{"title":"Tariff Free Teas - Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size: 120%;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 150%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/files\/2026-Tariff-Free-Teas_f2a2f5a7-f2d5-4844-9832-e182c2d7e385.png?v=1769544021\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 150%;\"\u003eThese teas all ship without tarrifs! All items in this collection are stored in Seattle and ship direct via USPS. Packages shipping from China take a few weeks or longer to arrive. Orders made from these items will arrive much quicker!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2015-spring-gu-ming-xiang-bing-yiwu-bulang-blend-sheng-raw-puerh","title":"2015 Spring \"Gu Ming Xiang Bing\" Yiwu - Bulang Blend Sheng \/ Raw Puerh :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are all sold out of this tea!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBordering the western and eastern edges of Xishuangbanna in southern Yunnan are the famous tea mountains of Yiwu and Bulang. Tea from each are defined by unique imagery. Yiwu is called 'The Queen' with a soft, sweet flavor and delicate floral aroma. Bulang is 'The King' with bitter notes and strong tea energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese two mountains were blended into this special puerh by Master Feng of Gu Ming Xiang. This tea is a dance. It has the Bulang energy with the soft Yiwu sweetness. Brew it short and experience the delicate Yiwu. Or brew it long and feel the strength of Bulang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml of water at or near boiling. Wash once for 3s, then start with a quick steep of around 6s. Brew quickly for the first few steeps. This tea is very generous and can brew quite strong.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"357g Cake","offer_id":6916437505,"sku":"2015_GMXB_Cake_Seattle","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/2015-Gu-Ming-Xiang-Bing-Closeup-800x.jpg?v=1607586541"},{"product_id":"spring-2016-beneath-an-emerald-sea-sheng-raw-puerh-from-crimson-lotus-tea-seattle-inventory","title":"2016 Spring \"Beneath an Emerald Sea\" Sheng \/ Raw Puerh - 200g Cake :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe don't have much of this left. We found a couple more tongs during our trip to Kunming this year. These have been aging in Kunming for nearly 10 years now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouth of the Tropic of Cancer the rich green forested hills of Yunnan look like a rolling emerald sea during Spring. Drinking this tea is like swimming in that ocean of flavor and aroma. It's fantastic. This will brew thick and creamy. It's both floral and fruity with an occasional note similar to unsweetened baking chocolate. There is an early bitterness that lingers. It is often astringent. Later steeps get sweeter. This tea has stamina and can brew for a long time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevation: 1900+ m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood Fired\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand Blended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RUQYWQ1Xov0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31515267334204,"sku":"2016_EmeraldSea_Cake_Seattle","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/2016-Beneath-an-Emerald-Sea-Front-800x_386142e0-30b5-44ef-b9e6-2c57a53f1fbe.jpg?v=1576369883"},{"product_id":"2019-spring-space-girls-cosima-100g-cake-sheng-raw-puerh-tea-seattle-inventory","title":"2019 Spring \"Space Girls - Cosima\" 100g Cake - Sheng \/ Raw Puerh Tea :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Space Girls are back! Our adventures exploring the remote corners of the puerh Yunniverse has introduced us to two new Space Girls; Cosima, and Feist. Each tea is a custom blend we crafted Spring of 2019. Cosima and Feist are unique and separate blends. Each girl has their own unique story and personality. This is Cosima. ( \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crimsonlotustea.live\/products\/2019-spring-space-girls-cosima-100g-cake-sheng-raw-puerh-tea-seattle-inventory\" target=\"_blank\" title='Crimson Lotus Tea - 2019 Spring \"Space Girls - Feist\" 100g Cake - Sheng \/ Raw Puerh Tea' rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFeist is here!\u003c\/a\u003e ) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCosima starts off on a vegetal approach with an incredibly sweet aftertaste. There is a cooling throat feel and a hint of caramelized sugar in the floral orchid aroma. The tea is thick, juicy, and lush. There is bitterness but it morphs it's way through your palate. It never sits in one place for long and is constantly changing until it becomes sweet. The astringency is balanced with the long sweet aftertaste. This is a very consistent tea through the steeps. Take your time with Cosima and she will reward you with a personalized tour of the Puerh Yunniverse. Don't judge a Space Girl by he spacesuit, Cosima is full of surprises!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow could we pass up the opportunity to work yet again with the talented Seattle artist\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.stasiaburrington.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Stasia Burrington Art\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eStasia Burrington\u003c\/a\u003e? She did the artwork on the original Space Girls 3 years ago and has done an amazing job yet again! Take the time to explore her amazing artwork: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.stasiaburrington.