{"title":"Dark Tea","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLike many great inventions, dark tea's beginning was most likely an accident. Although the Chinese kept the secrets of growing and processing tea to themselves for hundreds of years, they traded tea to many countries along the 4,000-mile Silk Road. To transport and protect tea on long-distance and sometimes two-year treks, the Chinese compressed tea into bricks. Sometimes, the tea bricks absorbed enough moisture to attract indigenous microbes. While it was initially thought this would ruin the tea, it in fact fermented it and gave the tea unique flavors. Considerably refined since those early days, dark tea processing is similar to making cheese and beer.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is the difference between a \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epu'er\u003c\/em\u003e tea and a dark tea? Only fermented teas grown and processed in a region of China's Yunnan Province can be called pu'er teas. Fermented teas grown outside this area or in other provinces must be called \"dark teas.\" Pu'er, in this respect, is similar to French Champagne. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDark tea's flavor profiles range from astringent, bitter melon for a one-year-old, slowly-aged pu’er cake, to notes of truffle and aged, smooth scotch for the same pu’er cake allowed to age for 12 years. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOnce steeped, dark teas range in color from light greenish-brown to an almost syrupy, dark brown liquid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhichever dark tea adventure you choose, you'll experience a tea invented along the Silk Road.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ebony-rose","title":"Afternoon Tea Rose","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWe serve this rose-scented tea at the best private afternoon teas in town, and it always receives rave reviews! \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eTea Type \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e Tisane | Flavors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eDark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4 c6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e|\u003c\/strong\u003e cocoa, floral, full-body, velvety \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4 c6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eTea Tip: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003ePr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eobiotic and an afternoon tea, delicious with milk and sugar or dessert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eYuntai Daye cultivar, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edark tea, rose petals. Produced in the summer of 2024 by Mr. Duan Jianqun in Anhua County, Hunan, China. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003eHow to Steep:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003e 1 pc, 8–10 oz water, 208°F, 8-10 min\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eFun Fact: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4 c6\"\u003eFor a Russian-style tea, add 1 tbsp of apricot preserves to the infuser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eSimilar Teas: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eDark Chocolate, Love Potion, Orange Truffle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"accordion content\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":39380091142246,"sku":"AFTTEA01","price":8.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":994750357,"sku":"AFTTEA02","price":14.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":27890697863270,"sku":"AFTTEA04","price":24.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":27890697896038,"sku":"AFTTEA08","price":46.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":32141667303526,"sku":"AFTTEA16","price":88.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0448\/5817\/products\/ebonyrose.png?v=1738227736"},{"product_id":"sticky-rice-puer-tuo-cha","title":"Sticky Rice","description":"\u003ch1\u003eEach compressed tea coin (or \u003cem\u003etuo cha, \u003c\/em\u003ewhich\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003emeans \"bird's nest\") is flavored with an herb that tastes like sticky rice and aged 24-30 months. A popular restaurant tea, one sip and you'll know why! \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable in a 12 pc gift box or in bulk (2, 4, 8, or 16 oz). Each 3 oz gift box contains 12 pu'er coins. One coin makes 10 oz of tea, and the same tea leaves can be steeped multiple times.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eTea Type \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e Tisane | Flavors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDark+ (pu'er)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e| \u003c\/strong\u003efull-body but very smooth, toasted wild rice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4 c6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eTea Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Make this tea double-strength and use it instead of water to make rice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e China-Menghai, Yunnan Large Leaf cultivar, sticky rice herb (Nuo Mi Xiang, or Semnostachya Menglaensis)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvested at 800-1000 meters elevation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003eHow to Steep: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e1 disk, 8 oz water, 212°F, 5–6 min\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(for more body, steep longer)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eFun Fact: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis pu'er (from Yunnan Province's Menghai County) is called a ripe (or \"cooked\") pu'er.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eSimilar Teas:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tea Road Trek, Silk Road Adventure, Dark Chocolate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verileaf\/Eastrise Teas","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":39380086456422,"sku":"STIRIC01","price":6.