{"title":"Joyeux \u0026 Vivifiant","description":"\u003cp\u003eDes thés qui mettent de bonne humeur. Vifs, pétillants, un peu euphoriques. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCeux qui donnent envie de bouger, de parler, de partager.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2025-shiru-yancha","title":"Stone Milk","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\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/7734\/6885\/files\/2026_04_24_Stone_MilkWeb_graph_10x_2bc329f5-d63c-46b0-a39f-b804219f9710.png?v=1779314362\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDETAILED TASTING NOTES\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm Leaf Smell: chocolate with almonds, Yunnan rose cakes, wood oven\u003cbr\u003eWet Leaf Smell: wet stones, spring flowers, dry prunes\u003cbr\u003eTexture Feel: thick, coating, oily\u003cbr\u003eTaste: burnt caramel, roses, frankincense, dry wood\u003cbr\u003eFinish Feel: dry to sweet juicy, yanyun (strong rock rhyme), develops in mouth for long, very vaporous and flowery\u003cbr\u003eEmpty Cup Smell: rose water\u003cbr\u003eAftertaste: pomelo\u003cbr\u003eBody Feel: warm, excited\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: 石乳\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: 2025 April\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Foguoyan (Buddha Rock), Wuyi mountains, Nanping municipality, Fujian, China\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: Shiru (Stone Milk)\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\u003eThe finish of this tea is crazy, it just keeps calling for another sip.\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\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eWe found this tea forgiving, good water matters more than precision here.\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 Stone Milk comes from Foguoyan (Buddha Rock), one of the famous cliffs in Zhengyan (the core production zone) of Fujian's Wuyi mountains. The soil there is volcanic rock and red clay: mineral-rich, well-drained, naturally shaded by the cliff face. This is what gives quality cliff oolongs their thickness, mineral mouthfeel, and that prolonged finish known as Yanyun (rock rhyme).\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eThe leaves were 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\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003ePRODUCTION SPECIFICITIES\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium-fire roasting: 2 passes at 120-130°C, 10-16 hours per pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tea Drunk Monkeys","offers":[{"title":"Small pouch - 30g  |  19.9 € (0.66 €\/g)","offer_id":58014830756165,"sku":null,"price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample - 7g | 5.5 € (0.79 €\/g)","offer_id":58014830788933,"sku":null,"price":5.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large pouch - 100g | 54.9 € (0.55 €\/g)","offer_id":58014830821701,"sku":null,"price":54.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/7734\/6885\/files\/DSC04565-2.jpg?v=1780479638"},{"product_id":"2025-nantou-jinxuan","title":"Milky Art","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_Milky_ArtWeb_graph_10x_d6ff6caa-8122-43bf-9a7a-a8ac9f13ec23.png?v=1779314882\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDETAILED TASTING NOTES\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm Leaf Smell: milk, stroopwafel, honeysuckle, honey\u003cbr\u003eWet Leaf Smell: stewed jujube and honey potion\u003cbr\u003eTexture Feel: thick, milky\u003cbr\u003eTaste: delicate, flowery, baked milk, jujube, red peaches and slightly dried apples\u003cbr\u003eFinish Feel: quite smooth with pleasant quench, juicy and long\u003cbr\u003eEmpty Cup Smell: warm cookies and milk\u003cbr\u003eAftertaste: Apple strudel, chrysanthemum\u003cbr\u003eBody Feel: excited, warm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eKEY INFO\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCategory: Ball-Rolled Oolong Tea\u003cbr\u003eNative Name: 南投金萱\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: 2025 1st September\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Nantou, Taiwan\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: Jinxuan\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\u003eA complex tea with many layers, and deeply comforting. Heavily oxidised and roasted ball-rolled oolongs feel under-appreciated right now, which is a shame, Milky Art makes the case for them. This tea can go through many infusions before it dies, which is something I came to appreciate in oolongs.\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\u003e10 infusions\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eThis tea is not fussy in brewing, you could also try 90°C for 45sec adding 15sec per infusion for thick aromatic brew with light body.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eCold brew:\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eThrow 6g into a litre bottle with room temperature water, and let it infuse for a couple of hours, or overnight in the fridge. You can rinse the leaves with hot water right before that to speed up the extraction. 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\u003eMilky Art comes from Nantou, the historic heart of tea production in Taiwan. The Jinxuan cultivar, also known as #12 or 'Milk Oolong', combined with roasting, gives this tea an unforgettable baked milk note.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eWe discovered this tea through a friend met at the Amsterdam tea festival — a talented artist and tea enthusiast who actually helped the master process this very batch. We found a shared mission: bringing excellent teas to Europe. He generously offered a portion of what became Milky Art for us to taste, and we enjoyed it so much we asked to buy a small quantity to share with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Tea Drunk Monkeys","offers":[{"title":"Small pouch - 30g  |  23.9 € (0.8 €\/g)","offer_id":58014830952773,"sku":null,"price":23.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample - 7g | 6.9 € (0.99 €\/g)","offer_id":58014830985541,"sku":null,"price":6.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large pouch - 70g | 49.9 € (0.71 €\/g)","offer_id":58014831018309,"sku":null,"price":49.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/7734\/6885\/files\/DSC04628.jpg?v=1780481022"},{"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":"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":"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. 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 - 50g  |  25.5 € (0.51 €\/g)","offer_id":58015495553349,"sku":null,"price":25.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample - 6g | 3.5 € (0.58 €\/g)","offer_id":58015495586117,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large pouch - 100g | 39.9 € (0.4 €\/g)","offer_id":58015495618885,"sku":null,"price":39.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/7734\/6885\/files\/DSC04571_2612b562-27c9-41e5-a2c8-0c07ae722753.jpg?v=1780443161"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/7734\/6885\/collections\/DSC04565-2_3d5dc712-12f8-4154-8b37-0785819b19ea.jpg?v=1784043971","url":"https:\/\/teadrunkmonkeys.com\/en\/collections\/joyeux-vivifiant.oembed","provider":"Tea Drunk Monkeys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}