{"title":"Tea","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"vintage-fu-zhuan","title":"Vintage Fu Zhuan 1991","description":"\u003cp\u003eA particularly exciting offering, being one of Nannuoshan's oldest teas, this compressed brick of dark leaves and stems has a gravity befitting its age: only the hottest water coaxes its flavours out, and the warm spiciness of ginger and cinnamon, the acidity of plum skin, and a faintly creamy finish all come out to play. Having been aged for so long, many bricks have developed the coveted Jin Hua (or Golden Flower) fungus, mellowing the tea and enhancing a distinct earthiness, as of river clay—each brick and bag is different however, so you may have to try your luck!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a younger tea, enriched with Golden Flower, we recommend our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fu-zhuan-jin-hua\" title=\"Buy Fu Zhuan Jin Hua tea\"\u003eFu Zhuan Jin Hua 2016\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"no_subtitle","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":39994017644732,"sku":"T315_PP606","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":39994017677500,"sku":"T315_PP606","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 brick (1kg)","offer_id":39994017710268,"sku":"T315_PP606","price":305.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample (~6g)","offer_id":39994017743036,"sku":"T315_PP606","price":2.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/0480\/1724\/products\/T219_IMG_2274_fa2c665b-1ff9-437f-a707-11c49f9ef99f.jpg?v=1623081510"},{"product_id":"slices-of-sheng","title":"Slices of Sheng","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhy have a cake when you can have a slice? It's Pu'er à la carte, with quality mao cha pressed into a very thin wafer, then cut into individual 8-gram serving sizes. The individual packaging makes it the perfect Pu'er for travel and obviates the need for measurement: simply use a whole slice or break one in two for your gongfu cha session. Available individually, in cartons of 6 slices, and boxes of 4 cartons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm and fruity, the still-young Slices of Sheng tumble apart with the scent of fresh plums or cape gooseberry. Balancing astringency and sweetness, the freshness of buttermilk with the spiciness of clove, it's a spectrum of flavours captured in a slim package. A surprising delight for the Sheng connoisseur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee \u003ca title=\"Slices of Shu Pu'er\" href=\"\/collections\/dark-tea\/products\/slices-of-shu-2021\"\u003eSlices of Shu\u003c\/a\u003e for a rich and savoury Shu Pu'er with the same pressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch our \u003ca title=\"Slices of Pu'er... Don't Judge a Book by its Cover\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/LgOunHuY8W0\"\u003eSlices of Pu'er tasting\u003c\/a\u003e for an in-depth look at these unusual Pu'ers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ca title=\"Slices of Pu'er... Don't Judge a Book by its Cover\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/LgOunHuY8W0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"292\" width=\"474\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9309\/files\/Thumbnail_B_26_play_131_480x480.jpg?v=1622033237\" alt=\"Slices of Pu'er... Don't Judge a Book by its Cover\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"no_subtitle","offers":[{"title":"48g Carton","offer_id":39994018234556,"sku":"T303_PP593","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"192g Box","offer_id":39994018201788,"sku":"T303_PP593","price":46.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8g Slice","offer_id":39994018267324,"sku":"T303_PP593","price":2.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/0480\/1724\/products\/T303_SlicesofSheng_IMG_5276.jpg?v=1623081526"},{"product_id":"su-xin-2017","title":"Su Xin 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor lovers of young Gushu.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle and smooth, this refined Pu'er presents a mélange of flavours to the palate, shrouded in a graceful astringency. The wizened trees it was harvested from are nestled among verdant slopes on the east side of the Mengku River, where they have provided generation after generation of raw leaves from which such nuances have been crafted. Top notes of lemon sherbet dissolve into its vegetal body, with the hint of crisp fennel and just a touch of black pepper, and the leaves seem to persevere steep after steep, for any length of time, without becoming over-brewed. A tea for those who appreciate the culmination of long practises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo taste the west side of the river, consider our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/da-yin-2018\" title=\"Da Yin 2018\"\u003eDa Yin 2018\u003c\/a\u003e, made with (presumably younger) qiaomu leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn about \u003ca title=\"Jo, the Pu'er project, and Su Xin 2017\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/MEb2lAHSDMU\"\u003eJo and the Pu'er Project\u003c\/a\u003e, the curator behind our new Pu'er selections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ca title=\"Jo, the Pu'er project, and Su Xin 2017\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/MEb2lAHSDMU\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"292\" width=\"474\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9309\/files\/Thumbnail_B_26_play_130_480x480.jpg?v=1622036002\" alt=\"Jo, the Pu'er project, and Su Xin 2017\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"Gushu","offers":[{"title":"20g","offer_id":39994018332860,"sku":"T299_PP589","price":17.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample (6g)","offer_id":39994018431164,"sku":"T299_PP589","price":6.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":39994018365628,"sku":"T299_PP589","price":33.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cake (357g)","offer_id":39994018398396,"sku":"T299_PP589","price":156.