{"title":"Tea By Origin","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"274\"\u003eExplore tea by origin and discover how place shapes flavor. From the mountain teas of China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Bhutan, Nepal, India, Georgia, and Canada, each region offers unique terroir, tradition, and craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"419\"\u003eOur carefully sourced loose leaf teas reflect the culture, climate, and history of each origin—bringing rare and exceptional teas to every cup.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"balhyocha-noeul-by-kim-jong-yeol","title":"BALHYOCHA NOEUL BY KIM JONG YEOL","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"entry-content-header\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat we think about when we think about comfort tea.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a rich colour reminiscent of Spanish brandy and notes of cacao, charred oak and buckwheat honey, Kim Jong Yeol's \u003cem\u003eBalhyocha Noeul ( 발효 차 노을 ) \u003c\/em\u003eis a most heart warming brew.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:   \u003c\/strong\u003eBalhyocha.  Since it is not 100% oxidized, we 'force classify' it under 'oolong'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:  \u003c\/strong\u003eHwagae, Gyeongsangnam, S. Korea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGPS:\u003c\/strong\u003e  35.2°N 127.6°E\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e  cacao, charred oak, buckwheat honey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e---------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Guide:  \u003c\/strong\u003e4g tea \/ 240ml @ 90\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eºC, 180\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e--------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalhyocha (발효 차).  \u003c\/strong\u003eA gem and an enigma; a style unlike anything produced outside of Korea, very difficult to classify (under standard 'green, black, oolong, white, dark and yellow' labels) but very easy to enjoy.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Balhyocha' loosely translates as both 'fermented tea' and 'oxidized tea'.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe production technique might vary from farm to farm; Mr. Kim's process can be summarized as:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  'Noeul' is harvested at the end of sejak (second pluck) and start of jungjak.  Mr. Kim and family do this by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/KJY_-_farming_480x480.jpg?v=1616551306\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2) Withering (initial oxidization):\u003c\/strong\u003e the leaves are allowed to wither in partial shade, exposed to the mountain air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yYQhbCjWh54\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3) Rolling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_6686_2_480x480.jpg?v=1616552153\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_6686_2_480x480.jpg?v=1616552153\" data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4) Mild fermentation and further oxidization:\u003c\/strong\u003e this is done on a heated floor, allowing the tea aroma to become more complex. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/Fermentation_Oxidization_480x480.jpg?v=1616552314\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/Fermentation_Oxidization_480x480.jpg?v=1616552314\" data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5) Roasting\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e----------------------------------\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"entry-content-header\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABOUT THE GROWER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKim Jong Yeol left a corporate life in Busan to pursue his passion for tea on his family farm in Hadong. The trees on the farm are over 80 years old and are growing naturally, spread randomly across the hill slopes. Each microbatch of teas is hand-processed by Kim himself so each lot is unique and every harvest is consistently outstanding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kim Jeong Yeol | KOREA","offers":[{"title":"40g","offer_id":39404842633,"sku":"O5-401","price":43.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"80g","offer_id":39404842697,"sku":"O5-401","price":84.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"240g","offer_id":39404842761,"sku":"O5-401","price":230.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/products\/balhyocha-noeul-477732.jpg?v=1617148088"},{"product_id":"balhyocha-saebyok","title":"BALHYOCHA SAEBYOK BY KIM JONG YEOL","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"entry-content-header\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA stunning, amber, naturally sweet brew with notes of maple, persimmon and prune.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:   \u003c\/strong\u003eBalhyocha.  Since it is not 100% oxidized, we 'force classify' it under 'oolong'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:  \u003c\/strong\u003eHwagae, Gyeongsangnam, S. Korea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGPS:\u003c\/strong\u003e  35.2°N 127.6°E\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Maple | Persimmon | Prune\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 발효 차 새벽\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e---------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Guide:  \u003c\/strong\u003e4g tea \/ 240ml @ 90\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eºC, 180\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e--------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalhyocha (발효 차).  \u003c\/strong\u003eA gem and an enigma; a style unlike anything produced outside of Korea, very difficult to classify (under standard 'green, black, oolong, white, dark and yellow' labels) but very easy to enjoy.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Balhyocha' loosely translates as both 'fermented tea' and 'oxidized tea'.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe production technique might vary from farm to farm; Mr. Kim's process can be summarized as:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  'Saebyok' is harvested at the end of oojeon (first pluck) and start of sejak.  Mr. Kim and family do this by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/KJY_-_farming_480x480.jpg?v=1616551306\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2) Withering (initial oxidization):\u003c\/strong\u003e the leaves are allowed to wither in partial shade, exposed to the mountain air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yYQhbCjWh54\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3) Rolling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_6686_2_480x480.jpg?v=1616552153\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-selected=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_6686_2_480x480.jpg?v=1616552153\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4) Mild fermentation and further oxidization:\u003c\/strong\u003e this is done on a heated floor, allowing the tea aroma to become more complex. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/Fermentation_Oxidization_480x480.jpg?v=1616552314\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-selected=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/Fermentation_Oxidization_480x480.jpg?v=1616552314\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5) Roasting\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e----------------------------------\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"entry-content-header\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABOUT THE GROWER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKim Jong Yeol left a corporate life in Busan to pursue his passion for tea on his family farm in Hadong. The trees on the farm are over 80 years old and are growing naturally, spread randomly across the hill slopes. Each microbatch of teas is hand-processed by Kim himself so each lot is unique and every harvest is consistently outstanding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kim Jeong Yeol | KOREA","offers":[{"title":"40g","offer_id":39404842889,"sku":"O5-402","price":58.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"80g","offer_id":39404842953,"sku":"O5-402","price":108.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240g","offer_id":39404843017,"sku":"O5-402","price":277.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/products\/balhyocha-saebyok-141183.jpg?v=1617148077"},{"product_id":"puer-f8","title":"DC14 F8 FAVOURITE 2012 SHOU PU ER","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA top notch ripe Pu Er that will be good to drink today or age for 50 years.  If you like heirloom, natural Ethiopian coffee you will identify with the juiciness and fermentation notes on this tea.  Very rich \"gan\".\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is now valued in China at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.o5tea.com\/products\/f8-favourite-2020-shou-pu-er?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=c58ce0b2a\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"F8 Collector Tea China, Bulang Shan\"\u003eCNY 23,000\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"entry-content-header\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"entry-content-header\"\u003eTea Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTYPE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePu Er (Shou | Dark) 2012\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrown Sugar | Macadamia Nuts\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLEAVES\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBulang Shan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 97.6923%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 1.64062px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 100%; height: 1.64062px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: grey; font-size: 2rem; text-align: center;\"\u003eDC14 F8 FAVOURITE\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"background-color: #d8cfc1; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.5185%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWATER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.4815%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e100º | 212º F    240ml | 8oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.5185%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTEA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.4815%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e5 - 8g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.5185%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEP STYLE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.4815%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e15 seconds | multiple steeps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.5185%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEQUIPMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.4815%; padding: 10px;\"\u003eGaiwan or Yixing Teapot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWHY WE LIKE IT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"av_dropcap1\"\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehis shou (ripe) pu er is smooth with a certain calming energy to it. The notes are complex enough to drink stand alone, however it pairs very nicely with dark aged rum on a cold rainy Vancouver night.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eDC PU'ER CRAFTMANSHIP SINCE 1938\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 1: MAKING MAOCHA | ROUGH TEA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDC is one of the earliest brands to use ancient raw materials. It uses old tea trees that are more than 300 years old. The farmers pick a bud of two or three fresh tea leaves at a time. The leaves are then air chilled to be roasted in a process called Killing Green, preventing full oxidation in the leaves. In strict accordance with the DC standard, the roasted leaves undergo a hand-kneading process, which breaks down the cell walls of the leaves, allowing the fragrance to develop during storage. 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Shou (Ripened) Pu'er uses an accelerated fermentation process, to imitate the taste of aged Sheng (Raw) Pu'er. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/dc-tea-buds_large.jpg?v=1501207740\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/dc-tea-roasting_large.jpg?v=1501207771\" alt=\"dc team tea roasting master\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eABOUT THE PRODUCER\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMr. Lu Zhi Ming is the founder and leader at DC Tea, Guangzhou and Menghai. He spends over six months per year in Yunnan, developing close relationships with the farmers in remote mountain villages. He personally sources all of the tea leaves for DC Tea. (ie, harvests and pan-fires) Some of the most select batches are handcrafted by Mr. Ming. 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height: 3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: white; font-size: 2rem; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eTANG DYNASTY STYLE ZISUN 'COIN'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #d8cfc1; padding: 10px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.5185%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBREWING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.4815%; padding: 10px;\"\u003eRoast lightly and simmer over 15 min.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.5185%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTEA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.4815%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e1 coin (7.5g) \/ 500ml water\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.5185%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.4815%; 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it is, however, a beautiful tea to share with friends, or a tea to brew under the stars, around a fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several YouTube videos instructing the brewing techniques of the Tang Dynasty; they involve a brazier, a beautiful stone grinder and a large pot.  I strongly suggest trying this at least once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA PNW BREWING STYLE\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Vancouver fire department would not approve a charcoal burner (or a bonfire) at our tea bar; and most of our guests do not have the time to sit around for a full Tang Style tea session.  This is how we can create a delicious brew without troubling the fine folks from the fire department or keeping our guests too long:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Lightly roast the zisun coin with a torch; think about your marshmallow roasting experience:  you want the outside just lightly toasted, NOT scorched.  Take some time to appreciate the aroma of the roasted tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Throw the coin in 500ml of water around 85 degrees Celsius and keep it simmering over 10 - 15 minutes.  Every now and then, you may use a spoon to taste the progress of your brew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Once you think it's delicious, serve to your friends!  