{"title":"Cooked (Shou) Pu'Er Tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA dark tea produced in Yunnan. In the 1970s, producers developed an accelerated fermentation method to replicate the profile of sheng pu'ers aged in humid conditions. The result is shou: a controlled fermentation that quickly gives the tea its roundness and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn the cup: smooth, warm, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eand comforting, with notes of damp earth, cocoa, wood, sometimes red fruits or nuts. No aggressive bitterness. It's an easy-to-drink tea, perfect for everyday, whether for waking up or staying up late at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWe love it for after-meal drinks and cold days; it handles long infusions very well.\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 alt=\"Chernozem tasting 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\" class=\"tea-graph\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\" open=\"\"\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\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eKEY INFO\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCategory: Shou (Cooked) PuErh 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: Da Ye Zhong (Big Leaf)\u003cbr\u003eAltitude: 1600m+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eEFIM'S COMMENTS\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eShou puerh is rarely made from pure ancient tree (GuShu) spring material, such harvests are usually reserved for Sheng. 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\u003eAnd the body feel is just as smooth and comforting.\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\" open=\"\"\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\u003eDon't be put off by the dark black liquor — this tea is easy to work with. It opens gradually over the first infusions and holds well across many brews.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\" open=\"\"\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\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eMUSICAL 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 | 28.9 € (0.41 €\/g)","offer_id":58015509971269,"sku":null,"price":28.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sample - 15g | 6.9 € (0.46 €\/g)","offer_id":57431855006021,"sku":null,"price":6.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large pouch - 200g | 69.9 € (0.35 €\/g)","offer_id":58015510004037,"sku":null,"price":69.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/7734\/6885\/files\/DSC07501-3.jpg?v=1780959183"},{"product_id":"2023-da-gushu-jingmai-shou-puerh","title":"Le petit-déjeuner du dimanche","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\u003eScent of dry leaves: woody, cranberry, clay\u003cbr\u003eScent of wet leaves: raw almonds, oat milk\u003cbr\u003eTexture: medium-thick, mineral-chalky and slightly syrupy\u003cbr\u003eTaste: poppy seeds, whole wheat toast, wood, hazelnuts and toasted almonds\u003cbr\u003eFinish: dry then juicy, sweet\u003cbr\u003eScent of empty cup: hazelnuts\u003cbr\u003eAftertaste: Kurdish coffee\u003cbr\u003eBody sensation: energizing, clear mind\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\" class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eKEY INFO\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCategory: Cooked Pu-erh Tea\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Name: 景迈大古树熟普洱\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: Mixed spring\/autumn 2023\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Ancient forests of Nuogang and Baixiang, JingMai Mountain, Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, Pu'er City (Simao), Yunnan Province, China\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: Da Ya Zhong (Large leaf)\u003cbr\u003eAltitude: 1,300-1,550m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\" class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eEFIM'S COMMENTS\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium fermentation, the tea remains nutty and woody rather than turning completely dark. The perfect pu-erh to start the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\" class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003ePREPARATION TIPS\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGongFu Infusion:\u003cbr\u003e100°C\u003cbr\u003e6g \/ 100ml\u003cbr\u003e1st infusion: 10sec, subsequent: +5sec\/infusion\u003cbr\u003e9 infusions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the go: Put 5-10g in a one-liter thermos, fill with boiling water (100°C) and drink throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\" class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eTEA ORIGIN\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJingMai Mountain, in Yunnan, is home to some of the world's largest ancient tea forests — five of them, covering about 1,180 hectares. These are not monocultures, but true living ecosystems, with about 1,500 species of native seed plants and 253 species of terrestrial vertebrates, within which tea trees have grown for centuries. We visited producers in many villages on the mountain and sourced two who stood out, both in Nuogang, JingMai's best-preserved ethical Dai village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea comes from the first producer we found there: a charismatic young man who artfully prepares tea and whose trees range from a hundred to truly ancient ages, so we call it what it is: old and ancient trees (Da\/GuShu). His teas always have an unusual character and never cease to surprise us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/7734\/6885\/collections\/shu_puer_tmp.jpg?v=1781024612","url":"https:\/\/teadrunkmonkeys.com\/en\/collections\/pu-er-shu-cuit.oembed","provider":"Tea Drunk Monkeys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}