{"title":"Clair \u0026 Concentré","description":"\u003cp\u003eDes thés qui t'éclaircissent la tête. L'esprit net, l'attention posée.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2024-gushu-shou-puerh","title":"Chernozem","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.tea-details {\n  border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\n  padding: 10px 0;\n  margin: 0;\n}\n\n.tea-details summary {\n  font-weight: 600;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  letter-spacing: 0.05em;\n  list-style: none;\n  display: block;\n}\n\n.tea-details summary::-webkit-details-marker {\n  display: none;\n}\n\n.tea-details p {\n  margin: 12px 0 0;\n  line-height: 1.7;\n}\n\n.tea-graph {\n  width: 100%;\n  display: block;\n  margin-bottom: 24px;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"tea-graph\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/7734\/6885\/files\/2026_04_24_ChernozemWeb_graph_10x_9a5a358d-7fe2-43a7-a584-b9284f2b4701.png?v=1778700850\" alt=\"Chernozem tasting graph\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\" class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDETAILED TASTING NOTES\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm Leaf Smell: black soil, condensed milk, topinambur\u003cbr\u003eWet Leaf Smell: soil and roots after rain\u003cbr\u003eTexture Feel: thick, creamy, coating\u003cbr\u003eTaste: yam, milk, mifagao (steamed rice bun)\u003cbr\u003eFinish Feel: clean, silky smooth, a bit juicy\u003cbr\u003eEmpty Cup Smell: oat biscuits\u003cbr\u003eAftertaste: milk porridge\u003cbr\u003eBody Feel: energised, warm, clear-headed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eKEY INFO\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCategory: Shou (Cooked) Pu'Erh Tea\u003cbr\u003eNative Name: 春南糯古树熟普洱\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: 2024 April\u003cbr\u003erigin: ancient forest around Shitou old village, Nannuo mountain, Menghai county, Xishuangbanna prefecture, Yunnan province, China\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: Dayezhong (Big leaf)\u003cbr\u003eAltitude: 1600m+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eEFIM'S COMMENTS\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eShou PuErh is rarely made from pure gushu (ancient tree) spring material, such harvests are usually reserved for Sheng PuErh. Chernozem is a rare exception, and a strong case for why this should be done more often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeeply mineral and consistently thick, the tea carries a rich, earthy profile that reminded us of fertile black soil (hence the name). A medium-to-strong fermentation gives it a creamy, dense texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA comforting body sensation gradually unfolds\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt drinks beautifully now, but also holds strong potential for aging, if you can resist finishing it first.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eBREWING SUGGESTION\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;Gongfu brewing:\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;100°C\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;6g \/100ml\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;1st infusion: 15sec, next: +3sec\/infusion\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;12 infusions\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't be intimidated by the dark color of its liquor: it comes from natural fermentation, not over-steeping. In fact, this tea is very forgiving and difficult to overbrew. It opens up gradually over the first few infusions and maintains its character through many more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eTEA ORIGIN\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea comes from an ancient garden on Nannuo mountain, with trees estimated between 300 and 800 years old, near the old Shitou village. The garden grows in a forest ecosystem where tea trees coexist with other plants. The trees, especially the older ones, have not been treated with fertilisers or pesticides for many years. This environment contributes to the depth and mineral character of the tea.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eThe producer manages the harvest and processing herself, with her family. I met her by chance in 2024, and her teas have consistently stood out, not just for their quality, but for the care and integrity she puts into them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eMUSIC ASSOCIATION\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTRASHIII — INDUSTRIAL FUTURE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Tea Drunk Monkeys","offers":[{"title":"Small pouch - 70g | 31.9 € (0.46 €\/g)","offer_id":58505902752069,"sku":null,"price":31.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample - 15g | 7.9 € (0.53 €\/g)","offer_id":58505902784837,"sku":null,"price":7.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large pouch - 200g | 76.9 € (0.38 €\/g)","offer_id":58505902817605,"sku":null,"price":76.