You may add 500ml of water again, and extract the tea 2-3 times.  All in all, you will brew a lot of tea for your guests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eABOUT THE GROWER\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZhang Wenghua's farm is located in a beautiful valley hidden among forested mountains near Changxing, famous for the Zisun cultivar. The Lao Cong Zisun cultivar tea trees on her property are 70-80 years old. Most of the leaves she harvests are handcrafted into loose leaf green or black teas but a very small amount is converted into these rare, outstandingly sweet coins. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The bamboo forest near Lily's tea fields\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/lily-bamboo_large.jpg?v=1497645978\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Temple in the mountains\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/lily-temple_large.jpg?v=1497646428\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrower on the map\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"border: 0;\" height=\"300\" width=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d13907860.129483318!2d126.12593631528864!3d31.675616708631637!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0%3A0x0!2zMzHCsDAwJzAwLjAiTiAxMTnCsDQ4JzAwLjAiRQ!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sca!4v1498961031200\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lily Zhang | CHINA","offers":[{"title":"1 X 7.5g","offer_id":20405798338648,"sku":"O5-024","price":16.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 X 7.5g","offer_id":40533395593,"sku":"O5-024","price":65.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 X 7.5","offer_id":40568680457,"sku":"O5-024","price":108.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/products\/tang-dynasty-style-zisun-coin-165210.jpg?v=1617148240"},{"product_id":"year-of-the-earth-bull-2009","title":"2009 YEAR OF THE EARTH BULL SHENG PU ER CAKE","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo celebrate the year of the METAL BULL (2021), we are releasing a couple of cases of these beautiful tea cakes.  They are made with ancient tree leaves, fired on wood and pressed with stone in Yiwu, the 'queen' mountain of Pu Er tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a full Zodiac cycle’s worth of aging in our Vancouver warehouse, this tea, harvested and pressed in the year of the Earth Bull, has come full circle.  These leaves have aged with grace and have come to embody a gentle lingering sweetness, light astringency, and a luscious, thick-feeling liquor.  Repeated infusions will be rewarded with subtle notes of liquorice root and camphor. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e  易武 Yiwu | Gao Shan Zhai 高山寨\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree type:\u003c\/strong\u003e  古树\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e  March 2009\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressing Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e  July 2009\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAged in Vancouver since 2009\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWe purchases this tea at the workshop of Mr. Zheng Si Long, in Yiwu.  We pressed 50% of the tea into 200g cakes (which ended up closer to 190g) and kept the rest to age as mao cha (loose leaf).  It's very interesting to drink them side by side, analyzing the subtle differences in aging.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiring the Tea | 03.2009\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_4094_480x480.jpg?v=1614746594\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZheng and Son, 03.2009\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_7433_480x480.jpg?v=1614746582\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone Pressing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; 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squatting by the fire with the whole family and drinking some rustically crafted yet insanely delicious tea, Pedro decided to somehow link his life to this mountain and tea.  He stayed there for a few days, and climbed down the mountain with a 20kg tea sack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2010, Yang Si invited Pedro to harvest and handcraft more tea in the mountain.  This rustically crafted tea from wonderful old trees is such harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYang Si, unfortunately, passed away in 2013.  He is missed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_8821_2_480x480.jpg?v=1623730770\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_4493_480x480.jpg?v=1623730836\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_4473_480x480.jpg?v=1623730727\" style=\"display: block; 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This special production fermented tea is made with high mountain young leaves, usually reserved for green tea; this promoted the proliferation of the very desirable “golden flower” in the bricks. It is also excellent as butter tea or soup base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"entry-content-header\"\u003eTea Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTYPE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFERMENTED TEA \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHay | Brown Sugar | Aged Wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eORIGIN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nAnhua, Hunan, China \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVintage\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePressed in 2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.8353%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 1.64062px; background-color: #d8cfc1;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 100%; height: 1.64062px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: grey; font-size: 2rem; text-align: center;\"\u003eWORKHORSE\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"background-color: #d8cfc1;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.5185%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWATER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.4815%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e100º | 212º F    240ml | 8oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.5185%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTEA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.4815%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e5 - 8g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.5185%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEP STYLE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.4815%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e15 seconds | multiple steeps | Gong Fu Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.5185%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEQUIPMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.4815%; padding: 10px;\"\u003eGaiwan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout this Tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis special production fermented tea is made with high mountain young leaves, usually reserved for green tea; this promoted the proliferation of the very desirable “golden flower” in the bricks. 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the cakes are loosely pressed (by stone), also helping the tea to mature.  This is a beautiful yet very affordable introduction to the world of aged tea!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"entry-content-header\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"entry-content-header\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"entry-content-header\"\u003eTea Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTYPE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePu Er\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eORIGIN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYiwu, Yunnan, China \n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLEAVES\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e ~ 150 y\/o Pu Er tree\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePRESSED AND CELLARED BY\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFan Xiuli and Gao Feng\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e  16 years of storage in Menghai has left a mark on the traditional paper wrapper on many of these cakes.  You may find parts of the wrapper torn or slightly stained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.8353%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 1.64062px; background-color: #d8cfc1;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 100%; height: 1.64062px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: grey; font-size: 2rem; text-align: center;\"\u003eTEA HORSE ROAD | YIWU 2006\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #d8cfc1;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.5185%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWATER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.4815%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e100º | 212º F    240ml | 8oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.5185%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTEA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.4815%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e5 - 8g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.5185%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEP STYLE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.4815%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e15 seconds | multiple steeps | Gong Fu Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.5185%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEQUIPMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.4815%; padding: 10px;\"\u003eGaiwan or Yixing Teapot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABOUT THE GROWER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGao Feng and Fan Xiuli are tea producers and ambassadors of Chinese culture (tea, painting, music…).  Originally from Northeast China, they currently live and work in Menghai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eDisclaimer: Due to the age of the cakes, the packaging may be slightly torn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"O-FIVE RARE TEA BAR","offers":[{"title":"40g","offer_id":39376325541976,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"357g (Whole Cake)","offer_id":12378049740900,"sku":"O5-527","price":143.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/products\/tea-horse-road-yiwu-2006-shou-pu-er-773978.jpg?v=1763326101"},{"product_id":"tribal-bamboo-pu-er-nannuo-2009","title":"TRIBAL BAMBOO - NANNUO 2009 SHENG PU ER","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThis is a traditionally crafted raw bamboo Pu Er, as enjoyed by the Hani nation of Yunnan; it was not meant for export.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe purchased a few kg of this very interesting tea back in 2009.  Men Er is the brother in law of our late friend and mentor, Yang Si.  While learning about old tree tea in Nannuo Shan, we stumbled upon a batch of this bamboo (young tea bush) tea that was meant for local consumption.  The flavours were very interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack then, we had no idea about a couple of things:  how this tea would age, and how different each chunk may taste (depending on the diameter and thickness of each bamboo piece); since the tea was for local consumption, Men Er did not really strive for much consistency.  This tea was wood-fired on a wok, stuffed in fresh pieces of bamboo and sun-dried.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_4490_480x480.jpg?v=1599173017\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than ten years have gone by and we stumbled upon this case of tea, hidden in our warehouse.  It turns out, the tea has aged very nicely!  Every little chunk that we've sampled is still a bit different, but each one has been very enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_4514_480x480.jpg?v=1599173009\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_4514_480x480.jpg?v=1599173009\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; height: 17px;\"\u003eTYPE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003ePu Er (Sheng | Raw)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 18.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; height: 18.375px;\"\u003eORIGIN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 18.375px;\"\u003eBan Bo Lao Zhai, Nannuo Shan, Yunnan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; height: 17px;\"\u003eGROWER\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMen Er\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; height: 17px;\"\u003eHARVEST\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003eMarch 2009 | Tea Bush\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; height: 17px;\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003eFreshly-rained-upon-rainforest, baked wild honey, smoked bamboo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #d8cfc1;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.5185%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWATER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.4815%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e100ºC | 120ml \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.5185%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTEA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.4815%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e8g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.5185%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGONG FU GUIDE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.4815%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e8\" | multiple steeps | 'stew' the tea after ~10 steeps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.5185%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEQUIPMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.4815%; padding: 10px;\"\u003eGaiwan or Yixing Teapot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Men Er's aunt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_4462_480x480.jpg?v=1599173024\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yang Si | CHINA","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":33311408586840,"sku":"O5-515","price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":33311408619608,"sku":"O5-515","price":83.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":33311408554072,"sku":"O5-515","price":200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/products\/tribal-bamboo-pu-er-nannuo-2009-788129.jpg?v=1617148265"},{"product_id":"1875-keemun-maofeng","title":"1875 - KEEMUN MAOFENG","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"entry-content-header\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"entry-content-header\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA light, fruity tea classic with notes of chocolate and caramelized maple.  \u003c\/strong\u003eFarmed organically at 1200m above sea level, in Anhui's Yellow Mountain, this tea is a beautiful example of one of the most celebrated black tea styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"entry-content-header\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"entry-content-header\"\u003eWhat is Keemun?