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/0480\/1724\/products\/T299_SuXin2017_IMG_5186.jpg?v=1623081528"},{"product_id":"da-yin-2018","title":"Da Yin 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor lovers of gushu-to-be.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the mountains slope down to finger-like projections in the Mengku River, tea trees, large enough that bamboo enclosures are used to climb them, raise their new foliage into the air. The curling, dishevelled leaves release a mildly sweet and gently astringent brew with notes of haricots verts and concord grape. Those desirous of the refined flavour of gushu teas will not be disappointed by this one, considered a qiaomu (literally 'tall tree', and presumably younger than 'gushu') and therefore considerably more affordable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut for the gushu side of the river, with all of the complexity it entails, consider our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/su-xin-2017\" title=\"Su Xin Gushu 2017\"\u003eSu Xin 2017\u003c\/a\u003e, harvested just to the east.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch our comparison between \u003ca title=\"Su Xin \u0026amp; Da Yin: Similarities and Differences between Two Pu'er Siblings\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/gTXHnWG7iKs\"\u003eSu Xin and Da Yin\u003c\/a\u003e, and the advantages of each of these Sheng Pu'er.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ca title=\"Su Xin \u0026amp; Da Yin: Similarities and Differences between Two Pu'er Siblings\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/gTXHnWG7iKs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"292\" width=\"474\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9309\/files\/Thumbnail_B_26_play_133_480x480.jpg?v=1624018028\" alt=\"Su Xin \u0026amp; Da Yin: Similarities and Differences between Two Pu'er Siblings\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"Qiaomu","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":39994018463932,"sku":"T298_PP588","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cake (357g)","offer_id":39994018496700,"sku":"T298_PP588","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/0480\/1724\/products\/T298_DaYin2018_IMG_5183.jpg?v=1623081531"},{"product_id":"shincha-fukamushi","title":"Sencha Fukamushi","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe variegated, forest-green needles of this this shincha sencha are produced in the Fukamushi, or 'deep-steamed', style of southern Shizuoka, which emphasizes intensely umami and vegetal flavours, rather than a more typically grassy character. These leaves of the Yabukita cultivar are especially selected for their capacity to undergo a roasting that lends flavours of toasted seaweed and chestnut to the liquor, which rolls over the tongue with a juicy mouthfeel and snap pea aftertaste. A gentle and balanced sencha experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Yabukita cultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegistered in 1953 by the Shizuoka Tea Industrial Laboratory, Yabukita has since become Japan’s most popular cultivar. In fact, Yabukita plants cover about 75% of the tea fields in Japan! Because it is so widely produced, it can be found in a great variety of grades, from mass-produced low quality teas to our top-grade mountain Sencha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yabukita cultivar is popular amongst tea farmers for its high yield and resistance to cold weather (and even frost). These ideal cultivation characteristics, along with its strong aroma and popular distinctive taste, are the keys to Yabukita’s success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"All about Yabukita\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/tRU7wfJ5BmM\"\u003evideo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon the Nannuoshan YouTube Channel to learn more about the characteristics and history of this influential cultivar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ca title=\"All about Yabukita\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/tRU7wfJ5BmM\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"292\" width=\"474\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9309\/files\/Thumbnail_B_26_play_103_480x480.jpg?v=1603455449\" alt=\"All about Yabukita\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"Organic","offers":[{"title":"20g","offer_id":39994020233404,"sku":"T374_PP719","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":39994020266172,"sku":"T374_PP719","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/0480\/1724\/products\/T329_5068.jpg?v=1623081556"},{"product_id":"miyabi-matcha","title":"Elegance Matcha","description":"\u003cp\u003eOff-the-beaten path for matcha production, Wazuka town is finding its way onto the map through the efforts of Uejima-san, who pioneered matcha production at his family’s five-generation tea farm, distinguishing early on between different cultivars, as well as started a cooperative tea shop there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Elegance Matcha is an \u003cem\u003eusucha\u003c\/em\u003e (‘thin tea’) ceremonial grade matcha, created from leaves of the Gokou cultivar, developed especially for the Kyoto climate—whip it well to a beautifully aerated froth to enjoy its distinct umami flavours and creamy texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the thicker, more intense experience of a \u003cem\u003ekoicha\u003c\/em\u003e, we recommend Uejima-san’s \u003ca title=\"Ceremonial-grade Tenpaku Matcha\" href=\"\/products\/tenpaku-matcha\"\u003eVelvet Matcha\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"How to Prepare a Bowl of Matcha\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ExP80tj80t8\"\u003evideo tutorial\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon the Nannuoshan YouTube Channel to learn how to prepare a bowl of matcha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ca title=\"How to Prepare a Bowl of Matcha\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ExP80tj80t8\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"292\" width=\"474\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9309\/files\/Thumbnail_B_26_play_119_480x480.png?v=1613136279\" alt=\"How to Prepare Matcha\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"no_subtitle","offers":[{"title":"20g canister","offer_id":39994020954300,"sku":"T310_PP541","price":17.