{"title":"Shou \/ Ripe Puerh","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShou puerh is dark and mysterious, yet full of familiar aromas. Commonly described as earthy, savory, woodsy, musty, and\/or smoky. The quality shou puerh we source is totally delicious. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a post-fermented tea created with an enhanced aging process discovered in the 1970's. This tea was intended to mimic the aged flavors of traditional sheng puerh. What was created was something special and new. Shou puerh is emotionally similar to coffee. It is often called a coffee lovers tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"what-is-puerh-three-tea-educational-tasting-set","title":"\"What is Puerh?\" Level One - Educational Tea Tasting Set","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePuerh tea cannot be defined simply. It is not one flavor or one aroma. It is not one experience. Puerh tea is a multitude of experiences that are nearly as diverse as all the other teas combined. There are many variables that each add an order of magnitude to the complexity of puerh. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion \/ Terroir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTea Tree Varietal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTea Tree Age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcessing Skill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType of Puerh: Sheng \/ Raw or Shou \/ Ripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage Type: Humid or Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength of Storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this educational tasting set we wanted to give a good picture of the range of flavor and aroma possible in puerh tea. Puerh has two main categories. There is the traditional puerh called Sheng or Raw puerh; this is largely unchanged for 1,500 years. Then you have Shou or Ripe\/Cooked puerh; this was created with methods discovered in the 1970's. Traditionally sheng puerh was allowed to age over the decades to become aged puerh. Shou puerh was created during the attempt to mimic what aged sheng puerh tasted like. Shou puerh starts as sheng puerh but is then allowed to undergo enhanced aging in a tightly controlled hot and humid environment. The original idea was to create aged sheng puerh without waiting decades, but what ultimately resulted is a new category of puerh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung sheng puerh, aged sheng puerh, and shou puerh makes up the triangle of modern day puerh. Young sheng puerh is often floral, fruity, bitter, and astringent with grassy notes of hay. It will brew light and clear and is biologically very similar to green tea. Over the years young sheng puerh will change. There is an active bacteriological fungal fermentation happening inside the leaf. Each year it changes in flavor and aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged sheng puerh is thoroughly unique in the tea world. It is deep and memorable with a musty smoothness and earthiness reminiscent of walking through an old cathedral or opening an ancient book. It will brew thick and dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShou puerh is very difficult to make. It takes multiple tons of sheng puerh leaf material and several months to do right. Without constant attention from experts it can create stinking garbage that smells of rotting fish or a muddy stagnant pond. Well crafted shou puerh however is a true delight. It will be earthy with strong mineral notes. It can smell like the forest after a rain. It will often have notes of mushroom or chocolate. It is delicious. Because shou puerh has undergone an artifically enhanced aging process there is less effect of aging it over time. It is intended to be drunk now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer this discounted educational tasting set as a way to explore the three pillars of puerh in an affordable way. There is a total of 70grams of high quality puerh in these three samples. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20g aged sheng puerh: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crimsonlotustea.com\/products\/2007-changtai-menghai-sheng-raw-tuo-cha-100g\" title=\"Crimson Lotus Tea : 2007 Changtai Menghai Sheng \/ Raw Tuo Cha (100g)\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2007 Changtai \"Menghai\" Tuo Cha\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20g young sheng puerh: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crimsonlotustea.com\/collections\/sheng-raw-puerh\/products\/2022-honeybomb-sheng-raw-puerh-tea\" title='Crimson Lotus Tea - 2022 \"Honeybomb\" Sheng \/ Raw Puerh Tea' rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2022 \"Honeybomb\"\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20g shou puerh:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crimsonlotustea.com\/products\/2014-yiwu-iron-forge-huang-pian-shou-puerh-tea\" title='Crimson Lotus Tea - 2014 Yiwu \"Iron Forge\" Huang Pian Shou Puerh Tea (250 grams) :: FREE SHIPPING' rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2014\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\"Iron Forge\"\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach sample comes with enough puerh to experiment a couple of times. Each session these teas can be steeped 10+ times easily. We recommend brewing gongfu style in a gaiwan for the best experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3746350273,"sku":"WHAT_IS_PUERH_LEVEL_ONE","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/files\/2022-Honeybomb-1_1024x1024_6188a7b6-64a6-4671-b299-ed7310e72476.png?v=1688537702"},{"product_id":"2000-old-warrior-shou-ripe-puerh-250g-golden-melon","title":"2000 \"Old Warrior\" Shou \/ Ripe Puerh 250g Golden Melon","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis award winning and rare shou puerh is certainly worth experiencing. We are pleased to be able to offer something of this vintage and quality. The origin details of this tea are lost to time. What we know is that this tea is from the turn of the millennia, has