{"title":"Red Tea (Black)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"block-category-inner\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"category-description\" class=\"text-muted\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eHighly oxidized, produced from harvests rich in buds and young leaves, red teas (what are called \"black teas\" in the West) offer very varied profiles depending on their origin and production: malty, honeyed, smoky, floral, or chocolatey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThey are best enjoyed plain, without milk or sugar. They hold up well to gong fu brewing and can surprise those who think they know the very British \"black teas.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"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\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eKEY INFORMATION\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCategory: Red (Black) Tea\u003cbr\u003eOriginal name: 正山小种\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: April 2025\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Tongmu Village, WuYi Mountain, Nanping City, Fujian, China\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: Cai Cha (heritage)\u003cbr\u003eAltitude: 800m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eEFIM'S COMMENTS\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePastry Oven is everything I expect from a great Zhengshan Xiaozhong: comforting chocolate, a freshly baked buttery pastry, and a satisfying finish. From experience, this balance is far from easy to find, even in the WuYi region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eBREWING TIPS\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGongFu Infusion:\u003cbr\u003e95°C\u003cbr\u003e5g \/100ml\u003cbr\u003e1st infusion: 10sec, subsequent: +5sec\/infusion\u003cbr\u003e8 infusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eTEA ORIGIN\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTongmu Village, nestled in the heart of the WuYi Mountains of Fujian, is where red (black) tea is believed to have first appeared. In the world of tea, it is one of the most historically rich sites globally. The leaves for our Pastry Oven come from Tongmu and are then processed by a family that has been working with tea in WuYi for generations. Their production manager has 30 years of experience in red (black) teas and rock oolongs. We found them by a happy coincidence: one of the family members contacted us to expand their tea network, without knowing that we were building our own. We tasted their teas, we liked them, and the rest followed naturally. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is an unsmoked version of Zhengshan Xiaozhong (Lapsang Souchong).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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-jingmai-shaihong","title":"Cacahuètes grillées","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\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\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\u003eScent of dry leaves: subtle, woody spices, cinnamon and nutmeg\u003cbr\u003eScent of wet leaves: cinnamon, Brazil nuts\u003cbr\u003eTexture: medium, slightly mineral-chalky, coating\u003cbr\u003eTaste: goji berries, dark chocolate, eucalyptus, hazelnuts\u003cbr\u003eFinish: drier towards the back of the mouth, juicy at the front, active, medium length\u003cbr\u003eScent of empty cup: fragrant wood\u003cbr\u003eAftertaste: coffee candy\u003cbr\u003eBody sensation: soothed, warm, focused\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eKEY INFO\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCategory: Red (Black) Tea\u003cbr\u003eOriginal name: 景迈晒红\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: mixed spring\/autumn 2025\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Nuogang forest, JingMai mountain, Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, Pu'er (Simao) city, Yunnan province, China\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: Da Ye Zhong (Large Leaf)\u003cbr\u003eAltitude: 1,500-1,650m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eEFIM'S COMMENTS\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Peanuts is pleasant to drink and offers unbeatable value for money for what it is. Comforting, complex, nothing to analyze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe producer sent me a small bag of peanuts with the samples. When I opened them, the nuts were completely black. It's a local Yunnan variety I had never encountered before. Luckily I liked them, because he sent a large bag with the complete tea order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003ePREPARATION TIPS\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGongFu Infusion:\u003cbr\u003e100°C\u003cbr\u003e6g \/100ml\u003cbr\u003e1st infusion: 15sec, subsequent: +3sec\/infusion\u003cbr\u003e9 infusions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCold brew: Put 6g in a one-liter bottle with room temperature water, and let steep for a few hours, or overnight in the refrigerator. Enjoy throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eTEA ORIGIN\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJingMai Mountain in Yunnan is home to some of the largest ancient tea forests in the world — five of them, covering about 1,180 hectares. These are not monocultures, but true living ecosystems, where 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 second producer we found there: a discreet young man who is gradually taking over his parents' gardens in the Nuogang forest. His trees range from 50 years old, quite young for Yunnan, to clearly ancient (GuShu), with a trunk about 70 cm in circumference, probably 300 years or more. He harvested old and young trees together in a mixed pick (HunCai), and also blended spring and autumn harvests. The tea was then rolled and sun-dried (ShaiHong), which distinguishes it from the more common hot-air-dried Yunnan red style (DianHong).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/7734\/6885\/collections\/red_tea_tmp.jpg?v=1781024707","url":"https:\/\/teadrunkmonkeys.com\/en\/collections\/the-noir.oembed","provider":"Tea Drunk Monkeys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}