{"title":"Loose Leaf \/ Maocha","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile on our journeys through Yunnan we come across a lot of really interesting teas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Most of these teas get compressed into our pressed puerh products. Some of the material we choose to keep loose as maocha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. We're giving you the opportunity to try these teas. These are handmade, farm fresh teas made with quality and love. They are packaged into sealed foil bags which come with an included sealing clip to keep the tea fresh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"spring-2019-bangdong-gushu-loose-leaf-sheng-raw-puerh-tea-100g-free-shipping","title":"Spring 2019 Bangdong Gushu Loose Leaf Sheng \/ Raw Puerh Tea 100g :: FREE SHIPPING","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis tea comes from the same garden that our Moon Princess material does. This tea garden in Bangdong produces some really fantastic tea and this is no exception. This material is thick and sweet and brews forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile on our journeys through Yunnan we come across a lot of really interesting teas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Most of these teas get compressed into our pressed puerh products. Some of the material we choose to keep loose as maocha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. We're giving you the opportunity to try these teas. These are handmade, farm fresh teas made with quality and love. They are packaged into sealed foil bags which come with an included sealing clip to keep the tea fresh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse twice for a few seconds each. Start with quick steeps under 10s. With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"1x 100g Box","offer_id":29043545931836,"sku":"2019_BangdongGushu_Loose_100g_Box","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/2019-Bangdong-Gushu-Maocha-2048x-1.png?v=1562085809"},{"product_id":"2022-rum-barrel-shou-puerh-tea-with-jianshui-zitao-storage-jar","title":"2022 \"Black Gold Rum Barrel\" Shou Puerh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis delicious, dark brewing, Jingmai old tree shou puerh tea was allowed to age in a wooden rum barrel that held dark rum. This time we aged it for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e TWO whole\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e years. This special tea is an aromatic delight with aromas ranging from banana bread to tiramisu. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYour tea was fresh from the rum barrel and sealed in foil. They will be super aromatic when they arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis material is not being pressed and will only be sold here. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"50g of Rum Barrel Shou w\/o a jar","offer_id":40380374253628,"sku":"2022_Rum_Barrel_Shou_Loose","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/Black-Gold-Rum-Barrel_731d1162-c00f-4b12-b392-4a85e92dcd0a.png?v=1663104726"},{"product_id":"2023-hekai-dashu-loose-leaf-maocha-sheng-raw-puerh-tea","title":"2023 Hekai Dashu Loose Leaf Maocha - Sheng \/ Raw Puerh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuch a great little sheng. We're big fans of Hekai. It never disappoints. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaf reveals aromas of dried fruit and fresh cut grass. Cane sugar vibes with citrus notes. This is a bright and juicy tea. It has really nice body. This is an easy daily drinker that always pleases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrefecture: Xishuangbanna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevation: 1300+ m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood Fired\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand Rolled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect Sun Dried\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle Varietal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003epring Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is loose leaf sheng puerh tea. It will be uncompressed and shipped in a sealed foil bag in a cardboard box. You can buy either 50g or 100g.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"1x 50g Loose Leaf Box","offer_id":45065959604540,"sku":"2023_HekaiDashu_50g","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1x 100g Loose Leaf Box","offer_id":45065959637308,"sku":"2023_HekaiDashu_100g","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/files\/2023-Hekai-Dashu-Named.png?v=1683186916"},{"product_id":"2023-jingmai-old-tree-loose-leaf-maocha-sheng-raw-puerh-tea","title":"2023 Jingmai Old Tree Loose Leaf Maocha - Sheng \/ Raw Puerh Tea","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is everything you want in Jingmai old tree sheng puerh tea. This is fantastic material. The aroma is thick with honey. The flavor is smooth and floral with just enough bitterness and astringency to keep your palate interested. This tea is very fresh! This is the same material we have used in our \"Planet Jingmai\" tea balls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrefecture: Pu'er \/ Simao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevation: 1300+ m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood Fired\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand Rolled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect Sun Dried\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle Varietal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is loose leaf sheng puerh tea. It will be uncompressed and shipped in a sealed foil bag in a cardboard box. You can buy either 50g or 100g.