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/0480\/1724\/products\/T310_1080805_final_mod_1560p.jpg?v=1623081574"},{"product_id":"zi-sun-hong-cha","title":"Zi Sun Hong Cha","description":"Like the ancient, famed \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/green-tea\" title=\"green tea\"\u003egreen tea\u003c\/a\u003e Guzhu Zi Sun, this nutty black tea hails from the small village of Guzhu—in fact, it is produced by the same tea farmer with the same violet-tipped leaves that give these teas their names. While to the uninitiated the round body might suggest a Dian Hong, or the grape-skin astringency far-away Ceylon, it bears some telltale resemblance to its green sibling: the vegetal flavour of haricots verts, a subtle note of cream, and a slight sweetness. An excellent everyday black tea, or for those who enjoy their maltiness with a touch of green.","brand":"no_subtitle","offers":[{"title":"20g","offer_id":39994022756540,"sku":"T252_PP504","price":6.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":39994022789308,"sku":"T252_PP504","price":10.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g","offer_id":40858569179324,"sku":"T252_PP504","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sample","offer_id":39994022822076,"sku":"T252_PP504","price":2.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/0480\/1724\/products\/T252_IMG_4405_4406.jpg?v=1623081628"},{"product_id":"yiwu-gushu-2014","title":"Yiwu 2014","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe city of Yiwu was once the distribution centre for tea from the Six Famous Tea Mountains and was the starting point for today's Pu'er hype towards the end of the 19th century; it remains a reference for serious Pu'er drinkers. It is surprising that tea from the region of this now-day busy city has managed to remain smooth, supple and sweet: fruity notes contrast with a generous astringency, together suggesting the taste of cranberries, while its round sweetness is balanced by a pleasant salinity, synthesised upon a palette of creamy texture and beeswax warmth. Perhaps it is also perfectly normal that after being stored five years in its native country, the tea reflects this place as a crossroads of flavours, as it was when it was first traded. In any case, it is a Pu'er that can be used to recover a little after too much urban stimulation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gushu","offers":[{"title":"20g","offer_id":39994022985916,"sku":"T253_PP497","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/0480\/1724\/products\/IMG_3627_T253.jpg?v=1623081631"},{"product_id":"laocong-shui-xian","title":"Laocong Shui Xian","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerhaps our mildest Yan Cha on offer, this 'old bush', a tea tree over 70 years in age, has been tempered by time, sharing only the most sagacious of flavours without feeling the need for the flashier roastings of its Wuyi companions. Compared to them, Shui Xian has a very distinct and recognisable character, the sharpness of spices—ginger \u0026amp; clove—and the acidity of green fruits rolling out from the gaiwan or teapot buoyed in a very soft, comfortable infusion. Even a subtle floral note, like lavender, seems to suggest itself among the others, but like elders in a hot spring, there is time enough to talk, enquire, and find out what tastes are relaxing in your cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWuyi Yan Cha \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e– the tea from the rocks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWuyi Yan Cha\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, aka Wuyi Rock Tea or, more properly, Cliff Tea, is an ancient \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoolong tea \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(one of the six tea categories, halfway between green and black teas). Produced in northern Fujian province, Yan Cha are complex teas, with their typical mineral savour sharing the field with the strength from roasting and delicate floral and fruity hints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Drinking Laocong Shui Xian\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/7rdnbGwRyLA\"\u003evideo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon the unique character of this Wuyi Yan Cha:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ca title=\"Drinking Laocong Shui Xian\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/7rdnbGwRyLA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"292\" width=\"474\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9309\/files\/Thumbnail_B_26_play_121_480x480.jpg?v=1615490783\" alt=\"Video thumbnail: Drinking Laocong Shui Xian\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"no_subtitle","offers":[{"title":"20g","offer_id":39994025935036,"sku":"T244_PP429","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":39994025967804,"sku":"T244_PP429","price":31.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sample (6g)","offer_id":39994026000572,"sku":"T244_PP429","price":5.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/0480\/1724\/products\/IMG_3014.jpg?v=1623081696"},{"product_id":"risheehat-darjeeling","title":"Organic First Flush Darjeeling","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarvested a stone’s throw from the majestic Nepalese Himalayas, this Darjeeling from the Risheehat estate positively sings springtime—lilting citrus notes of orange and bergamot tickle the palate, as a pleasing astringency strums along, buoyed by minty coolness and a rose-like body. Finishing off with a sweetness found in white teas and a wonderfully buttery aftertaste that envelops the tongue, this spring symphony will both refresh and stimulate even the most jaded tea drinker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile balanced and aromatic in the pot, it is also well-suited for brewing in a gaiwan, revealing successive characteristics over multiple infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with our Chinese teas, Nannuoshan is proud to have sourced this Darjeeling personally, directly from the farm, ensuring its provenance and quality. And our selection criteria was only one: getting the best Darjeeling First Flush of the whole estate!