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeemun (Qimen | 祁門) is one of most famous black teas in China, and one of the first ones to be produced in the Qing Dynasty.  The name (Qimen) stems from the name of the county, in the Yellow Mountain region, where the tea originated.  The oldest production on record happened in 1875, when locals imported handcrafting techniques from Fujian and applied them to the local Maofeng cultivar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore the rise of India as a major tea producer, English nobility imported choice Chinese tea leaves to satisfy their culinary needs; Keemun was a natural choice: the highly oxidized leaves travel well by ocean (unlike green tea) and yield a rich brew that pairs well with the calorie intensive, traditional English Breakfast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"entry-content-header\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"entry-content-header\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_8999.JPG_d8bbf52e-faa7-4ed4-8bb5-fea220efdf17_480x480.jpg?v=1599686165\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTYPE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Tea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eORIGIN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHuang Shan, Anhui, China\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGPS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30.0ºN 118.9ºE alt. 890M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark Chocolate, Maple Caramel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGARDEN MANAGER\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eZha Weiming\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCULTIVAR\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eKeemun Maofeng\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 3px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 100%; 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Smooth, rounded, and incredibly easy to drink, with virtually no astringency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we opened a sample bag labeled ‘blueberry tea,’ we were skeptical… scented black tea has never been on top of our ‘to drink’ list.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe tea looked very much like orthodox black tea… and the aroma seemed naturally sweet, unlike the candy-like characteristics of most scented tea.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt turned out:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe brew is delicious!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt tasted like a blueberry plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is no ‘tea’ (i.e. Camelia sinensis), in this tea; these beautiful leaves are from wild blueberry plants, processed very much like black tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild forager \u0026amp; craftsman:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDavid Tenieshvili\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eMay 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoxidizing, rolling and firing just like Mr. Tenieshvili’s black (Camelia sinensis) tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eBakhvi, Guria, Georgia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGPS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e42.0 N, 42.1 E\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Grower:\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMr. Teniesvili farms 10 hectares of beautiful land in Western Georgia, close to the Black Sea.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSince he started, 20 years, he has practiced ONLY organic agriculture and sustainable foraging (the valleys and hills have many wild tea plants, some 3m high and 100 years old).\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/190563915_492135138504605_5961084346703705735_n_480x480.jpg?v=1625770196\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; 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He used these local cultivars in the production of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.o5tea.com\/products\/zisun-coin?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=af9bfdf82\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'tribute tea coins'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eZhang Wen Hua \u003c\/b\u003eis a longtime, generous friend.  She's a treasury of information regarding tea and other Chinese fine arts; having done well in business, she has devoted the last decade and a half to a most beautiful farm that is located right between two mountains that are Natural Reserves.  Having visited this farm many times, we've seen them covered in mist every single morning.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZhang is a devoted scholar of old tea traditions, but she is unafraid to experiment and create new ones.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInteresting note:  \u003c\/strong\u003eyou may find this tea reminiscent of High Mountain Black, from our late friend Zhan Zhifang's family.  It is no coincidence.  We owe our friendship with Zhang Wenhua to Zhan Zhifang.  They were old friends and exchanged much knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-cultivar:  \u003c\/strong\u003eYing Shuang\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e (迎霜 - coarsely translated as 'welcome the frost') is traditionally used to create bright, very fresh green tea, with mild yet very pleasant astringency.  This is the first time we try this as a black tea, and we're most pleased.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTYPE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Tea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eORIGIN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChangxing, Zhejiang, China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGPS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31ºN 119.8ºE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ecinnamon buns\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGROWER\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eZhang Wenhua\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Guidelines:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Tea:  4g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Water:  120ml @ 100ºC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Time:  60\" (multiple steeps)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/lily-bamboo_large.jpg?v=1497645978\" alt=\"The bamboo forest near Lily's tea fields\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_0938_480x480.jpg?v=1622662954\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/lily-temple_large.jpg?v=1497646428\" alt=\"Temple in the mountains\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrower on the map\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d13907860.129483318!2d126.12593631528864!3d31.675616708631637!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0%3A0x0!2zMzHCsDAwJzAwLjAiTiAxMTnCsDQ4JzAwLjAiRQ!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sca!4v1498961031200\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" style=\"border: 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Zhang Wen Hua","offers":[{"title":"40g","offer_id":39596573294680,"sku":"","price":19.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"80g","offer_id":39596573327448,"sku":"","price":33.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"240g","offer_id":39596573360216,"sku":"","price":88.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"454g","offer_id":39597546340440,"sku":"","price":155.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":50865481220407,"sku":null,"price":324.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/products\/misty-mountain-black-ying-shuang-265469.jpg?v=1687311594"},{"product_id":"2021-workhorse-small-organic-hunan-brick","title":"2021 WORKHORSE | SMALL, ORGANIC HUNAN BRICK","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkhorse is a special production Hunan Fu Tea (茯茶 | Brick Tea), crafted with organic tea leaves and a few twigs.\u003c\/strong\u003e We commissioned the first generation in 2014, having discovered the magic of this style of tea in the bitter cold highlands of Hunan the previous winter. Humble, non-pretentious and almost impossible to over-steep, Workhorse delivers a steaming tea cup that is perfect for chilly mornings or evenings. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh Hay | Leather | Brown Sugar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we kick off 2022, we are happy to present the third generation. It is crafted with 2020 tea leaves and was pressed in 2021. Once the tea was ready, in today’s crazy world, it made a 7 month journey from the highlands of Hunan to Vancouver. A trip on horse and sailboat could have been quicker.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this style of tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Farmed and crafted in the mountains near Anhua, Hunan, China\u003cbr\u003e- Traditionally consumed minority groups: Mongolians, Tibetans\u003cbr\u003e- Important in their daily diet; said to help digest fatty foods\u003cbr\u003e- Often consumed with butter and a pinch of salt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome cool facts about its production process:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e- Unlike some Pu Er, this tea is NOT made from ancient trees; it is made from simple, humble, organic tea bushes. \u003cbr\u003e- No major care was taken to remove small twigs, as these are an important part of this tea. \u003cbr\u003e- Like cooked PuEr (and Liu Bao), the leaves go through a ‘pile fermentation process’.\u003cbr\u003e- These leaves are inoculated (using flour and spores) with a micro-organism from the Fungi kingdom, lovingly called ‘Golden Flower' (金花); its most accepted Latin name is Aspergilus cristatus, but it has also commonly been called Eurotium cristatum. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTibetans and Mongolians attribute a plethora of health benefits to this type of tea. Some may be true. We just think it's delicious.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecommendation: try drinking this in the morning with 1\/2 teaspoon of ghee! It will keep you powered up for hours!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"entry-content-header\"\u003eTea Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eSub-Type: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aerobic (Pile) Fermentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnhua, Hunan, China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eGPS: \u003c\/b\u003e28.4°N | 111.5°E\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"CHINA","offers":[{"title":"Brick (350g)","offer_id":39789355368536,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/products\/2021-workhorse-small-organic-hunan-brick-107889.jpg?v=1702754208"},{"product_id":"time-traveller-2018-ancient-tree-red-tea-cake","title":"2018 TIME TRAVELLER | ANCIENT TREE RED TEA CAKE","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the tea cake version of our 2018 Time Traveller; you will find insane notes of stone fruit (like in its loose-leaf cousin) layered on rich aromas of plum flavoured pipe tobacco.  \u003c\/strong\u003eWhy on Earth these beautiful scents happen in the cake form... we don't know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisclosure:  we cried a little when we were learned that all supply of 2018 loose leaf Time Traveller has disappeared (or been happily consumed).  But we smiled again when we were able to get hold of a few of these cakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"552\" height=\"142\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 138.453125px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTYPE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 396.5625px;\"\u003eBLACK TEA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 138.453125px;\"\u003eORIGIN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 396.5625px;\"\u003eLincang, Yunnan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 138.453125px;\"\u003eGPS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 396.5625px;\"\u003e23.7°N 99.9°E ALT. 2200M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 138.453125px;\"\u003eAUTHORS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 396.5625px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGao Feng \u0026amp; Fan Xiuli\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 138.453125px;\"\u003eLEAVES\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 396.5625px;\"\u003eAncient Tree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 138.453125px;\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 396.5625px;\"\u003eDried Apricots | Candied Crabapples | Maple Wood | Pipe Tobacco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Perspective on Time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePu Er drinkers are familiar with leaves from ancient trees, often called ‘gushu’ (the Pinyin transliteration of 古樹, in simplified Chinese or 古樹 in traditional characters).  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile enjoying these teas, we sometimes lose perspective of just how old those trees are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidering that throughout the lifetime of these trees, from back when they were saplings (long before the French Revolution and the drafting of the Constitution of the US) to now, the tea harvested could feasibly have been enjoyed by the likes of Napoleon, Washington, Marie Curie, Gandhi, or Serena Williams (assuming that all those folks would be interested in finding good tea, of course)!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient tea trees in Yunnan are usually processed as Pu Er, be it raw (oftentimes using the best leaves) or cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this case, Gao and Fan did not stick to tradition; they processed ancient tree leaves as black (oxidized) tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE ORIGIN\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLincang (临沧) is located in the southwest of Yunnan Province. Traditionally, it is home to the Wa nation (one of Yunnan’s many ethnic minorities), closely related to Burmese people. It is irrigated by the Lancang River, also called the Mekong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/Unknown_480x480.jpg?v=1619140118\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAUTHORS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthors: Fan Xiuli and Gao Feng are featured often in our newsletters. They are Manchu people from Liaoning who moved to Yunnan because they love tea; it is also a most beautiful place to live and raise a family. Not only do they create some of O5’s favourite teas; they are also very well versed in painting, calligraphy, incense appreciation, ceramics, and culinary arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_4135_480x480.jpg?v=1619140141\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/DSC_1046_480x480.jpg?v=1619140130\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/DSC_1046_480x480.jpg?v=1619140130\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMAP\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d14837335.052531367!2d100.99863310091129!3d24.781881467933275!