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":29536992854118,"sku":"STIRIC02","price":11.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gift Box - 3 oz","offer_id":39330083242086,"sku":"STIRIC03","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":29536994132070,"sku":"STIRIC04","price":18.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":29536994984038,"sku":"STIRIC08","price":35.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":29536995311718,"sku":"STIRIC16","price":66.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"35.2 oz","offer_id":39589927387238,"sku":"STIRIC35.2","price":146.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0448\/5817\/products\/Boxed_Puerh001.jpg?v=1682274460"},{"product_id":"organic-tea-path-puer","title":"Palace Pu'er Ripe 2012","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePu'er tea is fermented, giving it deep, earthy tones and many infusions. This batch from 2012 was modeled after tribute-style teas presented to the Imperial court over 150 years ago. Smooth and full-bodied, this probiotic tea is a great coffee substitute and for pu'er beginners.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e: Although not certified organic, no chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicide was used in the production of this tea. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea Type \u003c\/b\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e Tisane | Flavors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDark (pu'er)\u003cstrong\u003e |\u003c\/strong\u003e full-body but very smooth, sweet tobacco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4 c6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eTea Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eTry this tea with a couple of balls of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theculturedcup.mom\/products\/cooling-chrysanthemum\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChrysanthemum\u003c\/a\u003e tea for a soothing and flavorful infusion!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJinggu County, Pu'er City, Yunnan Province, China, pu'er tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yunnan Large Leaf (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYunnan Dayezhong )\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003eHow to Steep: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e2 tsp, 8 oz water, 212°F, good for 5 infusions or more, start at 3 min. for the 1st and 2nd steep, then 5 min, 8, and 10 min.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eFun Fact: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eEach batch of shu pu'er uses 6–20 tons of tea leaves, covered with cloth and lightly moistened. As they heat up, natural microbes grow inside the piles from the rich microbial environments of the Pu’er processing units. Factory workers check the tea daily and move the piles every few days to prevent the leaves from overheating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e This cycle repeats until the leaves turn dark brown, a process that takes about 60–90 days. Then they are dried and sometimes compressed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"c4 c6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tea helps regulate blood pressure and blood sugar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eSimilar Teas:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theculturedcup.mom\/products\/the-taste-of-menghai-ripe-puer-cake-100g\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMenghai\u003c\/a\u003e , \u003ca title=\"Laoman'e\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theculturedcup.mom\/products\/laomane-shu-puer-bulang\"\u003eLaoman'e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theculturedcup.mom\/products\/sticky-rice-puer-tuo-cha\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSticky Rice\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dethlefsen \u0026 Balk Inc.","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":39380084228198,"sku":"PALPUE01","price":11.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":32053596684390,"sku":"PALPUE02","price":20.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":32053596717158,"sku":"PALPUE04","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":32053596749926,"sku":"PALPUE08","price":65.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":32053596782694,"sku":"PALPUE16","price":124.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 grams (17.6 oz)","offer_id":51353989906720,"sku":null,"price":137.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0448\/5817\/files\/Palace_Sheng_1.png?v=1773673715"},{"product_id":"autumn-harvest-sheng","title":"Autumn Harvest Sheng","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAn early 2023 autumn harvest \u003cem\u003esheng pu'er\u003c\/em\u003e foraged from wild ancient trees that are 100-300 years old. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e Hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e-picked buds and leaves are sun-dried in bamboo baskets, preserving the natural flavors. \u003c\/span\u003e This lively tea has upfront fresh woody notes and a distinctly sweet and cooling aftertaste. \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eCrafted by a regional cooperative that promotes environmental responsibility and traditional pu’er techniques. Cultivated at around 7000 ft in Mt. Ailao in Qianjiazhai, Yunnan. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea Type \u003c\/b\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e Tisane | Flavors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDark (pu'er)\u003cstrong\u003e |\u003c\/strong\u003e hint of spice, citrus, fresh vegetal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4 c6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eTea Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Try this tea at 175 °F for more sweetness and at 208 °F for more spice and a full body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4 c6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e China, Yunnan, Qianjiazhai Assamica Pu'er tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-element=\"elevation\" class=\"l-text\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"small-block\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003eHow to Steep: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e1 tbsp, 8 oz water, 175 °F\/208 \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e°F\u003c\/span\u003e, 4 minutes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eFun Fact: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGu Hua\u003c\/em\u003e refers to an autumn harvest. A \u003cem\u003esheng pu'er\u003c\/em\u003e is also known as \"raw\" or \"green.