{"title":"Tous les produits","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"2026-china-red","title":"2026 China Red","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2026\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baoshan, Yunnan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDa Ye Zhong\u003c\/em\u003e (Yunnan Big Leaf Varietal)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChina Red or \u003cem\u003eZhongguo Hong\u003c\/em\u003e (中国红) is a dianhong developed during the renaissance of high end black teas in the early 2000s. Unlike our 2025 version, this 2026 edition of China Red is unblended, using only native Yunnan \u003cem\u003egushu\u003c\/em\u003e material. The choice to use higher quality material sets this version of China Red apart from others on the market. The mouthfeel and aftertaste are the standout features of this red tea, particularly the \u003cem\u003ehui gan\u003c\/em\u003e and cooling sensation. Favourable weather has also given this 2026 vintage a more intense aroma compared to last year’s. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can brew this tea any way you like, trying different water temperatures. When brewing this tea gongfu style we like to have a long session with a 5-6g\/100ml ratio and short infusions (10 seconds or less). This tea extracts easily, yielding a rich brew with a smooth water path. The mouthfeel is even better when the liquor cools down. This tea also brews well ‘grandpa style’ in a mug, becoming more fruity when brewed this way. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Tea","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":43703642488895,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":43215732277311,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1560\/7871\/files\/DSC07621_52d3ddd8-2f16-43ca-8702-cfcb54920577.jpg?v=1777902751"},{"product_id":"tanyang-cai-cha","title":"Ping Guo Xiang Tanyang Gongfu","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2025\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shekou, Fu'an, Fujian Province\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eTanyang Cai Cha \u003c\/i\u003e(Tanyang heirloom varietal)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apple\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mellow and sweet heirloom Tanyang Cai Cha made by the Li Family according to their processing style. This tea is a fine example of the green apple-like aroma of Tanyang Cai Cha, hence the name \u003cem\u003eping guo xiang\u003c\/em\u003e (apple fragrance).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested brewing: 7g per 100ml in a porcelain vessel with flash steeps. The tea liquor becomes even sweeter when left to cool. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Traditional Panyong Congou","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":43255104176191,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1560\/7871\/files\/DSC07600.jpg?v=1777968866"},{"product_id":"cha-wang-jin-mu-dan","title":"Cha Wang Jin Mu Dan","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2025\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fu'an, Fujian Province\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eJin Mu Dan (Golden Peony)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Technique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Chen Family\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside the Gold Medal Jin Mu Dan, this is the top end of New Technique Panyong Congou in terms of material and craftsmanship. While the Gold Medal is made by the Li family, this tea is made by the Chen family, and so there are stylistic differences between the two, despite the same cultivar and overall quality. This tea possesses an elegant and refined floral and fruity fragrance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of the cultivar's popularity for New Technique processing, there is a glut of Jin Mu Dan Tanyang Gongfu’s on the market. Mass produced versions often suffer from improper fermentation, and subsequent over-roasting to cover up these flaws. Beyond basic requirements like a clean ecology, good Jin Mu Dan from Tanyang requires a light shaking step to develop the floral-fruity aroma, and a careful charcoal roast. For the shaking step, the machine is set at much slower setting than you would see for oolong making, in order to develop aroma without over-oxidising or breaking too many leaves. After drying, additional charcoal roasting enhances and fixes aroma.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chen Family’s Jin Mu Dan does not compromise on any of the above aspects. It is picked from higher altitude ecological gardens. Tanyang Village is actually a lower elevation area. The better tea is grown in ecological gardens deeper in the mountains around Fu’an, away from fertilisers or pesticides. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested brewing: 5-7g in a 100ml porcelain vessel\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Technique Panyong Congou","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":43361735966783,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":43285923037247,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1560\/7871\/files\/DSC07759_ea806063-0c25-45e0-b6c0-7ff31e486096.jpg?v=1779517652"},{"product_id":"gushu-dianhong","title":"2026 Gushu Dianhong","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2026\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baoshan, Yunnan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDa Ye Zhong\u003c\/em\u003e (Yunnan Big Leaf Varietal)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn 'ancient tree' dianhong from Baoshan in the northwest of Yunnan. Made by the same producer as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pastleaf.com\/products\/2026-china-red\" title=\"link to china red zhongguo hong\"\u003eChina Red\u003c\/a\u003e, in a more orthodox oven-dried dianhong style. While we usually prefer the more complexly processed China Red, this tea is enjoyable in its own right. Quite a relaxing tea overall. Quality material and well-executed oxidation gives it very good mouthfeel and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Tea","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":43361735180351,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":43355746369599,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1560\/7871\/files\/DSC07810.jpg?v=1780742094"},{"product_id":"shui-xian","title":"Shui Xian","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2025\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bishiyan, Wuyi, Fujian Province\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eShui Xian\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium Charcoal Roast\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well-made, humble Shui Xian from Bishiyan, Wuyishan. Bishiyan is a more peripheral part of the True Cliff region. Sufficiently rested after a medium roast, this is a staple Shui Xian suitable for multiple brewing methods including Chaozhou gongfucha.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oolong Tea","offers":[{"title":"42g (5 x 8.3g packets)","offer_id":43355758788671,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1560\/7871\/files\/DSC07833.jpg?v=1780758247"},{"product_id":"2026-tall-bush-zhangping-shui-xian","title":"2026 Tall Bush Zhangping Shui Xian","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2026\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nanyang Town, Zhangping, Fujian\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shui Xian\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Master He, Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional (Unroasted)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe material for this tea comes from Shui Xian bushes that are old enough to grow tall, but not old enough to be considered old bush. Another reason they are tall is because Master He has left them to grow wild, unmanaged and unpruned. They are only harvested once a year in Spring. This is quite rare, since most Zhangping farmers will also do an autumn harvest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis tea starts light and very fragrant with orchid aromatics, becoming richer and sweeter over the course of a session. Short steeps (around 20 seconds) will emphasise the fresh orchid note, while long steeps (around 1 minute) will produce a stronger brew with an osmanthus note. While still being an aroma-focused tea, there is a bit more texture and depth than a standard unroasted Zhangping Shui Xian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe recommend brewing as the locals do in Zhangping: one cake per 100-120ml gaiwan, and giving a long rinse of at least 30 seconds. Each cake is about 10 grams, with some minor variation due to the hand-pressing technique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4PKgb5KOTEM?si=MbEqM9bZlqHYzlW9\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oolong Tea","offers":[{"title":"2 cakes (20g)","offer_id":43442123178047,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 cakes (50g)","offer_id":43442123210815,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1560\/7871\/files\/DSC07964.jpg?v=1782483287"},{"product_id":"2026-traditional-zhangping-shui-xian","title":"2026 Heritage Zhangping Shui Xian","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2026\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nanyang Town, Zhangping, Fujian\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shui Xian\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Master Zhang, Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional (Unroasted)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA classic Zhangping Shui Xian made by the grandson of Zhang Qisheng, an important historical figure in Zhangping's tea industry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eZhangping Shui Xian originated when a man named Liu Yongfa took Shui Xian cuttings down from Jianyang in North Fujian and planted them in Zhongcun, a village to the north of Zhangping city. The below documentary was filmed in Zhongcun. Liu Yongfa trained many apprentices in Zhongcun, including\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Zhang Qisheng.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eZhang Qisheng brought Shui Xian bushes and his new tea-making knowledge to Nanyang, a more southerly town even closer to Zhangping city. Nowadays, thanks to Zhang Qisheng, Nanyang is the largest production area for Zhangping Shui Xian, overtaking the older Zhongcun area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis tea is made in Nanyang by the grandson of Zhang Qisheng, and so we have given it a name that reflects this transmission of tea making skills across generations and geographical areas. \u003c\/span\u003eZhang’s tea is popular among locals, so much so that we were unable to get any of his tea last year. His tea has a unique aroma and a refreshing fruity aftertaste. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe recommend brewing as the locals do in Zhangping: one cake per 100-120ml gaiwan. After a long rinse of at least 30 seconds, you can brew to your desired strength. Each cake is about 10 grams, with some minor variation due to the hand-pressing technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1560\/7871\/files\/DSC08025.jpg?v=1782544047\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uDQoRhfrdqw?si=sZgxpFihsmoT9vkU\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oolong Tea","offers":[{"title":"2 cakes (20g)","offer_id":43442161483839,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 cakes (50g)","offer_id":43442161516607,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1560\/7871\/files\/DSC07996.jpg?v=1782483034"},{"product_id":"2026-twin-blossoms","title":"Twin Blossoms","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2026\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shekouzhen, Fu'an, Fujian Province\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eZi Mei Gui (Purple Rose) \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Jin Mu Dan (Golden Peony)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Li Family\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Technique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea uses a blend of two cultivars named after flowers: \u003cem\u003eZi Mei Gui\u003c\/em\u003e (Purple Rose) and \u003cem\u003eJin Mu Dan\u003c\/em\u003e (Golden Peony). Unlike other blends, where maocha or even finished teas are mixed together, in this case the fresh leaves are mixed from the very beginning. These two cultivars grow side by side in the same garden. Immediately after picking, the fresh \u003cem\u003eZi Mei Gui\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eJin Mu Dan\u003c\/em\u003e leaves are mixed. The two cultivars then go through withering and every subsequent processing step together, including a charcoal bake finish, ensuring a thorough blending of their aromas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is an innovative Panyong Congou that is very aroma-forward yet balanced by a mouthwatering and smooth texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Li Family consider this to be one of their finest teas. Both Mr Li and his son have been appointed Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritors. Interviews with the Li Family members will be published in our upcoming documentary. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested Brewing: 7g in a 100ml porcelain vessel, quick steeps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Technique Panyong Congou","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":43462842449983,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":43462842482751,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1560\/7871\/files\/DSC07876.jpg?v=1782488173"},{"product_id":"old-tree-tanyang-cai-cha","title":"Old Tree Tanyang Cai Cha","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2026\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eFankeng, Fu'an, Fujian Province\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eTanyang Cai Cha \u003c\/i\u003e(Tanyang heirloom varietal)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is made from wild-growing old Tanyang Cai Cha trees, the heirloom varietal of Panyong Congou. These trees are few in number and require long treks into the forest to pick. For these reasons not many producers in Fu'an make this tea anymore. It’s a shame because teas like this are the purest expressions of the Tanyang Cai Cha varietal and the pine and bamboo forest these trees grow in. \u003cspan\u003eThis tea has a smooth mouth-watering texture and a clean woody taste. It also has a distinct high-mountain character, as these trees grow at an elevation of over 1000m, significantly higher than Tanyang Village itself. \u003c\/span\u003eUnlike last year's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pastleaf.com\/products\/old-bush-cai-cha\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOld Bush Tanyang Gongfu\u003c\/a\u003e, this one has been charcoal roasted. It will taste even better in the months and years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6g in a 100ml porcelain vessel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlending:\u003c\/strong\u003e this tea pairs nicely with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pastleaf.com\/products\/jin-mu-dan\"\u003eJin Mu Dan\u003c\/a\u003e. Blend 4g of this tea with 2g of Jin Mu Dan \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Traditional Panyong Congou","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":43703619551295,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":43656682242111,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1560\/7871\/files\/DSC08099.jpg?v=1785491024"},{"product_id":"hong-xin-tie-guan-yin","title":"Hong Xin Tie Guan Yin","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2023\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Xiping, Anxi, Fujian\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHong Xin Wai Wei Tao\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy Charcoal Roast\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Tie Guan Yin is made from the Hong Xin (Red Heart) varietal, the original varietal for so-called ‘Traditional’ Tie Guan Yin. The heavy charcoal roast has settled nicely over the past three years of storage. It’s a well balanced, sweet tea that is easy to enjoy. A good introduction to proper roasted Tie Guan Yin or a reliable tea to keep on your shelf. We like to brew it like the picture below: Gongfu style with 8g in a 80ml-100ml teapot. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1560\/7871\/files\/gongfu_693e1ff5-09ba-48b6-8dcb-0837eec02472.jpg?v=1788501040\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oolong Tea","offers":[{"title":"8g","offer_id":43824378118207,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":43824378085439,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1560\/7871\/files\/10CFC833-31AD-4C7A-A2C1-D31FFDDF4E24.jpg?v=1788501803"},{"product_id":"old-tree-red-fujian-and-anhui","title":"Old Tree Red Tea: Fujian and Anhui","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe two red teas in this set are from old trees in abandoned gardens. Both teas have been charcoal roasted, and are of equivalent quality. The Old Tree Tanyang Cai Cha is from Fankeng in the mountains surrounding Fu'an. The elevation here is about 1200m, much higher than the elevation of Tanyang Village. The raw material is Tanyang Cai Cha, the heirloom varietal for Panyong Congou. The Old Tree Qimen Maofeng, currently exclusive to this set, is made from heirloom Zhuye Zhong trees at around 800m elevation. These teas are similar in both picking grade and processing styles, so this set is a rare opportunity to directly compare the heirloom varietals of two historic red teas from Fujian and Anhui. When tasting through these, it can be interesting to think about the inherent characteristics of each varietal, the effect of elevation, oxidation levels, and how bitterness presents itself, if at all. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend brewing these teas in a 100ml porcelain gaiwan with boiling water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach set contains:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6g - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pastleaf.com\/products\/old-tree-tanyang-cai-cha\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eOld Tree Tanyang Cai Cha\u003c\/a\u003e - 2026 Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6g - Old Tree Qimen Maofeng- 2026 Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal Net Weight of 12g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sample Set","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43824411246655,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1560\/7871\/files\/DianhongExpressions.jpg?v=1788501946"},{"product_id":"fuan-huangye-bai-mu-dan","title":"Fu'an Huangye Bai Mu Dan","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2025\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fu'an, Fujian Province\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003eCai Cha\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Fu’an, approximately 35 percent of tea production is devoted to the famous Panyong Congou red tea. The remaining production consists of green tea, jasmine tea, and white tea. The white tea in Fu’an is mainly quantity over quality, but we were able to find a good one while filming a documentary in Fu’an earlier this year. Like the Old Tree Tanyang Cai Cha, it is made from \u003cem\u003ehuangye \u003c\/em\u003e(wild-abandoned) Cai Cha bushes. Cai Cha is a seed-propagated native varietal, very different from the grafted Fuding Da Bai and Da Hao cultivars. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition to using excellent raw materials, this tea has been skilfully processed to remove the inherent greenness of young Cai Cha white tea. This tea has a pleasant flavour of tofu pudding and cookie dough. The mouthfeel is smooth and refreshing, with \u003cem\u003ehui gan\u003c\/em\u003e. The overall taste is closer to high end Zhenghe white tea than teas from Fuding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested Brewing: 5g in a 100ml porcelain vessel with boiling water \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"White Tea","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":43990707863615,"sku":null,"price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1560\/7871\/files\/DSC08288.jpg?v=1789666124"},{"product_id":"1851-tanyang-gongfu","title":"1851 Tanyang Gongfu","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZhuangyuan Tanyang Gongfu - 5g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1851 Tanyang Gongfu - 5g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set is an accessible way to sample two of the highest end versions of Panyong Congou. The two teas in this set have been hand-refined. The hand-refining process is part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage techniques of Panyong Congou red tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand refining process involves the use of bamboo sieves of varying sizes and multiple techniques to sift the coarser leaves from the finer leaves and buds. After this, a single batch of tea is divided into several separate grades. Then the producer blends the tea together again, according to their desired proportion of buds and leaves. Historically this was done to ensure consistency across batches when Tanyang Gongfu was exported, but today producers do it to customise their own teas according to their desired taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand refining process is enormously labour-intensive, requiring hours of standing and shaking the bamboo sieves. This is why Tanyang Gongfu is called ‘Gongfu’ and also why the teas in this set are so expensive. Most producers do not, or