{"title":"Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eProduced in Yunnan, pu'er comes from ancient large-leaf varieties, DaYeZhong (also called Assamica), from trees that have sometimes been growing for several centuries and can reach tens of meters in height. The age of the trees plays a key role in the character of the tea: the older the tea plant, the more sought-after and appreciated its leaves normally are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLike wine, pu'er is deeply marked by its terroir, which is expressed in the taste, texture, and finish of the tea. It can be drunk young or after several years of aging, with both approaches offering very different experiences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRaw (sheng) or cooked (shou): two production methods, two radically different taste profiles.\u003cbr\u003e\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":"2025-autumn-nannuo-gushu-sheng-puerh","title":"Bruine d'Orchard","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\u003eScent of dry leaves: yellow apples, wooden barrel\u003cbr\u003eScent of wet leaves: dried fruit compote, steppe flowers\u003cbr\u003eTexture: very thick, creamy and coating\u003cbr\u003eTaste: yellow apples, dried apricots, osmanthus, slightly unripe loquat, crisp persimmons, Yunnan bananas\u003cbr\u003eFinish: mineral and dry then refreshing coolness, very sweet-juicy, active transformation\u003cbr\u003eScent of empty cup: apples withering under the tree\u003cbr\u003eAftertaste: grape skin (ruby perhaps)\u003cbr\u003eBody sensation: joyful, clear, meditative\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: Raw pu'er tea\u003cbr\u003eOriginal name: 秋南糯古树生普洱\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: September 2025\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Ancient forest around the old village of Shitou, NanNuo Mountain, Menghai County, Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: Da Ya Zhong (Big Leaf)\u003cbr\u003eAltitude: 1600m+\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\u003eEasy to drink: light and forgiving. As it steeps, it gently settles into a fresh, syrupy liquor. Autumn sheng pu'er tends to be softer than its more powerful spring counterparts, making it one of the most accessible (and generally affordable) ways to experience true old-growth tree material (GuShu).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eBREWING GUIDELINES\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGongFu brewing:\u003cbr\u003e95°C\u003cbr\u003e6g \/100ml\u003cbr\u003e1st infusion: 10sec, subsequent: +3sec\/infusion\u003cbr\u003e15 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\u003eThis tea comes from an ancient garden on NanNuo Mountain, with trees estimated to be between 300 and 800 years old, near the old village of ShiTou 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 fertilizers or pesticides for many years. This environment contributes to the depth and mineral character of the tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe producer manages the harvesting and processing herself, with her family. I met her by chance in 2024, and her teas consistently stood out, not only for their quality but for the care and integrity she puts into them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\"\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\u003eSmell of dry leaves: dried apples, marzipan\u003cbr\u003eSmell of wet leaves: eucalyptus, dried stone fruit\u003cbr\u003eTexture: thick, creamy\u003cbr\u003eTaste: peach candies, banana, fresh wood\u003cbr\u003eFinish: sweet, ethereal and floral\u003cbr\u003eSmell of empty cup: fermented blood oranges\u003cbr\u003eAftertaste: long, aged chenpi (orange peel)\u003cbr\u003eBody sensation: joyful, euphoric lightness, energizing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eKEY INFO\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCategory: Raw Pu'er Tea\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Name: 春南糯古树生普洱\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: April 2018\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Ancient forest around the old village of Shitou, NanNuo Mountain, Menghai County, Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: Da Ya Zhong (Big Leaf)\u003cbr\u003eAltitude: 1600m+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eEFIM'S COMMENTS\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth Dry Season in NanNuo, 2018 and 2020, come from the same old trees, from the same producer, from the same season — only the harvest year differs. This is a rare opportunity to taste time side by side. These two years were particularly dry in southern Yunnan, concentrating the flavor of the leaves of these old trees (GuShu).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eI personally find that the 2018 has a slightly lighter base than the 2020, but rewards patience with a beautiful and long-lasting aftertaste. Both have a powerful body feel.\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\u003e6g \/100ml\u003cbr\u003e1st infusion: 10sec, subsequent: +3sec\/infusion\u003cbr\u003e15 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\u003eThis tea comes from an ancient garden on NanNuo Mountain, with trees estimated to be between 300 and 800 years old, near the old village of ShiTou. 