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Stasia Burrington Art\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.stasiaburrington.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e Each wrapper features a full page design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach cake comes with a special Space Girls\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esticker!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"100g \"Space Girls - Cosima\" Cake","offer_id":31769742671932,"sku":"SG19_Cosima_Cake_Seattle","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/2019-Space-Girls-Cosima-Front-2048x_7618ba3f-9b08-4772-a52d-1018598089bd.png?v=1580873433"},{"product_id":"2019-spring-space-girls-feist-100g-cake-sheng-raw-puerh-tea-seattle-inventory","title":"2019 Spring \"Space Girls - Feist\" 100g Cake - Sheng \/ Raw Puerh Tea :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Space Girls are back! Our adventures exploring the remote corners of the puerh Yunniverse has introduced us to two new Space Girls; Cosima, and Feist. Each tea is a custom blend we crafted Spring of 2019. Cosima and Feist are unique and separate blends. Each girl has their own unique story and personality. This is Feist. ( \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crimsonlotustea.live\/products\/2019-spring-space-girls-feist-100g-cake-sheng-raw-puerh-tea-seattle-inventory\" target=\"_blank\" title='Crimson Lotus Tea - 2019 Spring \"Space Girls - Cosima\" 100g Cake - Sheng \/ Raw Puerh Tea' rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCosima is here!\u003c\/a\u003e ) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeist has a bright aroma. This tea starts light but the thickness and density deepens. The bitterness and astringency are balanced and followed with a beautiful cane sugar sweetness. This tea is complex, smooth, and dense. There is an herbal aspect to the tea and a grassy finish. The complexity develops through the steeps and seemingly gets thicker. Feist is a mystery. Where will she take you? Her knowledge and experience of the Puerh Yunniverse will take you to places you've never known were possible. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow could we pass up the opportunity to work yet again with the talented Seattle artist\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.stasiaburrington.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Stasia Burrington Art\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eStasia Burrington\u003c\/a\u003e? She did the artwork on the original Space Girls 3 years ago and has done an amazing job yet again! Take the time to explore her amazing artwork: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.stasiaburrington.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Stasia Burrington Art\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.stasiaburrington.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e Each wrapper features a full page design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach cake comes with a special Space Girls sticker!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"100g \"Space Girls - Feist\" Cake","offer_id":31769751748668,"sku":"SG19_Feist_Cake_Seattle","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/2019-Space-Girls-Feist-Front-2048x_c2f600ba-f647-4b23-811a-4eb13495fe08.png?v=1580873590"},{"product_id":"2019-spring-danger-zone-100g-cake-sheng-raw-puerh-tea-seattle-inventory","title":"2019 Spring \"Danger Zone\" 100g Cake - Sheng \/ Raw Puerh Tea :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the DANGER ZONE! After our experiences with a King Cobra in this Hekai garden last year this tea was a must purchase this year. We pre ordered the entire garden! Each leaf in this tea comes from the forest where we had a very close encounter with a 15ft long King Cobra. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crimsonlotustea.live\/blogs\/puerh\/the-dangers-of-the-tea-industry-a-true-story-from-the-jungles-of-southwestern-china\" title=\"Crimson Lotus Tea - The Dangers of the Tea Industry. A true story from the jungles of Southwestern China.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYou can read all about that story here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHekai is pretty great already but this garden is truly special. There is an emotional vibe to the garden that makes you feel like you've stepped back into a prehistoric era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe commissioned a custom piece of art from Jake Knapp ( \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/knappuer\/\" title=\"Instagram - Jake Knapp @knappuer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e@knappuer\u003c\/a\u003e ) and we couldn't be more happy with it. His art perfectly captures the story and experience of this tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea brews THICK! It is a gentler tea with minimal bitterness and astringency but flavor and aroma are quite nice. It has a great aftertaste and a very noticeable chaqi tea energy. It's like being kissed by a cobra. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Danger Zone sheng puer is a high energy and thick textured sheng puer. If you love thick and oily young shengs, you need to get your claws on at least a sample.