{"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","url":"https:\/\/www.theculturedcup.mom\/products\/laomane-shu-puer-bulang","provider":"The Cultured Cup®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}