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/7734\/6885\/files\/DSC07501-3.jpg?v=1780959183"},{"product_id":"2025-tongmu-zhengshan-xiaozhong","title":"Pastry Oven","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .tea-details {\n      border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\n      padding: 10px 0;\n      margin: 0;\n  }\n\n  .tea-details summary {\n      font-weight: 600;\n      cursor: pointer;\n      letter-spacing: 0.05em;\n      list-style: none;\n      display: block;\n  }\n\n  .tea-details summary::-webkit-details-marker {\n      display: none;\n  }\n\n  .tea-graph {\n      width: 100%;\n      display: block;\n      margin-bottom: 24px;\n  }\n  \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/7734\/6885\/files\/2026_04_23_Pastry_OvenWeb_graph_10x_a3953765-763b-4269-82f5-a8c7b1d57bb5.png?v=1779314948\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDETAILED TASTING NOTES\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScent of dry leaves: chocolate, caramelized milk, golden syrup biscuits\u003cbr\u003eScent of wet leaves: caramelized sweet potato\u003cbr\u003eTexture: thick, creamy, slightly chalky\u003cbr\u003eTaste: croissant, brown sugar, charcoal toast, camphor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMouthfeel: soft, juicy in the mouth, slight freshness in the throat\u003cbr\u003eScent of empty cup: caramel, popcorn\u003cbr\u003eAftertaste: butter crepe, hazelnut\u003cbr\u003eBody sensation: relaxed, soothed, clear mind\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eKEY INFO\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCategory: Red (Black) Tea\u003cbr\u003eNative Name: 正山小种\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: 2025 April\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Tongmu village, Wuyi mountains, Nanping municipality, Fujian, China\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: Caicha (heirloom)\u003cbr\u003eAltitude: 800m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eEFIM'S COMMENTS\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePastry Oven is everything I want from a top Zhengshan Xiaozhong: comforting chocolate, freshly baked buttery pastry and a satisfying finish. Speaking from experience, this balance is not easy to find, even in the Wuyi region itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eBREWING SUGGESTION\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGongfu brewing:\u003cbr\u003e95°C\u003cbr\u003e5g \/100ml\u003cbr\u003e1st infusion: 10sec, next: +5sec\/infusion\u003cbr\u003e8 infusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eTEA ORIGIN\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTongmu village, nestled deep in Fujian's Wuyi mountains, is where red (black) tea is said to have first appeared — one of the most historically loaded sites in the tea world. Our Pastry Oven leaves come from Tongmu and are then processed by a family that has been working tea in WuYi for generations, with a production lead who has 30 years of experience in red (black) teas and cliff oolongs. We found them by happy accident: one of the family members reached out to develop their tea network, not knowing we were building ours. We tasted their teas, liked them, and the rest followed naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis tea is an unsmoked version of Zhengshan Xiaozhong (Lapsang Souchong).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tea Drunk Monkeys","offers":[{"title":"Small pouch - 30g  |  14.9 € (0.5 €\/g)","offer_id":58014830625093,"sku":null,"price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample - 5g | 2.9 € (0.58 €\/g)","offer_id":58014830657861,"sku":null,"price":2.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large pouch - 100g | 39.9 € (0.4 €\/g)","offer_id":58014830690629,"sku":null,"price":39.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/7734\/6885\/files\/DSC04568_e5c6ec3d-5b07-472e-9dc6-3635cd088e55.jpg?v=1780443134"},{"product_id":"2025-laocong-shuixian-yancha","title":"Old Narcissist","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.tea-details {\nborder-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\npadding: 10px 0;\nmargin: 0;\n}\n\n.tea-details summary {\nfont-weight: 600;\ncursor: pointer;\nletter-spacing: 0.05em;\nlist-style: none;\ndisplay: block;\n}\n\n.tea-details summary::-webkit-details-marker {\ndisplay: none;\n}\n\n.tea-details p {\nmargin: 12px 0 0;\nline-height: 1.7;\n}\n\n.tea-graph {\nwidth: 100%;\ndisplay: block;\nmargin-bottom: 24px;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\" class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/7734\/6885\/files\/2026_04_24_Old_NarcissistWeb_graph_10x_5fd5d80b-7739-4a60-9112-719903f19921.png?v=1779314670\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDETAILED TASTING NOTES\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm Leaf Smell: sweet flowers, caramelised black currant pie crust, fireplace\u003cbr\u003eWet Leaf Smell: soldering wood, roasting almonds\u003cbr\u003eTexture Feel: thick, mineral-chalky\u003cbr\u003eTaste: roasted almonds, choco beans, cherry jam, bania, clay\u003cbr\u003eFinish Feel: addictive mineral quench, long huigan (returned sweetness), active transformation\u003cbr\u003eEmpty Cup Smell: caramel stroopwafel\u003cbr\u003eAftertaste: roasted almonds and banana peel\u003cbr\u003eBody Feel: clear, calm, energetic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eKEY INFO\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCategory: Cliff Oolong Tea\u003cbr\u003eNative Name: 老枞水仙\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: 2025 April\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Xingcun, \u003cspan\u003eWuyi mountains, Nanping municipality, Fujian, China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: Shuixian (Narcissus)\u003cbr\u003eAltitude: 400m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eEFIM'S COMMENTS\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot much of a coffee drinker myself, but I feel like coffee lovers out there may particularly enjoy Old Narcissist's roasty, woody character. The sweetness also stays in the mouth remarkably long after drinking.