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"no_subtitle","offers":[{"title":"20g","offer_id":39994035601596,"sku":"T239_PP424","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":39994035634364,"sku":"T239_PP424","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g","offer_id":39994035667132,"sku":"T239_PP424","price":26.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sample","offer_id":39994035699900,"sku":"T239_PP424","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/0480\/1724\/products\/IMG_2970.jpg?v=1623081775"},{"product_id":"liubao-binlang-xiang","title":"Betel Nut Liubao","description":"\u003cp\u003eA centuries old style of production, with loose leaves fermented in piles, then aged in bamboo baskets, this tea uses a particular technique only begun in 2011. Though Liubao already has a tendency toward warmness, the producer began to emphasize a distinct nuttiness with their Binlang Xiang (betel nut fragrance) Series, limited edition pressings made with special-grade leaves, processed using a secret recipe, and stored under the auspices of the factory for four years before being released.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Liubao is Binlang Xiang batch #55021, from a 2015 harvest. The eponymous betel nut shares the field with a sunny minerality like a day at the beach, underscored by a licorice sweetness, and a texture so thick, one can almost sink one's teeth into it. As such a crossing of ancient and modern times, it's a tea to take one unexpected places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch Sigi's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Y_vpwUmUQZ8\" title=\"Going Nuts: Betel Nut Liubao\"\u003ereview\u003c\/a\u003e of this nutty tea:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Y_vpwUmUQZ8\" title=\"Going Nuts: Betel Nut Liubao\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Going Nuts: Betel Nut Liubao\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9309\/files\/179_480x480.jpg?v=1644945200\" width=\"474\" height=\"292\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e ---\u003e","brand":"no_subtitle","offers":[{"title":"20g","offer_id":40038074351804,"sku":"T340_PP600","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":41328218800316,"sku":"T340_PP600","price":25.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":40038074384572,"sku":"T340_PP600","price":47.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample (6g)","offer_id":40038074450108,"sku":"T340_PP600","price":4.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/0480\/1724\/products\/T340_LiubaoIMG_5131.jpg?v=1623561169"},{"product_id":"ganlu-2021","title":"Ganlu 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eIts name means 'sweet dew' in Mandarin, but this Ganlu's profile runs distinctly toward the savoury. A classic Sichuanese green tea produced near Changdu, the young buds are rolled into tight curls, preserving their white down, which even dried give off an intense fragrance. The fruity umami of ripe tomato expresses itself in the cup, accompanied by the particular nuttiness of pistachio. A gentle brewing even lets the mouthfeel approach a creamy texture, while the flavour remains in the domain of toasted nori. With such intense flavours dissolved in a mild infusion, it could easily become your next green tea addiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"no_subtitle","offers":[{"title":"20g","offer_id":40038132580540,"sku":"T332_PP609","price":5.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":40038132613308,"sku":"T332_PP609","price":11.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample (~6g)","offer_id":40038132646076,"sku":"T332_PP609","price":2.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/0480\/1724\/products\/PP609_T332.jpg?v=1627568009"},{"product_id":"baohong","title":"Baohong 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eA green tea from Yunnan, known for its large-leafed \u003cem\u003eassamica\u003c\/em\u003e plants, these slightly dull-coloured leaves may look unassuming. But wow! one sniff of its aroma, which presents as nothing so much as a bite into the freshest spring strawberry, and the most jaded green tea drinker will perk up. It has been prepared using the same time-honed process as Long Jing: the leaf buds placed in a wok and roasted as they are turned by hand, the producer pressing the ball of leaves into the wok's side. Though not as plane-like as its Zhejiang rival, it shares something of its chestnut note, though here more akin to crisp, refreshing water chestnut; later infusions tantalize the palate with the astringency of grape skin, prompting a return for the next infusion. And the next...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong Jing has a worthy new rival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"no_subtitle","offers":[{"title":"20g","offer_id":40038140215484,"sku":"T335_PP612","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50g","offer_id":40038140248252,"sku":"T335_PP612","price":10.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sample (~6g)","offer_id":40038140281020,"sku":"T335_PP612","price":1.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/0480\/1724\/products\/PP612_T335.jpg?v=1627563435"},{"product_id":"biluochun-2021","title":"Biluochun 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginating near the city of Suzhou, the tiny curls and deep colour of this style lent it its charming moniker. Opening its container quickly may send forth a cloud of pale fuzz: the shed trichomes of the young tea buds, a marker of quality in this and many teas. The light and cloudy infusion they produce wafts a delicate balance of tropical and temperate fruits—pear comes to mind—raw cashews, and the brothy flavour of steamed bok choy. With its complex profile, pleasing astringency, and a lingering aftertaste, a good Biluochun is always a green tea to savour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"no_subtitle","offers":[{"title":"20g","offer_id":40038141198524,"sku":"T339_PP614","price":5.