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0%3A0x0!2zMjPCsDQyJzAwLjAiTiA5OcKwNTQnMDAuMCJF!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sca!4v1510295847714\" width=\"100%\" height=\"400\" style=\"border: 0;\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"O-FIVE RARE TEA BAR","offers":[{"title":"40g","offer_id":39883516018776,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200g Cake","offer_id":39883516084312,"sku":"","price":210.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/products\/time-traveller-2018-ancient-tree-red-tea-cake-200g-563453.jpg?v=1648016638"},{"product_id":"dragon-claws-eau-de-dragon-by-tvl","title":"DRAGON CLAWS  |  Eau de Dragon, by TVL","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe latest version (12.24 \/ 01.25) version of Lau's super  fragrant, ancient tree Dragon Claws.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrà Móng Rồng (Dragon Claw Tea) is known as 芽苞 (Ya Bao, literally translated as 'bud') in Yunnan. \u003c\/strong\u003e Needless to say, the Vietnamese get the award for the cooler name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMad scientist \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLầu has been experimenting with significantly slower drying of white tea; this resulted in significantly darker tea buds that somehow burst with notes of fresh herbs, flowers and fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeoff Sugiyama (our tea bar manager) spent some time last year in Ha Giang with \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLầu learning about the process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience: \u003c\/strong\u003e this tea reminds us of a crisp, spring morning in the highlands of Northwest Vietnam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Vi Xuyen, Ha Giang, Vietnam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGPS:\u003c\/strong\u003e  22.8°N 104.8°E\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecember 2024 \/ January 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree type:\u003c\/strong\u003e  wild, old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBud type: \u003c\/strong\u003e green \u0026amp; purple, sweet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Artisan:  \u003c\/strong\u003eLầu TV  (pronounced 'Lo')\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLầu was born and raised in the highlands of Ha Giang.\u003c\/span\u003e   Beyond the ancestral tea knowledge of the local Dao people, \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eLầu learned tea handcrafting skills from his uncle, who lived and worked both in Yunnan and Fujian.  Rooted in tradition but not bound by it, \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eLầu strives to create tea that will fascinate the drinker.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_1339_480x480.jpg?v=1656465594\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of those old tea trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_1318_480x480.jpg?v=1656465582\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo fancy equipment, simply delicious 'mountain' tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_1260_480x480.jpg?v=1656465572\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe next generation:  she who enjoys delicious tea, made at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrewing Suggestions:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epour 200ml of boiling water on 2g (about 1 flat spoonful); the first steep will take about 3 minutes.  Subsequent steeps will be ready in 30 seconds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\" class=\"iconbox_content_container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\" class=\"iconbox_content_container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lầu TV","offers":[{"title":"40g","offer_id":39979889786968,"sku":"","price":37.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"80g","offer_id":39979889819736,"sku":"","price":70.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"240g","offer_id":39979889852504,"sku":"","price":180.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/dragon-claws-eau-de-dragon-by-tvl-7840150.jpg?v=1758929063"},{"product_id":"heirloom-da-bai-jinggu-white-moonlight","title":"HEIRLOOM (DA BAI) COINS - JINGGU WHITE MOONLIGHT","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"entry-content-header\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #080808;\"\u003eThese chunky leaf coins are the 'pressed tea' sibling of our almost out of stock loose leaf Heirloom (Da Bai).  Each coin is 6.5g in weight, and brews a LOT of tea.  They are particularly convenient for travel, as you can easily throw a few coins and an old gaiwan in any backpack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #0077fa;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"entry-content-header\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #0077fa;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"entry-content-header\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #0077fa;\"\u003eParticularly thick, juicy leaves with top notes of ripe Chinese bayberry and the clover honey aftertaste that's typical of 'white moonlight'.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"entry-content-header\"\u003eTea Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e  White Tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Yangta, Jinggu, Yunnan, China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGPS:\u003c\/strong\u003e  23.7° N  100.6°E, alt. 1700m - 1800m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest: \u003c\/strong\u003epre-Qing Ming, 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"entry-content-header\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"entry-content-header\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"entry-content-header\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"entry-content-header\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"entry-content-header\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"entry-content-header\"\u003eBrewing Suggestions:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe find that boiling or close to boiling water extracts beautiful aromas from these very thick, resilient tea leaves.  Water at origin boils at close to 93°C, which seems to us like a perfect temperature for this tea.  We recommend brewing it gong fu style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:  \u003c\/strong\u003e108ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea:  \u003c\/strong\u003e1 coin (6.5g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:  \u003c\/strong\u003e1st steep 65\"; subsequent steeps 15\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteeps:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026gt;15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003eA Qing Dynasty Garden and Heirloom Tea Trees\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003eJinggu is located north of Menghai and South of Dali.  Nestled among stunning mountains, it is both the ancestral home of Yi people and the origin of the Da Bai (大白) tea trees.  These heirlooms, treasured at least since the Qing Dynasty, have particularly thick leaves covered in ‘white down’, which makes them ideal to handcraft white tea.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003eThis garden in Yangta, Jinggu, was planted over 400 years ago.  In the 1800s, its tea was sent as tribute to Beijing.  Over the past 1\/2 century, the land tea trees have been managed by the Yi nation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003eWe visited Jinggu in 2011; 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Bodosa was born to a family who traditionally grew fruit and vegetable, organically, in northern Assam, just a few km away from the border with Bhutan.  Since 2007, he has pioneered organic farming in the region, and is now mentor to most neighbours.  His farm is a happy place for populations of wild elephants, wild pigs, deer and peacocks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis tea making style is also unique, favouring careful handcrafting vs. the mass produced highly homogenous tea that is most common.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/WhatsAppImage2023-01-25at6.51.29PM_480x480.jpg?v=1674704761\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/WhatsAppImage2023-01-25at6.51.24PM_480x480.jpg?v=1674704727\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/WhatsAppImage2023-01-25at6.51.23PM_1_480x480.jpg?v=1674704718\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto credit:  H. 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Also importantly, they are aware of the importance of these ancient trees and harvest them sustainably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto credit:  Nguyễn Lam  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/319675153_716524863279317_1147979705727151091_n_480x480.jpg?v=1675894985\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/319301574_1519903378535061_179864575296007736_n_480x480.jpg?v=1675896649\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/320619747_3324834634448186_4922368972108155335_n_480x480.jpg?v=1675896680\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/321229395_714175147091412_3883394710242994660_n_480x480.jpg?v=1675896689\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"O5 Tea","offers":[{"title":"40g","offer_id":44555699585335,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"80g","offer_id":44555699618103,"sku":"","price":67.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"240g","offer_id":44555699650871,"sku":"","price":182.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"454g","offer_id":49126447415607,"sku":"","price":300.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":50865523261751,"sku":null,"price":630.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/products\/silver-fairy-vietnamese-wild-white-ya-bao-420870.jpg?v=1675986416"},{"product_id":"dien-bien-phu-ancient-tree-raw-tea","title":"DIEN BIEN PHU  |  ANCIENT TREE, RAW TEA 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(10, 10, 10);\"\u003eSourced from ancient tea trees in Dien Bien Phu, this rare Vietnamese raw tea offers a mineral-rich, complex profile with long aging potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0126f7;\"\u003eTASTING EXPERIENCE:   NOTES OF ROASTED, TURNIPS, PIPE TOBACCO, BIRCH WOOD.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe highlands of Northwest Vietnam remind us of Yunnan in the early 2000s, \u003c\/strong\u003ewilder and less developed. While this tea should not be called Pu Er (since this is considered a denomination of origin), the ancient trees of Ha Giang are very similar to their close cousins in Yunnan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e X\u003cspan lang=\"FR\"\u003ein Chai Commune, Tua Chua district, Dien Bien Phu Province, Vietnam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGPS:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22.1°N 103.3°E   - Alt. 1500m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvested and Handcrafted by:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003eLo Seo Ngan, \u003c\/strong\u003ewho belongs to the Xa Phang (Hoa) nation of Dien Bien Phu.  The Xa Phang trace their origins to China, back in the days when national borders were less rigid, and speak a Chinese dialect.  You may learn more about Vietnam's nations \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rehahnphotographer.com\/en\/ethnic-minorities-in-vietnam\/\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e March 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree type:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u0026gt; 300-year-old, ungroomed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience: \u003c\/strong\u003e Roasted Turnips, Mild Tobacco, Birch Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafting:  \u003c\/strong\u003ehand plucking, withering, pan-firing, hand-rolling, sun-drying, sorting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Suggestions:  \u003c\/strong\u003e6g tea \/ 110g water\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e@100°C, 10\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_4812_480x480.jpg?v=1681956246\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_4821_7eb26dbb-9921-463d-a9ae-1c3e7566121c_480x480.jpg?v=1681956223\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Dien Bien Phu - and why we find this a fascinating origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost people know Dien Bien Phu for the 1954 battle. Far fewer know that the same mountains harbour ancient tea trees that were old before any of that happened. In Tủa Chùa district, at 1,400–1,800 metres above sea level, these trees sit at one corner of the scientific \"golden triangle\" considered the birthplace of \u003cem\u003eCamellia sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e itself, alongside Yunnan and Laos's Phongsali. In October 2022, a cluster of a hundred of these trees was formally recognised as Vietnamese Heritage Trees. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReally cool fact: the Hmong communities of Tủa Chùa brew their Shan Tuyết with rainwater, not tap — tap water, they'll tell you, flattens the mineral coolness that rises from centuries-old roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat keeps these trees alive is something practical dressed up as belief. Among the Hmong, an ancient tea tree is an ancestral gift — to sell it or neglect it is a betrayal of your lineage.[⁵] That's a conservation ethic that survived wars, economic pressure, and the full weight of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of those overlooked tea origins that relatively few people ever explore. We think that's worth fixing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReferences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVietnam Tourism — Dien Bien: Historical Destination, Culture and Tourism — https:\/\/vietnamtourism.gov.vn\/post\/60532\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea J Tea — Unveiling the Richness of Vietnamese Tea Culture — https:\/\/teajtea.com\/blogs\/tea-region\/unveiling-the-richness-of-vietnamese-tea-culture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKill Green — Vietnamese Tea: Origin, Geography, Cultivars, Current Affairs — https:\/\/www.killgreen.io\/main\/vietnamese-tea-origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKill Green — Tea Production in Vietnam: A History and Evolution — https:\/\/www.killgreen.io\/main\/vietnamese-tea-production-history\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDu Lịch Điện Biên — Các loại trà Điện Biên Phủ được du khách yêu thích nhất — https:\/\/dienbientour.com\/cac-loai-tra-dien-bien-phu\/\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lo Seo Ngan","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":44760380899639,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":44760380965175,"sku":"","price":125.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":45180215066935,"sku":"","price":235.