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eIf you are ever in China, I highly recommend visiting the Wuyi Scenic Area, where this tea is from. One of the most beautiful tea production regions I have had the chance to visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eBREWING SUGGESTION\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGongfu brewing:\u003cbr\u003e100°C\u003cbr\u003e7g \/100ml\u003cbr\u003e1st infusion: 15sec, next: +5sec\/infusion\u003cbr\u003e8 infusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eTEA ORIGIN\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Old Narcissist comes from Fujian's Wuyi mountains, where the soil is volcanic rock and red clay: mineral-rich, well-drained, naturally shaded by the cliffs. This is what gives quality cliff oolongs their thickness, mineral mouthfeel, and that prolonged finish known as yanyun (rock rhyme). The bushes are around 60 years old, considered quite aged by local standards, and this is what gives this tea its particularly addictive mineral character and long huigan (returning sweetness).\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eThe tea is grown and fully processed by a family that has been working tea in Wuyi for generations, with a production lead who has 30 years of experience in red teas and cliff oolongs. We found them by happy accident: one of the family members reached out to develop their tea network, not knowing we were building ours. We tasted their teas, liked them, and the rest followed naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003ePRODUCTION SPECIFICS\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium-fire roasting: 4 passes at 120-130°C, 10-16 hours per pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Tea Drunk Monkeys","offers":[{"title":"Small pouch - 30g  |  19.9 € (0.66 €\/g)","offer_id":58014830854469,"sku":null,"price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample - 7g | 5.5 € (0.79 €\/g)","offer_id":58014830887237,"sku":null,"price":5.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large pouch - 100g | 54.9 € (0.55 €\/g)","offer_id":58014830920005,"sku":null,"price":54.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/7734\/6885\/files\/OLDNARCISSIST_777ce747-c08f-41cb-b842-346b0cf9ed73.jpg?v=1780422646"},{"product_id":"2025-autumn-nannuo-gushu-sheng-puerh","title":"Orchard Drizzle","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.tea-details {\nborder-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\npadding: 10px 0;\nmargin: 0;\n}\n\n.tea-details summary {\nfont-weight: 600;\ncursor: pointer;\nletter-spacing: 0.05em;\nlist-style: none;\ndisplay: block;\n}\n\n.tea-details summary::-webkit-details-marker {\ndisplay: none;\n}\n\n.tea-details p {\nmargin: 12px 0 0;\nline-height: 1.7;\n}\n\n.tea-graph {\nwidth: 100%;\ndisplay: block;\nmargin-bottom: 24px;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/7734\/6885\/files\/2026_04_21_Orchard_DrizzleWeb_graph_10x_b9967597-6a6e-402a-9c6a-eb21d5fa108e.png?v=1779314994\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDETAILED TASTING NOTES\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm Leaf Smell: yellow apples, wood barrel\u003cbr\u003eWet Leaf Smell: dry fruits kompot, steppe flowers\u003cbr\u003eTexture Feel: super thick, creamy and coating\u003cbr\u003eTaste: yellow apples, dry apricots, osmanthus, slightly unripe loquat, crunchy persimmons, Yunnan bananas\u003cbr\u003eFinish Feel: mineral dry to cooling to very sweet and juicy, active transformation\u003cbr\u003eEmpty Cup Smell: withering apples under the tree\u003cbr\u003eAftertaste: grape skin (ruby maybe)\u003cbr\u003eBody Feel: happy, clear, meditative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eKEY INFO\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCategory: Sheng (Raw) Pu'Erh\u003cbr\u003eNative Name: 秋南糯古树生普洱\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: 2025 September\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: ancient forest around Shitou old village, Nannuo mountain, Menghai county, Xishuangbanna prefecture, Yunnan province, China\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: Dayezhong (Big leaf)\u003cbr\u003eAltitude: 1600m+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eEFIM'S COMMENTS\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn easy drinker: light and forgiving. Over many steeps it just settles into cooling, syrupy sweet water. Autumn sheng puerh tends to be gentler than its powerful spring counterparts, making it one of the more accessible (and usually also affordable) ways to experience genuine gushu (ancient trees) material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eBREWING SUGGESTION\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGongfu brewing:\u003cbr\u003e95°C\u003cbr\u003e6g \/100ml\u003cbr\u003e1st infusion: 10sec, next: +3sec\/infusion\u003cbr\u003e15 infusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eTEA ORIGIN\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea comes from an ancient garden on Nannuo mountain, with trees estimated between 300 and 800 years old, near the old Shitou village in Yunnan. The garden grows in a forest ecosystem where tea trees coexist with other plants. The trees, especially the older ones, have not been treated with fertilisers or pesticides for many years. This environment contributes to the depth and mineral character of the tea.