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":40038141231292,"sku":"T339_PP614","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sample","offer_id":40038141264060,"sku":"T339_PP614","price":2.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/0480\/1724\/products\/PP614_T339_besserfreigestellt.jpg?v=1627610983"},{"product_id":"guzhu-zi-sun-2021","title":"Guzhu Zi Sun 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe narrow, spiky leaves of this tea lend it its name: when sprouting, the leaf buds are tight with a purple tinge, and thus called 'purple bamboo shoot. First mentioned in the 8th-century book \u003cem\u003eThe Classic of Tea\u003c\/em\u003e by the tea sage Lu Yu, this tea has changed vastly since then, when it was ground and compressed into discs; now, the downy leaves release a chestnut aroma, while the vegetal body shares notes with artichoke, haricots verts, and a tinge of characteristic sugarcane sweetness. Topped up as needed in a tall, glass pitcher, it's a green tea that can last the whole day, or accompany a meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"467\" width=\"700\" alt=\"Guzhu Zi Sun tea garden.\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9309\/files\/tea_fields_garden_1024x1024.JPG?v=1524098239\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTea bushes of Guzhu Zi Sun at dusk. Read the blog of our \u003ca title=\"Blog: A Thousand-Year-Old Tea.\" href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/guzhu-zi-sun-a-thousand-years-old-tea\"\u003etea journey to Guzhu\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"no_subtitle","offers":[{"title":"20g","offer_id":40038146605244,"sku":"T354_PP621","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":40038146638012,"sku":"T354_PP621","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sample (~6g)","offer_id":40038146670780,"sku":"T354_PP621","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/0480\/1724\/products\/T354.jpg?v=1627569010"},{"product_id":"anji-bai-cha","title":"Anji bai cha 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eClean and fresh, this classic green tea is derived from a 'white' cultivar with reduced chlorophyll, resulting in bright, yellowy leaves. Dried to twig-like needles, the application of hot water lets them swell and release a characteristic cucumber taste. This vintage complements it with the vegetal and slightly spicy aroma of green peppercorn, and the stimulating acidity of lemon peel, refreshing but leaving a ghost of its aroma in the aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA protected designation of origin, only tea from a certified area of Zhejiang province can be labeled as Anji Bai Cha.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"no_subtitle","offers":[{"title":"20g","offer_id":40038147293372,"sku":"T344_PP623","price":6.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":40038147326140,"sku":"T344_PP623","price":12.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sample (~6g)","offer_id":40038147358908,"sku":"T344_PP623","price":2.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/0480\/1724\/products\/PP623_T344.jpg?v=1627562527"},{"product_id":"mian-dian-zhuan-cha-2021","title":"Mian Dian Zhuan Cha","description":"\u003cp\u003eThough ‘Pu'er’ most technically and frequently refers to tea produced in the Chinese region of the same name, the plant has an equally long history—and its own subspecies—in neighboring Myanmar, and we're glad to be able to feature a Shu Pu'er-style brick tea from the country. After harvesting from Gushu trees, the large tangle of leaves and stems were transported to nearby Menghai for processing and pressing, and have been in storage since. Fresh from its long fermentation, the flavor begins bright and brash, a foremost taste of wet wood giving way to the warm nuttiness of pignoli before reemerging dry and spicy in the aftertaste as sandalwood incense. The initial acidity likewise smooths down to an almost floral-fruitiness, as of nectarine or raspberry, making for a hei cha with a surprising degree of aroma—this unusual brick is certainly one for the books.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHU PU'ER - GUSHU","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":40143395094716,"sku":"T338_PP648","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g cake","offer_id":40143395225788,"sku":"T338_PP648","price":53.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sample (~6g)","offer_id":40143395258556,"sku":"T338_PP648","price":2.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/0480\/1724\/products\/T338_wrap3.jpg?v=1649972545"},{"product_id":"yi-chang-hao-2003","title":"Yi Chang Hao 2003","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor lovers of mild, meditative Shengs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYi Chang was the first and flagship brand of the acclaimed Changtai Tea Group during their earlier years. The 2003 vintage received several different pressings of different grades, but the very best were sealed in these small 100-gram cakes, which have been ageing in dry storage for more than fifteen years. The dry leaves, which smell of old wood and spices, produce a liquor that is sweet and terribly smooth, with the soft umami of lobster mushrooms or even tender scallops. Rounded by the spiciness of pepper and a palpable hui gan like eucalyptus, its velvety mouthfeel is pure pleasure to drink. A treat for those who enjoy age-mellowed Sheng, and a rarity for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch Gabriele's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/omb6tPda-5M\" title=\"Yi Chang Hao 2003: What a delight!\"\u003ereview\u003c\/a\u003e of these little bing cha:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/omb6tPda-5M\" title=\"Yi Chang Hao 2003: What a delight!