been well stored, and is a great pleasure to drink. We call this one \"Old Warrior\" or '老勇士 \/ lao yong shi' in Chinese. This tea has seen it all and lived to tell about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage shou brews smooth, clean, and clear with an intense amber color. The aroma has vibrant mineral notes that reveal a depth of maturity like reading an old book or walking through a deep forest. The flavor is slightly nutty with a pleasing earthiness of fertile soil. There is no bitterness or astringency. The aftertaste is sweet and comfortable in the throat. The energy is calming. This is a tea to be cherished and shared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wrapper on this tea features unique brushwork by Lamu Dawa. Each wrapper is hand brushed individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shape is called '金瓜 \/ jin gua', which means 'golden melon'. This is one of the classic puerh shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"pquote\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Words can’t quite explain the depth or longevity of this tea.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.aguywithagaiwan.com\/2016\/08\/11\/2000-old-warrior-crimson-lotus-tea\/\" title=\"Crimson Lotus Tea Review - 2000 Old Warrior\"\u003e--aguywithagaiwan.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the 2016 Best Aged Puerh\u003c\/strong\u003e from theoolongdrunk.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"... showcased for their excellence in releasing an exceptional aged puer. This puer was not only clean and in excellent condition, but carried exceptional flavor which was accessible for all tea drinkers. \"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/coolcodyc.wixsite.com\/theoolongdrunk\/single-post\/2016\/12\/28\/WINNERS-of-The-Best-of-2016\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"2016 Winners - Best Aged Puerh\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e--theoolongdrunk.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\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\n\u003cp\u003e(250 grams)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":21965069767,"sku":"2000_OldWarrior_250","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g Sample","offer_id":26941659527,"sku":"2000_OldWarrior_Sample","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/2000-Old-Warrior-Shou-Puerh-Front-800x.jpg?v=1464792052"},{"product_id":"2015-thats-no-moon-shou-ripe-puerh-200g-cake","title":"2015 \"That's No Moon\" Shou \/ Ripe Puerh 200g Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe have found a few more cakes of this tea! We don't have samples available and when these cakes are gone this tea is gone!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dark puerh is a real heavy hitter. This bud heavy blend will brew thick and dark in the early steeps and is sure to satisfy. We intended this blend to be a followup to our super popular \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/crimsonlotustea.com\/products\/2008-bulang-imperial-grade-shou-ripe-puerh\" title=\"Crimson Lotus Tea - 2008 Bulang Imperial Grade Shou \/ Ripe Puerh 250g Brick\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"2008 Bulang Imperial Grade\"\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe material is from Simao and was picked and processed in 2015. It was pressed in the Spring of 2016. It has been aging in Kunming since 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a generous tea and can be brewed more than 10 times. Use 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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hwmOoE9AeRM\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"200g Cake","offer_id":40136819399,"sku":"Thats_No_Moon_Cake","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/files\/IMG-2293.jpg?v=1745219983"},{"product_id":"2016-simple-shou-shou-ripe-puerh-from-crimson-lotus-tea","title":"2016 \"Simple Shou\" Shou \/ Ripe Puerh from Crimson Lotus Tea","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fantastic first shou puerh. This tea is very accessible and easy to brew. The tea brews thick with an earthy sweetness. There are six 8g sessions in this mini cake. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy together with \u003ca href=\"simple-sheng-and-simple-shou-combo-pack-free-shipping\" title='Crimson Lotus Tea - \"Simple Sheng\" and \"Simple Shou\" Combo Pack' rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSimple Sheng\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"pquote\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"… Simple Shou first started off with the base of earthy tasting notes along with tree bark — which left a faint sweetness on the tongue. After a few more steeps, Simple Shou kept opening up and became increasingly smooth. … Simple Shou kept opening up to the earthy tasting notes of bark, which got thicker and heavier. The taste of dirt grew more predominant, as the liquor became richer by the steep. Towards the end of the seventh-eighth steep, Simple Shou’s faint sweetness disappeared behind the earthiness.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theoolongdrunk.com\/single-post\/2017\/10\/18\/Simple-Shou-by-Crimson-Lotus-Tea\" title=\"Simple Shou by Crimson Lotus Tea\"\u003e--The Oolong Drunk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreak off a slice and brew it! It's that easy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"1x 50g Cake","offer_id":49711850515,"sku":"2016_SimpleShou_1","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/Simple-Shou-2016-Front-800x.jpg?v=1503551001"},{"product_id":"2014-huang-pian-mega-brick-shou-ripe-puerh-from-crimson-lotus-tea","title":"2014 Huang Pian MEGA Brick Shou \/ Ripe Puerh from Crimson Lotus Tea","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinter is coming! You're going to need a LOT of tea. This mega brick contains a full kilo of huang pian shou puerh tea. A kilo is a lot of tea. This mega brick will get you through the long winter with tea to spare!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a super smooth, delicious example of huang pian shou. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/crimsonlotustea.com\/blogs\/puerh\/15296929-what-is-huang-pian\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"What is Huang Pian?\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eYou can read about huang pian in our blog here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"pquote\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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":"1000g Mega Brick!","offer_id":50713954259,"sku":"2014_HPMB_Brick","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"20g Sample","offer_id":50713954387,"sku":"2014_HPMB_Sample","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/HPMB-Brick-Front-800x.jpg?v=1504090237"},{"product_id":"shou-puerh-tea-super-sample-pack-level-one","title":"Shou Puerh Tea Super Sample Pack - Level ONE!","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo you wanna get to know shou? This is our Level ONE shou puerh tea sample pack. It has a great range of shou puerh tea samples designed to give you a good grasp of what is available in the shou puerh tea sphere. Get this sample pack, brew them up, compare them and take some good notes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 different teas; 200 grams of puerh!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Crimson Lotus Tea - 2014 Huang Pian MEGA Brick Shou \/ Ripe Puerh\" href=\"https:\/\/crimsonlotustea.com\/collections\/shou-ripe-puerh\/products\/2014-huang-pian-mega-brick-shou-ripe-puerh-from-crimson-lotus-tea\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/crimsonlotustea.com\/collections\/shou-ripe-puerh\/products\/2014-huang-pian-mega-brick-shou-ripe-puerh-from-crimson-lotus-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2014 \"Huang Pian MEGA Brick\"\u003c\/a\u003e (20g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title='Crimson Lotus Tea - 2014 Yiwu \"Iron Forge\" Huang Pian Shou Puerh Tea' href=\"https:\/\/crimsonlotustea.com\/collections\/shou-ripe-puerh\/products\/2014-yiwu-iron-forge-huang-pian-shou-puerh-tea\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/crimsonlotustea.com\/collections\/shou-ripe-puerh\/products\/2014-yiwu-iron-forge-huang-pian-shou-puerh-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2014 \"Iron Forge\"\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(20g)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title='Crimson Lotus Tea - 2017 \"Underworld\" Shou \/ Ripe Puerh Tea' href=\"https:\/\/crimsonlotustea.com\/products\/2017-underworld-shou-ripe-puerh-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2017 \"Underworld\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(20g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title='Crimson Lotus Tea - 2018 \"Road Trip\" Shou \/ Ripe Puerh 200g Brick' href=\"\/products\/2018-road-trip-shou-ripe-puerh-200g-brick-free-shipping\" data-mce-href=\"\/products\/2018-road-trip-shou-ripe-puerh-200g-brick-free-shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2018 \"Road Trip\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(20g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title='Crimson Lotus Tea - 2018 Jingmai \"Lao Cha Tou\" Shou Puerh Tea' href=\"\/products\/2018-jingmai-lao-cha-tou-shou-puerh-tea-free-shipping\" data-mce-href=\"\/products\/2018-jingmai-lao-cha-tou-shou-puerh-tea-free-shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2018 Jingmai Lao Cha Tou\u003c\/a\u003e (20g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title='2020 \"The Way\" Shou \/ Ripe Puerh Tea' href=\"https:\/\/crimsonlotustea.com\/products\/2020-the-way-shou-ripe-puerh-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2021 \"The Way\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(20g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title='Crimson Lotus Tea - 2021 \"Dark Depths\" Shou \/ Ripe Puerh Tea' href=\"https:\/\/crimsonlotustea.com\/products\/2021-dark-depths-shou-ripe-puerh-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2021 Dark Depths\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(20g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crimsonlotustea.com\/products\/2022-imperial-grade-shou-ripe-puerh-tea-brick-250g\" title='Crimson Lotus Tea - 2022 \"Imperial Grade\" Shou \/ Ripe Puerh Tea' target=\"_blank\"\u003e2022 Imperial Grade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(20g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title='2022 \"Night Shift\" Shou \/ Ripe Puerh Tea' href=\"https:\/\/crimsonlotustea.com\/products\/2022-night-shift-shou-ripe-puerh-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2022 Night Shift\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(20g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title='Crimson Lotus Tea - 2023 \"#PNWLOVE\" Shou \/ Ripe Puerh Tea' href=\"https:\/\/crimsonlotustea.com\/products\/2023-pnwlove-shou-ripe-puerh-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2023 \"#PNWLOVE\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(20g) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":411659894803,"sku":"Super_Pack_SHOU_Level_ONE","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/files\/Shou-Sample-Pack-Level-ONE.png?v=1708652119"},{"product_id":"2016-cloudy-days-shou-ripe-puerh-200g-cake","title":"2016 \"Cloudy Days\" Shou \/ Ripe Puerh 200g Cake","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2014 we created a shou puerh blend called Cloudy Days and it was quite a hit. This is the new blend of that tea. The original inspiration for this blend was the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/crimsonlotustea.com\/products\/2006-kunlu-mountain-tribute-tea-shou-ripe-puerh-full-bing-400-grams\" title='Crimson Lotus Tea - 2006 \"Kunlu Mountain Tribute Tea\" Shou \/ Ripe Puerh Full Bing (400 grams)' target=\"_blank\"\u003e2006 \"Kunlu Mountain Tribute Tea\"\u003c\/a\u003e. That was the first shou puerh we ever sold! This is a blend of material from 2016, grown and processed in Simao. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is nutty and earthy with strong mineral notes and is so very sweet. It has everything we came to love in the \"Kunlu Mountain Tribute Tea\" shou. This tea is ready to drink now, but with a few years of aging it will be extra awesome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe named this tea \"Cloudy Days\" because of the common factor between Yunnan and Seattle: cloudy weather. The name Yunnan literally means \"Southern Clouds\". The clouds on the wrapper are typical of the designs used by Yunnan minorities. We hope this tea is a perfect companion for whichever day you choose to brew it; cloudy days or not!\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\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this tea is so affordable we are not offering samples. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"1x 200g Cake","offer_id":8762651344956,"sku":"2016_CloudyDays_1_Cake","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/2016-Cloudy-Days-Front-800x.png?v=1530205624"},{"product_id":"2018-road-trip-shou-ripe-puerh-200g-brick","title":"2018 \"Road Trip\" Shou \/ Ripe Puerh 200g Brick","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tasty little brick brews smooth and creamy. The material is from 2017 Menghai area leaf. The wodui was processed in Menghai in early 2018 and was overseen by the same expert who worked on Stormbreaker. This is a full leaf blend. Wodui was stopped around 65% and this brick has good potential for aging. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToss this in your bag when you're out and about with friends. Use your favorite portable tea brewer and go explore. Take it everywhere you go. This tea is ready to travel.\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 200g Brick","offer_id":8909133414460,"sku":"2018_RoadTrip_1_Brick","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 20g Sample","offer_id":8909133479996,"sku":"2018_RoadTrip_Sample","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/2018-Road-Trip-Front-2048x.png?v=1532422833"},{"product_id":"2018-jingmai-lao-cha-tou-shou-puerh-tea-free-shipping","title":"2018 Jingmai \"Lao Cha Tou\" Shou Puerh Tea","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLao Cha Tou is a special shou puerh that is sure to please. During the wodui process to make shou puerh the heat and intense weight of the wet pile fermentation creates a perfect environment at the bottom to make 'Lao Cha Tou'. In Chinese 'Lao Cha Tou' (老茶头) means  'Old Tea Head', where head refers to a boss or chief. Every wodui pile creates Lao Cha Tou, but not all are created equal. We have had many that were merely sub par experiences. We are very selective with the Lao Cha Tou we choose. This material came from a special Jingmai production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis Lao Cha Tou brews up a little different than our Bulang variety. These are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003every creamy and smooth. It doesn't brew thick but the flavors are smooth and clear, with simple, earthy\/foresty notes. Aromas are Chinese medicine mixed with split peas and roasted\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epotato. This tea swallows easy with a nice throat feel. There is a vibrancy after a few steeps that feels like you're sipping on a freshly carbonated cola. There is a warming energy that relaxes you. You can steep these long, or boil them til they're motor oil. They always brew smooth and mellow and delicious. They will seemingly steep forever!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crimsonlotustea.com\/products\/2018-jingmai-lao-cha-tou-shou-puerh-tea-with-jianshui-zitao-storage-jar-free-shipping\" target=\"_blank\" title='Crimson Lotus Tea - 2018 Jingmai \"Lao Cha Tou\" Shou Puerh Tea with Jianshui Zitao Storage Jar :: FREE SHIPPING' rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can buy this material in a Jianshui storage jar here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of nugs and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Be sure tor rinse this material twice for a few seconds each. 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":"20g Sample","offer_id":29043402014780,"sku":"2018_Jingmai_LCT_Sample","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":29043402047548,"sku":"2018_Jingmai_LCT_100g","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":29043402080316,"sku":"2018_Jingmai_LCT_200g","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/2019-Jingmai-LCT-2048x-7.png?v=1562166903"},{"product_id":"2018-jingmai-extra-cunky-lao-cha-tou-shou-puerh-tea-free-shipping","title":"2018 Jingmai Extra Chunky \"Lao Cha Tou\" Shou Puerh Tea","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis \"Extra Chunky\" Lao Cha Tou is for those who like the largest chunkiest nugs possible. We separate out the biggest pieces and package them up just for you. Each piece is larger than 10g and some are as large as 40g. These are chunky nugs! ( in the pic is a 45g mega nug! )\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLao Cha Tou is a special shou puerh that is sure to please. During the wodui process to make shou puerh the heat and intense weight of the wet pile fermentation creates a perfect environment at the bottom to make 'Lao Cha Tou'. In Chinese 'Lao Cha Tou' (老茶头) means  'Old Tea Head', where head refers to a boss or chief. Every wodui pile creates Lao Cha Tou, but not all are created equal. We have had many that were merely sub par experiences. We are very selective with the Lao Cha Tou we choose. This material came from a special Jingmai production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis Lao Cha Tou brews up a little different than our Bulang variety. These are very creamy and smooth. It doesn't brew thick but the flavors are smooth and clear, with simple, earthy\/foresty notes. Aromas are Chinese medicine mixed with split peas and roasted potato. This tea swallows easy with a nice throat feel. There is a vibrancy after a few steeps that feels like you're sipping on a freshly carbonated cola. There is a warming energy that relaxes you. You can steep these long, or boil them til they're motor oil. They always brew smooth and mellow and delicious. They will seemingly steep forever!