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eThe producer manages the harvest and processing herself, with her family. I met her by chance in 2024, and her teas have consistently stood out, not just for their quality, but for the care and integrity she puts into them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Tea Drunk Monkeys","offers":[{"title":"Small pouch - 70g | 28.9 € (0.41 €\/g)","offer_id":58015510036805,"sku":null,"price":28.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sample - 15g | 6.9 € (0.46 €\/g)","offer_id":58015510069573,"sku":null,"price":6.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large pouch - 200g | 69.9 € (0.35 €\/g)","offer_id":58015510102341,"sku":null,"price":69.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/7734\/6885\/files\/DSC04621.jpg?v=1780480031"},{"product_id":"2017-gongmei","title":"Tribute Little Veggie","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.tea-details {\nborder-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\npadding: 10px 0;\nmargin: 0;\n}\n\n.tea-details summary {\nfont-weight: 600;\ncursor: pointer;\nletter-spacing: 0.05em;\nlist-style: none;\ndisplay: block;\n}\n\n.tea-details summary::-webkit-details-marker {\ndisplay: none;\n}\n\n.tea-details p {\nmargin: 12px 0 0;\nline-height: 1.7;\n}\n\n.tea-graph {\nwidth: 100%;\ndisplay: block;\nmargin-bottom: 24px;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/7734\/6885\/files\/2026_04_24_Tribute_Little_VeggieWeb_graph_10x_8480445e-6883-4aa5-8a9d-e3db2c403bf7.png?v=1779315058\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDETAILED TASTING NOTES\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm Leaf Smell: red currants, physalis, lilac\u003cbr\u003eWet Leaf Smell: rhubarb, lilac\u003cbr\u003eTexture Feel: thick, syrupy, coating\u003cbr\u003eTaste: apricots, sage, rhubarb, raspberry leaf, chrysanthemum, sprouted lentils\u003cbr\u003eFinish Feel: smooth, vaporous, long\u003cbr\u003eEmpty Cup Smell: wild flowers honey\u003cbr\u003eAftertaste: oat milk and chrysanthemum\u003cbr\u003eBody Feel: light, focused, upbeat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eKEY INFO\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCategory: White Tea\u003cbr\u003eNative Name: 福鼎贡眉\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: 2017 April\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Guangyang village, Fuding, Fujian, China\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: Xiaocaicha (Heirloom)\u003cbr\u003eAltitude: 500m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eEFIM'S COMMENTS\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Tribute Little Veggie is Gongmei white tea, which can cause confusion as the Fuding naming standard changed in 2018. In the case of Tribute Little Veggie, Gongmei means an heirloom cultivar (seed-grown), also sometimes called caicha (veggie tea) or xiaocaicha (little veggie tea). These heirloom white teas are becoming increasingly difficult to come across, as Fuding Dabai and Fuding Dahao cultivars dominate the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eBREWING SUGGESTION\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGongfu brewing:\u003cbr\u003e95°C\u003cbr\u003e5g \/100ml\u003cbr\u003e1st infusion: 10sec, next: +5sec\/infusion\u003cbr\u003e10 infusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eTEA ORIGIN\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea comes from Guangyang in Fuding county, Fujian. We sourced it through a trusted friend based in China, with direct ties to some of the best producers in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Tea Drunk Monkeys","offers":[{"title":"Small pouch - 60g  |  21.9 € (0.37 €\/g)","offer_id":58015494570309,"sku":null,"price":21.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample - 15g | 6.5 € (0.43 €\/g)","offer_id":58015494603077,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large pouch - 150g | 39.9 € (0.27 €\/g)","offer_id":58015494635845,"sku":null,"price":39.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/7734\/6885\/files\/DSC04596.jpg?v=1780481753"},{"product_id":"2025-spring-youle-dashu-sheng","title":"Last Hunter","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.tea-details {\nborder-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\npadding: 10px 0;\nmargin: 0;\n}\n\n.tea-details summary {\nfont-weight: 600;\ncursor: pointer;\nletter-spacing: 0.05em;\nlist-style: none;\ndisplay: block;\n}\n\n.tea-details summary::-webkit-details-marker {\ndisplay: none;\n}\n\n.tea-details p {\nmargin: 12px 0 0;\nline-height: 1.7;\n}\n\n.tea-graph {\nwidth: 100%;\ndisplay: block;\nmargin-bottom: 24px;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/7734\/6885\/files\/2026_04_24_Last_HunterWeb_graph_10x_5e478894-ce9b-416e-b6ec-3d3c679f526b.png?v=1779314985\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDETAILED TASTING NOTES\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm Leaf Smell: yoghurt, gooseberry\u003cbr\u003eWet Leaf Smell: lilac, lemon curd\u003cbr\u003eTexture Feel: thick and oily\u003cbr\u003eTaste: zesty pomelo and guava, herbaceous tonic water, mixed flowers, Altai herbs\u003cbr\u003eFinish Feel: cooling, intense juicy huigan (returning sweetness), quite active development in the mouth, vaporous\u003cbr\u003eEmpty Cup Smell: custard cream\u003cbr\u003eAftertaste: fig leaf\u003cbr\u003eBody Feel: clear head, energised\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eKEY INFO\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCategory: Sheng (Raw) Pu'Erh Tea\u003cbr\u003eNative Name: 春攸乐大树生普洱\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: 2025 Spring\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: YouLe (Jinuo) Mountain, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan province, China\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: Dayezhong (Big leaf)\u003cbr\u003eAltitude: 700–900m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eEFIM'S COMMENTS\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFloral and zesty with a thick, oily texture and an intense juicy huigan (returning sweetness).