cannot, do this refining anymore. Most refining (but not all) can now be done by machine, but machines lack the intentionality of human producers. Since every batch is different, the human element is still required for the very best teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Zhuangyuan Tanyang Gongfu is already a very high end Panyong Congou. The 1851 Tanyang Gongfu is the only possible higher grade, named after the birth year of Tanyang Gongfu. The labour involved in going from the Zhaungyuan to 1851 increases the price from around 90 cents per gram to over $4 per gram. For that reason, we have kept the quantities small to make these teas more accessible. Given the price however, we would only recommend this set to those interested in handmade red tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested brewing: 5g in a 100ml porcelain vessel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8j-02x51WuU?si=IwiCcqkPyPhdYkcH\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sample Set","offers":[{"title":"10g (2 x 5g)","offer_id":43901697818687,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1560\/7871\/files\/822_0494_21050400.webp?v=1789801340"},{"product_id":"old-bush-shui-xian","title":"Kengjian Laocong Shui Xian","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2025\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wuyi, Fujian Province\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eShui Xian\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium\/Heavy Charcoal Roast\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShui Xian is one of our favourite cultivars, especially its old bush versions, and the best location for this type of tea is still the core Zhengyan area of Wuyishan. This tea serves as an entry point to Shui Xian from the Zhengyan area. It is well made, with a thick and mellow texture free from bitterness, astringency or sourness. This structured texture allows the old bush Shui Xian characteristics to emerge, including the \u003cem\u003econgwei \u003c\/em\u003e枞味 or ‘old bush taste.' The \u003cem\u003econgwei\u003c\/em\u003e here is clear but does not overpower the other flavours, resulting in a well-balanced rock tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested Brewing: 8g in a 80-100ml vessel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oolong Tea","offers":[{"title":"16g (2 x 8g)","offer_id":44007862829119,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1560\/7871\/files\/DSC08228.jpg?v=1789666404"},{"product_id":"minnan-oolongs","title":"Minnan Oolongs","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15g Old Style Zhangping Shui Xian (1 cake)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16g Hong Xin Tie Guan Yin (2 brews)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7g Yongchun Foshou (1 brew)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have put this set together as a convenient way to experience three good examples of \u003cem\u003eMinnan\u003c\/em\u003e oolongs. \u003cem\u003eMin\u003c\/em\u003e is an old name for Fujian, while \u003cem\u003eNan\u003c\/em\u003e means South. Minnan oolongs differ from Northern Fujian oolongs in tea-making style, shape, and use of varietal. We have deliberately chosen three older style and charcoal roasted examples of these oolongs so you can compare with the modern \u003cem\u003eqingxiang\u003c\/em\u003e styles easily accessible on the market today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Old Style Zhangping Shui Xian is pressed into a 15g cake, larger than the modern 8g cakes. The larger cakes hail from a time when Gongfu brewing was not the primary way to brew tea in Zhangping. Instead, one 15g cake would be brewed in a large teapot. Not many producers make this style anymore, but luckily we found one Intangible Cultural Heritage master who still does. Given the size of this cake, you may wish to break it into two pieces, or brew it the old fashioned way by using a larger brewing vessel. In the below picture the old style Zhangping Shui Xian is on the left, with a modern \u003cem\u003eqingxiang\u003c\/em\u003e Zhangping Shui Xian on the right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1560\/7871\/files\/DSC08214.jpg?v=1789666610\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeighbouring Zhangping is Anxi, the famous origin of Tie Guan Yin. Tie Guan Yin is complicated enough that an entire sample set could be devoted to it alone.  We have kept with the theme of older styles and selected a heavily charcoal roasted tea made from the original Hong Xin (Red Heart) varietal pictured below. This tea is a stark contrast from the greener unroasted Tie Guan Yin commonly found on the market today. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1560\/7871\/files\/1538.jpg?v=1789030304\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo represent Yongchun Foshou we have also opted for a heavily oxidised and roasted tea. Although Yongchun Foshou can be made into other shapes, we have selected a strip shaped one so that this set contains three different shapes of oolong, representing the variety of oolong shapes one can find in Southern Fujian. From the unique pressed cake shape of Zhangping Shui Xian, to the iconic ball-rolled Tie Guan Yin in the below picture, and the classic strip shape of Yongchun Foshou.