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For insights into this region, read our article about Fu'an cuisine \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pastleaf.com\/blogs\/blog\/undercooked-rice-fujianese-food-and-the-tea-trade\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"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":"champion-gongfu","title":"Zhuangyuan 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 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\u003eA very high end version of a traditional Tanyang Gongfu, made from the heirloom Tanyang Cai Cha varietal. This tea placed first in a well regarded Gongfu Black Tea Competition last year, competing not only against other Panyong Congous, but black teas from all over Fujian Province. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEntirely handmade by Mr Chen, this tea is the end result of the meticulous hand-sifting technique of traditional Panyong Congou. These techniques are part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Panyong Congou. It has been sifted by hand and then blended into the desired proportion of buds and leaves. Complex Tanyang Cai Cha aroma of Lily-of-the-valley, fruit, wood, red wine, and spice. Later steeps in particular combine spicy-ness and sweetness, almost like mulled wine. \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":"Traditional Panyong Congou","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":43703634034751,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":43255102472255,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1560\/7871\/files\/DSC08356.jpg?v=1789806836"},{"product_id":"old-bush-cai-cha","title":"Old Bush Tanyang Gongfu","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2025\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\u003eThe raw material for this tea comes from old bushes in Fankeng, a valley in the Fu’an production area. Fankeng is one of only three places where there is still a native population of older Tanyang Cai Cha specimens. Picking these bushes requires long treks into the forest. Traditionally processed, this tea has a stronger aftertaste than the classic Tanyang Gongfu, with a clean, refreshing, dry wood profile. Old bush Tanyang Cai Cha like this one is the preferred tea of experienced tea drinkers in Fu’an. With excellent longevity, it’s nice to brew many steeps of this tea in a longer session. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested brewing: 6g in a 100ml porcelain vessel\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Traditional Panyong Congou","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":43703628464191,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":43234831269951,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1560\/7871\/files\/DSC07666.jpg?v=1778260649"},{"product_id":"jin-mu-dan","title":"Jin Mu Dan","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2026\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\u003eWith a high yield and resilient to the shaking (yaoqing) step, Jin Mu Dan is the most commonly used cultivar for New Technique Panyong Congou. Jin Mu Dan is a hybrid of Tie Guan Yin and Huangdan, inheriting the orchid and peach aromas from these parent cultivars. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of its 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 signature Jin Mu Dan does not compromise on any of the above aspects. It is picked from ecological gardens away from fertilisers or pesticides, and the floral and fruity aroma is enhanced by a charcoal bake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested brewing: 6g in a 100ml porcelain vessel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1560\/7871\/files\/822_0230_12373123.png?v=1778868150\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Technique Panyong Congou","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":43703621484607,"sku":null,"price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":43234837332031,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1560\/7871\/files\/DSC07727_a2ed16d5-449f-42da-b2a6-7a07b4340bca.jpg?v=1778866406"},{"product_id":"chen-xiang-tanyang-cai-cha","title":"Chen Xiang Tanyang Gongfu","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2023\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tanyang Village, 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\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shi Family\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slightly under-oxidised processing of Traditional Panyong Congou allows for further slow oxidation with age. This tea is now three years old. Made by Shi Liqiang, an Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritor and 7th generation of the Shi Family. The Shi Family goes back to Shi Guangling, who was one of the first producers of Panyong Congou. A statue of Shi Guangling can be found in Tanyang Village, next to the family's preserved Qing Dynasty tea factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBesides gongfu brewing, this tea works well brewed 'Western' style in a large teapot. Most Fu’an locals used to drink tea in a large teapot. Gaiwans and gongfu brewing are relatively recent developments in the region. This tea has an old-fashioned Tanyang Gongfu taste. It also expresses some key characteristics of Tanyang Cai Cha, such as \u003cem\u003eshengjin\u003c\/em\u003e (resalivation) and lily-of-the-valley fragrance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested brewing: Gongfu style with 5g in a 100ml porcelain vessel and short steeps, or 'Western' style with 5g in a large vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1560\/7871\/files\/822_0080_03522320.png?v=1778868193\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Traditional Panyong Congou","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":43703621025855,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":43256769708095,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1560\/7871\/files\/shiChenxiang.jpg?v=1778260744"},{"product_id":"tanyang-cai-cha-1","title":"Tanyang Gongfu","description":"\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\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\u003eAn entry-level traditional Panyong Congou, made from Tanyang Cai Cha: the heirloom varietal native to Fu’an. Tanyang Cai Cha has been used to make tea in this area for hundreds of years. It was the base material for the Panyong Congou exported in large quantities during the Qing Dynasty and post-WWII period. The 2025 vintage has a nutty taste, while the 2026 vintage is more herbal and sweet. The 2026 vintage has been charcoal roasted, while the 2025 vintage has been electric oven-dried. Both teas have been supervised by Mr Chen, an Intangible Cultural Heritage producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a good everyday red tea and an introduction to the Tanyang Cai Cha varietal. When gongfu brewing we suggest brewing in porcelain with 5 or 6g per 100ml. This tea can also be enjoyed ‘grandpa style’ in a mug or ‘Western’ style in a larger teapot. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8j-02x51WuU?si=8pa_5RIRrpnuYN8-\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Traditional Panyong Congou","offers":[{"title":"50g \/ 2025","offer_id":43255101194303,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g \/ 2026","offer_id":43902518657087,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1560\/7871\/files\/DSC08329.jpg?v=1789806162"},{"product_id":"tanyang-rose","title":"Tanyang Rose","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2025\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tanyang Village, Fujian Province\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eJin Mu Dan\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003ci\u003eGolden 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 Shi Family\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shi Family’s daily Panyong Congou. This tea is made from Jin Mu Dan material grown on Baiyun Shan (White Cloud Mountain) in the vicinity of Tanyang Village. Lighter, clean style with a distinct rose aroma. It is interesting to compare this tea with our Cha Wang, Gold Medal, or other Jin Mu Dan’s to see the range of aromas this cultivar can create. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade by Shi Liqiang, an Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritor and 7th generation of the Shi Family. The Shi Family goes back to Shi Guangling, who was one of the first producers of Panyong Congou. A statue of Shi Guangling can be found in Tanyang Village, next to the family's preserved Qing Dynasty tea factory. Interviews with the Shi Family will be published in our upcoming documentary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested brewing: 5g in a 100ml porcelain vessel, boiling spring water \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Technique Panyong Congou","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":43703620534335,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":43256770232383,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1560\/7871\/files\/DSC07753.jpg?v=1778747160"},{"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":"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":"panyong-congou-tradition-and-innovation","title":"Panyong Congou Tradition and Innovation","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis set contains two introductory teas that represent the Traditional and Innovative types of Panyong Congou. The Traditional type uses the 'gongfu' black tea processing method and the heirloom Tanyang Cai Cha varietal. The Innovative or New Technique type uses the shaking (\u003cem\u003eyaoqing\u003c\/em\u003e) step from oolong processing and oolong cultivars such as Jin Mu Dan. For more info on Panyong Congou processing, read our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pastleaf.com\/blogs\/blog\/tanyang-gongfu-part-2-tradition-and-new-technique\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003earticle\u003c\/a\u003e and watch the below video. We 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\/tanyang-cai-cha-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTanyang Gongfu\u003c\/a\u003e - Traditional Processing - 2026 Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6g - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pastleaf.com\/products\/jin-mu-dan\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJin Mu Dan\u003c\/a\u003e - Innovative Processing - 2026 Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal Net Weight of 12g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WIyazImdAAo?si=C6fgfeDLjbjQKYJ-\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sample Set","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43782668550207,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1560\/7871\/files\/1.png?v=1787500631"},{"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"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1560\/7871\/collections\/fx306398_18083600.jpg?v=1788793288","url":"https:\/\/pastleaf.com\/fr\/collections\/mindong-eastern-fujian.oembed?page=2","provider":"Pastleaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}