\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Yi Chang Hao 2003: What a delight!\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9309\/files\/Thumbnail_B_26_play_146_480x480.jpg?v=1629905331\" width=\"474\" height=\"292\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"no_subtitle","offers":[{"title":"Cake (100g)","offer_id":40187720401084,"sku":"T290_PP580","price":67.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7x100g (Tong)","offer_id":41875848560828,"sku":"T290_PP580","price":415.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sample (~6g)","offer_id":40187720433852,"sku":"T290_PP580","price":6.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/0480\/1724\/products\/T290_YiChangHao2003_IMG_5198.jpg?v=1627604604"},{"product_id":"changtai-hao-642-2006","title":"Changtai Hao #642 2006","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor lovers of balanced aged Shengs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the road to a hearty ageing, the bud-heavy leaves of this cake release an orange liquor conveying a warm bath full of earth- and woodiness. Cherry wood, an edge of iron, and a subtle butteriness in the nose adds up to a flavour like nothing so much as almond. A tempered hand while steeping will keep it going for many stimulating infusions, pungent in the nose yet mild on the tongue; more intense steepings bring out the savoury character of aged soy sauce and an almost chewy texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Changtai Tea Group\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1999, the Changtai Tea Company is a relative newcomer to Pu'er production, but has rapidly grown with the critical success of many of its teas. Known for its flagship Yichang brand, it has since acquired many well-known Pu'er brands and, in 2004, became the first tea company to be elevated to corporate status. Today, it offers a wide range of Sheng and Shu Pu'er, but pressings from its early years continue to be the most sought-after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/DKMjv7e5IJI\" title=\"Vintage Sheng Pu'er: Changtai Hao #642—For lovers of intense Sheng Pu’er\"\u003evideo review\u003c\/a\u003e of this vintage Pu'er cake, and how we sourced it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/DKMjv7e5IJI\" title=\"Vintage Sheng Pu'er: Changtai Hao #642—For lovers of intense Sheng Pu’er\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Vintage Sheng Pu'er: Changtai Hao #642—For lovers of intense Sheng Pu’er\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9309\/files\/Thumbnail_B_26_play_134_480x480.jpg?v=1625225278\" width=\"474\" height=\"292\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"no_subtitle","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":40427430772924,"sku":"T293_PP583","price":26.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample (~6g)","offer_id":40427430838460,"sku":"T293_PP583","price":4.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Cake (357g)","offer_id":40427430805692,"sku":"T293_PP583","price":143.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/0480\/1724\/products\/T293_ChangTaiHao_6422006_IMG_5171.jpg?v=1627564678"},{"product_id":"changtai-hao-2005","title":"Changtai Hao 2005","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor lovers of gentle old Shengs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean and soft, drinking this aged cake is like slipping into clean linen sheets—but for your palate. Subtle notes of cinnamon bark and cedar wood glide on a milky mouthfeel, with the barest hint of citrus bitters. An even layer of astringency dries the tongue for the next sip, and a distinct hui gan leaves the mouth feeling rinsed of strong flavours. Extremely relaxing at any concentration, brew with a stronger hand for a bolder camphoric cooling sensation, and perhaps the perfect palate cleanser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Changtai Tea Group\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1999, the Changtai Tea Company is a relative newcomer to Pu'er production, but has rapidly grown with the critical success of many of its teas. Known for its flagship Yichang brand, it has since acquired many well-known Pu'er brands and, in 2004, became the first tea company to be elevated to corporate status. 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The slight sweetness, and notable astringency, of apple skin emerges slowly from subsequent infusions. It's a Pu'er to take one on a romp through the fields.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gushu","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":40427531141308,"sku":"T296_PP586","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cake (400g)","offer_id":40427531174076,"sku":"T296_PP586","price":158.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample (~6g)","offer_id":40427531206844,"sku":"T296_PP586","price":4.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/0480\/1724\/products\/T296_DongBanshan2013_IMG_5177.jpg?v=1627566246"},{"product_id":"dancong-huang-pian-2021","title":"Dancong Huang Pian 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen life gives you yellow slices, make some good tea! These large and wild-looking leaves and twigs are usually retained by the tea farmers for their own consumption, less sightly and intensely-flavoured as they are, but they are glad to share this rough cut for a much more affordable price. The Fenghuang Dancong-style processing it has gone though means it shares a hint of the same stone fruit-mineral-cream character as its siblings, in this case closest to yellow plum, but a higher proportion of twigs gives it a most pronounced roasted aroma, with the subtly-sweet aftertaste of liquorice root. An excellent choice for dipping one's toes into the Dancong world, for cold brewing, or even for culinary uses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"no_subtitle","offers":[{"title":"20g","offer_id":40430214807740,"sku":"T362_PP639","price":4.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g","offer_id":40430214840508,"sku":"T362_PP639","price":6.