{"title":"Énergisant \u0026 Éveillé","description":"\u003cp\u003eCeux qui réveillent pour de vrai. Une énergie franche et stable, qui monte sans t'agiter et tient des heures. \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-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":"2018-spring-nannuo-gushu-sheng-puerh","title":"2018 Dry Season in NanNuo","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_2018_Dry_Season_in_NanNuoWeb_graph_10x_a7711207-c891-42b7-bd7b-3178cfaccd4d.png?v=1779314965\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDETAILED TASTING NOTES\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm Leaf Smell: dried apples, marzipan\u003cbr\u003eWet Leaf Smell: eucalyptus, dried stone fruits\u003cbr\u003eTexture Feel: thick, creamy\u003cbr\u003eTaste: peach candy, banana, fresh wood\u003cbr\u003eFinish Feel: smooth, vaporous floral\u003cbr\u003eEmpty Cup Smell: fermented blood oranges\u003cbr\u003eAftertaste: long lasting, aged chenpi (orange peel)\u003cbr\u003eBody Feel: happy, spacey high, 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\u003cbr\u003eNative Name: 春南糯古树生普洱\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: 2018 April\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\u003eBoth the 2018 and 2020 Dry Season in Nannuo come from the same ancient trees, the same producer, the same season, only the harvest year differs. It's a rare chance to taste time side by side. Those two years were particularly dry in southern Yunnan, concentrating the flavour of these gushu (ancient tree) leaves. I personally find the 2018 has a slightly lighter base than the 2020, but rewards patience with a lovely, long-lasting aftertaste. Both carry a potent body feel.\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. 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 - 50g | 29.9 € (0.6 €\/g)","offer_id":58015510135109,"sku":null,"price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample - 8g | 5.9 € (0.74 €\/g)","offer_id":58015510167877,"sku":null,"price":5.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large pouch - 120g | 59.9 € (0.5 €\/g)","offer_id":58015510200645,"sku":null,"price":59.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/7734\/6885\/files\/DSC04624.jpg?v=1780480529"},{"product_id":"2020-spring-nannuo-gushu-sheng-puerh","title":"2020 Dry Season in NanNuo","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_2020_Dry_Season_in_NanNuoWeb_graph_10x_db35795a-1875-4fa5-86fb-1ee95fdbf69f.png?v=1779314973\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDETAILED TASTING NOTES\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm Leaf Smell: dried apricots, cardamom\u003cbr\u003eWet Leaf Smell: dried stone fruits, jackfruit\u003cbr\u003eTexture Feel: thick, brothy\u003cbr\u003eTaste: apricots, sour plums, papaya\u003cbr\u003eFinish Feel: smooth, minty cooling huigan (returning sweetness)\u003cbr\u003eEmpty Cup Smell: pineapple juice\u003cbr\u003eAftertaste: long lasting, lemon marmalade\u003cbr\u003eBody Feel: happy, spacey high, 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\u003cbr\u003eNative Name: 春南糯古树生普洱\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: 2020 April\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\u003eBoth the 2018 and 2020 Dry Season in Nannuo come from the same ancient trees, the same producer, the same season, only the harvest year differs. It's a rare chance to taste time side by side. Those two years were particularly dry in southern Yunnan, concentrating the flavour of these gushu (ancient trees) leaves. I personally find the 2018 has a slightly lighter base than the 2020, but rewards patience with a lovely, long-lasting aftertaste. Both carry a potent body feel.\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\u003e95°C\u003cbr\u003e6g \/100ml\u003cbr\u003e1re infusion : 10sec, suivantes : +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. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 - 50g | 29.9 € (0.6 €\/g)","offer_id":58015510233413,"sku":null,"price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample - 8g | 5.9 € (0.74 €\/g)","offer_id":58015510266181,"sku":null,"price":5.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large pouch - 120g | 59.9 € (0.5 €\/g)","offer_id":58015510298949,"sku":null,"price":59.