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of nugs ( you may need to break them apart like you would a compressed cake or brick ) and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Be sure tor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003er\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einse this material twice for a few seconds each. Start with quick steeps under 10s. 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This is the way shou puerh should be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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 200g Cake","offer_id":32564875460668,"sku":"2020_TheWay_Cake","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g Sample","offer_id":32564875526204,"sku":"2020_TheWay_Sample","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/2020-The-Way-1.png?v=1603674629"},{"product_id":"2019-nevermore-ripe-puerh-tea-357g-cake","title":"2019 \"Nevermore\" Shou \/ Ripe Puerh Tea 357g Cake","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are excited to be able to offer this bud heavy shou puerh. Just look at that pressed cake. The last \"gongting \/ imperial grade\" shou we had was the 2008 Bulang which we sold out of a long time ago. This one featuring a fantastic photo from @TheTeaFairy is destined to be a new favorite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis little buddy (see what I did there?) comes on dark and rich and strong. The buds give so much in the early steeps. Things smooth out after 6-8 steeps but after that it's all sweetness and the tea can keep going into the teens easily.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe loose compression lets you easily get right into the thick of it. The buds brew dark and the tea is milky smooth. It just disappears down your throat with hints of almond cookies and toasted caramel over the base of rich soil and forested earthiness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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":"357g Cake","offer_id":39429677187132,"sku":"19_Nevermore_Cake","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g Sample","offer_id":39429677219900,"sku":"19_Nevermore_Sample","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/2021-Nevermore-Cake-Front.png?v=1627117652"},{"product_id":"2021-pasha-shan-shou-ripe-puerh-tea","title":"2021 Pasha Shan Shou \/ Ripe Puerh Tea","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs far as single origin shou puerh goes this is some of the best we've ever had. It brews so clean and clear with dark amber hues. The aroma spans from marzipan to fresh boiled potatoes. It drinks super smooth and sweet with a mouthfeel like warm chocolate milk. This is a very satisfying shou puerh that is a very easy drinker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"1x 200g Pasha Shan Shou Puerh Cake","offer_id":39679866273852,"sku":"21_PashaShou_Cake","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g Pasha Shan Shou Puerh Sample","offer_id":39679866306620,"sku":"21_PashaShou_Sample","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/2021-Pasha-Shan-Shou.png?v=1639690893"},{"product_id":"2021-dark-depths-shou-ripe-puerh-tea","title":"2021 \"Dark Depths\" Shou \/ Ripe Puerh Tea","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"And when you steep long enough into the abyss the abyss steeps into you!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFire up your kettles and get ready for the black. Back to the abyss we stare; once more descending to that deep darkness. The original depths call out to you and you will answer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDescend friend and drink from the deep!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gorgeous artwork is by PNW artist Carl Faulkner ( \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/visualtaffy\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/visualtaffy\/\u003c\/a\u003e ) .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Dark Depths was an instant hit, then we lost most of it in a sad incident with a USPS facility in New Jersey. This is Dark Depths 2: The Re-Darkening. It wasn't possible to recreate the original blend perfectly but we worked diligently this year to make something we were proud of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a thick and meaty shou. There are dark chocolate notes with a slight coffee-like bitterness. Dark and inky black like a raven's wing in a moonless night. The ones that offer no reflection and seem to pull in all available light. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is a monster. It is hiding in the deep waiting to be called forth. It rises in your cup and provides steep after steep of thick, dark, motor oily goodness. It is rich and thick and luscious and sweet and creamy. It's herbal and earthy and as deep as the Marianas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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 200g \"Dark Depths\" Cake","offer_id":39679866470460,"sku":"21_DarkDepths_Cake","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g \"Dark Depths\" Sample","offer_id":39679866503228,"sku":"21_DarkDepths_Sample","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/2021-Dark-Depths.png?v=1639691448"},{"product_id":"2021-pasha-shan-lao-cha-tou-shou-puerh-tea","title":"2021 Pasha Shan \"Lao Cha Tou\" Shou Puerh Tea","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLao Cha Tou is a special shou puerh that is sure to please. During the wodui process to make shou puerh the heat and intense weight of the wet pile fermentation creates a perfect environment at the bottom to make 'Lao Cha Tou'. In Chinese 'Lao Cha Tou' (老茶头) means  'Old Tea Head', where head refers to a boss or chief. Every wodui pile creates Lao Cha Tou, but not all are created equal. We have had many that were merely sub par experiences. We are very selective with the Lao Cha Tou we choose. This material came from a special Jingmai production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis Lao Cha Tou came from the same pile that fermented our Pasha Shan Shou Puerh Cakes. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe aroma spans from marzipan to fresh boiled potatoes. It drinks super smooth and sweet with a mouthfeel like warm chocolate milk. This is a very satisfying shou puerh that is a very easy drinker.\u003c\/span\u003e You can steep these long, or boil them til they're motor oil. They always brew smooth and mellow and delicious. They will seemingly steep forever!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of nugs and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Be sure tor rinse this material twice for a few seconds each. 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":"20g Sample","offer_id":39690950377532,"sku":"2021_Pasha_LCT_Sample","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":39690950410300,"sku":"2021_Pasha_LCT_100g","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":39690950443068,"sku":"2021_Pasha_LCT_200g","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g w\/ a Jianshui jar","offer_id":39691061133372,"sku":"2021_Pasha_LCT_With_Jar","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/Pasha-Lao-Cha-Tou-2048x.jpg?v=1639727038"},{"product_id":"2022-capitalist-lion-tamer-shou-ripe-puerh-tea-357g","title":"2014 \"Capitalist Lion Tamer\" Shou \/ Ripe Puerh Tea 357g","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eThis is a very interesting shou puerh made with purple bud leaf material. The leaves come from trees that are a naturally occurring varietal the produces a darker leaf color. This material was picked in 2012. The wet pile fermentation (wodui) was done a year later and then allowed to rest another year before it was finally pressed in late 2014. It was stored in Puer City until recently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've been hunting for a while to find some nice purple shou. This material brews a lot different than the shou puerh we normally source. It's lighter but brews red and very clean and clear with mineral notes and a sweet soil finish. In the aroma is a hint of barbecued salmon skin and wet forest moss. Later steeps bring out a unique herbal note with more forest and soil. This is not a super dark heavy hitter like some of our other shou. It is delicate and nuanced and makes for a very enjoyable session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wrapper on this full sized cake features the classic painting \"The Jealous Lioness\" by Paul Friedrich Meyerheim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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 357g Cake","offer_id":40379158102076,"sku":"CapitalistLionTamer_Cake","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g Sample","offer_id":40379158200380,"sku":"CapitalistLionTamer_Sample","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/2014-Capitalist-Lion-Tamer-1.png?v=1663113098"},{"product_id":"2022-night-shift-shou-ripe-puerh-tea","title":"2022 \"Night Shift\" Shou \/ Ripe Puerh Tea 200g Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmoke and mirrors! If you've never had a late night session with a dark brewing shou like this you are missing out. There is a magic in the cup that is hard to describe. The impenetrable black liquid releases a dancing white cloud. 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This is it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eThis is an imperial grade shou puerh. That means the leaf material is entirely buds. You can see that clearly in the pictures. This tea comes on dark quickly! The buds always brew fast. There are strong mineral notes in this tea with some balanced bitterness and astringency characteristic of Bulang. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eIn general bud heavy blends don't last as many steeps as other blends with larger leaves. You'll get about 8 really nice steeps and then it becomes very sweet. It's very drinkable after that but the real magic happens in the early steeps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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 250g Brick","offer_id":40379159674940,"sku":"2022_ImperialGrade_Brick","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g Sample","offer_id":40379159740476,"sku":"2022_ImperialGrade_Sample","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/2015-Imperial-Grade-1.png?v=1663143243"},{"product_id":"2017-underworld-shou-ripe-puerh-tea","title":"2017 \"Underworld\" Shou \/ Ripe Puerh Tea - 200g Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is another world; a world unseen. We focus on what we can see but forget what lies below. There is a world below our world that feeds our world. A world of darkness, soil, minerals, crystals, and mycelia. Our worlds form a perfect balance. One cannot exist without the other. For us the real magic of tea is that we get a chance to taste the earth as expressed by a single plant: camellia sinensis. The bigger the tree, the deeper the roots, and the more connected it is to the earth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelebrate the other side! Drink to the Underworld.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStasia Burrington did the design work on this cake. She is amazing! It's perfect, we love it and her work. Check her out here:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_aacl _aaco _aacw _aacz _aada _aade\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/l.instagram.com\/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stasiab.etsy.com%2F\u0026amp;e=AT2RhL9xRTwLhKGhSm1peThXrgpE2k0TsYEXP7fiq5CapHarJGRcB_ZxsExrmdD8xBAGGtFCJ8arsOSKPo-qN6XeUxOfK4hKXJ9dXQ\" rel=\"me nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stasiaburrington\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/l.instagram.com\/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stasiab.etsy.com%2F\u0026amp;e=AT2RhL9xRTwLhKGhSm1peThXrgpE2k0TsYEXP7fiq5CapHarJGRcB_ZxsExrmdD8xBAGGtFCJ8arsOSKPo-qN6XeUxOfK4hKXJ9dXQ\" rel=\"me nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.stasiab.etsy.