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample (~6g)","offer_id":40430214873276,"sku":"T362_PP639","price":1.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/0480\/1724\/products\/T362_3.jpg?v=1627603446"},{"product_id":"xing-hua-xiang-2021","title":"Xing Hua Xiang","description":"\u003cp\u003eAromatic yet grounded, this somewhat rarer Fenghuang Dancong varietal rightly deserves its name of 'apricot blossom fragrance'—along with this signature scent, the quite green wet leaves have an herbal bouquet that suggests freshly cut green wood. The infusion complements this woody florality with the Dancong creaminess and mineral cleanliness for a tea as intoxicating as it is cooling. Recommended accompaniments include flower-gazing and poem-writing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"no_subtitle","offers":[{"title":"20g","offer_id":40430229487804,"sku":"T324_PP634","price":17.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":40430229520572,"sku":"T324_PP634","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample (~6g)","offer_id":40430229553340,"sku":"T324_PP634","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/0480\/1724\/products\/PP634_T324.jpg?v=1627603795"},{"product_id":"gu-dao-cha-xiang-2007","title":"Gu Dao Cha Xiang 2007","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor lovers of tobacco-herbal Shengs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese nifty bing cha of 100 grams each are rich in flavour. Produced by the esteemed Dian Hong Group, most known for the black tea of the same name, it has been named in honour of the old Tea-Horse Road (\u003cem\u003eChá mǎ gǔdào\u003c\/em\u003e, 茶馬古道), the trade route between China and Tibet that fermented the tea carried upon it for centuries. Aged as they are in dry storage, the dense cakes seem to have travelled such a journey, with a whiff of fine tobacco smoke, a body of dried red fruit, and the butter of the Tibetan \u003cem\u003epo cha\u003c\/em\u003e. A quick steeping is particularly recommended, so as to appreciate the subtler flavours. Available both individually, or in a special tong of eight bing cha in a decorative box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch Gabriele's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/mbf98elFEKU\" title=\"Gu Dao Cha Xiang 2007: Good things come in small packages!\"\u003ereview\u003c\/a\u003e of these little bing cha:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/mbf98elFEKU\" title=\"Gu Dao Cha Xiang 2007: Good things come in small packages!\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Gu Dao Cha Xiang 2007: Good things come in small packages!\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9309\/files\/Thumbnail_B_26_play_145_480x480.jpg?v=1627402610\" width=\"474\" height=\"292\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"no_subtitle","offers":[{"title":"20g","offer_id":43795786694844,"sku":"T294_PP584","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample (~6g)","offer_id":40430250590396,"sku":"T294_PP584","price":4.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":40430250524860,"sku":"T294_PP584","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/0480\/1724\/products\/T294_GuDaoChaXiang2007_IMG_5204.jpg?v=1627604389"},{"product_id":"yi-chang-hao-2003-gedeng","title":"Yi Chang Hao 2003 (Gedeng)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor lovers of soft aged Shengs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classical Six Famous Tea Mountains were designated during the Qing Dynasty, named for six items left in the range north of the Lancang River by the legendary strategist Zhuge Liang. Gedeng, meaning 'leather strap', offers a wide range in elevation for the plants cultivated upon its slopes, and the tea is known for a crisp, clean profile. These few bing cha, produced in 2003 by the Changtai Tea Group under their flagship Yi Chang brand, are soft and mild, with a velvety texture and woody aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"no_subtitle","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":42746231521468,"sku":"T291_PP581","price":48.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cake (357g)","offer_id":40435218055356,"sku":"T291_PP581","price":283.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sample (~6g)","offer_id":42746230702268,"sku":"T291_PP581","price":8.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/0480\/1724\/products\/T291_YiChangHao2003_Gedeng__IMG_5165.jpg?v=1627663840"},{"product_id":"hong-oolong-mixiang-wulong-2021","title":"Hong Oolong","description":"\u003cspan\u003eThese tight pearls present something of a puzzle: rolled like oolong, dark like black tea, and with an aroma somewhere in between. Perhaps not surprisingly, they are indeed a true cross between the styles: an almost completely oxidised oolong. As 'mixiang wulong', it is normally a Taiwanese style, but our old friend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/us.nannuoshan.org\/blogs\/blog\/taiwanese-tieguanyin-master\" title=\"Blog: The Taiwanese Tieguanyin Master\"\u003eMaster Chen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is producing it with Jinguanyin leaves in Anxi. Hot water unlocks a wave of warm flavours wafting over the palate, bringing notes of boysenberry, the powdery florality of pomelo blossoms, the spiciness of nutmeg, and, naturally, its namesake honey scent. Though it might give tea purists pause, such hybrids offer characters difficult to find elsewhere. Serving suggestions: while making a collage and listening to jazz-funk.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"no_subtitle","offers":[{"title":"20g","offer_id":40437259206844,"sku":"T365_PP644","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50g","offer_id":40437259239612,"sku":"T365_PP644","price":17.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g","offer_id":41911411998908,"sku":"T365_PP644","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sample (~6g)","offer_id":40437259272380,"sku":"T365_PP644","price":3.