\" Unlike other types of tea, pu'er is fermented with beneficial fungi and bacteria and is considered probiotic. Pu'er only comes from China's Yunnan Provinc\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verdant Tea","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":39654141526118,"sku":"AUTHAR01","price":6.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":39654141558886,"sku":"AUTHAR02","price":12.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":39654141591654,"sku":"AUTHAR04","price":20.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":39654141624422,"sku":"AUTHAR08","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":39654141657190,"sku":"AUTHAR16","price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0448\/5817\/products\/Untitleddesign_ffe8e912-102a-4c3d-b1ea-fbae4807a2f3.jpg?v=1683329365"},{"product_id":"2016-commemorative-raw-puer-cake","title":"2016 Premium Raw Pu'er Cake, 100 g","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThis raw (sheng) pu'er cake has gentle, sweet, and bright flavor notes that deepen with age.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eTea Type \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e Tisane | Flavors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDark (Pu'er) Raw\u003cstrong\u003e |\u003c\/strong\u003e cooling, earthy, sweet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4 c6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eTea Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Enjoy this tea outdoors on a pleasant afternoon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eChina, Yunnan Province (Xishuangbanna) pu'er tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003eHow to Steep: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWestern Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eUse 3 g of tea for 8 oz of water. Steep at 190°F for 3 minutes, repeating until the flavor fades.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEastern Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use 5 g of leaves for 6 oz of water. Rinse once with 190°F water, then steep for 10 seconds for the first three steepings, increasing by 10 seconds each time until the flavor fades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eFun Fact: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eThis tea is made from the leaves of tea trees that are 100 to 300 years old, resulting in a cup that offers both complexity and balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eSimilar Teas: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eAutumn Harvest Sheng Pu'er, Heirloom Raw Pu'er\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39870918590566,"sku":"31214","price":75.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0448\/5817\/products\/2016_Commemorative_Raw_Cake-300px-Edited.png?v=1683329052"},{"product_id":"golden-needle-white-lotus-ripe-puer-cake-200g","title":"Golden Needle Ripe Pu'er Cake, 200 g","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThis full-bodied pu'er is fresh and full. Find notes of creamy cocoa and subtle floral as the returning sweetness (hui gan) builds with each sip.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eTea Type \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e Tisane | Flavors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDark (pu'er) Ripe \u003cstrong\u003e|\u003c\/strong\u003e cacao, creamy, smooth \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4 c6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eTea Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Chinese believe pu'er lowers blood pressure, as fermentation produces statins (blood pressure-lowering compounds).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eChina, Yunnan Province pu'er (dark) tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003eHow to Steep: Western:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003e Add 3 g to 8 oz of boiling water and steep for 3–4 minutes. \u003cstrong\u003eEastern: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003eUse 5 g of leaves per 6 ounces of water. Quickly rinse the leaves with boiling water and discard the water. Steep for 10 sec. Add 10 seconds to each additional steep. Steep until the flavor fades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eFun Fact: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eLike Champagne, this tea must come from a specific region in Yunnan Province to be called pu'er.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eSimilar Teas:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Menghai Ripe Pu'er Cake, Sticky Rice Pu'er\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39870969938022,"sku":"31383","price":75.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0448\/5817\/products\/goldenneedleWL300-Edited.png?v=1683329180"},{"product_id":"the-taste-of-menghai-ripe-puer-cake-100g","title":"Menghai Ripe Pu'er Cake, 250 g","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThis cake comes from a well-known producer in Menghai using traditional methods. A steeping session of this tea is a perfect example of the classic Ripe Pu'er flavor. A great value for it's quality!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eTea Type \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e Tisane | Flavors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4\"\u003e Ripe Pu'er \u003cstrong\u003e|\u003c\/strong\u003e creamy, woodsy, rich body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4 c6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eTea Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Chinese believe pu'er lowers blood pressure, as fermentation produces statins (blood pressure-lowering compounds).