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/products\/dien-bien-phu-ancient-tree-raw-tea-244482.jpg?v=1682650156"},{"product_id":"f8-favourite-2020-shou-pu-er","title":"F8 FAVOURITE | 2020 SHOU PU ER","description":"\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0c68f2;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the 2023 edition of the red hot F8 collection of tea cakes, released since 2012 using leaves from the same tea grove. The 2012 release, in particular, is a highly regarded collectors’ item, now valued at ~ CNY 8900 ($4500).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dc-tea.com\/Productdetail.aspx?ProID=143\" title=\"DC TEA F8 2012\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0c68f2;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehttp:\/\/www.dc-tea.com\/Productdetail.aspx?ProID=143\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0c68f2;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eg\/cake\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e357g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressing Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e布朗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e山 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Bulang Shan), ~400-year-old trees \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetail Price Reference (Guangzhou):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dc-tea.com\/Productdetail.aspx?ProID=244\" title=\"DC Tea F8 Bulang Shan Ancient Tree Pu Er\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e¥5800\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 97.6923%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 1.64062px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 100%; height: 1.64062px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: grey; font-size: 2rem; text-align: center;\"\u003eF8 FAVOURITE\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"background-color: #d8cfc1; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.5185%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWATER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.4815%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e100º | 212º F    240ml | 8oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.5185%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTEA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.4815%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e5 - 8g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.5185%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEP STYLE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.4815%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e15 seconds | multiple steeps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.5185%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEQUIPMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.4815%; padding: 10px;\"\u003eGaiwan or Yixing Teapot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWHY WE LIKE IT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"av_dropcap1\"\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehis shou (ripe) pu er is smooth with a certain calming energy to it. The notes are complex enough to drink stand alone, however it pairs very nicely with dark aged rum on a cold rainy Vancouver night.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eABOUT THE PRODUCER\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMr. Lu Zhi Ming is the founder and leader at DC Tea, Guangzhou and Menghai. He spends over six months per year in Yunnan, developing close relationships with the farmers in remote mountain villages. He personally sources all of the tea leaves for DC Tea. (ie, harvests and pan-fires) Some of the most select batches are handcrafted by Mr. Ming. DC has won multiple awards all over China and Mr. Ming has one of the best-trained palates we've ever encountered. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/dc-team_large.jpg?v=1501207882\" alt=\"DC team\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/dc-old-tree_large.jpg?v=1501207908\" alt=\"Pedro and a big old tree\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DC","offers":[{"title":"40g","offer_id":45405368222007,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"357g - Cake","offer_id":45405368287543,"sku":"","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/products\/f8-favourite-2020-shou-pu-er-675100.jpg?v=1684580059"},{"product_id":"pulse-of-heaven-2021-shou-pu-er-1","title":"PULSE OF HEAVEN  | 2021 SHOU PU ER","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#002ff2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #002ff2;\" color=\"#002ff2\"\u003eThis is a very juicy, unusually fruity cooked Pu Er.  Early steeps are reminiscent of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"caret-color: #002ff2;\"\u003eTaiwanese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #002ff2;\" color=\"#002ff2\"\u003e black tea; the 4th to 6th steeps reveal stronger notes of the tea's 2020 F8 base (leather, wood and fresh hay).  The tea offers strong 'gan', \u003cspan style=\"caret-color: #002ff2;\"\u003eminimum\u003c\/span\u003e astringency, and a very sweet mouthfeel at the centre of the tongue and palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis tea cake is an iteration of the 2020 edition of DC’s F8. Using 400-year-old Bulang Shan tree leaves as a base, Mr. Lu added some 300-year-old Nannuo Shan tree leaves, known for enhancing ‘gan’.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eg\/cake:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eg\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressing Date: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e布朗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e山 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Bulang Shan), ~400-year-old trees and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e南糯 山 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Nannuo Shan) ~300-year-old trees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetail Price (Guangzhou):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e¥\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1300\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice reference (in China) for Previous Editions:   \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2018 (357g): \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e¥\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3900\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #d8cfc1; padding: 10px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.5185%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWATER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.4815%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e100º | 212º F    240ml | 8oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.5185%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTEA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.4815%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e5 - 8g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.5185%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEP STYLE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.4815%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e15 seconds | multiple steeps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.5185%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEQUIPMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.4815%; padding: 10px;\"\u003eGaiwan or Yixing Teapot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWHY WE LIKE IT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"av_dropcap1\"\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehis shou (ripe) pu er is smooth with a certain calming energy to it. The notes are complex enough to drink stand alone, however it pairs very nicely with dark aged rum on a cold rainy Vancouver night.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eABOUT THE PRODUCER\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMr. Lu Zhi Ming is the founder and leader at DC Tea, Guangzhou and Menghai. He spends over six months per year in Yunnan, developing close relationships with the farmers in remote mountain villages. He personally sources all of the tea leaves for DC Tea. (ie, harvests and pan-fires) Some of the most select batches are handcrafted by Mr. Ming. DC has won multiple awards all over China and Mr. Ming has one of the best-trained palates we've ever encountered. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"DC team\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/dc-team_large.jpg?v=1501207882\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Pedro and a big old tree\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/dc-old-tree_large.jpg?v=1501207908\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DC","offers":[{"title":"40g","offer_id":45405414195511,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"80g","offer_id":45405414228279,"sku":"","price":108.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g  - Cake","offer_id":45405414261047,"sku":"","price":230.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/products\/pulse-of-heaven-2021-shou-pu-er-876450.jpg?v=1684580127"},{"product_id":"sherpa-ilam-1st-flush-2023","title":"SHERPA  |  ILAM AUTUMN FLUSH","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"entry-content-header\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do you look for in Himalayan Autumn Flush teas?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"entry-content-header\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHaving received sunshine all summer long and being significantly more oxidized than earlier flushes, Autumn Flush teas tend to be fruitier, bolder, darker.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"entry-content-header\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNotes:  muscatel (distinctive of the region), dried orange peel, cloves.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"entry-content-header\"\u003eMost definitely a heart warming tea!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"entry-content-header\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivars:  \u003c\/strong\u003eT78 + T73\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrower:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVaidya Family\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Sept. 25, 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Maipokhari, Ilam, Nepal\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGPS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  27\u003c\/span\u003e.1\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e°\u003c\/span\u003eN, 87.9\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e°\u003c\/span\u003eE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"entry-content-header\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Grower:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Vaidya family has a fairly short tea history; \u003c\/span\u003eDr. Vijay Gajananda Vaidya, a first-generation tea grower, turned a lifelong dream into four tea gardens: Guranse, Nigale, and Dharamsala (in the Koshi Region), and Mai (in Ilam). Among the many things to love about this project:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLand planted with a dozen different cultivars in gardens ranging in altitude from 1000m to 2200m; this gives the family access to a wide variety of flavours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo fear to experiment. The team constantly tinkers with recipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining, employment, and oftentimes lodging is provided to many locals who were previously having trouble finding work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWATER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90º C | 240ml \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTEA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3g \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eTIME\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150\" \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"entry-content-header\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content-header\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" height=\"2691\" width=\"2018\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_5204_418c72fc-53b8-419a-a90e-86b448d13be0.jpg?v=1713476624\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content-header\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/3B9D91C5-C5FC-444D-B8ED-D1980E04B773.jpg?v=1713476549\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"entry-content-header\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"O-FIVE RARE TEA BAR","offers":[{"title":"40g","offer_id":45562786119991,"sku":"","price":17.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"80g","offer_id":45562786185527,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"240g","offer_id":45562786251063,"sku":"","price":78.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"454g","offer_id":48725450785079,"sku":"","price":145.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":50865491902775,"sku":null,"price":302.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/sherpa-ilam-autumn-flush-133379.jpg?v=1713533285"},{"product_id":"divine-madmans-bhutanese-black","title":"DIVINE MADMAN'S  BHUTANESE BLACK | ZANGJA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0347f1;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting experience:\u003c\/strong\u003e  juicy, beautiful leaves reminiscent of high altitude Chinese blacks; expect rich notes of green raisins and birchwood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eENTER BHUTAN!  A most unusual tea origin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHome of the highest unclimbed mountain in the world (\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGangkhar Puensum) and 19 peaks that tower over 7000m above sea level, the stunning Kingdom of Bhutan had been in our team's bucket list for many years.  Known as the 'Land of the Thunder Dragon', Bhutan stands out for many reasons:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- No stoplights. Thimpu is the only capital city (that we know of) that has not one single stoplight.  With a population of just over 100,000, Thimpu's happy citizens have little trouble commuting without electronic traffic signals.  They do, however, make road stops when happy cows block a road - which happens fairly often.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Gross National Happiness:. this is the 1972 brainchild of HM Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the 4th King of Bhutan.  He recognized that well-being is composed of many factors beyond (but including) economic development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- The Divine Madman and Phallic Paintings:  Drukpa Kunley was a 15th century Buddhist monk, poet and saint of the Drukpa Kagyu lineage.  He was known to tame the wildest demons and guide people to enlightenment with arguably unorthodox methods.  Drukpa Kunley is particularly famous for using his penis (referred to as 'the Thunderbolt of Flaming Wisdom) during his saintly duties; you will find paintings and statues depicting Drukpa Kunley's member all over Bhutan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"317\" width=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_5537_480x480.jpg?v=1689118777\" alt=\"Divine Madman - Drukpa Kunley Bhutan\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eA mesmerizing, probably millenary tea tradition that is barely known outside of Bhutan!