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very smooth drinking shou. It has good depth, thickness, and consistent color. There is a noticeable herbal content layered on the clean soil notes. It brews clean, drinks easily, and follows with a sweet aftertaste. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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 200g Cake","offer_id":45005592625468,"sku":"2023_Underworld_Cake","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g Sample","offer_id":45005592691004,"sku":"2023_Underworld_Sample","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/files\/2017-Underworld.png?v=1684435527"},{"product_id":"2023-pnwlove-shou-ripe-puerh-tea","title":"2023 \"#PNWLOVE\" Shou \/ Ripe Puerh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are absolutely in love the Pacific Northwest and this tea is an expression of that. There are so many strong connections to be made between shou puerh and exploring the amazing Cascade and Olympics mountains. There's something special about hiking through old growth coastal forests after the rain. The mustiness of the damp forest floor, the wet pine trees, and the ever present moss are what dreams are made of. At least they are for us. 💚\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#PNWLOVE is our love song to the Pacific Northwest. This custom blend is very creamy with clean earthy soil notes. There are some marzipan and sticky rice notes. This is just a super mellow, easy drinking, extra creamy, smooth drinking shou.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrab a cake of this and share our love of the great PNW!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have 20g samples of this tea available. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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 200g Cake","offer_id":47361767506236,"sku":"2023_PNWLove_Cake","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g Sample","offer_id":47361767539004,"sku":"2023_PNWLove_Sample","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/files\/2023-pnwlove.png?v=1696746203"},{"product_id":"shou-puerh-tea-super-sample-pack-level-two","title":"Shou Puerh Tea Super Sample Pack - Level TWO!","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Level TWO! This sample pack furthers your shou puerh education with some really amazing offerings. There are two decades worth of shou puerh to explore.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7 different teas; 140 grams of puerh!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crimsonlotustea.com\/collections\/shou-ripe-puerh\/products\/2000-old-warrior-shou-ripe-puerh-250g-golden-melon-free-shipping\" title='Crimson Lotus Tea - 2000 \"Old Warrior\" Shou \/ Ripe Puerh' target=\"_blank\"\u003e2000 \"Old Warrior\"\u003c\/a\u003e  \u003cspan\u003e(20g)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crimsonlotustea.com\/products\/2014-gamechanger-shou-ripe-puerh-tea-357g-cake\" title='Crimson Lotus Tea - 2014 \"Gamechanger\" Shou \/ Ripe Puerh'\u003e2014 \"Gamechanger\"\u003c\/a\u003e  (20g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crimsonlotustea.com\/products\/2022-capitalist-lion-tamer-shou-ripe-puerh-tea-357g\" title='Crimson Lotus Tea - 2014 \"Capitalist Lion Tamer\" Shou \/ Ripe Puerh Tea' target=\"_blank\"\u003e2014 Capitalist Lion Tamer\u003c\/a\u003e (20g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crimsonlotustea.com\/collections\/shou-ripe-puerh\/products\/2017-storm-breaker-shou-ripe-puerh-from-crimson-lotus-tea\" title='Crimson Lotus Tea - 2017 \"Storm Breaker\" Shou \/ Ripe Puerh' target=\"_blank\"\u003e2017 \"Storm Breaker\"\u003c\/a\u003e  \u003cspan\u003e(20g)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2019-nevermore-ripe-puerh-tea-357g-cake\" title='Crimson Lotus Tea - 2019 \"Nevermore\" Shou \/ Ripe Puerh' target=\"_blank\"\u003e2019 \"Nevermore\"\u003c\/a\u003e (20g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title='Crimson Lotus Tea - 2021 Pasha Shan \"Lao Cha Tou\" Shou Puerh Tea' href=\"https:\/\/crimsonlotustea.com\/products\/2021-pasha-shan-lao-cha-tou-shou-puerh-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2021 Pasha Lao Cha Tou\u003c\/a\u003e (20g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crimsonlotustea.com\/products\/2021-pasha-shan-shou-ripe-puerh-tea\" title=\"Crimson Lotus Tea - 2021 Pasha Shan Shou \/ Ripe Puerh Tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2021 Pasha Shan\u003c\/a\u003e (20g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48510604083516,"sku":"Super_Pack_SHOU_Level_TWO","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/files\/Shou-Sample-Pack-Level-TWO.png?v=1708652113"},{"product_id":"2016-yiwu-gushu-shou-ripe-puerh-tea-200g-cake","title":"2016 Yiwu Gushu Shou \/ Ripe Puerh Tea - 200g Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat a lovely Yiwu shou! We adore Yiwu area teas and this old tree shou is no exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt brews up super thick, smooth, creamy, and gentle with a lot of dark body. You get the steep just right and it tastes like dark chocolate! The aromas are very earthy and woodsy. This is a very mellow and chill shou. This tea has some very noticeable energy though. \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":"200g Cake","offer_id":48877544735036,"sku":"2016_YiwuShou_Cake","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"20g Sample","offer_id":48877544833340,"sku":"2016_YiwuShou_Sample","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/files\/DSC_0844-Edit.png?v=1719990923"},{"product_id":"2023-lucky-cloud-shou-ripe-puerh-tea-357g-cake","title":"2023 Jingmai \"Lucky Cloud\" Shou \/ Ripe Puerh Tea 357g Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis shou puerh is made 100% from Jingmai material. When you can find Jingmai shou puerh it is always a treat! We're pleased to be able to offer this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe named this tea \"Lucky Cloud\" because it is so smooth and creamy it's like floating on a cloud. The term \"Lucky Cloud\" ( xiang-yun \/ 祥云 ) holds special meaning in Yunnan. Yunnan itself is known for billowing white clouds. The name Yunnan means \"Southern Clouds\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are beautiful leaves with plenty of buds. The aroma is clean soil with a slight nuttiness. It is very inviting!