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eChina, Yunnan Province Ripe Pu'er. Produced in Bulang Mountain, Menghai County, Yunnan Province.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e fall 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003eHow to Steep: Western: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003eAdd 3 g to 8 oz of boiling water and steep for 3–4 minutes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEastern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use 5 g of leaves per 6 ounces of water. Quickly rinse the leaves with boiling water and discard the water. Steep for 10 sec. Add 10 seconds to each additional steep. Steep until the flavor fades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eFun Fact: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eLike Champagne, this tea must come from a specific region in Yunnan Province to be called pu'er.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eSimilar Teas:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Golden Needle Ripe Pu'er Cake, Sticky Rice Pu'er\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39871026692198,"sku":"31375","price":46.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0448\/5817\/products\/fullsizeoutput_351b-Edited.png?v=1683329053"},{"product_id":"limited-edition-raw-puer-cake-2008-100-g","title":"2008 Limited Edition Raw Pu'er Cake, 200 g","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA premier raw pu'er cake harvested from centuries-old trees and produced under tea master Vesper Chan. The mature age of this cake has nurtured a complex and balanced profile and offers a \"returning sweetness\" (hui gan). This unique sensation creates a lingering, cooling sweetness that builds with each cup you drink.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eTea Type \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e Tisane | Flavors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eRaw Pu'er\u003cstrong\u003e |\u003c\/strong\u003e stone fruit, vegetal, woodsy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4 c6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eTea Tips:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003ePu'er tea may help lower blood pressure because of the statins produced during its fermentation process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003eYunnan Province Pu'er (dark) sourced at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eJinggu Mountain, Simao Prefecture, Yunnan Province, \u003c\/span\u003eChina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Steep Tea:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e Steep 3 g of tea in 8 oz of water at 190°F for 3 min. until the flavor fades.  \u003cstrong\u003eEastern Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use 5 g of leaves for 6 oz of water. Rinse the leaves with 190°F water, then steep for 10 seconds for the first three times, adding 10 seconds for each additional steep. Continue until the flavor fades. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eFun Fact: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003ePu-er tea, known as \"black tea\" in China, originates from Yunnan Province and is named after a local market town. It undergoes post-fermentation, which darkens the leaves and alters their flavor. Like fine wine, pu-er can improve with age, remaining fresh for up to 80 years. To be labeled as \"Pu'er,\" the tea must come from a specific area in Yunnan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eSimilar Teas:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2016 Premium Raw Pu'er Cake, Golden Needle RIpe Cake \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47808609616160,"sku":"12011","price":83.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0448\/5817\/files\/be7cde42-5884-4647-b97d-43d423f08480.png?v=1710001506"},{"product_id":"manderin-ripe-puer-8-g","title":"Green Mandarin Ripe Pu'er","description":"\u003ch1\u003eExperience the vibrant flavor of our Mandarin Ripe Pu'er tea! Bursting with citrus notes, this Pu’er is bright and easy to steep, making it the perfect addition to your daily routine. Savor the full-bodied taste and indulge in the benefits of this delicious tea.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eTea Type \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e Tisane | Flavors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDark (pu'er) Raw\u003cstrong\u003e |\u003c\/strong\u003e citrus, loamy, cooling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4 c6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eTea Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Chinese believe pu'er lowers blood pressure, as fermentation produces statins (blood pressure-lowering compounds).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003eGreen mandarin is from Xinhui, Guangdong, China, Ripe Pu-erh is from Yunnan, China, 2024 vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003eHow to Steep: Western: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003eUnwrap one ball in steeping vessel. Bring 8 oz water at 208\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003e°F. Rinse the ball by pouring water over it and waiting for about 10 sec before dumping water. Steep for 2-3 Minutes. Repeat until flavor fades. \u003cstrong\u003eEastern: \u003c\/strong\u003eUse one ball per 6 oz of water. Rinse the leaves once with boiling water for 10 seconds and discard. Steep for 30 sec for the 1st-4th steep. Then add 30sec for each additional steep. Continue until the flavor fades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eSome green mandarin pu-er pieces might have a white substance on it known as \"orange crystal oil,\" formed from the precipitation of volatile oil in the orange peel. This oil is crucial to the food and nutritional value of Xinhui mandarin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact 2\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mandarins symbolize luck, wealth, and prosperity due to \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ehomophonic names. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":47845523947808,"sku":"MANPUE01","price":12.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":47845523980576,"sku":"MANPUE02","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":47845524013344,"sku":"MANPUE04","price":36.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":47845524046112,"sku":"MANPUE08","price":69.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":47845524078880,"sku":"MANPUE16","price":131.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0448\/5817\/files\/green_mandarin.jpg?v=1737747743"},{"product_id":"raw-puer-pearls-in-box-50g","title":"Dragon Pearls, Raw Pu'er","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Pu'er that ranks supreme in quality, convenience, and elegance. Harvested in the spring of 2020, every 5-gram pearl is hand-pressed to preserve the clean, sweet, and rich flavor of the tea leaves sourced from old-growth tea trees. Each  pearl is individually wrapped, making it the easiest way to enjoy pu'er anywhere! Comes in decorative box with 7 pearls or individually.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eTea Type \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e Tisane | Flavors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDark (pu'er) Raw\u003cstrong\u003e |\u003c\/strong\u003e sweet, vegetal, floral, cooling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4 c6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eTea Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Chinese believe pu'er lowers blood pressure, as fermentation produces statins (blood pressure-lowering compounds).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eChina, \u003cspan\u003eMengsong, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Pu'er tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003eHow to Steep: Western: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003eUse 1 pearl for 12 oz of water. Steep at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003e190°F for 3 min. Re-steep until the flavor fades. \u003cstrong\u003eEastern: \u003c\/strong\u003eUse 1 pearl in gaiwan or teapot. You may poke the center of the ball with a pu'er knife to allow the leaves to open up quickly. Rinse the leaves once with 195°F water for about 5 seconds and discard. Steep for 40 sec for the first steeping. For the second steeping start at 10 seconds then add 10 sec for each additional steeping. Continue until the flavor fades. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003eFor best results use mountain spring water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eFun Fact: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eLike Champagne, this tea must come from a specific region in Yunnan Province to be called \"pu'er.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eSimilar Teas:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2016 Premium Raw Pu'er Cake, 2015 High Mountain Raw Pu'er Cake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Gift Box of 7 Pearls","offer_id":49932619645216,"sku":"31388","price":25.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Pearl","offer_id":49932619677984,"sku":"31388.B","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0448\/5817\/files\/8E312347-A8AC-4C05-A792-6D00068389C0.jpg?v=1737751464"},{"product_id":"xiaguan-tuo-cha","title":"Xiaguan Tuocha Ripe Pu'er, 100g","description":"\u003ch1\u003eOriginating from Xiaguan in Yunnan's Dali Prefecture, this robust pu'er tea reflects the areas dry, windy climate, which imparts a subtle smoky aroma. Each sip leaves a refreshing cooling sensation (hui gan) that gradually intensifies, offering a soothing and memorable experience.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eTea Type \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e Tisane | Flavors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDark (pu'er) Ripe | Slight smoke, bright, cooling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eChina, Yunnan Province, Dali Prefecture pu'er (dark) tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4 c6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eTea Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Chinese believe pu'er lowers blood pressure, as fermentation produces statins (blood pressure-lowering compounds).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003eHow to Steep: Western:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003e Add 3 g to 8 oz of boiling water and steep for 3–4 minutes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEastern: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003eUse 5 g of leaves per 6 ounces of water. Quickly rinse the leaves with boiling water and discard the water. Steep for 10 sec. Add 10 seconds to each additional steep. Steep until the flavor fades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun fact\u003c\/strong\u003e: In the Yunnan dialect, \"tuo\" refers to a round-shaped object, while \"cha\" means tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eSimilar Teas:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Menghai Ripe Pu'er Cake, Golden Needle Ripe Pu'er Cake, Sticky Rice Pu'er\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50307146744096,"sku":"TuoCha","price":46.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0448\/5817\/files\/tuo-cha-photo4.jpg?v=1756859991"},{"product_id":"lunan-sheng-puer-cake","title":"Lunan Sheng Pu'er Ancient Tree Fresh Forest Bouquet","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAncient Trees, combined with rich soil, create a flavor bouquet of wild honey, lychee, pineapple, purple iris, and forest, with a lingering, mouthwatering finish.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eTea Type \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e Tisane | Flavors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4\"\u003e Sheng Pu'er\u003cstrong\u003e| \u003c\/strong\u003ewild honey, lychee, pineapple, herbs, purple iris, sweet potato, forest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4 c6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eTea Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4 c6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe complex flavors of this tea are best enjoyed using Eastern brewing directions, allowing for multiple steeps. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e China, Lunan Mountain, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eProvince Pu'er tea: 100%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003eHow to Steep:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Eastern: 1 gram per 20 ml water, 185-195 F; give a quick rinse, then begin with a 10-second steep; increase by 10-20 seconds with each infusion. Western: 2 grams per 6-8 oz. water, 185-195 F, 2-3 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eFun Fact #1:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e Sheng Pu'er is one of two types of Pu'er tea (the other being Shu). Sheng is aged naturally over time. Young shengs tend to be more assertive, while the passage of time rounds out flavors and enhances sweetness. This tea is already well-balanced, and time will only enhance these qualities. Many connoisseurs of Pu'er will buy one cake to enjoy now, and another to age for later!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact #2: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSheng Pu'er has many of the same health benefits of green tea, as it is processed similarly. That means it is full of catechins such as EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), EGC (epigallocatechin), EC (epicatechin), and ECG (epicatechin gallate). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eFun Fact #3:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e Shu (sometimes spelled Shou) is the other Pu'er type. Unlike Sheng, Shu is aged quickly (usually a few months) in an indoor, temperature and humidity-controlled environment. This results in a fully-fermented tea which is very different-tasting than a young sheng: smooth, full-bodied, sometimes with nutty, cocoa, smoky, woody, or fruity notes, but generally lacking the sweetness and complexity of sheng. Both types have unique flavors and benefits. Pu'er fanatics often drink both types!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eSimilar Teas:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Autumn Harvest Sheng, Dragon Pearls, 2008 Liminted Edition Raw Pu'er Cake, Heirloom Raw Pu'er Cake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50862544683296,"sku":null,"price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0448\/5817\/files\/lunan.jpg?v=1770818473"},{"product_id":"laomane-shu-puer-bulang","title":"Laoman'e Shu Pu'er Walnut Cacao","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMade skillfully by monks using leaves from older high-elevation tea trees near Bulang Mountain, this tea offers a smooth walnut, cacao, and full-bodied taste, making it a perfect companion for all-day drinking, meditation, or as a digestif!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eTea Type \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e Tisane | Flavors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4\"\u003e Shu Pu'er\u003cstrong\u003e| \u003c\/strong\u003ewalnut, cacao, minerals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4 c6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eTea Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4 c6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe complex flavors of this tea are best enjoyed using Eastern brewing directions, allowing for multiple steeps. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e China, Laoman'e Village, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eProvince Pu'er tea: 100%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003eHow to Steep:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Eastern: 1 gram per 20\/30 ml water, 212 F; give a quick rinse, then begin with a 15-second steep for first two brews; increase by 10-20 seconds each subsequent infusion. Western: 2 grams per 6-8 oz. water, 212 F, 3-4 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eFun Fact #1:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e This tea comes from a Buddhist temple in Laoman'e, a village located in western Xishuangbanna Prefecture, in southern Yunnan Province. For centuries, monks there have been caretakers of tea gardens behind the temple and regularly make tea. Tea-drinking helps them stay focused yet calm during their long daily meditation practice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact #2: \u003c\/strong\u003eShu Pu'er, unlike Sheng (aged slowly over time), is aged quickly (usually a few months) in an indoor, temperature and humidity-controlled environment. This results in a fully-fermented tea which has very smooth, full-bodied, sometimes with nutty, cocoa, smoky, woody, or fruity notes. While Shu Pu'er will never have the complexity of a well-aged Sheng, if processed correctly, it will have a smoothness and full-bodied nature which many find satisfying, and the full fermentation is great for your gut health! Try drinking some Shu Pu'er to calm indigestion after a greasy meal! Many also drink Shu Pu'er to help them lower their cholesterol!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact #3: \u003c\/strong\u003eUnlike most other teas, quality Shu and Sheng Pu'er are made with leaves from tea trees, not shrubs. Many of these trees are hundreds of years old! The leaves are from a big-leaf variety (\u003cem\u003edayezhong\u003c\/em\u003e), and get nourishment from larger roots than from shrub plants, resulting in a more complex flavor!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eSimilar Teas:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Menghai Ripe Pu'er Cake, Golden Needle Ripe Pu'er Cake, Sticky Rice Pu'er, Green Mandarin Ripe Pu'er\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50864378052896,"sku":"LAOWAL","price":62.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0448\/5817\/files\/laomane.jpg?v=1770824966"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0448\/5817\/collections\/XXI._WEB_Dark-T_Section.webp?v=1689790079","url":"https:\/\/www.theculturedcup.mom\/collections\/dark-tea-1.oembed","provider":"The Cultured Cup®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}