{"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","url":"https:\/\/teadrunkmonkeys.com\/en\/products\/2024-gushu-shou-puerh","provider":"Tea Drunk Monkeys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}