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 fertilizers or pesticides for many years. This environment contributes to the depth and mineral character of the tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe producer manages the harvesting and processing herself, with her family. I met her by chance in 2024, and her teas have consistently stood out, not only for their quality, but for the care and integrity she puts into them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 NanNuo Dry Season","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\u003eScent of dry leaves: dried apricots, cardamom\u003cbr\u003eScent of wet leaves: dried stone fruits, jackfruit\u003cbr\u003eTexture: thick, full-bodied\u003cbr\u003eTaste: apricots, sour plums, papaya\u003cbr\u003eFinish: sweet, menthol freshness, huigan (returning sweetness)\u003cbr\u003eScent of empty cup: pineapple juice\u003cbr\u003eAftertaste: long, lemon marmalade\u003cbr\u003eBody sensation: joyful, euphoric lightness, energizing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eKEY INFORMATION\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCategory: Raw Pu-erh Tea\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Name: 春南糯古树生普洱\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: April 2020\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: ancient forest around the old village of Shitou, NanNuo Mountain, Menghai County, Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: Da Ya Zhong (Big Leaf)\u003cbr\u003eAltitude: 1600m+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eEFIM'S COMMENTS\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth Dry Season in NanNuo, 2018 and 2020, come from the same old trees, the same producer, the same season — only the harvest year differs. This is a rare opportunity to taste time side by side. Both years were particularly dry in southern Yunnan, concentrating the flavor of the leaves from these old trees (GuShu).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eI personally find that the 2018 has a slightly lighter base than the 2020, but rewards patience with a beautiful and lasting aftertaste. Both have a powerful body feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003ePREPARATION TIPS\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGongFu Infusion:\u003cbr\u003e95°C\u003cbr\u003e6g \/100ml\u003cbr\u003e1st infusion: 10sec, subsequent: +3sec\/infusion\u003cbr\u003e15 infusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eTEA ORIGIN\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\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":"Dernier Chasseur","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\u003eDry leaves aroma: yogurt, gooseberries\u003cbr\u003eWet leaves aroma: lilac, lemon curd\u003cbr\u003eTexture: thick and oily\u003cbr\u003eTaste: zesty pomelo and guava, herbaceous tonic water, blend of flowers, Altai herbs\u003cbr\u003eFinish: refreshing, intense and juicy huigan (returning sweetness), active development in the mouth, ethereal\u003cbr\u003eEmpty cup aroma: custard\u003cbr\u003eAftertaste: fig leaf\u003cbr\u003eBody sensation: clear-headed, energizing\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: Raw Pu'er Tea\u003cbr\u003eOriginal name: 春攸乐大树生普洱\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: Spring 2025\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: YouLe Mountain (JiNuo), Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, China\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: Da Ye Zhong (Large Leaf)\u003cbr\u003eAltitude: 700–900m\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003eFloral and zesty, with a thick and oily texture and an intense, juicy huigan (returning sweetness). As for how this tea ended up with us: the producer simply sent a kilo of \"sample\" without warning. It could have been awkward. Fortunately, the tea was fantastic — like everything else I've tasted from him — and we, of course, settled the bill once we realized what had happened.\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\u003e6g \/100ml\u003cbr\u003e1st infusion: 10sec, subsequent: +5sec\/infusion\u003cbr\u003e11 infusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eTEA'S ORIGIN\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLast Hunter comes from YouLe Mountain (JiNuo) 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 rainforest shared with elephants, wild buffalo, and monkeys. It is also the territory of the YouLe (JiNuo) people, the last of China's 56 officially recognized ethnic minority groups to have been identified, who live almost exclusively on this mountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn winter 2024, we had the good fortune to meet one of them: a man who guided us through the jungle, casually listing the countless ways local flora and fauna could kill us. He turned out to be the last hunter in 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 ceasing to surprise us. It was there we discovered he also maintains an inherited plantation and produces a small amount of tea each spring. Some of the trees in his plantation are approximately 800 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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":true},{"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":"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"},{"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\u003eDry leaves aroma: cardamom, slightly underripe apricots\u003cbr\u003eWet leaves aroma: withered apricots, eucalyptus, tiger balm\u003cbr\u003eTexture: thick, mineral-chalky\u003cbr\u003eTaste: tepache, papaya, dried apricots, wood, ginseng, citrus note — perhaps bergamot\u003cbr\u003eFinish: long and mineral with good transformation, juicy, long warming steam down to the stomach\u003cbr\u003eEmpty cup aroma: ginger candy\u003cbr\u003eAftertaste: galangal\u003cbr\u003eBody sensation: awake, warm, intense physical feeling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\" open=\"\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eKEY INFORMATION\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCategory: Raw Pu'er Tea\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Name: 春景迈大古树生普洱\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: Mid-March to April 