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brews clean and clear and very creamy. There is a sort of banana bread essence to it. It is very drinkable. This brews thick and very juicy with almost a minty aftertaste.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Every cloud has a silver lining!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a 357g cake. The material is from 2013, the wodui was done in 2014, and it was pressed in 2023.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe design on this cake was created by us using a combination of AI and human artist created elements.\u003c\/em\u003e\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":"Default Title","offer_id":49544985182524,"sku":"2013_LuckyCloud_357_Cake","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/files\/2024-Lucky-Cloud.png?v=1716138849"},{"product_id":"2014-gamechanger-shou-ripe-puerh-tea-357g-cake","title":"2014 \"Gamechanger\" Shou \/ Ripe Puerh Tea 357g Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a really interesting shou! It is a blend of Lincang, Simao, and Xishuangbanna gardens. There are BIG leaves in this cake. It has a medicinal aroma with hints of warm baked bread. As the fairness cup cools it leads into a sweet, creamy, and floral aroma. Smelling the wet leaves is like being in the kitchen rolling fresh dough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis has a lighter wodui ( wet pile fermentation ). It has some aged sheng personality.It is very interesting and it is very body warming. The liquor is clean with a dark amber color. It is very easy drinking with a creamy and slick body and a slightly herbal aftertaste. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI wouldn't call this a strong tea but it has a lot going on and is very interesting!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a 357g cake. The material is from 2012, the wodui was done in 2013, and it was pressed in 2014.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe design on this cake was created by us using a combination of AI and human artist created elements. The final design was a creation and composition of our own making. 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With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49540731961660,"sku":"2012_Gamechanger_357_Cake_Printed","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/files\/2024-Gamechanger.png?v=1716138893"},{"product_id":"2024-yiwu-shousparilla-lao-cha-tou-shou-puerh-tea","title":"2024 Yiwu \"Shousparilla\" Lao Cha Tou Shou Puerh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere at Crimson Lotus Tea we LOVE Lao Cha Tou. If you are craving some chunky nugs of tea these will absolutely not disappoint. These nugs are special. They came from the same fermentation pile that produced our Yiwu Shousparilla tea. I wouldn't call these a beginner shou. These chunky nugs are funky. They are straight out of the pile and look it. They are dirty and funky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever... if you can get past their shaggy appearance (and give them a couple rinses with boiling water) these nugs will give you an amazing shou puerh experience. They are so mellow and sweet and rich and creamy. The flavor is similar to the herbal-ness from Shousparilla but realistically these are their own tea. They will literally brew forever. You will not out steep them. Not even close. They just go and go and go and go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGongfu style brew them in a gaiwan or boil them on the stove. They just keep on giving. If you're not hooked on Lao Cha Tou yet you will be. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLao Cha Tou is a special shou puerh that is sure to please. During the wodui process to make shou puerh the heat and intense weight of the wet pile fermentation creates a perfect environment at the bottom to make 'Lao Cha Tou'. In Chinese 'Lao Cha Tou' (老茶头) means  'Old Tea Head', where head refers to a boss or chief. Every wodui pile creates Lao Cha Tou, but not all are created equal. We have had many that were merely sub par experiences. We are very selective with the Lao Cha Tou we choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of nugs and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Be sure to rinse this material twice for at least 10 seconds each time. They need a good rinse! Start with quick steeps under 10s. 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We've never had a tea like that before. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea presents a forward herbal appearance. It is a very clean brewing shou with a delicate bitterness and a very sweet. smooth, and relaxing flavor. It's a very slippery and viscous tea. It doesn't brew super dark and dank. It has a reserved elegance. It has a very mellow energy.\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 twice for a few seconds each. Start with quick steeps under 10s. 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There's another definition that is best described as \"essence\" or \"gestalt\". In Chinese tea drinking circles people often discuss the \"yun\" of a mountain. If you truly understand the essence of a mountain. If you know the mountain \"yun\" you can recognize that tea anywhere regardless of the tea's flavor or aroma. It's a very interesting idea. The thought behind the name \"Bingdao Yun\" was that this tea truly carried the essence of Bingdao through the wet pile fermentation process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is instantly memorable. It just connects with you. It oozes age and wisdom. Later steeps actually taste like aged sheng. There is a very pleasant mustiness that starts off this tea. It has your standard shou puerh earthiness but it adds a special minerality. You'll swear this was pressed with toasted almonds. The body is thick and rich. It is smooth and sweet with adequate darkness. 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