\u003cbr\u003eAs for how this tea ended up with us: the producer simply shipped a kilo \"sample\" without a word of warning. It could have been an awkward situation. Fortunately, the tea was fantastic, as everything I have tried from him has been, and we of course settled the bill once we realised what had arrived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eBREWING SUGGESTION\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGongFu brewing:\u003cbr\u003e95°C\u003cbr\u003e6g \/100ml\u003cbr\u003e1st infusion: 10sec, next: +5sec\/infusion\u003cbr\u003e11 infusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eTEA'S ORIGIN\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLast Hunter comes from Youle (Jinuo) mountain in Xishuangbanna, one of the six famous tea mountains that supplied imperial courts for centuries. Nestled between the Yiwu and Menghai production areas, the mountain is covered in humid tropical forest shared with elephants, wild buffalo and monkeys. It is also the territory of the Youle (Jinuo) people, the last of China's 56 officially recognised ethnic minority groups to be identified, living almost exclusively on this mountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn winter 2024, we had the chance to meet one: a man who guided us through the jungle casually listing the countless ways local wildlife and flora could kill us. He turned out to be the last hunter of his lineage — a practice abandoned after China began restricting hunting in the late 1990s. He welcomed us into his home in Baduo village with remarkable generosity and charisma, never stopping surprising us. That is where we discovered he also tends an heirloom plantation and produces a small amount of tea each spring. Some trees in his plantation are around 800 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Tea Drunk Monkeys","offers":[{"title":"Small pouch - 50g  |  24.9 € (0.5 €\/g)","offer_id":58015494865221,"sku":null,"price":24.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sample - 15g | 8.5 € (0.57 €\/g)","offer_id":58015494897989,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large pouch - 150g | 59.9 € (0.4 €\/g)","offer_id":58015494930757,"sku":null,"price":59.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/7734\/6885\/files\/DSC04608.jpg?v=1780481836"},{"product_id":"2023-da-gushu-jingmai-shou-puerh","title":"Sunday Breakfast","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.tea-details {\nborder-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\npadding: 10px 0;\nmargin: 0;\n}\n\n.tea-details summary {\nfont-weight: 600;\ncursor: pointer;\nletter-spacing: 0.05em;\nlist-style: none;\ndisplay: block;\n}\n\n.tea-details summary::-webkit-details-marker {\ndisplay: none;\n}\n\n.tea-details p {\nmargin: 12px 0 0;\nline-height: 1.7;\n}\n\n.tea-graph {\nwidth: 100%;\ndisplay: block;\nmargin-bottom: 24px;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/7734\/6885\/files\/2026_04_24_Sunday_BreakfastWeb_graph_10x_8c9e82a4-ae2f-4a0a-95d2-adeb8f53dd32.png?v=1779315021\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDETAILED TASTING NOTES\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm Leaf Smell: woody, cranberry, clay\u003cbr\u003eWet Leaf Smell: raw almonds, oat milk\u003cbr\u003eTexture Feel: medium-thick, mineral chalky and a little syrupy\u003cbr\u003eTaste: poppy seeds, wholegrain toast, wood, roasted hazelnuts and almonds\u003cbr\u003eFinish Feel: dry to juicy, sweet\u003cbr\u003eEmpty Cup Smell: hazelnuts\u003cbr\u003eAftertaste: Kurdish coffee\u003cbr\u003eBody Feel: energised, clear-headed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eKEY INFO\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCategory: Shou (Cooked) Pu'Erh Tea\u003cbr\u003eNative Name: 景迈大古树熟普洱\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: 2023 mixed Spring\/Autumn\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Nuogang and Baixiang ancient forests, Jingmai mountain, Lancang Lahu autonomous county, PuErh City (Simao), Yunnan province, China\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: Dayezhong (Big leaf)\u003cbr\u003eAltitude: 1,300–1,550m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eEFIM'S COMMENTS\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium fermentation, so the tea stays nutty and woody rather than going full dark. Perfect PuErh to start the day with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eBREWING SUGGESTION\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGongfu brewing:\u003cbr\u003e100°C\u003cbr\u003e6g \/100ml\u003cbr\u003e1st infusion: 10sec, next: +5sec\/infusion\u003cbr\u003e9 infusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the go:\u003cbr\u003eThrow 5-10g into a litre flask, fill with boiling water (100°C), and drink throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eTEA ORIGIN\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJingmai mountain, Yunnan, is home to some of the largest ancient tea forests in the world, five of them, covering approximately 1,180 hectares. These are not monocultures but complete living ecosystems, with around 1,500 species of native seed plants and 253 species of terrestrial vertebrates, within which tea trees have been growing for centuries. We have visited producers across many villages on the mountain and sourced from two that stood out to us, both from Nuogang , also the best-preserved Dai ethnic village in Jingmai.