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"1x 50g Loose Leaf Box","offer_id":45065975595324,"sku":"2023_JingmaiOldTree_50g","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1x 100g Loose Leaf Box","offer_id":45065975628092,"sku":"2023_JingmaiOldTree_100g","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/files\/2023-Jingmai-Gushu-Named.png?v=1683186913"},{"product_id":"2023-kunlu-xiao-qiao-mu-loose-leaf-maocha-sheng-raw-puerh-tea","title":"2023 Kunlu Xiao Qiao Mu Loose Leaf Maocha - Sheng \/ Raw Puerh Tea","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis material is from their small arbor trees that is called Xiao Qiao Mu (that just means small arbor tree). We call it KXQM for short. We have sourced this material every year since our first and it is so good!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe tea is full bodied and creamy with minimal bitterness or astringency. It is very floral with potent orchid notes. There is a finishing sweetness like cotton candy. This tea always hits the spot!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrefecture: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePu'er \/ Simao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevation: 1700+m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood Fired\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand Rolled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect Sun Dried\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle Varietal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003epring Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is loose leaf sheng puerh tea. It will be uncompressed and shipped in a sealed foil bag in a cardboard box. You can buy either 50g or 100g.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"1x 50g Loose Leaf Box","offer_id":45066027532604,"sku":"2023_KXQM_50g","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1x 100g Loose Leaf Box","offer_id":45066027565372,"sku":"2023_KXQM_100g","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/files\/2023-Kunlu-XQM-Named.png?v=1683186902"},{"product_id":"2023-nannuo-shan-old-tree-loose-leaf-maocha-sheng-raw-puerh-tea","title":"2023 Nannuo Shan Old Tree Loose Leaf Maocha - Sheng \/ Raw Puerh Tea","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis is our first time sourcing some Spring material from Nannuo Shan. These leaves are well processed and look amazing. They are dark with gorgeous buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dry aroma is fresh with floral jasmine notes. As the leaves warm it reveals a sweet grassiness. The wet leaf presents a dense orchid aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea begins golden in color, strong and juicy, but with limited bitterness. The flavor starts off on the throat with a medium thickness. As you progress through the steeps the throat sweetness builds. It grows in strength but the bitterness is pleasant balanced with a great throat and body feel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrefecture: Xishuangbanna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevation: 1400m +\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood Fired\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand Rolled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect Sun Dried\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle Varietal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003epring Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is loose leaf sheng puerh tea. It will be uncompressed and shipped in a sealed foil bag in a cardboard box. You can buy either 50g or 100g.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"1x 50g Loose Leaf Box","offer_id":45074599215420,"sku":"2023_NannuoOldTree_50g","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1x 100g Loose Leaf Box","offer_id":45074599248188,"sku":"2023_NannuoOldTree_100g","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/files\/2023-Nannuo-Named.png?v=1683186896"},{"product_id":"2023-yiwu-xiao-gaogan-loose-leaf-maocha-sheng-raw-puerh-tea","title":"2023 Yiwu Xiao Gaogan Loose Leaf Maocha - Sheng \/ Raw Puerh Tea","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHooo boy, this tea! Yiwu is just an amazing place with really incredible teas. These are unusually dark leaves. There is a noticeable mintiness in the dry leaf. As you dive into this tea you're welcomed with clear minty notes with a menthol vibe. Background aromas of pine resin and a floral cotton candy add to the complexity. There is a lot of flavor but it's gentle. It has a great body and plenty of returning throat sweetness! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese trees are called\u003cspan\u003e '小高杆' \/ xiăo gāo gān which means \"Small Tall Pole\". This is an interesting varietal similar to the Kunlu Wild material we source each year. These trees are found in denser forests and they do grow quite tall to fight for the sunlight. This garden is close to Yibang.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrefecture: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eXishuangbanna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevation: 1300+ m\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood Fired\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand Rolled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect Sun Dried\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle Varietal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003epring Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is loose leaf sheng puerh tea. It will be uncompressed and shipped in a sealed foil bag in a cardboard box. You can buy either 50g or 100g.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"1x 50g Loose Leaf Box","offer_id":45074697027900,"sku":"2023_Yiwu_50g","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1x 100g Loose Leaf Box","offer_id":45074697060668,"sku":"2023_Yiwu_100g","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/files\/2023-Yiwu-Named.png?v=1683186892"},{"product_id":"2023-rum-barrel-shou-puerh-tea","title":"2023 \"Rum Barrel\" Shou Puerh Tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis delicious, dark brewing, imperial grade shou puerh tea was allowed to age in a wooden rum barrel that held dark rum. This time we aged it for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ean ENTIRE year. This special tea is an aromatic delight with aromas ranging from banana bread to tiramisu. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese feature custom Jianshui clay storage jars we had made. Each jar holds 60g of loose \"Rum Barrel\" shou puerh tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStoring tea in these jars is advantageous to most other methods. The jars provide a micro climate that is resilient to humidity shifts. You can continue to store tea in these jars for many years. When you drink up all the rum puerh toss in some more leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe packed these jars with shou puerh fresh from the rum barrel and sealed them up tight. They should be super aromatic when they arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe jars are polished black. \u003cem\u003eSince these are handmade products each are unique. There are slight variations to each. Yours will vary slightly from the pictures. They may be a little bit taller or wider than measured.\u003c\/em\u003e These jars measure on average 8cm total width and around 9cm tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis material is not being pressed and will only be sold here.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"Jianshui Jar with 60g of Rum Barrel Shou","offer_id":48055033135420,"sku":"2023_Rum_Barrel_Shou_Jar","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/files\/2019-Rum-Barrek-2048x-2_562689ae-d3b4-4e14-99fb-88c0de1441fd.png?v=1700854648"},{"product_id":"spring-2024-manzhuan-xiao-qiao-mu-loose-leaf-maocha-sheng-raw-puerh-tea","title":"Spring 2024 Manzhuan Qiao Mu Loose Leaf Maocha - Sheng \/ Raw Puerh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eManzhuan holds a special place in our hearts. We were last there in 2018 but remember the trip fondly. This garden is an incredible mix of old and young trees. High on the side of the mountain slope these trees live and grow in a perfect place. The trees growing ecologically as part of the forest as a whole are always much better teas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe dry aroma is fresh with floral jasmine notes. As the leaves warm it reveals a sweet grassiness. The wet leaf presents a dense orchid aroma.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea begins golden in color, strong and juicy, but with limited bitterness. The flavor starts off on the throat with a medium thickness. As you progress through the steeps the throat sweetness builds. It grows in strength but the bitterness is pleasant balanced with a great throat and body feel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrefecture: Xishuangbanna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevation: 1400m +\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood Fired\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand Rolled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect Sun Dried\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle Varietal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003epring Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is loose leaf sheng puerh tea. It is a single origin offering that is unique and offers an incredible tea experience. It is are from a single garden and remains unblended and processed individually. It will be uncompressed and shipped in a sealed foil bag in a cardboard box. You can buy either 50g or 100g.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. 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It demands a high price in Spring, but this Autumn material is affordable and fantastic to drink. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis tea is full in the mouth and very fresh. It feels like you're drinking in the forests. The aroma is thick with an orchid like sweetness. The flavor is complex and layered with great energy and is very relaxing. We love drinking this tea!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis material is packaged into sealed foil bags which come with an included sealing clip to keep the tea fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/gJ2KDV4Ryaw\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. 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This a silky smooth tea with nice body and lacking astringency or bitterness. This is a sneaky tea that presents more after the swallow than during. The throat-feel is sweet grass with honey and floral notes. This is a very pleasant tea but oh so delicate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis material is packaged into sealed foil bags which come with an included sealing clip to keep the tea fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVideos From Jingmai\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Vmm4P3ohlHg\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6BxHku_g3PQ\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sifAYPk3qns\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. 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It is a really good all around sheng.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrefecture: Xishuangbanna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevation: 1200m +\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood Fired\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand Rolled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect Sun Dried\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is 50 or 100 grams of loose leaf maocha tea.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e It is a single origin offering that is unique and offers an incredible tea experience. 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