"\u003e1 g per \u003cspan\u003e20 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e5 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esec + 5 sec \u003c\/span\u003efor each subsequent infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yunyao","offers":[{"title":"Whole Brick (250g; $0.28 per gram)","offer_id":40031433523255,"sku":"MENG DING HEI CHA_2","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g ($0.48 per gram)","offer_id":40031433556023,"sku":"MENG DING HEI CHA_1","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/products\/MengDingHeiChaHandmadeTeaBrick_GUL_5581_lowres.jpg?v=1761768728"},{"product_id":"yaan-zang-cha-tibetan-hei-cha","title":"Tibetan Tea Ya'an Zang Cha, 2019","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDeep in the forests of Mengding Mountain, there was a small temple inhabited by a few monks. For hundreds of years, they produced a mysterious drink from the tea bushes scattered across the remote hills. It cleared toxins, dispelled swelling, calmed the stomach, and warmed the body from within. Tibetan shepherds from near and far came to the humble temple's doors to cure their ailments and replenish their health. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Ya'an Zang Cha Tibetan tea is another worthy member of \u003ca title=\"Our hei cha collection\" href=\"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/collections\/pu-erh-teas\/hei-cha\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eour Hei Cha (dark tea) collection\u003c\/a\u003e. This tea is a landmark product of Sichuan's Mengding Mountain (蒙頂山). It has inherited a centuries-old tradition in one of China's cradles of tea culture. Indeed, some credit today's Sichuan as the first region for which written evidence of tea cultivation and consumption exists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYa'an Dark Tea is called “Tibetan Tea” because it was traditionally produced for the Tibetan people, who have, for centuries, relied on fermented tea. Life on the Tibetan Plateau is harsh; the local diet is heavy in meat and dairy and lacks fruits and vegetables, making Hei Cha an essential part of daily life. Fermented tea aids digestion by helping to break down fats, provides essential nutrients, and, when boiled with yak milk, provides warmth and protein. In return for tea, Tibet supplied China with warhorses – a trade that was once extremely important for both parties. This exchange of tea for horses made Hei Cha vital not only culturally, but also politically. And that’s how it came to be known as Tibetan Tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ya'an Zang Cha Tibetan tea is made from the local small-leafed tea bush variety. The region falls in the \"golden belt\" – a line that stretches around the 30º Northern latitude parallel. This area's unique combination of microclimate, soil, and precipitation creates a fine terroir, and the world's highest-quality tea comes from it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tea bushes in Ya'an grow scattered at 800-1200m above sea level. Farmers start picking tea in early spring. Our Tibetan tea uses a bud and two leaves, striking a balance between a finer, delicate taste and a rich, mellow mouthfeel. The deep fermentation produces a clear, bright red tea soup. It's thick and mellow, with a dried fruit aroma. A faint \"medicinal aroma\" emerges as Tibetan tea ages. It reminds us of the smell of herbs in a traditional Chinese apothecary and is a prized feature that signifies good storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\" alt=\"Tibetan Hei Cha from Ya'an\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/TibetanHeiCha_IMG_8667_600x600.jpg?v=1669702518\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe raw tea leaves undergo processing that includes fixing, rolling, wet piling, drying, and pressing. Its mild taste and mellow character make it an excellent choice for those with sensitive stomachs. As a Dark tea, Ya'an Zang Cha Tibetan tea gently regulates and assists digestion without irritating the stomach. The flavor is sweet, and the mouthfeel is rounded thanks to the highly oxidized polyphenols. Drinking this Hei Cha leaves only a strong, sweet aftertaste, not a whiff of bitterness or astringency.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeng Ding Mountain has a long history of tea cultivation dating back to the Tang era (618-906 A.D.). Tibetan tea (藏茶) has been produced here for over 1300 years, with Ya'an serving as a major trading hub on the Tea-Horse Road. Early in 2008, the Ministry of Culture of the People's Republic of China designated the production of Ya'an Tibetan tea as a national-level intangible cultural heritage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Place of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Houyan Village, Yucheng District, Ya'an City, Sichuan Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Altitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 800–1,200m\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Harvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Picking Standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e a bud and two leaves\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Aroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e dried fruits, apricot jam, light earthy notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Taste:\u003c\/strong\u003e dates and plums with a pleasant sweet \u0026amp; sour finish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Cultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e small-leaf (Xiao Ye Zhong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/thermometer_32x32.png?v=1613590565\" alt=\"Water temperature\" style=\"margin-right: 18px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 18px; float: none;\"\u003e212℉ \/ 100℃\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 00px; float: none;\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio for Western Brewing\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Western-Teapot_45649ad9-ec24-45d3-907f-2a0efe273c28_50x50.png?v=1616729997\"\u003e1 g per 70-100 ml\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\"\u003e3-5 min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio. Gong Fu Cha\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Gaiwan_Yixing_0f85d4d2-7572-4ccc-8863-e496a3933739_32x32.png?v=1616730143\" style=\"margin: 10px 7px 00px 11px; float: none;\"\u003e1 g per \u003cspan\u003e20 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\"\u003e5 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esec + 5 sec \u003c\/span\u003efor each subsequent infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"He Jin","offers":[{"title":"100g ($0.28 per gram)","offer_id":40033221967927,"sku":"TIBETAN HEICHA_3","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g ($0.34 per gram)","offer_id":40033222000695,"sku":"TIBETAN HEICHA_2","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g ($0.44 per gram)","offer_id":40033222033463,"sku":"TIBETAN HEICHA_1","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/products\/Ya_anZangChaTibetanHeiCha_GUL_5573_lowres.jpg?v=1740063576"},{"product_id":"yaan-zang-cha-tibetan-jasmine-hei-cha","title":"Jasmine Tibetan Tea Ya'an Zang Cha, 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e– Sifu! I think a woman has secretly entered our temple! I just felt the smell of her perfume in the breeze!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e– Settle down, young monk, for that is the aroma of my latest invention. I blended our tea leaves with jasmine petals to produce a tea that makes you forget the sorrows and worries of our mundane existence. Come, have a bowl with me. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ya'an Zang Cha Tibetan Jasmine Tea takes the best of both worlds, combining the sweet fruitiness of a classic Hei Cha with the enchanting aroma of jasmine petals. This fine tea continues an ancient tea-producing tradition in Sichuan, which some credit as being historically the first region to grow and consume tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"499\" data-start=\"91\"\u003eThis tea is known as “Tibetan Tea” because it was traditionally produced for the Tibetan people, whose daily life depended on it. The diet on the Tibetan Plateau is mostly meat and dairy, with very little access to fruits or vegetables. Fermented tea aids digestion, provides nutrients, and offers warmth in the cold mountain climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ya'an Zang Cha Tibetan Jasmine Tea uses a small-leafed variety that grows locally. The growing area lies within the 30th Northern latitude parallel - \"the golden belt\". That region is believed to be the source of the world's most premium tea. It has a perfect combination of microclimate, soil, and precipitation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tea bushes in Ya'an grow scattered at 800-1,200m above sea level. Farmers start to pick the tea in early spring. They then process the leaves to obtain the unfinished Maocha. The tea is then stored until several months later, when the jasmine flowers start to bloom. The yet unopened jasmine petals are stacked in a pile under controlled temperature. Once they begin to open, farmers layer them with the tea leaves. They repeat that step several times until the tea fully absorbs the jasmine aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/TibetanHeiCha_IMG_8668_600x600.jpg?v=1669702655\" alt=\"Jasmine Tibetan Tea\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe picking standard for our Tibetan tea is a bud and two leaves. It balances a refined, delicate taste with a rich, mellow mouthfeel. The soup is bright red and clear - a result of deeper fermentation. Our Tibetan Jasmine Tea's taste is soft and oily, with a charming jasmine aroma. Its mellow character makes it the right choice for sensitive stomachs while gently assisting digestion. The heavily oxidized polyphenols make the taste sweet and the mouthfeel rounded. When brewing this Hei Cha, there is not a hint of bitterness or astringency, only a pronounced sweet aftertaste.