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eThis tea comes from the first producer we found there: a young, charismatic guy who brews beautifully and whose trees range from a hundred to genuinely ancient years old, so we call it what it is: dashu (old trees) and gushu (ancient trees). His teas always have an unusual character and never stop surprising us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Tea Drunk Monkeys","offers":[{"title":"Small pouch - 70g  |  20.9 € (0.3 €\/g)","offer_id":58015494963525,"sku":null,"price":20.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample - 15g | 5.5 € (0.37 €\/g)","offer_id":58015494996293,"sku":null,"price":5.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large pouch - 200g | 45.9 € (0.23 €\/g)","offer_id":58015495029061,"sku":null,"price":45.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/7734\/6885\/files\/DSC04579_6f92e2f6-1d42-4471-8715-474fae89a8f3.jpg?v=1780443190"},{"product_id":"2025-spring-da-gushu-jingmai-white","title":"Sausage Party","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.tea-details {\nborder-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\npadding: 10px 0;\nmargin: 0;\n}\n\n.tea-details summary {\nfont-weight: 600;\ncursor: pointer;\nletter-spacing: 0.05em;\nlist-style: none;\ndisplay: block;\n}\n\n.tea-details summary::-webkit-details-marker {\ndisplay: none;\n}\n\n.tea-details p {\nmargin: 12px 0 0;\nline-height: 1.7;\n}\n\n.tea-graph {\nwidth: 100%;\ndisplay: block;\nmargin-bottom: 24px;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/7734\/6885\/files\/2026_04_24_Sausage_PartyWeb_graph_10x_30d71260-3e7b-48c6-a6a2-7119a9f22f4f.png?v=1779315048\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDETAILED TASTING NOTES\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm Leaf Smell: loquat, savoury miso, and somehow a bit smoky like a sausage\u003cbr\u003eWet Leaf Smell: cultured butter, bamboo sprouts\u003cbr\u003eTexture Feel: medium-thick, milky, coating\u003cbr\u003eTaste: white asparagus, wisteria, fresh wood, raspberry leaf, wild thyme. Gets sweeter over infusions\u003cbr\u003eFinish Feel: smooth, satisfying development, dry to juicy, cooling\u003cbr\u003eEmpty Cup Smell: herbal syrup\u003cbr\u003eAftertaste: sweet blanched lettuce and herbs\u003cbr\u003eBody Feel: light, relaxed, clear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eKEY INFO\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCategory: White Tea\u003cbr\u003eNative Name: 景迈白茶\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: 2025 April\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Nuogang and Baixiang ancient forests, Jingmai mountain, Lancang Lahu autonomous county, PuErh city (Simao), Yunnan province, China\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: Dayezhong (Big leaf)\u003cbr\u003eAltitude: 1,300–1,550m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eEFIM'S COMMENTS\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one grew on me. Sausage Party intrigued me first, but I kept coming back to it until we decided to get it. It opens with savoury funk and transforms over infusions into something herbal and sweet. Give it time in the session, it rewards patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eBREWING SUGGESTION\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGongfu brewing:\u003cbr\u003e95°C\u003cbr\u003e5g \/100ml\u003cbr\u003e1st infusion: 15sec, next: +5sec\/infusion\u003cbr\u003e12 infusions\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eFeel free to start from a lower temperature and gradually work up to boiling over infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eTEA ORIGIN\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJingmai mountain, Yunnan, is home to some of the largest ancient tea forests in the world, five of them, covering approximately 1,180 hectares. These are not monocultures but complete living ecosystems, with around 1,500 species of native seed plants and 253 species of terrestrial vertebrates, within which tea trees have been growing for centuries. We have visited producers across many villages on the mountain and sourced from two that stood out to us, both from Nuogang , also the best-preserved Dai ethnic village in Jingmai.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eThis tea comes from the first producer we found there: a young, charismatic guy who brews beautifully and whose trees range from a hundred to genuinely ancient years old, so we call it what it is: old and ancient trees (dash\/gushu). His teas always have an unusual character and never stop surprising us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Tea Drunk Monkeys","offers":[{"title":"Small pouch - 80g  |  19.9 € (0.25 €\/g)","offer_id":58015495160133,"sku":null,"price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample - 15g | 4.5 € (0.3 €\/g)","offer_id":58015495192901,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large pouch - 160g | 32.9 € (0.21 €\/g)","offer_id":58015495225669,"sku":null,"price":32.