{"product_id":"alpine-forest-shu-puer","title":"Alpine Forest Shu Pu'er","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eSourced from the highest peak in Xishuangbanna, perpetually veiled in clouds and mist, this distinguished pu'er reflects the character of its origin. Smooth and  balanced profile of sweet almond and rich cacao. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eIts lingering finish reveals the familiar depth and earthy resonance prized in fine Yunnan shu pu'er.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eTea Type \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e Tisane | Flavors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4\"\u003e Shu Pu'er\u003cstrong\u003e| almond tart\u003c\/strong\u003e, dark chocolate, herbs, silky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4 c6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eTea Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Delightful to enjoy now alongside delicate pastries, this tea also possesses the structure and complexity to reward further maturation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Huazhuliangzi Mountain, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eProvince, China.  Pu'er tea: 100%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003eHow to Steep:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Eastern: 1 gram per 30 ml water, 212 F; give a quick rinse, then begin with a 15-second steep for first two brews; increase by 10-20 seconds each subsequent infusion. Western: 2 grams per 6-8 oz. water, 212 F, 3-4 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eFun Fact #1: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003ePerched beside Nannuo Mountain, Huazhuliangzi rises to 2,430 meters, making it the highest peak in Xishuangbanna. The remarkable terroir combines alpine elevation with a misty subtropical climate, creating ideal conditions for exceptional tea cultivation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact #2: \u003c\/strong\u003eShu Pu'er, unlike Sheng (aged slowly over time), is aged quickly (usually a few months) in an indoor, temperature and humidity-controlled environment. This results in a fully-fermented tea which has very smooth, full-bodied, sometimes with nutty, cocoa, smoky, woody, or fruity notes. While Shu Pu'er will never have the complexity of a well-aged Sheng, if processed correctly, it will have a smoothness and full-bodied nature which many find satisfying, and the full fermentation is great for your gut health! Try drinking some Shu Pu'er to calm indigestion after a greasy meal! Many also drink Shu Pu'er to help them lower their cholesterol!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact #3: \u003c\/strong\u003eUnlike most other teas, quality Shu and Sheng Pu'er are made with leaves from tea trees, not shrubs. Many of these trees are hundreds of years old! The leaves are from a big-leaf variety (\u003cem\u003edayezhong\u003c\/em\u003e), and get nourishment from larger roots than from shrub plants, resulting in a more complex flavor!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eSimilar Teas:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Menghai Ripe Pu'er Cake, Golden Needle Ripe Pu'er Cake, Laoman'e Puer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52251200880928,"sku":"ALPFOR","price":54.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0448\/5817\/files\/Huazhuliangzl_Mtn_Forest_2.jpg?v=1787813615","url":"https:\/\/www.theculturedcup.com\/products\/alpine-forest-shu-puer","provider":"The Cultured Cup®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}