{"title":"Teas NEW","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"hui-xiang-荟香-2025","title":"Hui Xiang – 2025 (50g)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Personal Expression of Phoenix Dancong by Ye Hanzhong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHui Xiang is a distinctive Phoenix Dancong created and personally blended by \u003c\/span\u003eYe Hanzhong\u003cspan\u003e, one of the most respected figures in the tradition of Chaozhou Gongfu tea and Phoenix Dancong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than being conceived as a commercial tea, this blend was created with a simple purpose: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto share the expressive potential and fascination of Phoenix Dancong with tea lovers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its character is remarkably versatile, and different brewing approaches can reveal surprisingly different facets of the same tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong the cups tasted by the producer, the aromatic spectrum ranged from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehoneyed floral notes and magnolia blossoms to honeysuckle, nuts and the wild, deep character associated with old tea trees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. When brewed in a small pear-shaped teapot, the tea revealed a particularly profound profile: deep floral aromas intertwined with a gentle sweetness, gradually rising from the throat back into the nasal cavity and lingering there for a long time. The texture remains smooth and moistening in the throat, with an increasingly generous expression through successive infusions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis versatility is perhaps one of Hui Xiang's most fascinating qualities. Rather than imposing a single aromatic identity, the tea invites the brewer to explore its different dimensions, making each preparation a slightly different encounter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in 1963 in Guiban Village, Fenghuang Town, Chaozhou, \u003c\/span\u003eYe Hanzhong\u003cspan\u003e comes from a family deeply rooted in tea. He is a nationally recognised master of Chaozhou Gongfu tea and a National First-Class Tea Appraiser.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe has devoted decades to the study, production, evaluation and transmission of Phoenix Dancong and Chaozhou tea culture. His work combines traditional craftsmanship with a systematic approach to tea evaluation and brewing, and he has played an active role in promoting Chaozhou Gongfu tea both in China and internationally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHui Xiang is therefore best understood as \u003c\/span\u003eYe Hanzhong's own interpretation of the Phoenix Dancong experience\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— a tea created to let its drinkers explore the depth, diversity and aromatic possibilities of this remarkable tea tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Rare Opportunity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHui Xiang was produced in a very limited quantity and was not intended for long-term production. According to the producer, \u003c\/span\u003eno further production is planned once the remaining stock has been sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly a very small number of boxes remain available, making this 2025 edition a particularly rare opportunity to experience this special creation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 50 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Phoenix Mountain, Chaozhou, Guangdong, China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Phoenix Dancong Oolong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"YUAN TEA 源茶","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54559100666193,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/0677\/2305\/files\/DSCF1667-yuantea.png?v=1786573712"},{"product_id":"2004-yiwu-shan-yun","title":"Yiwu Shan Yun sheng cha – 2004 (30 g)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA refined aged raw Pu-erh from Yiwu, crafted from carefully selected wild old-tree material from the traditional tea gardens of Yiwu, Yunnan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressed by hand using the traditional stone-mould method, this teacake has a well-balanced, moderately compressed body with thick, robust leaves and plump buds. The leaves display a dark, lustrous appearance with abundant silvery tips, reflecting the quality of the original material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter more than two decades of transformation, including years of traditional Hong Kong storage, the tea has developed the characteristic depth and maturity of a well-aged Yiwu raw Pu-erh. The liquor is clear amber-gold, becoming deeper and more luminous with infusion. Its texture is smooth, mellow and rounded, with a gentle sweetness that develops gradually across the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elegant character of Yiwu is particularly apparent in its \u003cstrong\u003erefined sweetness and lingering floral-honey fragrance\u003c\/strong\u003e. Rather than being forceful, its \u003cem\u003echa qi\u003c\/em\u003e is restrained and inward, while the aftertaste is generous and persistent, leaving a long-lasting sweetness and fragrance around the cheeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts evolution in traditional storage brings a distinctive sense of time to the tea, balancing youthful Yiwu elegance with the mellow depth acquired through ageing. With further careful storage, its mature woody and aged-tea notes may continue to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn elegant choice both for \u003cstrong\u003eimmediate tasting and for further ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e, this 2004 Yiwu Shan Yun Teacake offers a compelling expression of the graceful, deep and enduring character associated with Yiwu raw Pu-erh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yiwu, Yunnan, China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw Pu-erh (\u003cem\u003eSheng Pu-erh\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaw material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild old-tree tea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional stone-mould hand pressing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Hong Kong storage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"YUAN TEA 源茶","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54559291015505,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/0677\/2305\/files\/DSCF1812.jpg?v=1786575033"},{"product_id":"bai-hao-yin-zhen-2024","title":"Bai Hao Yin Zhen – 2024 (50g)","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a particularly sweet, clean-tasting and elegant specimen of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBai Hao Yin Zhen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is expressive, yet very well-mannered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe were surprised by its high sweetness and by the absence of any impurities in the flavour, which is sometimes noticeable in certain white teas on the market, especially when brewed more strongly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn both hot and cold brews this \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBai Hao Yin Zhen proved to be very fragrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, we were delighted to see that the tea plants have grown in a remarkably clean garden located in \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eZhenghe, Fujian province. Considering the quality of the tea and the prestige of the producer, the price we obtained for this white tea represented particularly good value that was not to be missed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea type:\u003c\/strong\u003e white tea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zhenghe, Fujian, China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700 - 900 m\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBAI HAO YIN ZHEN\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBai Hao Yin Zhen\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(白毫銀針) \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003emeans \u003cem\u003eWhite Hair Silver Needle\u003c\/em\u003e. Among white teas, this is considered the most precious and sought-after variety. Its production is reserved for the youngest, most delicate buds of the \u003cem\u003eCamellia sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e plant, making it a true expression of purity and refinement. All tea lovers claim to love this white tea !\u003cbr\u003eI addition, it \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eis high in active polyphenols.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA Bai Hao Yin Zhen ages beautifully : it undergoes flavor transformation, and scientific studies have also found positive changes in certain bioactive properties as it ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuring the first three years, its fresh floral character and delicate aromas of downy buds gradually soften, giving way to gentler herbal notes and a subtle sweetness.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeyond the three-year mark, Bai Hao Yin Zhen develops greater depth and complexity, with flavours of dried fruit accompanied by a delicate woody warmth. 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Others are robust and full-bodied, but their overly dominant structure tends to overshadow or ruins the subtle aromas that need more clarity in order to ensure a good balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut here, with this Hong Mi Tao Guo Mi Xiang Hong cha, it’s a success!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoth the fragrance and the structure are present, and they dance in perfect harmony. Like a perfect juicy fruit picked at just the right moment.\u003c\/strong\u003e Suffice it to say that nature and human craftsmanship have just brought us a dangerously seductive tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBesides, its affordable price makes it a good everyday tea. We have been drinking it so many times because we simply love it. We have noticed that the expression of its aromatic notes reaches its most charming potential especially when brewed with care and precision. In this regard, we prefer to use around 3 grams per 100 ml, with water at 95°C, for about 1 or 2 minutes. But this is simply a matter of personal taste. If you steep it too long, this red tea will simply develop a powdery texture, like cocoa, and the tannins remain pleasant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs for the story behind it\u003c\/strong\u003e, we can share that this is a high-mountain red tea from \u003cstrong\u003eZhenghe\u003c\/strong\u003e. (So it is not a low-altitude valley.) The garden has good minerals in the soil.\u003cbr\u003eFor a long period of time, Zhenghe black teas were widely imported into Europe. 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