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/7734\/6885\/files\/DSC04616.jpg?v=1780480482"},{"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-sheng-puerh","title":"Tiger Balm","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_Tiger_BalmWeb_graph_10x_cb59d5e7-886f-49e4-9a68-efea9e7704ea.png?v=1779315000\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDETAILED TASTING NOTES\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm Leaf Smell: cardamom, unripe apricots\u003cbr\u003eWet Leaf Smell: withered apricots, eucalyptus, tiger balm\u003cbr\u003eTexture Feel: thick, mineral chalky\u003cbr\u003eTaste: tepache, papaya, dried apricots, wood, ginseng, citrusy note - maybe bergamot\u003cbr\u003eFinish Feel: mineral long with good transformation, juicy, long warming vapour all the way to the stomach\u003cbr\u003eEmpty Cup Smell: ginger drops\u003cbr\u003eAftertaste: galangal\u003cbr\u003eBody Feel: awake, warm, body high\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: 春景迈大古树生普洱\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: 2025 mid-March to 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\u003eOne of the most unique Sheng PuErhs I've come across. Full of spice, and the finish is unlike most — active, tingly in the throat, cooling and warming at the same time. Somehow it carries a slightly more aged character you wouldn't expect from a 2025 tea. I've noticed this with other Shengs from the same producer. No idea why. Just drink it and let us know if you agree.\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: +3sec\/infusion\u003cbr\u003e12 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: 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  |  24.9 € (0.36 €\/g)","offer_id":58015495061829,"sku":null,"price":24.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample - 15g | 6.5 € (0.43 €\/g)","offer_id":58015495094597,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large pouch - 200g | 59.9 € (0.3 €\/g)","offer_id":58015495127365,"sku":null,"price":59.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/7734\/6885\/files\/DSC04614-2.jpg?v=1780482008"},{"product_id":"2026-mingqian-qiantang-longjing","title":"Dragon Well 43 - 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_Dragon_Well_43_-_Early_PicksWeb_graph_10x_c67eeae2-e3e7-411a-88f3-19766dc6cc8c.png?v=1779314857\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDETAILED TASTING NOTES\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm Leaf Smell: marron glacé, hazelnuts\u003cbr\u003eWet Leaf Smell: lilacs and hyacinths, white asparagus\u003cbr\u003eTexture Feel: medium-thick, oily\u003cbr\u003eTaste: edamame, madeleine, white asparagus, young bamboo, green bell pepper\u003cbr\u003eFinish Feel: long and vaporous, quenching thirst light dryness, a little cooling huigan (returning sweetness)\u003cbr\u003eEmpty Cup Smell: sweet popcorn\u003cbr\u003eAftertaste: peanut sprouts and flowers\u003cbr\u003eBody Feel: energised, 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: 明前钱塘龙井\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: 2026 late March\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Qiantang, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: Longjing #43\u003cbr\u003eAltitude: 300–400m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eEFIM'S COMMENTS\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLongjing (Dragon Well) is one of the most famous and most faked teas in the world. Genuine Xihu (West Lake) core area tea commands very high prices, and most of what circulates under that name isn't the real thing. Our Dragon Well 43 comes from Qiantang, right next to the core zone, delivering the full experience at a middle price: roasted nuts, beans, flowers, oily texture, and that lovely cooling huigan (returning sweetness) that makes a good Dragon Well instantly recognisable. It's a treat on a nice sunny day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eBREWING SUGGESTION\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrandpa style brewing:\u003cbr\u003e85°C\u003cbr\u003e3g \/250ml glass\u003cbr\u003e1st infusion: 90sec, next: +20sec\/infusion\u003cbr\u003e6 infusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\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\u003e85°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\u003eDragon Well 43 — Early PIcks comes from Qiantang, specifically an area adjacent to the Xihu (West Lake) core zone on the outskirts of Hangzhou. The cultivar is the classic Longjing #43, harvested in late March 2026 before the Qingming festival, making it one of the first flushes of the season. Dragon Wells picked before Qingming are called Mingqian and are generally considered the finest. These early teas tend to have a more concentrated yet still delicate flavour. 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\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. Their presence is a good sign: it usually means you're looking at a very early harvest with a high proportion of young growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Tea Drunk Monkeys","offers":[{"title":"Small pouch - 25g  |  19.9 € (0.8 €\/g)","offer_id":58015495455045,"sku":null,"price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample - 6g | 5.5 € (0.92 €\/g)","offer_id":58015495487813,"sku":null,"price":5.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large pouch - 70g | 49.9 € (0.71 €\/g)","offer_id":58015495520581,"sku":null,"price":49.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/7734\/6885\/files\/DSC04586.jpg?v=1780443306"},{"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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