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTEA FACTS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  April 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e oxidation, rolling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Samcholing, Trongsa, Bhutan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGPS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  27.4°N  90.5°E, ~1950m\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'ZANGJA' is the Dzonkha term for 'premium leaves'.  This style of tea crafting is fairly new in the country and uses very fresh, juicy spring leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGROWERS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMs. D. Pelden (below, left) leads Samcholing's Tea Growers' Cooperative.  With roughly three dozen members, they grow and handcraft tea in stunning, relatively un-groomed gardens that date back to the 1970's.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_5605_480x480.jpg?v=1689118839\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_5605_480x480.jpg?v=1689118839\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_5589_480x480.jpg?v=1689118892\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_5589_480x480.jpg?v=1689118892\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_5753_480x480.jpg?v=1689119198\" alt=\"Bhutan Samchooling Tea Grower\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_5722_480x480.jpg?v=1689119206\" alt=\"Bhutan Samchooling Tea Grower\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBREWING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3g of tea in 240g of boiling water for 75\".   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"O-FIVE RARE TEA BAR","offers":[{"title":"40g","offer_id":45826841608503,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"80g","offer_id":45826841641271,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240g","offer_id":45826841674039,"sku":"","price":115.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"454g \/ 1lb","offer_id":45826841706807,"sku":"","price":200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/products\/divine-madmans-bhutanese-black-zangja-869482.jpg?v=1689361392"},{"product_id":"divine-madmans-oak-ash-fermented-dark-tea-for-bhutanese-tea-with-butter","title":"DIVINE MADMAN'S OAK ASH FERMENTED DARK TEA | for Bhutanese Tea with Butter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting experience:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  usually served blended with butter and pinch of salt (as 'Suja'), but also brewed in water (as 'Ja Tang'), this stunning tea is reminiscent of a rustic, very soothing yet rich cooked pu er.  Expect notes of aged wood and ripe dates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eENTER BHUTAN!  A most unusual tea origin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHome of the highest unclimbed mountain in the world (\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGangkhar Puensum) and 19 peaks that tower over 7000m above sea level, the stunning Kingdom of Bhutan had been in our team's bucket list for many years.  Known as the 'Land of the Thunder Dragon', Bhutan stands out for many reasons:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNo stoplights.\u003c\/span\u003e Thimpu is the only capital city (that we know of) that has not one single stoplight.  With a population of just over 100,000, Thimpu's happy citizens have little trouble commuting without electronic traffic signals.  They do, however, make road stops when happy cows block a road - which happens fairly often.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGross National Happiness:\u003c\/span\u003e. this is the 1972 brainchild of HM Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the 4th King of Bhutan.  He recognized that well-being is composed of many factors beyond (but including) economic development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Divine Madman and Phallic Paintings:\u003c\/span\u003e  Drukpa Kunley was a 15th century Buddhist monk, poet and saint of the Drukpa Kagyu lineage.  He was known to tame the wildest demons and guide people to enlightenment with arguably unorthodox methods.  Drukpa Kunley is particularly famous for using his penis (referred to as 'the Thunderbolt of Flaming Wisdom) during his saintly duties; you will find paintings and statues depicting Drukpa Kunley's member all over Bhutan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_5537_480x480.jpg?v=1689118777\" alt=\"Divine Madman - Drukpa Kunley Bhutan\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA mesmerizing, probably millenary tea tradition that is barely known outside of Bhutan!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTEA FACTS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  April 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e aerobic fermentation with oak ash (see below)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Samcholing, Trongsa, Bhutan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGPS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  27.4°N  90.5°E, ~1950m\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_4669_480x480.jpg?v=1689119486\" alt=\"Bhutan fermented tea process\" style=\"float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_4675_480x480.jpg?v=1689119493\" alt=\"Bhutan fermented tea process with oak ash\" style=\"float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_4678_480x480.jpg?v=1689119500\" alt=\"Bhutan fermented tea process, Samcholing, Trongsa\" style=\"float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGROWERS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMs. D. Pelden (below, left) leads Samcholing's Tea Growers' Cooperative.  With roughly three dozen members, they grow and handcraft tea in stunning, relatively un-groomed gardens that date back to the 1970's.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Bhutanese tea growers\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_5605_480x480.jpg?v=1689118839\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Bhutanese tea growers\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_5589_480x480.jpg?v=1689118892\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBREWING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Ja Tang:\u003c\/strong\u003e  this is the easiest way to enjoy Bhutanese fermented tea.  Literally translated as 'Tea Soup', you can steep 3g of tea in 240g of boiling water for 75\".  The leaves are fairly heavy and sink to the bottom.  You may decant or strain your tea.  The leaves can be steeped 3-4 times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Suja ('soo-jah'):\u003c\/strong\u003e  traditionally, Bhutanese and other Tibetan peoples drink tea with butter and a pinch of salt.  Whereas every singly granny has a different family recipe, we find that you may boil 6g - 8g of tea in one litre of water over 5 minutes; strain the tea into a saucepan and add 2 (non heaped) tablespoons of butter or ghee.  Modern Bhutanse often use a food processor or electric blender to incorporate the butter and tea; we prefer to use a Ja Tu ('jah-too') as demonstrated in the video below.  You can easily make a Ja-Tu with a branch from any locally available tree in your neighbourhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Oja (Uh-Jah):  \u003c\/strong\u003ethis tea may also be enjoyed with milk and a touch of honey or brown sugar.  In this case, you may brew Ja Tang and add your preferred amount of milk and honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"O-FIVE RARE TEA BAR","offers":[{"title":"40g","offer_id":45827165815095,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"80g","offer_id":45827165847863,"sku":"","price":38.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"240g","offer_id":45827165880631,"sku":"","price":103.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"454g \/ 1lb","offer_id":45827165913399,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":50865500815671,"sku":null,"price":314.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/products\/divine-madmans-ja-aum-oak-ash-fermented-dark-732442.jpg?v=1689361391"},{"product_id":"time-hopping-rabbit-2023-gushu-black-tea-brick","title":"TIME HOPPING RABBIT | 2023 GUSHU BLACK TEA BRICK","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0768f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the creators or Time Traveller and Writing of the Ancients, these chunky leaves pack notes of red fruit and sub-tropical hardwood, with a lingering sweet mouthfeel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust like Time Traveller, this tea is made with leaves from ancient trees, often called ‘gushu’ (the Pinyin transliteration of 古樹, in simplified Chinese or 古樹 in traditional characters).  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bricks were pressed in January 2023, right before the start of the Year of the Rabbit, using a blend of leaves from 2021 and 2022.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:  these bricks are BIG! 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They are Manchu people from Liaoning who moved to Yunnan because they love tea; it is also a most beautiful place to live and raise a family. 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Also importantly, they are aware of the importance of these ancient trees and harvest them sustainably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto credit:  Nguyễn Lam  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/319675153_716524863279317_1147979705727151091_n_480x480.jpg?v=1675894985\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/319301574_1519903378535061_179864575296007736_n_480x480.jpg?v=1675896649\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/320619747_3324834634448186_4922368972108155335_n_480x480.jpg?v=1675896680\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/321229395_714175147091412_3883394710242994660_n_480x480.jpg?v=1675896689\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"O-FIVE RARE TEA BAR","offers":[{"title":"40g","offer_id":49523413319991,"sku":null,"price":33.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"80g","offer_id":49523413352759,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"240g","offer_id":49523413385527,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"454g","offer_id":49523413418295,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 KG","offer_id":51442425725239,"sku":null,"price":618.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/dragon-claws-l5-classic-dragon-251053.jpg?v=1724987938"},{"product_id":"blossom-bounty-2024-cooked-pu-er-huazhu-liangzi-ancient-tree-357g","title":"BLOSSOM BOUNTY | 2024 Cooked Pu Er, Huazhu Liangzi Ancient Tree 357g","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0c68f2;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLOSSOM BOUNTY (\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e繁花) is a newly released tea by our old friends at DC (巔茶) using ancient tree pu er leaves from Huazhu Liangzi. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eg\/cake\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e357g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressing Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"37\" data-start=\"29\"\u003e花竹梁子\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Huazhu Liangzi), ancient tree garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrign:  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"199\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\"\u003eHuazhu Liangzi, located in Menghai County, Yunnan Province, China, is home to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\"\u003ehighest peak in the region, reaching 2,430 meters above sea level.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"320\" class=\"\"\u003eWe became fans of this tea forest when we its ancient tree white tea in 2014; a few years later, we had the chance to visit DC's most beautiful tea grove... and have been drinking local tea since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Guide:  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTea:  8g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater:  110g @ boiling point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime:  8\" (\u0026gt;10 steeps)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWHY WE LIKE IT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"av_dropcap1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eABOUT THE PRODUCER\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMr. Lu Zhi Ming is the founder and leader at DC Tea, Guangzhou and Menghai. He spends over six months per year in Yunnan, developing close relationships with the farmers in remote mountain villages. He personally sources all of the tea leaves for DC Tea. (ie, harvests and pan-fires) Some of the most select batches are handcrafted by Mr. Ming. DC has won multiple awards all over China and Mr. Ming has one of the best-trained palates we've ever encountered. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DC","offers":[{"title":"40g","offer_id":50424610521399,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"357g - Cake","offer_id":50424610554167,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/blossom-bounty-2024-cooked-pu-er-huazhu-liangzi-ancient-tree-357g-3056300.jpg?v=1771708157"},{"product_id":"f8-favourite-2023-shou-pu-er","title":"F8 FAVOURITE | 2023 SHOU PU ER","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0c68f2;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the 2023 edition of the red hot F8 collection of tea cakes, released since 2012 using leaves from the same tea grove. The 2012 release, in particular, is a highly regarded collectors’ item, now valued at ~ CNY 8900 ($4500).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"DC TEA F8 2012\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dc-tea.com\/Productdetail.aspx?ProID=143\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0c68f2;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehttp:\/\/www.dc-tea.com\/Productdetail.aspx?ProID=143\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0c68f2;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eg\/cake\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e357g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressing Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e布朗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e山 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Bulang Shan), ~400-year-old trees \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetail Price Reference (Guangzhou):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"F8 DC Tea, China\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dc-tea.com\/ProductList.aspx?ID=93\u0026amp;page=4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e¥2800\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 97.6923%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 1.64062px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 100%; height: 1.64062px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: grey; font-size: 2rem; text-align: center;\"\u003eF8 FAVOURITE\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #d8cfc1; padding: 10px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.5185%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWATER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.4815%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e100º | 212º F    240ml | 8oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.5185%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTEA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.4815%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e5 - 8g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.5185%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEP STYLE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.4815%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e15 seconds | multiple steeps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.5185%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEQUIPMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.4815%; padding: 10px;\"\u003eGaiwan or Yixing Teapot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWHY WE LIKE IT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"av_dropcap1\"\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehis shou (ripe) pu er is smooth with a certain calming energy to it. The notes are complex enough to drink stand alone, however it pairs very nicely with dark aged rum on a cold rainy Vancouver night.