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oolongowl.com\/2019-spring-danger-zone-sheng-puer-from-crimson-lotus-tea\/\" title=\"Crimson Lotus Tea Review - Danger Zone\"\u003e--oolongowl.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach cake comes with a special Danger Zone sticker!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out this video from Hekai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QlxvJUK0z2g\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"100g \"Danger Zone\" Cake","offer_id":31769765281852,"sku":"2019_Danger_Zone_Cake_Seattle","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/2019-Danger-Zone-2048x-5_6fb16c0a-6ce8-44a5-ae57-a4921b3be70e.png?v=1580873790"},{"product_id":"spring-2017-jinggu-bang-sheng-raw-puerh-from-crimson-lotus-tea-seattle-inventory","title":"Spring 2017 \"Jinggu Bàng\" Sheng \/ Raw Puerh from Crimson Lotus Tea :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is a fantastic representative of Jinggu area material. We were very pleased to find this tea this year. We were equally pleased to work with the talented \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Z4HWQiA0d14\" title=\"Crimson Lotus Tea : Interview with Du Xi\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDu Xi ( 杜溪 ); a local Kunming artist\u003c\/a\u003e. He created the original artwork which we adapted to the puerh cake. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChinese mythology wouldn't be complete without the antics of the Monkey King, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sun_Wukong\" title=\"Wiki - Monkey King - Sun Wukong\"\u003e\"Sun Wukong\"\u003c\/a\u003e, and his magical staff the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ruyi_Jingu_Bang\" title=\"Wiki - Ruyi Jingu Bang\"\u003e\"Jīngū Bàng\"\u003c\/a\u003e. He received this mythical weapon from the Dragon King of the East Sea. In the painting the Monkey King is doing battle with the Jingu Bang against \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Erlang_Shen\" title=\"Erlang Shen Wiki\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eErlang Shen\u003c\/a\u003e and his dog Xiàotiān quǎn. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePleasant bitterness meets thick sweet aftertaste. It leans in the vegetal direction but has a clean energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about Du Xi here: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/duxiart.com\/\" title=\"Crimson Lotus Tea - Du Xi Art\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttp:\/\/duxiart.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e and here: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/artand.cn\/duxi\" title=\"Crimson Lotus Tea - Du Xi Art\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttp:\/\/artand.cn\/duxi\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrefecture: Simao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevation: 2200m +\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood Fired\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand Rolled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle Varietal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Jinggu Bang is a sheng puer for those who prefer a clean vegetal leaning taste. It has a pleasing amount of bitterness, some thickness, and aftertaste. It is certainly energizing yet focused with the chill energy. Jinggu Bang has a little of everything and a solid puer tea\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oolongowl.com\/2017-jinggu-bang-sheng-puer-crimson-lotus-tea\/\" title=\"Crimson Lotus Tea Review - Jinggu Bang\"\u003e--oolongowl.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatch this interview we have with Du Xi: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z4HWQiA0d14\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out our video from Jinggu Shan:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BAsb68p_1uM\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"200g Cake","offer_id":31770505642044,"sku":"2017_JingguBang_Cake_Seattle","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/Jinggu-Bang-Front-800x_bc779ca1-0c3f-48e2-80ec-44a70c2e17ac.jpg?v=1580890605"},{"product_id":"2016-moon-princess-sheng-raw-puerh-from-crimson-lotus-tea-seattle-inventory","title":"2016 \"Moon Princess\" Sheng \/ Raw Puerh from Crimson Lotus Tea :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe legend of the Moon Princess is a famous one in Chinese history. Her name is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chang%27e\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Wikipedia - Moon Princess - Chang'e\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eChang'e\u003c\/a\u003e and she lives on the moon with a giant rabbit. She is immortal, but is banished to the moon and cannot leave. She plays an important role in the Autumn harvest and festivals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis material is a delicious example of Autumn material. Autumn material often lacks the strength that similar Spring material will have. We have been more than impressed with this material and it is the first Autumn material we have chosen to sell. The material comes from Bangdong. Bangdong is so close and so similar to Xigui that most people would sell this material as Xigui 'area'. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma is vegetal with hints of sweet corn. The body is thick and immediate. The flavor is orchid sweetness with a slight bitterness and some astringency. There is a sweet aftertaste that lingers. The tea can brew quite strong if you let it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrefecture: Lincang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevation: 1600m +\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood Fired\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand Rolled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSingle Varietal\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31770508066876,"sku":"2016_MoonPrincess_Cake_Seattle","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/Moon-Princess-2016-Front-800x_c99d4070-9029-47a1-b8c7-4a146fd34732.jpg?v=1580890621"},{"product_id":"2017-stargazer-sheng-raw-puerh-tea-seattle-inventory","title":"2017 \"Stargazer\" Sheng \/ Raw Puerh Tea :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Puerh Yunniverse is a fascinating place. We've been real excited for this tea. This has been a long term project for us. We worked with artist and puerh tea lover M. L. Macdonald \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alchemichael\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e@alchemichael\u003c\/a\u003e who created a custom piece for this tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is made with Autumn small arbor tree material from Hekai that was picked and processed in 2017. The full wrapper features a star-field that matches the night sky at the tea garden when this tea was picked. If you are in Hekai in Autumn and hold this wrapper to the night sky these are the stars you'll see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea presents a traditional sheng experience with plenty of hay, alfalfa, and sweet grass aroma. There is a floral finish and sweet aftertaste. The sweetness is balanced with a mild bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrefecture: Xishuangbanna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevation: 1200m +\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood Fired\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand Rolled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle Varietal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle Garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This tea packs a punch but in a really nice way. I would particularly recommend it for those that are fairly new to sheng and looking to explore more.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teaformeplease.com\/crimson-lotus-tea-stargazer\/\" title=\"Crimson Lotus Tea Review - 2017 Stargazer\"\u003e--teaformeplease.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"1x 200g Cake","offer_id":31770510655548,"sku":"2017_Stargazer_One_Cake_Seattle","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/2017-Stargazer-Black-2048x_f8dc7ef7-c3b3-4c98-9b22-6ca00e80fa6a.png?v=1580890762"},{"product_id":"spring-2017-jingmai-midas-touch-sheng-raw-puerh-from-crimson-lotus-tea-seattle-inventory","title":"Spring 2017 Jingmai \"Midas Touch\" Sheng \/ Raw Puerh from Crimson Lotus Tea :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe old growth tea forests of Jingmai ( pronounced 'jing my' ) \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/crimsonlotustea.live\/blogs\/puerh\/13518649-jingmai-mountain-and-mangjing-village\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jingmai Mountain and Mangjing Village\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eare nothing short of idyllic\u003c\/a\u003e. These ancient forests border Burma and hide smuggler trade routes still in use today. The biodiversity of the region and the nearly untainted old world methods and rituals of tea cultivation and harvesting make this area unique among world tea production. Large tea trees planted before Columbus discovered the Americas are commonplace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis blend is single region pure Jingmai big tree material. In Jingmai they refer to trees in terms of size rather than age. They have 3 main sizes of trees that fall into their big tree category. This is a blend of all three.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe named this tea Midas Touch because of the processing skill used to create this tea has turned the leaf into gold. \u003c\/span\u003eThis tea is strong despite the young age. The aroma is thick with floral notes and hints of honey sweetness. The thick body produces saliva with some astringency and minimal bitterness. The flavor is smooth and slightly vegetal. This tea brews both gentle and strong at the same time. It is very energetic with a long aftertaste. It can surprise you. Stick this on a shelf for 10 years and you will have a truly amazing tea! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrefecture: Simao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevation: 1300+ m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood Fired\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand Rolled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndoor Sun Dried\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand Blended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"pquote\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Crimson Lotus Tea’s 2016 Midas Touch is a delicate, bright, and sunny tea with features you will miss if you drink it too fast.