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMengding Mountain (蒙頂山)\u003c\/span\u003e has a rich tea-producing history that goes back to the Tang dynasty period (618 - 906 A.D). Tibetan tea production in the region is as old as 1300 years, with Ya'An also being a major trading point on the Tea-Horse Road. In early 2008, the Chinese Ministry of Culture of the People's Republic recognized dark tea production skills, namely Ya'an Tibetan Tea \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(藏茶) production, as a national grade intangible cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Place of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Houyan Village, Yucheng District, Ya'an City, Sichuan Province\u003cbr\u003e             \u003cstrong\u003eJasmine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qianwei, Sichuan Province         \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Altitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 800–1,200m\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Harvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Picking Standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e a bud and two leaves\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Aroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e balanced jasmine aroma, licorice notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Taste:\u003c\/strong\u003e sweet, slightly earthy, with licorice and floral notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Cultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e small-leaf variety (Xiao Ye Zhong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/thermometer_32x32.png?v=1613590565\" alt=\"Water temperature\" style=\"margin-right: 18px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 18px; float: none;\"\u003e212℉ \/ 100℃\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 00px; float: none;\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio for Western Brewing\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Western-Teapot_45649ad9-ec24-45d3-907f-2a0efe273c28_50x50.png?v=1616729997\"\u003e1 g per 70-100 ml\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\"\u003e3-5 min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio. Gong Fu Cha\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Gaiwan_Yixing_0f85d4d2-7572-4ccc-8863-e496a3933739_32x32.png?v=1616730143\" style=\"margin: 10px 7px 00px 11px; float: none;\"\u003e1 g per \u003cspan\u003e20 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\"\u003e5 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esec + 5 sec \u003c\/span\u003efor each subsequent infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"He Jin","offers":[{"title":"100g ($0.30 per gram)","offer_id":40033246052407,"sku":"TIBETAN JASMINE HEICHA_3","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g ($0.36 per gram)","offer_id":40033246085175,"sku":"TIBETAN JASMINE HEICHA_2","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g ($0.44 per gram)","offer_id":40033246117943,"sku":"TIBETAN JASMINE HEICHA_1","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/products\/Ya_anZangChaTibetanJasmineHeiCha_GUL_5572_lowres.jpg?v=1753994980"},{"product_id":"tiny-mandarine-ripe-chen-pi-pu-erh-2021","title":"\"Tiny Mandarine\" Ripe Chen Pi Pu-erh, 2021","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eA young disciple asked wise Lao Cha:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e– Sifu, the pu-erh you so kindly offer us fills our hearts with energy, warmth, and strength. Yet, there are times when I long for something more. A sense of jubilation, a feeling of celebration. How can I attain such a state?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe venerable tea sage, Lao Cha, peered into the young man's eyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e– My dear disciple, a celebration is not just a feeling. It is a flavor. It is the fragrance of tangerines, the zest of life. If you wish to make your pu-erh tea a celebration in a cup, we must unearth the treasures of the tangerine, the very soul of the fruit. Dry the peel and fill it with tea. And so, the pu-erh shall be filled with the gods' nectar and the citrus's jubilant aroma.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Yunnan's mountainous region, Menghai lies a centuries-old tradition of blending tea leaves with Chen Pi (陈皮) – the dried peel of an orange or tangerine, resulting in a tea that is both delicious and beneficial to the body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChen Pi (陈皮) is a time-honored ingredient in Traditional Chinese Medicine, prized for its ability to balance the Qi (气) – the vital energy that flows through the body. It is believed to alleviate inflammation and soothe coughs and sore throats. And shou pu-erh is known to aid digestion and drive away cold and excessive dampness that can accumulate in the lungs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis tea features high-quality ripe pu-erh tea leaves known as \"Palace grade.\" Palace-grade pu-erh tea is characterized by its abundance of golden buds, which impart a rich sweetness to the brew. The leaves are processed to preserve their delicate flavors, resulting in a soft, smooth, and incredibly mellow tea that lingers on the tongue long after it is sipped. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo create this special tea, farmers first scrape out the pulp of the tangerine, leaving only the hollow skin. They then fill it with ripe pu-erh leaves. The stuffed tangerine is then either slowly baked on a low fire for up to 26 hours or wrapped in cloth and allowed to age naturally.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe result is a rich and unique flavor that combines the refreshing citrus notes of Chen Pi with the mild earthiness and sweetness of ripe pu-erh. The taste is layered and balanced, bringing the drinker a peaceful, grounding feeling. The clear, intense red-orange liquor exudes a strong, refreshing fragrance that entices the senses with its aroma.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can prepare Chen Pi in many ways. For example, you can take out the shou pu-erh using a \u003ca title=\"Pu-erh knife\" href=\"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/collections\/teaware\/pu-erh-tea-needle\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epu-erh pick\u003c\/a\u003e for a more intensive pu-erh tasting tea experience. Or you can soak the whole tangerine, using boiling water, in your preferred tea vessel. You can equally simmer the stuffed tangerine for 5-10 minutes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCombining the tea leaves with the tangy, bright flavors of Chen Pi creates an exquisite sensory experience. Experimentation is the key to achieving the perfect balance of citrus and earthy notes. By adjusting the amount of mandarin peel used in each brewing, one can tailor the flavor to their taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWatch a \u003ca title=\"Video on how to brew Chen Pi Pu-erh\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/tPSMCqUt_ow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evideo on how to brew Chen Pi Pu-erh\u003c\/a\u003e Tea (one of the many ways)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 10g in total. 5g of tea and 5g of the mandarin peel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ePlace of Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003eXinhui, Guangzhou (Chenpi)\/ Menghai, Yunnan (Pu-erh)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e 1300m\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHarvest Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSummer 2022 (Chenpi)\/ October 2021 (Pu-erh)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged ripe pu-erh tea was put inside a hollowed-out tangerine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Aroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruity, citrusy scent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e Taste\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mellow taste of shou pu-erh\u003c\/span\u003e with brisk notes of tangerine\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eShisheng Miao (实生苗, traditional Yunnan cultivar)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/thermometer_32x32.png?v=1613590565\" alt=\"Water temperature\" style=\"margin-right: 18px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 18px; float: none;\"\u003e212℉ \/ 100℃\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 00px; float: none;\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio for Western Brewing\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Western-Teapot_45649ad9-ec24-45d3-907f-2a0efe273c28_50x50.png?v=1616729997\"\u003e1 g per 70-100 ml + 1 g of peel\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\"\u003e3-5 min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio. Gong Fu Cha\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Gaiwan_Yixing_0f85d4d2-7572-4ccc-8863-e496a3933739_32x32.png?v=1616730143\" style=\"margin: 10px 7px 00px 11px; float: none;\"\u003e1 g per \u003cspan\u003e20 ml + 1g of peel per 100 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\"\u003e10 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esec + 5 sec \u003c\/span\u003efor each subsequent infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yang","offers":[{"title":"10 pieces (100g; $0.28 per gram)","offer_id":40129421869111,"sku":"CHEN PI PU-ERH_2","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 pieces (50g; $0.36 per gram)","offer_id":40129415675959,"sku":"CHEN PI PU-ERH_1","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/products\/ChenPiRipePu-erh_TinyMandarine__GUL_5888_lowres.jpg?v=1767395559"},{"product_id":"zhou-shi-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"Zhou Shi Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake, 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eOn their way to the Emperor of China, a young disciple asked his Sifu, the wise Tea Master, Lao Cha:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e— Sifu, what treasure are you saving for The Great Emperor?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWith a knowing glint, Lao Cha replied:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e— Ah, my young friend, this precious treasure is none other than Zhou Shi Ripe Pu-erh from Feng Qing Province. This is not just any tea; it's like a seasoned actor harmonizing all of his experience into one grand performance. This pu-erh is fermented with such care that it is as if each leaf is personally invited to the party. Brewed, it has the mellow sweetness of a well-kept secret, the smoothness of a polished river stone, and an aged woody aroma that whispers tales of ancient tea trees. The taste is a symphony of sweetness and richness, thanks to the most prized tea leaves – the golden buds. The gentle energy it imparts will sustain you throughout the day, even in the coldest winter. Yet, being an energizing tea, it is also a soothing, calm tea. Crafting this tea demands countless days of devoted attention and dedication. Truly, it is a tea befitting the Great Emperor bestowed by Heaven.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZhou Shi Ripe Pu-erh tea from \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFeng Qing, harvested during the springs of 2015 and 2016 and pressed in 2018, offers a unique and harmonious flavor profile. The blending of teas from different harvests creates a rich taste in this tea cake, with plenty of golden buds catching your eye as soon as you unwrap it. Upon tasting, its sweetness immediately takes the stage. The tea's mellow, smooth mouthfeel and thick body create a delightful pu-erh experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dedication of Mr. Zhou (after whom this tea is named:), an experienced tea master, is evident in every aspect of this tea's production. In recognition of his expertise, Mr. Zhou was honored with the \"National Tea Craftsman\" title in 2021. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 45-day process of pile-fermentation involves skillfully moistening and stacking sun-dried raw tea leaves (mao cha). The leaves are piled high and carefully monitored to produce properly and thoroughly fermented tea, later pressed into tea cakes. This level of attention to detail is essential in crafting top-quality Pu-erh.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe generous use of golden buds in every cake indicates the finest quality. The tea cake features a glossy brown surface with many golden tips on the top and bottom. The resulting liquor, with a deep red hue, offers a velvety-smooth mouthfeel and a well-balanced, mellow taste, complemented by notes of cherry and a pleasant aged woody aroma. Due to the early spring harvest and the tenderness of the raw material, the tea maintains a consistent sweet flavor throughout multiple brews.