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eABOUT THE PRODUCER\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMr. Lu Zhi Ming is the founder and leader at DC Tea, Guangzhou and Menghai. He spends over six months per year in Yunnan, developing close relationships with the farmers in remote mountain villages. He personally sources all of the tea leaves for DC Tea. (ie, harvests and pan-fires) Some of the most select batches are handcrafted by Mr. Ming. DC has won multiple awards all over China and Mr. Ming has one of the best-trained palates we've ever encountered. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/Lu_Zhi_Ming.jpg?v=1743021955\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"DC team\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/dc-team_large.jpg?v=1501207882\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DC","offers":[{"title":"40g","offer_id":50427221147959,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"357g - Cake","offer_id":50427221180727,"sku":null,"price":510.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/f8-favourite-2023-shou-pu-er-129671.jpg?v=1743066002"},{"product_id":"song-of-the-song-white-tea-matcha","title":"SONG OF THE SONG | White Tea 'Matcha'","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(8, 106, 253);\"\u003eIncredibly frothy and creamy, featuring notes of cinnamon, birch bark, spring dandelion and chrysanthemum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 101, 252);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's easy to forget that Song Dynasty China gave birth to the whisked tea culture that thrives today in modern day Japan and Korea.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0065fc;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 101, 252);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFortunately for us, a few scholars like Zhang Wenhua and Wu Fion are working to revive China's passion for old traditions... and they share both tea and knowledge with us.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:  \u003c\/strong\u003eWhite Tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Fuding (Fujian) 90%; Simao (Yunnan) 10%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGPS: \u003c\/strong\u003e 27.3ºN 127.2ºE   |   22.8ºN 100.9ºE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Guide:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTea:  1g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater:  150g @ 75ºC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm up your tea bowl and dry it well (just like with Japanese matcha)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 1g of tea, 20g of water, and whisk into a homogenous tea paste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver the next 5-8 minutes, progressively add a few grams of water and keep whisking your tea, creating creamy froth.  You need to whisk both the bottom of the bowl (generating froth) and the top (breaking larger bubbles and thickening the 'cream').\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOver the next few weeks, we will release a few 'how to' videos for this tea.  This is all fairly new for our bar team, as we barely discovered this tea in our latest trip to China.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReally cool fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e  the froth is so stable that you can write a message (using matcha or hoji powder) on the white froth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is shipped in an aluminum foil bag.  If you would like to store it in a nice container, please consider \u003ca title=\"Ceramic Container for Song Dynasty Matcha\" href=\"https:\/\/www.o5tea.com\/products\/ceramic-container-for-matcha-or-ryokucha?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=ceramic+container\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003ethis one\u003c\/a\u003e:  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTEA IN THE SONG DYNASTY\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChina's Song Dynasty is known as one of the most 'romantic' periods in the history of tea; every single piece of your tea practice had a deep meaning.  Song Dynasty people, by the way, consumed tea in a powdered form.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTo be clear, the tea that they drank was quite different vs. modern day matcha; their tea was most likely not as bright green (since shade growing was a much later introduction), and their tea tools were also unique.  It is safe to say, however, that tea drinkers in the Song Dynasty provided the inspiration for the incredible whisked tea traditions of Japan and Korea.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe whisking game was serious business, using bamboo chaxian (think early matcha whisks) to whip up that perfect froth. Monks, scholars, and even Emperor Huizong—who wrote a whole book, Daguan Chalun, about tea—were obsessed. At places like Jin An Temple in Hangzhou, Chan Buddhist monks were huge tea fans, sipping it to stay sharp during long meditation sessions. Japanese monks, like Eisai, studied at Jin An and got hooked, taking the whisked tea vibe back to Japan, where it sparked their tea ceremony. Tea competitions, or dou cha, were also avery popular in Song tea houses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Jingshan Temple, Hangshou, birthplace of the Tea Ceremony\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_8345_480x480.jpg?v=1748034814\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eJingshan Temple (Hangzhou), where many Buddhist monks learned about the whisked tea that gave birth to modern day matcha.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"Bhuddha in Jingshan Temple (Hangzhou), where many Buddhist monks learned about the whisked tea that gave birth to modern day matcha.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_8346_480x480.jpg?v=1748034836\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuddha statue in Jingshan\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eABOUT THE CREATOR OF THIS TEA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZhang Wenghua's farm is located in a beautiful valley hidden among forested mountains near Changxing, famous for the Zisun cultivar. The Lao Cong Zisun cultivar tea trees on her property are 70-80 years old. Most of the leaves she harvests are handcrafted into loose leaf green or black teas but a very small amount is converted into these rare, outstandingly sweet coins. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZhang has a magnificent farm in Changxing, where she grows old cultivar Zisun and Bai Cha.  For this tea, however, she blended and micro milled leaves that she sourced from her friends in Fujian and Yunnan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"Teacher Zhang, Song Dynasty Style Tea Ceremony, birth of matcha\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/59d9d7df6f31b9de4c5b2416317a1a16_48168d9d-65f6-4939-8d6a-b520e1c9e906_480x480.jpg?v=1748035913\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFION WU'S EXCELLENT CLASS:  INTRODUCTION TO SONG DYNASTY TEA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eImportant:  Fion's class includes the roasting and milling of your tea.  Our product 'Song of the Song' is already micro-milled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9PKuq_iaRm0?si=9__nljO73wNzs2vS\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrower on the map\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"border: 0;\" height=\"300\" width=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d13907860.129483318!2d126.12593631528864!3d31.675616708631637!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0%3A0x0!2zMzHCsDAwJzAwLjAiTiAxMTnCsDQ4JzAwLjAiRQ!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sca!4v1498961031200\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"O5","offers":[{"title":"30g","offer_id":50645485814071,"sku":"O5-024","price":36.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90g","offer_id":50645485846839,"sku":"O5-024","price":100.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/song-of-the-song-white-tea-matcha-965209.jpg?v=1748149440"},{"product_id":"darjeeling-collection-select-estates-2025-first-flush","title":"DARJEELING COLLECTION | Select Estates, 2025 First Flush","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis is a selection of spring 2025 Darjeeling tea leaves curated by Geoff and Raph at our tea bar.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 140, 249);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 140, 249);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDorje is thunder in Tibetan. 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In the 18th century, this land was part of the Kingdom of Sikkim. In a tumultuous 100 years, this territory exchanged landlords several times, until it was annexed by British India between 1865 and 1866.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmong other interests, the British had been growing tea here since 1846; a few seeds smuggled out of China happened to love this land and were producing some very appealing tea, crafted under the supervision of some experts also smuggled out of you know where. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday, the area is known for producing some of the best tea in India and is often called the 'champagne of tea'. The region (including neighbouring districts in India and Nepal) does make some outstanding tea that is very different from anything farmed elsewhere. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Black is Black? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA textbook (or Wikipedia) definition of black tea is a any that is more oxidized than oolong and (naturally) green and white. It is often described as 'fully oxidized', which would mean all the leaves are dark brown. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDarjeelings are usually clasiffied as black tea, but many are not very oxidized.\u003cbr\u003eSome spring flushes seem very lightly oxidized, comparable with fairly green oolongs. Summer and Autumn flushes tend to be more oxidized, but few times are they as oxidized as Assam or prototypical Chinese black teas. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould You Care? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn tea, there is one thing that we really care about: does it make you happy when you drink it? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday, we are presenting three delicious teas that made us very happy, regardless of how we choose to classify them. We hope they bring you that same joy! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIA","offers":[{"title":"50g | Margaret's Hope SFTGFOP 2025 FF","offer_id":50953657057591,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g | Mahal Diram Spring Delight 2025 FF","offer_id":50953657090359,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g | Sourenee CH Classic 2025 FF","offer_id":50953657123127,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50g | Makai Bari FTGFOP 1 2025FF","offer_id":50953693823287,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g | Giddapahar SFTGFOP 1 CH SPL DJ 10 2025FF","offer_id":50953693856055,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/darjeeling-collection-select-estates-2025-first-flush-2599950.jpg?v=1755286697"},{"product_id":"alder-ego-vietnamese-alder-black-tea","title":"ALDER EGO  |  Vietnamese Alder Black \"Tea\" - 100g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIf you're looking for a delicious, juicy brew with no caffeine, search no more.  This tea is reminiscent of poached, sweet prunes, by a campfire, after the rain.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood friends Lầu TV (in Northwest Vietnam) and Balasz Henger (Northwest USA) have collaborated to create outstanding micro-lots of wild alder herbal teas in their home lands.  \u003c\/span\u003e These little bricks are \u003cspan\u003eLầu's latest creation.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeoff Sugiyama (our tea bar manager) spent some time this year in Ha Giang with \u003cspan\u003eLầu learning about the process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Tay Con Linh, Vi Xuyen, Ha Giang, Vietnam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGPS:\u003c\/strong\u003e  22.8°N 104.8°E\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree type:\u003c\/strong\u003e  wild\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Artisan:  \u003c\/strong\u003eLầu TV  (pronounced 'Lo')\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e  100% Vietnamese alder leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLầu was born and raised in the highlands of Ha Giang.\u003c\/span\u003e   Beyond the ancestral tea knowledge of the local Dao people, \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eLầu learned tea handcrafting skills from his uncle, who lived and worked both in Yunnan and Fujian.  Rooted in tradition but not bound by it, \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eLầu strives to create tea that will fascinate the drinker.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_1339_480x480.jpg?v=1656465594\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of those old tea trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_1318_480x480.jpg?v=1656465582\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo fancy equipment, simply delicious 'mountain' tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_1260_480x480.jpg?v=1656465572\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe next generation:  she who enjoys delicious tea, made at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Suggestions:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epour 200ml of boiling water on 2g (about 1 flat spoonful); 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the aging flavour is very clean, as it's been stored in the Pacific Northwest over almost a decade.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0948a6;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(9, 72, 166); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout this Tea:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0948a6;\"\u003eYiwèi (乙未): This is the 32nd term in the traditional Chinese 60-year cyclical calendar, corresponding to the Year of the Wood Goat in 2015. 