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/7734\/6885\/files\/DSC04602.jpg?v=1780481920"},{"product_id":"2025-jingmai-shaihong","title":"Black Peanuts","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.tea-details {\nborder-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\npadding: 10px 0;\nmargin: 0;\n}\n\n.tea-details summary {\nfont-weight: 600;\ncursor: pointer;\nletter-spacing: 0.05em;\nlist-style: none;\ndisplay: block;\n}\n\n.tea-details summary::-webkit-details-marker {\ndisplay: none;\n}\n\n.tea-details p {\nmargin: 12px 0 0;\nline-height: 1.7;\n}\n\n.tea-graph {\nwidth: 100%;\ndisplay: block;\nmargin-bottom: 24px;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/7734\/6885\/files\/2026_04_24_Black_PeanutsWeb_graph_10x_5831f1b6-b41e-4b7e-9eef-5184794bc780.png?v=1779314938\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDETAILED TASTING NOTES\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm Leaf Smell: not strong smell, woody spices, cassia and nutmeg\u003cbr\u003eWet Leaf Smell: cassia, brazil nuts\u003cbr\u003eTexture Feel: medium, a bit mineral-chalky, coating\u003cbr\u003eTaste: goji berries, dark chocolate, eucalyptus, hazelnuts\u003cbr\u003eFinish Feel: drier towards back of the mouth, juicy front of the mouth, active, medium length\u003cbr\u003eEmpty Cup Smell: fragrant wood\u003cbr\u003eAftertaste: coffee candy\u003cbr\u003eBody Feel: settled, warm, focused\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eKEY INFO\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCategory: Red (Black) Tea\u003cbr\u003eNative Name: 景迈晒红\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: 2025 mixed Spring\/Autumn\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Nuogang forest, Jingai mountain, Lancang Lahu autonomous county, PuErh City (Simao), Yunnan province, China\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: Dayezhong (Big leaf)\u003cbr\u003eAltitude: 1500–1650m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eEFIM'S COMMENTS\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Peanuts is an easy drinker and a bargain for what it is. Comforting, complex, nothing to overthink. The producer sent me a little bag of peanuts along with the samples. When I opened them, the nuts were completely black. Turned out it was a local Yunnan variety I had never come across. Thankfully I liked them, because he sent a large pack with the full batch of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eBREWING SUGGESTION\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInfusion Gongfu :\u003cbr\u003e100°C\u003cbr\u003e6g \/100ml\u003cbr\u003e1re infusion : 15sec, suivantes : +3sec\/infusion\u003cbr\u003e9 infusions\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eInfusion froide :\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eMettez 6g dans une bouteille d'un litre avec de l'eau à température ambiante, et laissez infuser quelques heures, ou une nuit au réfrigérateur. À déguster tout au long de la journée.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eTEA ORIGIN\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJingmai mountain, Yunnan, is home to some of the largest ancient tea forests in the world, five of them, covering approximately 1,180 hectares. These are not monocultures but complete living ecosystems, within which tea trees have been growing for centuries. We have visited producers across many villages on the mountain and sourced from two that stood out to us, both from Nuogang, also the best-preserved Dai ethnic village in Jingmai.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea comes from the second producer we found there: a quiet young man gradually taking over his parents' gardens in the Nuogang forest. His trees range from 50 years, young for Yunnan, to gushu (ancient trees), with a trunk of around 70cm circumference, probably 300 years or more. He harvested old and young trees together which is called huncai (mixed picking), and also mixed spring and autumn harvests. The tea was then rolled and sun-dried (shaihong), which sets it apart from the more common Yunnan red style, hot-air dried (dianhong).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Tea Drunk Monkeys","offers":[{"title":"Small pouch - 30g  |  9.9 € (0.33 €\/g)","offer_id":58015495356741,"sku":null,"price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample - 10g | 4.5 € (0.45 €\/g)","offer_id":58015495389509,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large pouch - 100g | 25.9 € (0.26 €\/g)","offer_id":58015495422277,"sku":null,"price":25.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/7734\/6885\/files\/DSC07480-2.jpg?v=1780957802"},{"product_id":"2026-mingqian-yongchuan-xiuya","title":"Shy Duck - Early Picks","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.tea-details {\nborder-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\npadding: 10px 0;\nmargin: 0;\n}\n\n.tea-details summary {\nfont-weight: 600;\ncursor: pointer;\nletter-spacing: 0.05em;\nlist-style: none;\ndisplay: block;\n}\n\n.tea-details summary::-webkit-details-marker {\ndisplay: none;\n}\n\n.tea-details p {\nmargin: 12px 0 0;\nline-height: 1.7;\n}\n\n.tea-graph {\nwidth: 100%;\ndisplay: block;\nmargin-bottom: 24px;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/7734\/6885\/files\/2026_04_24_Shy_Duck_-_Early_PicksWeb_graph_10x_c6377665-2a6c-4f5f-8f0a-03107841176c.png?v=1779314870\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDETAILED TASTING NOTES\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm Leaf Smell: asparagus, orchids, buttered corn\u003cbr\u003eWet Leaf Smell: garden peas, tomato stalk\u003cbr\u003eTexture Feel: creamy thick, rich, coating\u003cbr\u003eTaste: young courgette and asparagus, a bit of chestnuts, soybean sprouts\u003cbr\u003eFinish Feel: smooth, satisfying cooling juiciness, good huigan (returning sweetness)\u003cbr\u003eEmpty Cup Smell: orchids\u003cbr\u003eAftertaste: green melon and alpine flowers\u003cbr\u003eBody Feel: super energised, focused, excited\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eKEY INFO\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCategory: Green Tea\u003cbr\u003eNative Name: 明前永川秀芽\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: 2026 late February - March\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Tianwang mountain, Yongchuan town, Chongqing municipality, China\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: mixed local cultivars\u003cbr\u003eAltitude: 400–500m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eEFIM'S COMMENTS\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYongchuan Xiuya (formal name of our Shy Duck) is a hyper-local tea from Chongqing, barely known outside the city, let alone outside China. We think it deserves way more attention than it gets. It won't knock you out with an aggressive aroma the way a Dragon Well would. It does however coat your mouth nicely, slowly builds complex sweet-vegetal flavour and leaves you with this flowery breath. Oh, and the body feel is buzzing, don't blame me if you drink it too late at night.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe producers themselves recommend grandpa-style brewing, and I agree. But don't be afraid to play around with brewing to see what you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eBREWING SUGGESTION\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrandpa brewing:\u003cbr\u003e80°C\u003cbr\u003e3g \/250ml glass\u003cbr\u003e1st infusion: 90sec, next: +20sec\/infusion\u003cbr\u003e5 infusions\u003cbr\u003eIn grandpa style brewing, leave roughly half the water in the glass with the leaves before adding more water for the next infusion.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eGongfu brewing:\u003cbr\u003e80°C\u003cbr\u003e3g \/100ml\u003cbr\u003e1st infusion: 20sec, next: +10sec\/infusion\u003cbr\u003e7 infusions\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eCold brew:\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eThrow 3-5g into a litre bottle with room temperature water, and let it infuse for a couple of hours, or overnight in the fridge. Enjoy throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eTEA ORIGIN\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYongchuan Xiuya comes from Yongchuan, a district of Chongqing municipality. The market there is structured differently from most Sichuan teas: a few well-established producers supply most of the output.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis harvest was picked in late February and March 2026, before the Qingming festival, making it the first flush of the season. XiuYa picked before QingMing are called mingqian and are generally considered the finest. These early teas tend to have more concentrated yet still delicate flavour. This year's harvest started particularly early, around 16 February, pushed forward by warm temperatures.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eWe tasted several producers directly in Yongchuan. Ours stood out first for quality and price, then for everything else: family-run since the late 1990s, no marketing oversell, just a zero bs talk and a good cup.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eTheir plantation and factory sit on Tianwang mountain, not considered the core Xiuya production zone but one of its historic areas, without the tourism and hype that follow fashionable spots. The rows have grass growing between the bushes, scattered trees, other vegetables and plants to the side. Out of season, they let the grass grow freely, apparently up to a metre and a half. They cultivate 20–30 cultivars that blossom at different times, then blend them for consistent timing and flavour.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eWhat makes Yongchuan Xiuya production unusual is the shaqing (kill-green) method: three distinct techniques on the same batch, hot air for the leaves, and a combination of steam and microwave for the tender buds. Steam is rare in Chinese green tea, far more common in Japan and Korea. Microwave fixation is essentially unique to Yongchuan Xiuya. Combining all three on a single tea may sound extreme, but the results speak for themselves. Some producers are shifting to a simpler high-temperature hot-air method, but ours sticks to the classic three-way approach. Apparently high-temperature hot-air kill-green pushes hard on aroma but underperforms on taste and texture.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eThe best raw material is picked as one bud with a single just-opened leaf, shorter than the bud. Everything is hand-picked, and even where machines play a role, much relies on the master's eye, constantly reading and adjusting moisture and temperature. We were lucky to visit during the first days of harvest and watch the picking and processing of the very first leaves of the year. Walking through the factory, trichomes were everywhere, on surfaces, in the air. It was incredibly fragrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eNOTE ON CULTIVARS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of what we sourced is the producer's own blend. We also picked up tiny batches of two distinct early-flushing cultivars: 9 Needles and Dark Needles. The difference is subtle, but if you're curious, drop a comment on your order or message us and we'll send them your way if any are left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eATTENTION TEA TRICHOMES\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may notice white or yellowish fuzz on the dry leaves, sometimes clumping into small furry balls. This is not mold. These are baihao (tea trichomes), naturally occurring on young buds and early spring leaves. 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