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSituated in the tea-rich region of Lincang, near the border with Burma, Feng Qing County is renowned among those who love pu-erh tea. It houses some of Yunnan's ancient tea tree forests, where tea trees grow freely and naturally, coexisting with native plants of the region. The area's rich history is highlighted by the presence of the oldest known tea tree, estimated to be an astonishing 3,200 years old, a testament to tea trees' enduring presence in these lands for centuries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccording to Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shou Pu-erh, also known as Ripe Pu-erh, aids in digestion, making it an excellent option for an after-dinner tea or for individuals with sensitive stomachs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePlace of Origin: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFengqing County, Lincang, Yunnan Province, China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2000m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHarvest Date: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eApril\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e 2015, April 2016\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Date: \u003c\/strong\u003eAugust 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAroma: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLeather, berries, and slight smokiness\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003eTaste\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eClean, woody, with cherry and a hint of berries. Mouthwatering finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTea Tree: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFeng Qing large-leaf variety (\u003cspan\u003e凤庆大叶种)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/thermometer_32x32.png?v=1613590565\" alt=\"Water temperature\" style=\"margin-right: 18px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 18px; float: none;\"\u003e212℉ \/ 100℃\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 00px; float: none;\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio for Western Brewing\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Western-Teapot_45649ad9-ec24-45d3-907f-2a0efe273c28_50x50.png?v=1616729997\"\u003e1 g per 70-100 ml\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\"\u003e3-5 min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio. Gong Fu Cha\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Gaiwan_Yixing_0f85d4d2-7572-4ccc-8863-e496a3933739_32x32.png?v=1616730143\" style=\"margin: 10px 7px 00px 11px; float: none;\"\u003e1 g per \u003cspan\u003e20 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\"\u003e10 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esec + 5 sec \u003c\/span\u003efor each subsequent infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yuri","offers":[{"title":"Whole Cake (357g: $0.18 per gram)","offer_id":40204011962423,"sku":"ZHOU SHI SHOU PU-ERH_1","price":64.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g ($0.22 per gram)","offer_id":40204011995191,"sku":"ZHOU SHI SHOU PU-ERH_4","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g ($0.28 per gram)","offer_id":40204012027959,"sku":"ZHOU SHI SHOU PU-ERH_3","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g ($0.40 per gram)","offer_id":40204012060727,"sku":"ZHOU SHI SHOU PU-ERH_2","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/ZhoushiRipePu-erhTeaCake_2018_GUL_6776_low-res.jpg?v=1737513367"},{"product_id":"gushu-vietanamese-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"Y Ty H'mong GuShu Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake (200g, Vietnam 🇻🇳)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn a quiet mountain temple near the northern border of Vietnam, thầy Lao Cha poured the tea and watched the steam rise.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHis young disciple took a sip and blinked. – “It smells sweet. Like dried apricots. But the taste is very refreshing.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e– “That is what good mountain tea does,” – replied Lao Cha.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe disciple drank again. – “Then, the initial sweetness passes and returns a minute later...”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e– \"Yes,” said Lao Cha. “First, it passes through. Then it returns, as if it forgot to tell you something important.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe boy sat up a little straighter. “And this feeling – light, clear, moving upward?”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLao Cha smiled. – \"That is the tea doing its work.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis raw pu-erh comes from H’Mông village in Y Tý – a remote area in Lào Cai Province in northern Vietnam, right along the border with China’s Yunnan. The region sits high in the mountains, where cool air and mist create ideal conditions for tea trees to grow slowly and develop complex flavors. That specific village is known for its clay-rich soil and high humidity. Under such conditions, the tea trees here produce darker, especially large leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Y Tý, tea once covered whole hillsides, but, for a long time, many of those trees were left unharvested, and a lot were eventually cut down. What remains are the survivors: older trees that kept growing and are now giving some of the most interesting tea in the area. These trees grow wild, among forest vegetation, drawing nutrients from deep mountain soils. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tea is processed locally, using traditional methods. After withering and pan-firing to halt oxidation, the leaves are rolled and sun-dried, preserving their natural character and allowing them to age over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Lao_Cai_600x600.jpg?v=1773361965\" alt=\"Lao Cai\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the dry leaf and early infusions, the aroma is clean and bright, with notes of dried apricots and something reminiscent of crisp alpine air. The liquor is clear and lively. The taste is sweet, refreshing, and gently fruity, with a character that feels open and energetic rather than heavy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mouthfeel is particularly pleasant – light, cooling, and mouthwatering, inviting the next sip. What stands out most, though, is the finish. After swallowing, a sweetness slowly returns and lingers in the throat and palate. It builds quietly and lasts a long time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its subtle complexities and natural elegance, this tea stands as a fine representation of Vietnamese sheng pu-erhs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlace of Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eY Tý, Lào Cai Province\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vietnam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Altitude:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e 1600m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHarvest Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e Picking Standard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e One bud with two to three leaves \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e dried apricots and alpine air\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e Taste\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright yet smooth, full of fruity notes, alpine freshness, and a delayed, long, sweet finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVarietal\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Da Ye Zhong (large-leaf Assamica)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 18px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 18px; float: none;\" alt=\"Water temperature\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/thermometer_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e212℉ \/ 100℃\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Western-Teapot_45649ad9-ec24-45d3-907f-2a0efe273c28_50x50.png?v=1616729997\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio for Western Brewing\" style=\"margin-bottom: 00px; float: none;\"\u003e1g per 70-100ml\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e3-5min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin: 10px 7px 00px 11px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Gaiwan_Yixing_0f85d4d2-7572-4ccc-8863-e496a3933739_32x32.png?v=1616730143\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio. Gong Fu Cha\"\u003e1g per \u003cspan\u003e20ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esec + 5sec \u003c\/span\u003efor each subsequent infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Steve","offers":[{"title":"Whole Cake (200g: $0.27 per gram)","offer_id":40589506707511,"sku":"Y TY HMONG SHENG_1","price":53.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g ($0.40 per gram)","offer_id":40589506805815,"sku":"Y TY HMONG SHENG_2","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Y-Ty-H_mong-GuShu-Raw-Pu-erh-Tea_GUL_0238_low-res.jpg?v=1773428279"},{"product_id":"jin-cha-aged-ripe-pu-erh-tuo-cha-tea","title":"30 Years Aged \"Mushroom\" Xiaguan Jin Cha Ripe Pu-erh Tea, 1995","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eSifu Lao Cha and his disciple were sitting under a sprawling banyan tree when a small, mushroom-shaped tea cake appeared in Sifu's hands. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eLao Cha put the tea into a teapot and then poured the dark brew into the cups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eAfter taking a sip, the disciple's eyes rounded: – \"Ah, how come it tastes so deep and rich?!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e– \"This tea began its journey a while ago, aging quietly for 30 years. During this time, the leaves mellowed, gaining a thick, creamy body. Notice the sweetness, the licorice, and the faint aroma of leather and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003esourdough rye bread? That's time and care at work.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe disciple sipped thoughtfully. – \"This tea is like an elder – small, sturdy, and full of stories.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eSifu smiled. – \"Exactly, my clever boy. Now, refill my cup, and let us hear more of its tales.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThis mushroom-shaped (紧茶 – Jin Cha) shou Pu-erh is produced by the well-known Xiaguan Tea Factory \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e(下关茶厂)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in Dali City, Yunnan. This famous tea factory has been producing tea since 1941 and is especially renowned for its tightly compressed tea, including its signature Tuo Cha and Jin Cha shapes. This Jin Cha is made of aged leaves from 1995, masterfully blended with a touch of younger tea, and pressed in 2019. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe mushroom shape has historical roots. It was designed for easy stacking and transport along trade routes like the Tea Horse Road. It's a practical form that also creates a dense compression (紧茶 – Jin Cha, which means \"Tight Tea\") that influences how the tea ages. Over time, compressed Pu-erh develops better, allowing the flavors to deepen and mellow. Well-aged shou Pu-erh, like this one, acquires a smoother, richer taste, where rough edges are softened, and natural sweetness comes to shine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThis Jin Cha, aged for over 30 years, is an excellent example of how aging benefits shou Pu-erh. The tea has a thick, creamy body that feels almost velvety on the palate. The taste is very sweet, with distinct notes of licorice, an aroma hinting at leather and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003esourdough rye bread, and a long-lingering finish. It's a rich tea, and despite its small size (each jin cha is from 4 to 5 grams), it's potent enough to brew in a standard 110–120ml vessel and will last for many consecutive infusions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe compact shape and size make this mushroom-shaped pu-erh incredibly convenient. It's easy to carry along on a hike, to take on a trip, or to a friend's house for a shared brew. The dense form keeps it intact and travel-friendly. If you're into well-aged shou Pu-erh with layers of complexity and an easy, portable format, this tea checks all the right boxes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIn 2024, this tea received the Gold Medal at the prestigious Tea Competition – 'The Golden Leaf Awards', being recognized for its exceptional qualities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlace of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDali City, Yunnan, China\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eXiaguan Tea Factory (下关茶厂)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2000m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHarvest Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e mostly 1995\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Pressed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Aroma: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLicorice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eleather, and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003esourdough rye bread. Very clean aroma.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e• Taste\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Licorice, mushrooms, berries. Very clean taste with a long-lasting finish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Tea Tree:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDa Ye Zhong (\u003c\/span\u003e大叶种)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 18px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 18px; float: none;\" alt=\"Water temperature\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/thermometer_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e212℉ \/ 100℃\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Western-Teapot_45649ad9-ec24-45d3-907f-2a0efe273c28_50x50.png?v=1616729997\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio for Western Brewing\" style=\"margin-bottom: 00px; float: none;\"\u003e1g per 70-100ml\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e3-5min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 7px; margin-left: 11px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Gaiwan_Yixing_0f85d4d2-7572-4ccc-8863-e496a3933739_32x32.png?v=1616730143\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio. Gong Fu Cha\"\u003e1g per \u003cspan\u003e20ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esec + 5sec \u003c\/span\u003efor each subsequent infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yuri","offers":[{"title":"20 pieces (~100g; $0.68 per gram)","offer_id":41457550917687,"sku":"XIAGUAN JIN CHA SHOU PU ERH_3","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 pieces (~50g; $0.74 per gram)","offer_id":41457550950455,"sku":"XIAGUAN JIN CHA SHOU PU ERH_2","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 pieces (~25g; $0.80 per gram)","offer_id":41457550983223,"sku":"XIAGUAN JIN CHA SHOU PU ERH_1","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Award-Winning-Jin-Cha-Aged-Ripe-Pu-erh_GUL_9406_low-res.jpg?v=1743443496"},{"product_id":"bitter-sheng-lao-mane-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"\"Bitter Sheng\" Lao Man'e Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake (100g)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003eSifu Lao Cha handed a cup of freshly brewed bitter sheng from Lao Man’e to his young disciple:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e– This tea, my boy, is a great representation of the Tao itself \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e– Oh, how so?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e– Its bitter taste soon turns into long-lasting sweetness.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exceptional sheng pu-erh comes from the heart of the Da Ban Zhang tea area – Lao Man’e village in Xishuangbanna. Lao Man’e is one of the oldest Bulang villages on Bulang Mountain, with a history that goes back well over a thousand years. It’s also one of the oldest villages in the wider Ban Zhang area. If Lao Ban Zhang is the crown everyone talks about, Lao Man’e is next in line to the throne. It doesn’t have the same celebrity status as LBZ, but among people who know these teas firsthand, Lao Man’e has a strong, well-deserved reputation of its own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLao Man’e is famous for bitterness. It's the type of firm, upfront bitterness that quickly transforms into rich and long-lingering Hui Gan (回甘). That “bitter first, sweet later” profile and strong, clean Qi (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e茶气) is what makes Lao Man’e one of the defining tea villages of Bulangshan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Misha \u0026amp; Yu-er from Lao Man'e\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Lao-Man_e-Raw-Pu-erh-Tea_1024x1024.jpg?v=1776626356\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’re getting this tea from Sister Yu-er, who comes from the Bulang people – one of the oldest tea-growing peoples in Yunnan. The Bulang are widely regarded as descendants of the ancient Pu tribes, who are often associated with some of the earliest cultivation and use of tea in southwest China. Tea has been part of their culture for centuries upon centuries. There’s an old idea in Bulang country that every village has its tea forest. Wherever the Bulang settled, they planted and lived alongside tea. That long relationship is still very much alive in places like Lao Man’e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOne more detail is worth knowing. In most parts of Yunnan, a tree 100 years old or older is called Old Tree (古树 – GuShu). In Lao Man’e, the standard is much stricter: only trees over 300 years old are considered GuShu. Trees younger than that are called Big Trees (大树 – DaShu). So this tea is considered DaShu by Lao Man’e standards, even though in most other parts of Yunnan it would easily be called GuShu.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlace of Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eLao Man’e Village, Bulangshan, Menghai County, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eYunnan, China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eAltitude: \u003c\/strong\u003e1600m\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHarvest Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003ePicking Standard: \u003c\/strong\u003eone bud, two leaves\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meadow, orchids, wild honey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Taste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Apricots, baked apples, sour apples, grapefruit. Pleasant bitterness followed by the immediate long-lasting sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Tea Tree:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYunnan\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDa Ye Zhong (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e云南大叶种)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 18px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 18px; float: none;\" alt=\"Water temperature\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/thermometer_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e212℉ \/ 100℃\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Western-Teapot_45649ad9-ec24-45d3-907f-2a0efe273c28_50x50.png?v=1616729997\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio for Western Brewing\" style=\"margin-bottom: 00px; float: none;\"\u003e1g per 70-100ml\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e3-5min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Gaiwan_Yixing_0f85d4d2-7572-4ccc-8863-e496a3933739_32x32.png?v=1616730143\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio. Gong Fu Cha\" style=\"margin: 10px 7px 00px 11px;float: none;\"\u003e1g per \u003cspan\u003e20ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esec + 5sec \u003c\/span\u003efor each subsequent infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yu-er","offers":[{"title":"Whole Cake (100g; $0.58 per gram)","offer_id":42191940223031,"sku":"LAOMANE PU-ERH_1","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g ($0.76 per gram)","offer_id":42191954772023,"sku":"LAOMANE PU-ERH_2","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/LaoMan_eRawPu-erhTeaCake_GUL_1421_lowres.jpg?v=1776621681"},{"product_id":"bamboo-lao-ban-zhang-raw-pu-erh-tea","title":"Lao Ban Zhang Raw Pu-erh Tea, 2024 (Bamboo, 80g)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003eA novice asked Sifu Lao Cha: – Sifu, what is that \"aggressiveness\" that people always mention when they speak of pu-erh from Lao Ban Zhang?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003eLao Cha nodded: – What you call \"aggressiveness\" is 霸气 – Ba Qi.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Some teas are polite. They arrive quietly, speak softly, and leave without a fuss. A tea with Ba Qi does the opposite. It comes in with weight. First bitterness, clean and direct. Then, before you have time to complain, sweetness rises back from the throat. Your mouth salivates. The liquor feels thick. The taste lingers for a long time after the tea is finished.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sheng pu-erh tea comes from the core area of Ban Zhang – Lao Ban Zhang – one of the most famous tea villages in China, and one whose sheng puerh achieved legendary status. Real Lao Ban Zhang is not an everyday tea. It comes from a small, highly regarded area, and authentic material from there has become both scarce, expensive, and heavily imitated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLao Ban Zhang is one of the benchmark villages of sheng pu-erh and is the most famous name in the Ban Zhang area. What made it legendary is its Ba Qi (霸气) – thick mouthfeel, strong bitterness (苦 – Ku), rapid returning sweetness (回甘 – Hui Gan) that comes with salivation, and long-lasting finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe bitterness does not sit on the tongue and grind. It rises, resolves quickly, and turns into sweetness and salivation. That is very different from coarse bitterness that simply stays bitter. The fast bitter-to-sweet transition, combined with its thick texture and strong \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCha Qi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, defines LBZ. Good Lao Ban Zhang is known for leaving a strong, lasting impression rather than a delicate one.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Lao Ban Zhang Pu-erh\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/LBZ-PU-ERH_1024x1024.jpg?v=1776633326\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaf for this tea is 100% from the core Lao Ban Zhang tea garden (that we have personally visited), picked in April 2024, using a traditional standard of one bud with two leaves and one bud with three leaves. The cultivar is the local Menghai Lao Ban Zhang large-leaf tea variety (勐海老班章大叶种茶). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother aspect that makes tea special is the way it is processed and stored. Instead of being pressed into cakes, the steamed tea leaves are packed into sections of bamboo. The process is not so simple: the bamboo is cut, divided, roasted, filled with steamed tea, compacted, and then roasted again to remove moisture from inside the bamboo. This is a traditional method used by local ethnic communities in Yunnan. It’s practical, and it changes the tea in a very specific way. The compression helps hold aroma, while the bamboo itself lends a certain sweetness to the tea. Over time, the fragrance of the leaf and the fragrance of the bamboo settle into each other.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea comes to us from the Wang family, who are of Hani descent. Before the Hani people settled in Ban Zhang a few hundred years ago, the area had been home to Pu – the ancestors of the Bulang people. The ancient tea forest was already there. When the Pu tribes left, they left behind that old tea forest, and the Hani people took over — caring for the trees, picking the leaves, and making tea, generation after generation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlace of Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eLao Ban Zhang Village, Bulangshan, Menghai County,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYunnan, China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eAltitude: \u003c\/strong\u003e1700-1800m\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHarvest Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003ePicking Standard: \u003c\/strong\u003eone bud with two to three leaves\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toasted rye bread, Nutella\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, fruity, notes of quince, apricots, and cocoa\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Tea Tree:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMenghai Lao Ban Zhang large-leaf tea variety (勐海老班章大叶种茶)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 18px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 18px; float: none;\" alt=\"Water temperature\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/thermometer_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e212℉ \/ 100℃\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Western-Teapot_45649ad9-ec24-45d3-907f-2a0efe273c28_50x50.png?v=1616729997\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio for Western Brewing\" style=\"margin-bottom: 00px; float: none;\"\u003e1g per 70-100ml\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e3-5min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Gaiwan_Yixing_0f85d4d2-7572-4ccc-8863-e496a3933739_32x32.png?v=1616730143\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio. Gong Fu Cha\" style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 7px; margin-left: 11px; float: none;\"\u003e1g per \u003cspan\u003e20ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esec + 5sec \u003c\/span\u003efor each subsequent infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ting Ting","offers":[{"title":"Whole Bamboo (80g; $2.46 per gram)","offer_id":42191986262071,"sku":"BAMBOO LBZ PU-ERH_1","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10g ($2.90 per gram)","offer_id":42191986294839,"sku":"BAMBOO LBZ PU-ERH_2","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/LaoBanZhangRawPu-erhTea_GUL_1428_lowres.jpg?v=1776632105"},{"product_id":"hekai-gushu-raw-pu-erh-tea","title":"\"Rainforest\" HeKai GuShu Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake, 2023 (200g)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e– Sifu, this tea is bitter! – the young monk scrunched his face.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWise Lao Cha raised a finger: – Wait.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThree seconds passed. The monk's eyes widened.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e– Oh wow! Honey... prunes... and now my whole mouth is sweet, but at the back of it is minty freshness! How does it do that?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e– That's HeKai. It doesn't give you everything at once. It makes you earn the sweetness. And once it arrives, it stays.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe raw material for this sheng pu-erh comes from the primeval forests of Xishuangbanna – specifically from the ancient tea gardens of HeKai (贺开) in Menghai County, one of the largest and best-preserved ancient tea garden areas in all of Yunnan. At an elevation of 1,450 meters, veiled in mist for most of the year, the ancient trees grow in a rich forest ecosystem that the local Lahu people have tended for over 1,500 years. Orchids and mosses cling to the branches of centuries-old trunks, and the mineral-rich, slightly acidic soil feeds root systems that reach deep into the mountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\" alt=\"Ancient Tea Trees\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Ancient_Tea_Garden_IMG_6880_low_res_600x600.jpg?v=1778648710\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis tea is crafted by our good friend and skillful tea master, Brother Liang. The tea is made of ancient tea tree material (古树 – GuShu). The tea trees are estimated to be 300–800 years old. For this tea cake, he blended large-leaf (大叶种) and medium-leaf (中叶种) varieties, which contribute to the tea's layered complexity – the large leaves bringing body and depth, while the medium leaves add finesse and aromatic lift. Brother Liang harvested the leaves in spring, when the trees are at their most vibrant after a winter's rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Brother_Liang_GUL_0308_low_res_600x600.jpg?v=1778560689\" alt=\"Brother Liang\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHeKai Sheng Pu-erh occupies a sweet spot among the famous Menghai tea mountains. It's not as aggressively bitter as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/products\/bitter-sheng-lao-mane-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\" title=\"Lao Man'E Pu-erh Tea\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLao Man'e\u003c\/a\u003e, nor as forcefully dominant as its celebrated neighbor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/products\/bamboo-lao-ban-zhang-raw-pu-erh-tea\" title=\"Lao Ban Zhang Pu-erh Tea\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLao Ban Zhang\u003c\/a\u003e. HeKai is all about balance, delivering a tea that is excellent in depth and very approachable. You'll notice a brief, pleasant bitterness on entry that vanishes within seconds, giving way to a rush of Hui Gan (回甘 – returning sweetness) that fills the mouth with honey and notes of prunes. A cooling sensation glides through the throat, followed by a long, sweet, floral finish. And on top of it all, there's a feeling of spring meadow – bright, fresh, alive, and a pronounced Pristine Mountain Character (山野气韵 – Shanye Qi).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlace of Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eHekai, Menghai County, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eYunnan, China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eAltitude: \u003c\/strong\u003e1450m\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHarvest Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003ePicking Standard: \u003c\/strong\u003eone bud and up to four leaves\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruit jam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Taste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Honey, prunes, spring meadow with a long, sweet, and cooling finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Tea Tree:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYunnan\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003elarge-leaf (大叶种) and medium-leaf (中叶种) varieties\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 18px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 18px; float: none;\" alt=\"Water temperature\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/thermometer_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e212℉ \/ 100℃\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Western-Teapot_45649ad9-ec24-45d3-907f-2a0efe273c28_50x50.png?v=1616729997\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio for Western Brewing\" style=\"margin-bottom: 00px; float: none;\"\u003e1g per 70-100ml\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e3-5min\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 7px; margin-left: 11px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Gaiwan_Yixing_0f85d4d2-7572-4ccc-8863-e496a3933739_32x32.png?v=1616730143\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio. Gong Fu Cha\"\u003e1g per \u003cspan\u003e20ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esec + 5sec \u003c\/span\u003efor each subsequent infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Liang","offers":[{"title":"Whole Cake (200g; $0.39 per gram)","offer_id":42229682503735,"sku":"HEKAI PU-ERH_1","price":77.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g ($0.56 per gram)","offer_id":42229682536503,"sku":"HEKAI PU-ERH_2","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/HeKaiGuShuRawPu-erhTeaCake_GUL_1455_lowres.jpg?v=1778560377"},{"product_id":"xi-gui-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"Xi Gui Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake, 2024 (100g)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLao Cha brewed Raw Pu-erh from Xi Gui. The fragrance filled the air – first orchids, then honey. In the cup, the tea was bright and clean: peach, a little green apple, more honey underneath. After swallowing, a cool mineral sensation spread through the mouth and lingered for a long time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTea Master and his young disciple sipped in silence. Lao Cha finally spoke. “Some teas need a story. This one speaks for itself.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Sheng Pu-erh comes from Manglu Mountain in Xi Gui (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e昔归), in the Bangdong area of Lincang. Xi Gui is one of the best-known names in the world of Lincang tea. Unlike other famous mountain teas in Yunnan, Xi Gui is not especially high in elevation – the tea gardens here sit at around 750–900 meters, close to the Lancang River. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHowever, constant river mist, diffused light, and rocky, well-draining, mineral-rich red soil give Xi Gui tea its unique character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaf material here comes from the local willow-leaf tea trees that Xi Gui is known for (柳叶种 – Bangdong willow-leaf varietal). The dry leaf is distinctive: slender, dark, and oily, with a shape that tends to be narrower and finer than many other Yunnan teas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce hit with hot water, the aroma rises quickly and cannot be contained in a gaiwan. Xi Gui is famous for its orchid fragrance. Underneath it, there’s a deeper mountain character, honeyed sweetness, and peach notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe liquor of this tea is bright, of golden hue, with full body and a smooth, flowing texture. Xi Gui has a reputation for strength, but not in a blunt way. The tea energy (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Cha Qi – Tea Energy\" href=\"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/blogs\/all-about-tea\/the-enigmatic-cha-qi-tea-experience-and-its-transformative-powers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e茶气 – Cha Qi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is strong and steady, the bitterness is minimal, and the Hui Gan (回甘 – Returning Sweetness) arrives quickly. There’s also that particular cooling sensation in the throat, Liang Yun (凉韵 – Cool Rhyme) associated with Xi Gui teas – clean, mineral freshness that lingers for a long time after the sip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Xi-Gui-Pu-erh_Yana_IMG_7443_480x480.jpg?v=1779839121\" alt=\"Yana Zhang. Xi Gui Pu-erh\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea is crafted by our new friend, Yana Zhang, who has chosen to focus on producing well-balanced Xi Gui tea rather than chasing volume or trends. Her approach is simple: avoid overharvesting and let the tea grow and express itself naturally. Xi Gui Sheng Pu-erh does not need much help. When the material is good, it speaks for itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnoisseurs call Xi Gui Sheng Pu-erh \"Lincang's \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Lao Ban Zhang Raw Pu-erh\" href=\"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/products\/bamboo-lao-ban-zhang-raw-pu-erh-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLao Ban Zhang\u003c\/a\u003e\" for the force of its Cha Qi, and compare it with Bingdao for its sweetness. Xi Gui and Bing Dao are known as the “Two Great Heroes of Lincang”. Have a cup of this tea, and you will understand why.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlace of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Xi Gui Village, Bangdong Township, Lincang, Yunnan, China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eAltitude: \u003c\/strong\u003e750-900m\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHarvest Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e March - early April 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003ePicking Standard: \u003c\/strong\u003eone bud and two to three leaves\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orchids \u0026amp; Honey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Taste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaches, green apples, honey, and prunes on later infusions. Long-lasting mineral and cooling finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Tea Tree:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBangdong willow-leaf cultivar (柳叶种)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 18px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 18px; float: none;\" alt=\"Water temperature\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/thermometer_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e212℉ \/ 100℃\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Western-Teapot_45649ad9-ec24-45d3-907f-2a0efe273c28_50x50.png?v=1616729997\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio for Western Brewing\" style=\"margin-bottom: 00px; float: none;\"\u003e1 g per 70-100 ml\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e3-5 min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin: 10px 7px 00px 11px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Gaiwan_Yixing_0f85d4d2-7572-4ccc-8863-e496a3933739_32x32.png?v=1616730143\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio. Gong Fu Cha\"\u003e1 g per \u003cspan\u003e20 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e5 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esec + 5 sec \u003c\/span\u003efor each subsequent infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yana","offers":[{"title":"Whole Cake (100g; $0.38 per gram)","offer_id":42237863788599,"sku":"XIGUI PU-ERH","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/XiGuiRawPu-erhTea_GUL_1560_lowres.jpg?v=1779838778"},{"product_id":"sino-french-60th-anniversary-gushu-ripe-pu-erh-tuocha","title":"Sino-French 60th Anniversary Xiaguan GuShu Ripe Pu-erh Tuocha (100g)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLao Cha turned the little tuocha in his fingers before breaking off a piece.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHis young disciple looked at the bird's nest shape. – “Why press tea like this?”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e– “The shape matters. That deep, cavitied, hollow center gives the tea more room to breathe. Air moves through it more easily, and as the tea rests, the aroma has space to deepen.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe disciple watched Lao Cha struggling to break off a piece. – “And why is it pressed so tightly?”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e– “This is Xiaguan's signature compression. They press tightly. It stores well and loosens slowly. A tea like this is meant to keep unfolding through many infusions.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis Xiaguan Tea Factory Ripe Pu-erh from GuShu material is crafted to commemorate a piece of pu-erh history: the long relationship between China and France built around tuocha tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXiaguan Tea Factory invented the bowl-shaped tuocha (沱茶) in 1902 (then operating under the name Yong Chang Xiang (永昌祥)) and has remained the most decorated tuocha producer in China ever since. Their pressing technique is registered as intangible cultural heritage. The deep-bowl shape of the tea is no accident – it promotes airflow and gives the aroma room to develop as the tea ages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Pressing Tuocha\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Pressing-Tuocha_IMG_8022_480x480.jpg?v=1779339397\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 100g pressing is Xiaguan's 2024 commemorative tuocha, released under their Gan Pu-erh Label (甘普洱 – “Sweet Pu-erh”) to mark the 60th anniversary of Sino-French diplomatic relations – established on January 27th of 1964, when France became the first major Western State to recognize the People's Republic of China. In 1975, Xiaguan developed a specific recipe for ripe Pu-erh tuocha called Xiao Fa Tuo (销法沱) – literally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"the tuocha for selling to France\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Regular exports to Paris began the following year, and Xiao Fa Tuo went on to win the World Food Gold Medal three times. French and Chinese tea drinkers came to share one particular taste-memory: \"Little French\" pu-erh tuocha, as it is often called among fans of this tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaves come from the ancient tea forest of Dapingzhang (大平掌) on Jingmai Mountain in Pu'er. In 2023, UNESCO inscribed Jingmai's ancient tea forests as a World Heritage Site – the first ever UNESCO site dedicated to a tea cultural landscape, recognizing more than a thousand years of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etea-forest coexistence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, in which tea grows within the natural rainforest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the cup, the liquor pours deep mahogany-red and clean. The signature caramel and cherry aroma rises from the gaiwan, joined by warm wood. In the taste, there are baked apples and dark dried fruits with cherry on later infusions. The mouthfeel is thick and refreshing. The finish is lightly sweet and delivers a cooling sensation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that marks a well-fermented Shou. Like a true GuShu Pu-erh, it opens up gradually, developing with every infusion. – A commemorative tea, and simply a very good shou tuocha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlace of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDapingzhang, Jingmai Mountain, Pu'er, Yunnan, China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eXiaguan Tea Factory (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e下关茶厂) – Gan Pu-erh Label (甘普洱)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e•\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAltitude: \u003c\/strong\u003e1500-1600m\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHarvest Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePressed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024 (tight compression)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePicking Standard: \u003c\/strong\u003eone bud and two leaves\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry, caramel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Taste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Baked apples, plums, caramel, and a lightly sweet, cooling sensation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Tea Tree:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYunnan Da Ye Zhong (云南大叶种)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/thermometer_32x32.png?v=1613590565\" alt=\"Water temperature\" style=\"margin-right: 18px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 18px; float: none;\"\u003e212℉ \/ 100℃\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 00px; float: none;\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio for Western Brewing\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Western-Teapot_45649ad9-ec24-45d3-907f-2a0efe273c28_50x50.png?v=1616729997\"\u003e1 g per 70-100 ml\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\"\u003e3-5 min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio. Gong Fu Cha\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Gaiwan_Yixing_0f85d4d2-7572-4ccc-8863-e496a3933739_32x32.png?v=1616730143\" style=\"margin: 10px 7px 00px 11px; float: none;\"\u003e1 g per \u003cspan\u003e20 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\"\u003e5 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esec + 5 sec \u003c\/span\u003efor each subsequent infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Xiaguan","offers":[{"title":"Whole Tuocha (100g; $0.38 per gram)","offer_id":42242272788535,"sku":"XIGUAN FRENCH SHOU PU-ERH","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Sino-French_60th_Anniversary_GuShu_Ripe_Pu-erh_Tuocha_GUL_1489_low_res.jpg?v=1779506715"},{"product_id":"xiaguan-jia-ji-raw-pu-erh-tuocha-2004","title":"Xiaguan Jia Ji Raw Pu-erh Tuocha, 2004 (100g)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe young monk lifted the lid of the giawan and smiled. “Master, even after all these years, this tea still smells like Xiaguan – smoky, but now much softer”.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLao Cha nodded. – “Twenty plus some years will do that. The smoke now reveals what's been hidden – plums, apricots, and sweetness. And have you noticed its bird’s nest shape? – Tightly pressed, good airflow, slow transformation. This tuocha knows how to age gracefully”.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen the Yong Chang Xiang trading house, which later became Xiaguan Tea Factory, pressed the very first bowl-shaped tuocha (沱茶) in Dali in 1902, under the mark Zheng Ji (正记 – \"the genuine mark\"), Jia Ji Tuocha (甲级沱茶) was the recipe that emerged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMore than a century later, Jia Ji is still Xiaguan's flagship: a landmark of Chinese tuocha, a three-time winner of the China National Quality Silver Medal, and one of the few Pu-erh productions whose pressing technique is registered as part of the National Intangible Cultural Heritage. The deep-bowl shape of the tea is no accident – it promotes airflow and gives the aroma room to develop as the tea ages. To pu-erh drinkers, the name \"Xiaguan Jia Ji\" carries a specific signature – a tightly compressed bowl, and the taste that no other tea producer has managed to replicate: the unmistakable Xiaguan smoke (烟香).