2025\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 class=\"tea-details\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eEFIM'S COMMENTS\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most original Sheng Pu'ers I've encountered. Full of spice, and the finish is out of the ordinary — active, tingling in the throat, freshness and warmth at the same time. It somehow has a slightly aged character that you wouldn't expect from a 2025 tea. I've noticed this on other Shengs from the same producer. Impossible to explain why. Drink it and tell us if you agree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eBREWING GUIDELINES\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGongFu Infusion:\u003cbr\u003e100°C\u003cbr\u003e6g \/ 100ml\u003cbr\u003e1st infusion: 10sec, subsequent: +3sec\/infusion\u003cbr\u003e12 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\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, 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, the best-preserved Dai ethical village in JingMai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea comes from the first producer we found there: a charismatic young man who prepares tea as an art and whose trees are, for the youngest, centenarian, for the oldest, multi-centenarian, so we call him by what he is: old trees 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  |  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":"2024-spring-jingmai-suancha","title":"Lemon Sorbet","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_Lemon_SorbetWeb_graph_10x_8898ab0b-d263-4b4c-8bb6-8d4f377213d8.png?v=1779314926\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDETAILED TASTING NOTES\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmell of dry leaves: fragrant and slightly sour, fermented lemons, lavender\u003cbr\u003eSmell of wet leaves: lemon-vanilla cream, lemon thyme\u003cbr\u003eTexture: medium-thick, full-bodied\u003cbr\u003eTaste: tart sorrel, lemon thyme, sauerkraut, slightly soapy (strangely pleasant), rhubarb yogurt, kiwi\u003cbr\u003eFinish: pleasantly fresh, increasingly sweet-juicy and aromatic, exceptional huigan (returning sweetness) — like a lemon sorbet\u003cbr\u003eSmell of empty cup: peach candy\u003cbr\u003eAftertaste: sour lemon candy\u003cbr\u003eBody sensation: light, calm, refreshed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\" class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eKEY INFORMATION\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCategory: Sour Tea - Other Tea (some would say raw pu'er)\u003cbr\u003eOriginal name: 景迈酸茶\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: Spring 2024\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Nuogang Ancient Forest, JingMai Mountain, Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, Pu'er City (Simao), 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 open=\"\" class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eEFIM'S COMMENTS\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the most unusual teas I've encountered, and virtually impossible to find outside of a few very specific villages in Yunnan. Despite excellent body and aroma, what keeps me coming back is the finish. The slight tartness transforms into an almost inimitable sweetness that settles and lingers on the palate long after the last sip — this fresh, sweet return (huigan) is simply out of this world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eI personally prefer to drink it fresh, but I've been observing for a while how a 2023 batch from my private collection is aging, and both are excellent. Like any pu'er, this tea will change with time — and I think it's worth exploring. If you're looking for something truly new, give it a try.\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\u003e95°C\u003cbr\u003e6g \/100ml\u003cbr\u003e1st infusion: 10sec, subsequent: +3sec\/infusion\u003cbr\u003e10 infusions\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 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 that stood out, both in Nuogang, JingMai's best-preserved Dai ethical 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 to clearly ancient (GuShu), with trunks about 70 cm in circumference, probably 300 years or more. He harvested old and young trees together in a mixed pick (HunCai).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSour tea (SuanCha) is something we've only encountered in Nuogang so far. Our producer told us he adapted a recipe from the Bulang people of a neighboring village, who traditionally pound sour tea with salt, garlic, and chili and serve it with rice. Yes, like a condiment — a bit like sauerkraut. He seems to have transformed the recipe into something drinkable. The process follows the standard steps of a raw pu'er: withering, rolling... but instead of being sun-dried at the end, the leaves are packed into bamboo tubes or clay jars — with nothing added — and left to ferment anaerobically for a season to a year. They are then taken out and sun-dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Tea Drunk Monkeys","offers":[{"title":"Small pouch - 50g  |  24.9 € (0.5 €\/g)","offer_id":58015495258437,"sku":null,"price":24.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample - 15g | 8.5 € (0.57 €\/g)","offer_id":58015495291205,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large pouch - 150g | 59.9 € (0.4 €\/g)","offer_id":58015495323973,"sku":null,"price":59.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/7734\/6885\/files\/DSC04605_02797854-d684-4b49-ab92-7cbe667ac51e.jpg?v=1780480398"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/7734\/6885\/collections\/DSC04621.jpg?v=1781024511","url":"https:\/\/teadrunkmonkeys.com\/en\/collections\/thes-puerh.oembed","provider":"Tea Drunk Monkeys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}