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/0480\/1724\/products\/T365_3.jpg?v=1627683534"},{"product_id":"sencha-kagoshima","title":"Sencha","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA quality quotidian sencha, the narrowly-rolled leaves yield an exceptionally bright yellow-green liquor. 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A tea one can enjoy every day, or as a foil to sweet and juicy accompaniments.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"no_subtitle","offers":[{"title":"20g","offer_id":40858090373308,"sku":"T372_PP717","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":40858090406076,"sku":"T372_PP717","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g","offer_id":40858090438844,"sku":"T372_PP717","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/0480\/1724\/products\/T372_IMG_6132m.jpg?v=1631926685"},{"product_id":"kukicha-2021","title":"Kukicha","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarkedly different in flavor to teas produced only with leaves, Kukicha represents a category of its own, and a very economical one at that, considering the time-consuming tasks of sorting and sieving the harvest. Kukicha, the 'twig tea', is composed more of the stalks, stems, and larger leaf veins of the tea plant than the actual leaves, giving it a milder and sweeter flavor than some other Japanese greens like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kagoshima Sencha\" href=\"https:\/\/nannuo-shan.myshopify.com\/products\/sencha-kagoshima\"\u003eSencha\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Organic Aki Bancha\" href=\"https:\/\/nannuo-shan.myshopify.com\/products\/organic-aki-bancha\"\u003eBancha\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Kukicha is not without substance, though, and leads with green pea sweetness in a brothy mouthfeel, complemented by the distinct cooling aftertaste of mint and a nose of boiled chestnut—think of the perfect fresh pea soup. A short shading just before harvest has enabled this especial richness, and it will also sustain multiple infusions, satisfying long afternoon tea sessions. 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It's altogether the kind of tea that could flexibly be warming in cold weather and cooling when hot, making it an excellent choice for one's quotidian brew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"no_subtitle","offers":[{"title":"20g","offer_id":41219385000124,"sku":"T377_PP722","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":41219385032892,"sku":"T377_PP722","price":6.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample (6g)","offer_id":41219385065660,"sku":"T377_PP722","price":1.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":41219450568892,"sku":"T377_PP722","price":11.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/0480\/1724\/products\/T377_IMG_6346.jpg?v=1637703440"},{"product_id":"gong-mei-2007","title":"Gong Mei 2007","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis variegated blend of twisting buds, wide leaves, and smaller, slightly downed ones has been darkened and deepened by age. 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Though gentle throughout, its stimulating profile makes for an exciting tea, one which will satisfy any moment with a craving for flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"no_subtitle","offers":[{"title":"20g","offer_id":41478431637692,"sku":"T371_PP629","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":41478431670460,"sku":"T371_PP629","price":25.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample (~6g)","offer_id":41478431735996,"sku":"T371_PP629","price":4.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/0480\/1724\/products\/T371_3.jpg?v=1644817138"},{"product_id":"nannuoshan-orange-wrap-2006","title":"Nannuo Bama Xue Yue 2006","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor lovers of exquisite, refined Sheng\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormerly only available in our Private Collection subscription, this limited edition, distinctive cake from our namesake tea mountain is worth every drop: flash brewing yields a mild, woody liquor with an aftertaste of milky caramel tempered by medium astringency. The aroma may take its cue from the orange of its wrapper, and the oxidized buds within, displaying the addictive tartness of dried apricots. Already aged for more than a decade, it promises to grant its owner many years of pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch Gabriele and Caroline's \u003ca title=\"PRIVATE TEA COLLECTION: Nannuo Bama Xue Yue, My Favourite Sheng\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/x3Rn3nbyDpo\"\u003etasting\u003c\/a\u003e of this special bing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ca title=\"PRIVATE TEA COLLECTION: Nannuo Bama Xue Yue, My Favourite Sheng\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/x3Rn3nbyDpo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"292\" width=\"474\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9309\/files\/Thumbnail_B_26_play_cb66dd19-8746-41e6-bc9b-64a8ae75b43d_480x480.jpg?v=1652707856\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"no_subtitle","offers":[{"title":"Bing (357g)","offer_id":41779454509244,"sku":"T301_PP591","price":403.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/0480\/1724\/products\/T301_Nannuoshanorangewrap2006_IMG_5150.jpg?v=1654260209"},{"product_id":"xiang-cha-2022","title":"Xiang Cha 2022","description":"\u003cspan\u003eBrewed with a bit of care, this somewhat rougher green tea from a local Zhejiang cultivar can provide a surprisingly soft liquor with a velvety mouthfeel. It has a bold, savory bent on the whole, cooked bitter greens or creamed spinach seasoned with a hint of nutmeg and the gentle essence of cooked rice; something of a very mild curry is suggested. More time brings out a walnut astringency, and the tea has enough backbone to accompany savory meals, or contrast sweet snacks. 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It is still a black tea, however, and grounded in a sweet maltiness that keeps the infusion rounded and balanced. It is clearly not only a high-altitude but also a high-class example of the type. 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