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\" alt=\"Mr. Zhang Zhen Xing from Xiaguan Tea Factory\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Xiaguan_Tea_Factory_IMG_8046_600x600.heic?v=1779415300\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow that smoke is achieved is a closely-guarded company secret. Pu-erh fans have speculated for decades. Some point to the pine used in the Sha Qing (杀青 – “Kill-Green”); others to the wood-fired drying rooms where freshly pressed tuocha rests before packaging; while some attribute it to the unique water and mountain air of Dali itself. Xiaguan has never revealed the secret. What is certain is that the smoke has been consistent across more than a hundred years of production, and is woven into the very identity of every Jia Ji Tuocha that leaves the factory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea is from 2004 – sun-dried Mao Cha (毛茶) is from Lincang and Xishuangbanna – the core Pu-erh tea regions, pressed at Xiaguan Tea Factory using their signature high-density iron-mold compression, then left to rest in Dali's highland dry storage for the past 20+ years. Time has been kind to it. The bright, smoky edge of young Xiaguan has softened and woven itself into something rounder, sweeter, more layered, and without losing its identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the cup, the liquor pours a brilliant golden yellow, bright and clean. The aroma rises high — Xiaguan's signature smoky aroma is still very much present, but now wrapped in the plum and apricot fragrance that good Xiaguan develops over the years. The taste is warm and mellow, with a sweetness that builds over successive infusions. The empty cup gives off a soft honeyed fragrance – the cup-bottom aroma (杯底香), a quality that well-aged Xiaguan Jia Tuo is particularly known for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a serious tuocha for serious drinkers, and a piece of living Pu-erh history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlace of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lincang \u0026amp; Xishuangbanna (Mao Cha sourcing); pressed at Xiaguan, Dali, Yunnan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eXiaguan Tea Factory (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e下关茶厂) – Gan Pu-erh Label (甘普洱)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHarvest Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2003\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePressed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2004 (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eiron-mold compression\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePicking Standard: \u003c\/strong\u003eone bud and two leaves\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eXiaguan smoke (烟韵) – smoked plums and apricots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Taste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e roasted plums, apricots, apples, quince\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Tea Tree:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYunnan Da Ye Zhong (云南大叶种)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 18px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 18px; float: none;\" alt=\"Water temperature\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/thermometer_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e212℉ \/ 100℃\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Western-Teapot_45649ad9-ec24-45d3-907f-2a0efe273c28_50x50.png?v=1616729997\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio for Western Brewing\" style=\"margin-bottom: 00px; float: none;\"\u003e1 g per 70-100 ml\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e3-5 min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin: 10px 7px 00px 11px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Gaiwan_Yixing_0f85d4d2-7572-4ccc-8863-e496a3933739_32x32.png?v=1616730143\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio. Gong Fu Cha\"\u003e1 g per \u003cspan\u003e20 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e5 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esec + 5 sec \u003c\/span\u003efor each subsequent infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Xiaguan","offers":[{"title":"Whole Tuocha (100g; $0.38 per gram)","offer_id":42243664511031,"sku":"XIGUAN JIA JI RAW PU-ERH","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/XiaguanJiaJiRawPu-erhTuocha2004_GUL_1497_lowres.jpg?v=1779413389"},{"product_id":"xiaguan-tibetan-jin-cha-raw-pu-erh-tea","title":"Xiaguan Tibetan Jin Cha Raw Pu-erh Tea, 2005 (250g)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe young monk asked wise Lao Cha, – \"Sifu, this tea looks like a mountain fungi! Why is it shaped so strangely?\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e– \"It was shaped for the brutal trails of the Ancient Tea Horse Road, bound tight on pack horses to survive the long and tough journey to Lhasa. To the Tibetans, who lacked vegetables on the frozen plateau, this tea became vital, often brewed with yak butter and salt for daily survival\".\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMushroom Tuocha, aka Jin Cha (紧茶), is one of the oldest tea shapes in Yunnan. The shape was developed for trade with Tibetans. The mushroom body, with its small stem at the base, was designed to stack into towers, tie cleanly into rope bundles on the backs of pack horses, and survive months of jostling along the Ancient Tea Horse Road (茶马古道). In Lhasa and the great monasteries of the high plateau, Jin Cha became a daily staple – brewed strong, often with yak butter and salt, and was offered as a gift of respect alongside the ceremonial khata scarf to lamas and elders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 7px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Baoyan_480x480.jpg?v=1779554479\" alt=\"Baoyan Logo 宝焰牌\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eXiaguan Tibetan Pu-erh Series. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBaoyan Brand (宝焰牌) \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLogo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Jin Cha is a 2005 pressing in the classic Xiaguan blending tradition, made from sun-dried Mao Cha drawn from Lincang and Xishuangbanna – the core Pu-erh tea regions. Robust, mature leaves give the tea body and structure for aging, while a measured proportion of tea buds adds brightness and lift. Over 20 years of natural storage, the surface of the cake has turned from green to deep brown, and the buds, once silvery, have transformed into golden threads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe liquor is orange-red, transparent, and clear – the color of a Raw Pu-erh that has spent two decades of transformation. The taste is full-bodied and substantial – the layered complexity of robust leaves and golden buds, unfolding into a thick, almost viscous mouthfeel. Hui Gan and Sheng Jin (回甘生津 – Returning Sweetness and Rising Saliva) come quickly and stay long, with a subtle Xiaguan smokiness at the back of every sip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlace of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lincang \u0026amp; Xishuangbanna (Mao Cha sourcing); pressed at Xiaguan, Dali, Yunnan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eXiaguan Tea Factory (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e下关茶厂) – \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBaoyan Brand (宝焰牌)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHarvest Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2004\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePressed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2005 (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eiron-mold compression\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePicking Standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e mature leaves and some buds\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003efigs, roasted plums. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Taste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fig, plum pit, dried plum. Some cranberry \u0026amp; raspberry on later infusions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Tea Tree:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYunnan Da Ye Zhong (云南大叶种)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/thermometer_32x32.png?v=1613590565\" alt=\"Water temperature\" style=\"margin-right: 18px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 18px; float: none;\"\u003e212℉ \/ 100℃\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 00px; float: none;\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio for Western Brewing\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Western-Teapot_45649ad9-ec24-45d3-907f-2a0efe273c28_50x50.png?v=1616729997\"\u003e1 g per 70-100 ml\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\"\u003e4-5 min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio. Gong Fu Cha\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Gaiwan_Yixing_0f85d4d2-7572-4ccc-8863-e496a3933739_32x32.png?v=1616730143\" style=\"margin: 10px 7px 00px 11px; float: none;\"\u003e1 g per \u003cspan\u003e20 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\"\u003e15 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esec + 5 sec \u003c\/span\u003efor each subsequent infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Xiaguan","offers":[{"title":"Whole Jin Cha (250g; $0.35 per gram)","offer_id":42243931570231,"sku":"XIGUAN TIBETAN RAW PU-ERH_1","price":87.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g ($0.56 per gram)","offer_id":42243936649271,"sku":"XIGUAN TIBETAN RAW PU-ERH_2","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/XiaguanTibetanJinChaRawPu-erhTea2005_GUL_1491_lowres.jpg?v=1779417847"},{"product_id":"bing-dao-lao-zhai-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"\"Rock Sugar\" Bing Dao Lao Zhai Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake (100g)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e– Master, why is the village that produces this tea called \"Iceland\"?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e– Sip the tea. Listen to your throat. Do you feel the sweetness and cooling sensation? – it’s the mountain’s recipe.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBing Dao (冰岛), which translates as  \"Iceland” (”ice island”), sits in Mengku, Lincang. It’s the most prized terroir in all of Lincang, and one of the most coveted names in the Pu-erh tea world. The Bingdao region comprises of five villages, of which Bingdao Lao Zhai (冰岛老寨 — \"Bingdao Old Village\") is the oldest and the most legendary. Historically a Dai (傣) settlement, Lao Zhai has been cultivated by Dai families for centuries. Here, in a small core garden at roughly 1,750m, ancient trees of the native Mengku Da Ye Zhong (勐库大叶种) cultivar produce what is widely considered the benchmark for sweetness in raw Pu-erh – a clear, sweet coolness on the throat that the village takes its name from.