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This style is traditionally believed to be excellent for long-term aging, as it slows down the interaction with air.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(9, 72, 166); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Xiaguan Tuo Cha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0948a6;\"\u003eFounded in 1902, Xiaguan is a company with a rich history, including caravans from Yunnan to Tibet and a leading part in the development of 'cooked' Pu Er in the 1970s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Xiaguan Tuo Cha","offers":[{"title":"357g Iron Cake","offer_id":51358242439479,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Box:  7 X 357g","offer_id":51358242472247,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/yiwei-zhonghua-iron-cake-2015-xiaguan-357g-6711421.jpg?v=1763498783"},{"product_id":"jinbang-bing-zhi-yun-2015-xiaguan-357g","title":"GOLDEN RECORD | Xiaguan Jinbang · Bing Zhi Yun, 2015 Raw Pu Er, 357g","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a another special edition Xiaguan Tuocha iron cake (tie bing) made with top grade leaves from the Dali region in Yunnan.  \u003c\/strong\u003eIt has been aging elegantly in British Columbia over the past 9 years.  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0948a6;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eChinese Name:  金榜 · 饼之韵\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(9, 72, 166); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(9, 72, 166); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout this Tea:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(5, 70, 167);\"\u003eJinbang · Bing Zhi Yun (金榜 · 饼之韵). \"金榜\" (Jinbang) refers to the \"Gold List\" of successful scholars in imperial exams, symbolizing excellence and high achievement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(5, 70, 167);\"\u003eTraditionally pressed cakes (\"Pao Bing\"): While \"Iron Cakes\" are prized for aging, a well-aged \"Pao Bing\" is often more immediately enjoyable as it's easier to brew. 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 Their price is quite affordable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStock up on whichever you like the most, to age at home and share with friends in years to come.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(8, 102, 244);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 8653 is available in boxes of 7, if you choose this format.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReferences: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Xiaguan Tuo 8653 Recipe\" href=\"https:\/\/mp.weixin.qq.com\/s\/6OZUJTjr_uOa8kBdEHbCOA\"\u003eThis is an article from Xiaguan's Beijing flagship store about this iconic recipe.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea has fantastic aging potential!  \u003ca title=\"Xiaguan 8653\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/en-ca\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=8653*\"\u003eCheck out this post from the good folks at Yunnan Sourcing, with a 2001 T8653 exceeding $600!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(9, 72, 166); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Xiaguan Tuo Cha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0948a6;\"\u003eFounded in 1902, Xiaguan is a company with a rich history, including caravans from Yunnan to Tibet and a leading part in the development of 'cooked' Pu Er in the 1970s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Xiaguan Tuo Cha","offers":[{"title":"2010 FTT8653-10 357g Iron Cake","offer_id":51361385152823,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2013 P8653 357g Cake","offer_id":51361322107191,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2013 T8653 357g Iron Cake","offer_id":51361322631479,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2014 P8653 357g Cake","offer_id":51361203257655,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2014 T8653 357g Iron Cake","offer_id":51361321615671,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_2046.jpg?v=1763504153"},{"product_id":"xiaguan-te-ji-tuo-2009-2013-2014-aged-raw-pu-er","title":"Xiaguan Te Ji Tuo | 2012, 2013, 2014  Aged Raw Pu Er","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXiaguan Te Ji Tuo Cha  (特級沱茶) stands as one of the most iconic and accessible raw pu-er offerings in the world.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasily recognizable by its simple, classic wr\u003cimg\u003eapper, it is a fantastic tea to have in your collection for daily drinking, and remains extremely affordable for those looking to stock up on several tuos to age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name \"Te Ji\" translates to \"Special Grade\" or \"Premium Grade,\" signifying that it uses a higher proportion of bud-rich, tender leaf material compared to many of Xiaguan's other blends. 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0948a6;\"\u003eMa Bei Tuo is one of the most famous formulas from one of the largest pu er tea producers in China.  It is usually sold in 100g 'tuo' (沱) the iconic mushroom cap shaped pieces that have made Xiaguan famous.  The recipe includes a proprietary mix of big leaf, sun dried pu er leaves that are aged 3 - 6 years before being blended and pressed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0948a6;\"\u003eIn the late Qing dynasty, these bamboo baskets were a very common way to transport leaves across the Tea Horse Road (茶马古道).  Xiaguan recreated this really cool product with special editions in 2005 and 2014; the vast majority were sold very quickly to collectors.  If you'd like to try some of this very rare stuff, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.o5tea.com\/products\/2014-xiaguan-ma-bei-tuo-from-25kg-basket-collectors-edition?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=ma+bei\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" title=\"Xiaguan Ma Bei Tuo Horseback Qing Dynasty\"\u003eplease find it here.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0948a6;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0948a6;\"\u003eAbout Xiaguan Tuo Cha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0948a6;\"\u003eFounded in 1902, Xiaguan is a company with a rich history, including caravans from Yunnan to Tibet and a leading part in the development of 'cooked' Pu Er in the 1970s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0948a6;\"\u003eExperience:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0948a6;\"\u003eXiaguan's trademark campfire notes, pleasant camphor aroma, lingering aftertaste.  It does feel older than equivalent 'tuo'.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Dali, Yunnan, China   (25.6°N 100.2°E)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlending \u0026amp; Packaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e  2007, using a blend of leaves from the previous 4 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iconbox_content_container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Xiaguan Tuo Cha","offers":[{"title":"100g Tuo","offer_id":51361505444151,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 X 100g Tuo","offer_id":51361505476919,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/horseback-xiaguan-ma-bei-tuo-2007-raw-pu-er-7424716.jpg?v=1763581737"},{"product_id":"xiaguan-canger-2003-to-2014-vintages-aged-raw-pu-er","title":"Xiaguan Canger | 2003 to 2014 Vintages, Aged Raw Pu Er","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(5, 102, 247);\"\u003eXiaguan Tuocha's Canger iconic series is one of the most recognizeable brands in the pu er tea universe.  Its identity is built on consistency, affordability, and a very distinctive flavour profile that makes Xiaguan unlike any other tea brand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnter a time machine! We are extremely fortunate to have a wide diversity of vintages of this iconic tea.\u003c\/strong\u003e These have been aging in Richmond (British Columbia) since 2014.  Previously, they were stored in Kunming, Yunnan. This quite affordable tea line gives us a fantastic opportunity to study the development of tea leaves across time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that some of the older boxes are a bit crushed, as you would expect from tea that's been stored 2.5 decades.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e 苍洱沱茶 (Cāng Ěr Tuóchá). This recipe  was originally created in \u003cstrong\u003e1959\u003c\/strong\u003e as a national gift tea for the 10th anniversary of the PRC, named after Cangshan Mountain (苍山) and Erhai Lake (洱海) in Dali. Production was later discontinued, then revived in \u003cstrong\u003eOctober 2000\u003c\/strong\u003e under the Songhe trademark. It is classified as 金品 (Jinpin) series — entry-to-mid everyday tier — using plantation-material (台地茶) large-leaf spring maocha from Baoshan and Simao regions, steam-pressed with Cangshan mountain spring water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Characteristics:  \u003c\/strong\u003eexpect an untiring, charming workhorse, not a single origin super refined tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Xiaguan Flavour\" (下关味, Xiàguān Wèi):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot for the faint of heart:  robust, straightforward, lightly smoky.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRecipe: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSimao (思茅) and Lincang (临沧) region tea leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePicking Standard: \u003c\/strong\u003e primarily broken leaves and tips (碎茶, Suì chá). The use of broken leaf allows for a faster fermentation and a stronger, quicker-infusing brew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003etuo cha* (沱茶), a bowl-shaped compressed tea\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompression: \u003c\/strong\u003e notoriously tight. This protects the tea during transport but slows down the aging process.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Journey (2003):\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEarly infusions (1-3): Amber to orange-yellow liquor, bright and translucent. Mild smoke on the nose ('classic' Xiaguan — \"无烟不下关\"), honey-sweetness and camphor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMid-infusions (4-10): Liquor deepens to golden-amber, honey notes persist with floral hints; 'gan' deepens and lingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLate infusions: lingering, forest mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(9, 72, 166); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Xiaguan Tuo Cha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roots of the Xiaguan Tea Factory trace back to 1902, when the Yong Chang Xiang (永昌祥) merchant housein Xiaguan — the key trading hub on the Ancient Tea Horse Road — refined the bowl-shaped tuocha form that would become the factory's signature. As trade flourished, dozens of tea enterprises proliferated in the Xiaguan district of Dali throughout the 1910s–1930s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe modern factory traces its official founding to May 1941, when the Mongolian and Tibetan Commission and the Yunnan China Tea Trading Company jointly established the Kang Zang Tea Factory (康藏茶厂). Its primary mandate was producing compressed tea for Tibetan markets under the 宝焰牌 (Baoyan \/ Holy Flame)trademark. After nationalization in 1950, the factory was renamed the Xiaguan Tea Factory and absorbed allremaining private tea houses in the Dali region by 1955.\u003cbr\u003eKey milestones include: the 1959 creation of 苍洱沱茶 as a national anniversary gift tea; the 1972 creation of the Xiao Fa Tuo (小法沱) for French export — the first Pu-erh to reach Europe; national silver quality awards in 1981 and 1987; and the 1987 World Food Gold Crown Award in Düsseldorf. 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Time has rounded the edges while preserving the high-altitude energy that defines classic Xiaguan character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1309\" data-start=\"1180\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1197\" data-start=\"1180\"\u003eChinese name:\u003c\/strong\u003e 高原陈铁饼 (\u003cem data-end=\"1234\" data-start=\"1205\"\u003eHigh-Plateau Aged Iron Cake\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr data-end=\"1238\" data-start=\"1235\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1247\" data-start=\"1238\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw (Sheng) Pu-erh\u003cbr data-end=\"1269\" data-start=\"1266\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1281\" data-start=\"1269\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2007\u003cbr data-end=\"1289\" data-start=\"1286\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1302\" data-start=\"1289\"\u003ePressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2014\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1411\" data-start=\"1311\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1411\" data-start=\"1311\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTranslation of the Nei Fei (inner label)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Plateau Aged Qizi Cake Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense tectonic movements three million years ago caused the Yunnan Plateau to rise abruptly from the seabed. As the ancient saying goes, “It grows one zhang in a day—Yunnan is in the heavens,” vividly illustrating the region’s unique and superior natural conditions: low latitude, high elevation, and a distinctive monsoon climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yunnan Plateau enjoys mild annual temperature variation with large differences between day and night; clearly defined dry and wet seasons, with a long dry season (November–April) and little rainfall, and a short rainy season (June–August) with heavy precipitation accounting for 85% of the annual total. Sunshine is intense, rainfall abundant, frost-free periods are long, and the region’s vertical, three-dimensional climate is especially pronounced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDali lies at the watershed between the Yunnan–Guizhou Plateau and the Hengduan Mountains. Warm air currents from the Indian Ocean surge through the long, broad valleys between the Cangshan and Ailao mountain ranges, forming the world-renowned “Xiaguan Wind.” This phenomenon keeps Xiaguan in Dali—historically the heart of China’s Tea Horse Road—warm year-round, with an average humidity of only 60%, creating a uniquely distinctive regional climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Xiaguan Tuocha Company, located at an altitude of 2,000 meters, sits directly upwind of the Xiaguan Wind, where the air is exceptionally clean and fresh. Within this distinctive monsoon climate, premium early-spring Yunnan large-leaf sun-dried green tea is stored for 7–8 years, then crafted using the century-old techniques of Xiaguan Tuocha: steaming with snowmelt spring water from Cangshan Mountain and naturally air-drying in the Xiaguan Wind, among other classic and unique processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting \u003cstrong\u003eHigh Plateau Aged Qizi Cake Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e is refined and elegant, distinguished by its lofty, unique aroma and rich, expansive, mellow flavor. 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