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1560\/7871\/files\/ball_tgy.jpg?v=1789795393\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Net Weight: 38g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sample Set","offers":[{"title":"38g","offer_id":43901438918719,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1560\/7871\/files\/fx303971_12201521.jpg?v=1788793319"},{"product_id":"chaozhou-white-teacup","title":"Chaozhou White Jade Teacup","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003eChaozhou bone porcelain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20ml (to brim)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~16g (one cup)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack in February 2026 we filmed an interview with Yujian Cai, a Chaozhou ceramic artist who runs a teaware studio together with his wife and fellow artist Liu Xiaoyan. While there he showed us the studio's new Chaozhou porcelain teacups. Yujian cares a lot about the ergonomics of Chaozhou \u003cem\u003egongfucha\u003c\/em\u003e, and that comes across in the design of these teacups. We find them to be very nice to use for Chaozhou gongfu brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese cups are available in singles or as sets of four. We recommend trying both the White Jade and Vintage Style designs, because each has a subtly different effect on the tea liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Sf0Qml7MYks?si=pxqsTiB_8URReKQG\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Teaware","offers":[{"title":"1 cup","offer_id":43901379772479,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Set of 4 cups","offer_id":43901379805247,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1560\/7871\/files\/DSC08259.jpg?v=1789792391"},{"product_id":"chaozhou-vintage-style-teacup","title":"Chaozhou Vintage Style Teacup","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003eChaozhou bone porcelain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20ml (to brim)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~16g (one cup)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack in February 2026 we filmed an interview with Yujian Cai, a Chaozhou ceramic artist who runs a teaware studio together with his wife and fellow artist Liu Xiaoyan. While there he showed us the studio's new Chaozhou porcelain teacups. Yujian cares a lot about the ergonomics of Chaozhou \u003cem\u003egongfucha\u003c\/em\u003e, and that comes across in the design of these teacups. We find them to be very nice to use for Chaozhou gongfu brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese cups are available in singles or as sets of four. We recommend trying both the White Jade and Vintage Style designs, because each has a subtly different effect on the tea liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Sf0Qml7MYks?si=pxqsTiB_8URReKQG\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Teaware","offers":[{"title":"1 cup","offer_id":43901396156479,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Set of 4 cups","offer_id":43901396189247,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1560\/7871\/files\/DSC08261_7e91b9bd-4bfa-4a77-8a65-f682bd103969.jpg?v=1789793716"},{"product_id":"huang-xiao-cha","title":"Huang Xiao Cha","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2026\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Huoshan, Anhui Province \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lot of yellow teas on the market could be described as formal rather than substantive yellow teas. The formal kind is when the \u003cem\u003emenhuang\u003c\/em\u003e or yellowing step is done but the mere application of the step does not sufficiently transform the tea into something else. We are only interested in the latter, substantive yellows, where the \u003cem\u003emenhuang\u003c\/em\u003e step meaningfully contributes to the character of the tea. This need for a distinct character was our main consideration when looking for a yellow tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring an unsuccessful search for yellow tea in Hubei Province back in Spring, we encountered a lot of formal yellows that tasted like green tea. We fared better when looking at yellow tea from Huoshan in Anhui Province. After comparing teas from a variety of producers, including some made by ICH inheritors of Huoshan Yellow Tea, we settled on this \u003cem\u003eHuang Xiao Cha\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuang Xiao Cha, or Little Yellow, is the picking grade in between the bud-only \u003cem\u003eHuang Ya\u003c\/em\u003e and the stemmy \u003cem\u003eHuang Da Cha\u003c\/em\u003e. In our opinion Little Yellow combines the best qualities of both; the elegance of \u003cem\u003eHuang Ya\u003c\/em\u003e with the rustic charm of \u003cem\u003eHuang Da Cha\u003c\/em\u003e. This particular Little Yellow is made from \u003cem\u003equnitzhong\u003c\/em\u003e bushes growing wild in abandoned gardens. The \u003cem\u003emenhuang\u003c\/em\u003e process has been properly executed. Yellowing combined with a charcoal bake finish has given a smooth and refined feel to what is quite robust and burly material. It’s a tea we’ve been enjoying a lot during the Autumn season. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested Brewing: 5g in a 100ml porcelain vessel with boiling water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yellow Tea","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":44089749766207,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1560\/7871\/files\/DSC08366.jpg?v=1790868480"}],"url":"https:\/\/pastleaf.com\/fr\/collections\/all-products.oembed?page=2","provider":"Pastleaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}