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin: 20px auto 30px; float: none; display: block;\" alt=\"Bing Dao Lao Zhai\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/IMG_7537_low_res_480x480.jpg?v=1779662385\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea comes from a plot in the core ancient garden, worked by the Feng (俸) family – one of the Dai households of Bingdao Lao Zhai. It was harvested in the first days of April, picked at the one-bud-two-leaves standard. Plot's leaves were processed entirely on their own – no blending into bulk Bingdao material. What’s in the tea cake is the character of one family's slice of the mountain, and nothing else.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\" alt=\"Harvesting Bingdao Puerh Tea\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Binbg-Dao-Harvest_1024x1024.jpg?v=1779660940\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dry leaf gives a gentle aroma of apple pie, cotton candy, and dried apricot. With hot water, the tea opens into white peach, pear, and baked apple, all carried on Bingdao's unmistakable rock-sugar sweetness (冰糖韵). Later infusions reveal a soft orchid taste and aroma that emerges as the fruit recedes. The mouthfeel is thick and silken with a deep, settled numbing coolness in the throat – the village's signature Liang Gan (凉感). The finish is long and stays sweet. Through all of it runs a powerful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/blogs\/all-about-tea\/the-enigmatic-cha-qi-tea-experience-and-its-transformative-powers\" title=\"What is Cha Qi\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCha Qi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (茶气) that rises gradually through the body as the session goes on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is no bitterness to break through, no roughness to soften. Only sweetness. A tea to be sipped slowly and remembered for a long time after.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlace of Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eBingdao Lao Zhai (冰岛老寨), Mengku Town, Lincang City, Yunnan, China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eAltitude: \u003c\/strong\u003e1750m\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHarvest Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early April 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003ePicking Standard: \u003c\/strong\u003eone bud, two leaves\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apple pie, cotton candy, dried apricots, orchid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Taste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White peach, pear, baked apple, long-lasting sweet and cooling finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Tea Tree:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMengku Da Ye Zhong (勐库大叶种)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/thermometer_32x32.png?v=1613590565\" alt=\"Water temperature\" style=\"margin-right: 18px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 18px; float: none;\"\u003e212℉ \/ 100℃\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 00px; float: none;\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio for Western Brewing\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Western-Teapot_45649ad9-ec24-45d3-907f-2a0efe273c28_50x50.png?v=1616729997\"\u003e1g per 70-100ml\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\"\u003e3-5 min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin: 10px 7px 00px 11px; float: none;\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio. Gong Fu Cha\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Gaiwan_Yixing_0f85d4d2-7572-4ccc-8863-e496a3933739_32x32.png?v=1616730143\"\u003e1g per \u003cspan\u003e20ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\"\u003e5 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esec + 5 sec \u003c\/span\u003efor each subsequent infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Qi Gong Zhu","offers":[{"title":"Whole Cake (100g; $0.64 per gram)","offer_id":42245914165303,"sku":"BINGDAO PU-ERH_1","price":64.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g ($0.84 per gram)","offer_id":42245914198071,"sku":"BINGDAO PU-ERH_2","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/BingDaoLaoZhaiRawPu-erhTea_GUL_1552_lowres.jpg?v=1779661193"},{"product_id":"pu-erh-tea-club","title":"Pu-erh Tea Club","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/collections\/pu-erh-teas\" title=\"Pu-erh Tea\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePu-erh\u003c\/a\u003e is probably the most varied and the deepest category in Chinese tea. It’s a whole world – every mountain has its own character, and many serious tea drinkers spend a lifetime exploring it. The Pu-erh Tea Club is the easiest way to keep that exploration going.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the 1st of each month, we send you our pick of 2 pu-erhs: one \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Raw Pu-erh Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/collections\/pu-erh-teas\/sheng-pu-erh\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSheng\u003c\/a\u003e (Raw Pu-erh) and one \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Ripe Pu-erh Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/collections\/pu-erh-teas\/shou-pu-erh\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShou\u003c\/a\u003e (Ripe Pu-erh) or \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Hei Cha Dark Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/collections\/pu-erh-teas\/hei-cha\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHei Cha\u003c\/a\u003e, 25 grams of each. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA few things the membership does for you:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe take the picking off your hands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – no overthinking what to order next.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour tea jar stays full\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – no need to remember to re-order, no need to set up reminders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou save around 18%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the per-gram price compared to one-off purchases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou get to taste pu-erhs we don't otherwise sell in 25g size.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eShips on the 1st of every month. Cancel anytime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you are new to Pu-erh tea, check out these two short articles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"site-nav__submenu site-nav__submenu--active site-nav__submenu--expanded\" id=\"Collapsible-4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The difference between Raw and Ripe Pu-erh\" href=\"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/blogs\/all-about-tea\/the-differences-between-raw-and-ripe-pu-erh-teas\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Difference Between Raw And Ripe Pu-erh\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The difference between Heicha and Puerh\" href=\"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/blogs\/all-about-tea\/hei-cha-vs-pu-erh\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhat is Hei Cha\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Path of Cha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42249171501111,"sku":"PU-ERH TEA CLUB","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Pu-erh-Tea-Club.jpg?v=1780032358"},{"product_id":"raw-pu-erh-tea-club","title":"Raw Pu-erh Tea Club","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/collections\/pu-erh-teas\" title=\"Pu-erh Tea\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePu-erh\u003c\/a\u003e is probably the most varied and the deepest category in Chinese tea. It’s a whole world – every mountain has its own character, and many serious tea drinkers spend a lifetime exploring it. The Pu-erh Tea Club is the easiest way to keep that exploration going.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the 1st of each month, we send you our pick of 2 \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Raw Pu-erh Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/collections\/pu-erh-teas\/sheng-pu-erh\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSheng\u003c\/a\u003e (Raw) Pu-erh teas, 25 grams of each. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA few things the membership does for you:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe take the picking off your hands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – no overthinking what to order next.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour tea jar stays full\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – no need to remember to re-order, no need to set up reminders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou save around 18%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the per-gram price compared to one-off purchases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou get to taste pu-erhs we don't otherwise sell in 25g size.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eShips on the 1st of every month. Cancel anytime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you are new to Pu-erh tea, check out this article:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"site-nav__submenu site-nav__submenu--active site-nav__submenu--expanded\" id=\"Collapsible-4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The difference between Raw and Ripe Pu-erh\" href=\"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/blogs\/all-about-tea\/the-differences-between-raw-and-ripe-pu-erh-teas\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Difference Between Raw And Ripe Pu-erh\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Path of Cha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42249174220855,"sku":"SHENG PU-ERH TEA CLUB","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Sheng-Pu-erh-Tea-Club.jpg?v=1780032358"},{"product_id":"ripe-pu-erh-tea-club","title":"Ripe Pu-erh Tea Club","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/collections\/pu-erh-teas\" title=\"Pu-erh Tea\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePu-erh\u003c\/a\u003e is probably the most varied and the deepest category in Chinese tea. It’s a whole world, and many serious tea drinkers spend a lifetime exploring it. 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Cancel anytime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul id=\"Collapsible-4\" class=\"site-nav__submenu site-nav__submenu--active site-nav__submenu--expanded\" aria-hidden=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you are new to Pu-erh tea, check out these two short articles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/blogs\/all-about-tea\/the-differences-between-raw-and-ripe-pu-erh-teas\" title=\"The difference between Raw and Ripe Pu-erh\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Difference Between Raw And Ripe Pu-erh\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/blogs\/all-about-tea\/hei-cha-vs-pu-erh\" title=\"The difference between Heicha and Puerh\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhat is Hei Cha\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Path of Cha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42249176219703,"sku":"SHOU PU-ERH TEA CLUB","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Shou-Pu-erh-Tea-Club.jpg?v=1780032358"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/collections\/d6409ebdb8ec3d0291f815fca13bd2a9.jpg?v=1625639148","url":"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/collections\/pu-erh-teas.oembed?page=2","provider":"Path of Cha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}