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/oolongowl.com\/2016-midas-touch-sheng-puer-crimson-lotus-tea\/\" title=\"Crimson Lotus Tea Review - 2016 Midas Touch Sheng Puer from Crimson Lotus Tea\"\u003e--Oolong Owl\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cem\u003e( reviewing the 2016 tea )\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"pquote\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This puer blend is fantastic and intoxicating, along with beautifully highlighting the greater attributes of the Jingmai region, such as its characteristics and quality, in such a positive light. ... King Midas was resurrected in my tea cup, and ended up turning my tastebuds to gold…\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theoolongdrunk.com\/single-post\/2017\/05\/01\/The-Legend-of-Midas-Touch-Lives-On\" title=\"Crimson Lotus Tea Review - 2016 Midas Touch Sheng Puer from Crimson Lotus Tea\"\u003e--The Oolong Drunk\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cem\u003e( reviewing the 2016 tea )\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVideo Tour of Jingmai\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sifAYPk3qns\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"200g Cake","offer_id":31770512654396,"sku":"2017_MidasTouch_Cake_Seattle","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/Midas-Touch-2017-Front-800x_43d958f0-5d58-4fe8-83e9-b3f3f5e352cd.jpg?v=1580890770"},{"product_id":"2018-spring-stone-lion-sheng-raw-puerh-tea-huang-pian-brick-from-lao-mane-seattle-inventory","title":"2018 Spring \"Stone Lion\" Sheng \/ Raw Puerh Tea Huang Pian Brick from Lao Man'E :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBold, brash, heavy handed, and unapologetic; this tea does not mess around. This 200g brick is 100% Lao Man'E, first Spring picking, old tree, huang pian material. Lao Man'E is known for very aggressive puerh. They actually have two varietals Extra Aggressive and Less Aggressive. This tea is \"Less Aggressive\". That means that it will eventually get sweet. The steeps until then are a lot of fun if you like bold, bitter teas. Since this is huang pian material the edge is taken off but it still packs a punch. This is honestly a very pleasant tea. It will brew for many steeps and reward your patience with endless sweetness. Stone Lion may be a pussycat underneath that rough exterior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe commissioned this awesome piece of artwork from Tibetan artist 'Tashi' who totally gets us and created such a stunning piece that perfectly represents this tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBonus: We had a ton of Stone Lion stickers made and if you want one just order a cake and we will include one for free. 1 sticker per brick. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrefecture: Xishuangbanna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVillage: Lao Man'E\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevation: 1200m +\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood Fired\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand Rolled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect Sun Dried\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Tree Huang Pian Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeavy Compression\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo there were some issues getting these bricks wrapped correctly. Some have the wrappers on a little bit crooked. We didn't have the time, materials, or the patience to have the factory rewrap. If you get one that is a little bit goofy just know that the tea inside will be amazing!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Stone Lion is the sheng puer for you if you love bitter and strong teas without breaking the bank. It has some good thickness and aftertaste too especially for the price.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oolongowl.com\/2018-stone-lion-sheng-puer-from-crimson-lotus-tea\/\" title=\"Crimson Lotus Tea Review - Stone Lion\"\u003e--oolongowl.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"1x 200g Brick","offer_id":31770512818236,"sku":"2018_StoneLion_Seattle","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/Stone-Lion-2018-Combo-2048x_a26e97e0-e25f-4971-8f46-a7cf46c3a3c5.png?v=1580890782"},{"product_id":"2018-forgotten-nebula-sheng-raw-puerh-tea-blend-seattle-inventory","title":"2018 \"Forgotten Nebula\" Sheng \/ Raw Puerh Tea Blend :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep in the tasty reaches of the Puerh Yunniverse lies a forgotten nebula of synesthetic beauty. Thanks to the hard work of our intrepid space explorers they have rediscovered this lost treasure. We are pleased to offer access to this incredible place once again. Enjoy the journey!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis blend of sheng puerh tea is composed entirely of first Spring picked tea from the 2018 harvest. This is a lush and lively tea that is a true joy to drink. It is refreshing with a mouth watering sweetness that keeps on giving. This tea is smooth and easy drinking with a nice bitterness to balance the sweetness. It will surprise you how many steeps you can get from this tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wrapper is a special, one of a kind, piece of marbled artwork from Violet Pitsker; The Marble Mistres. Violet uses traditional marbling techniques to create complex designs with vibrant colors and patterns. Check out Violet on Instagram: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/marble_mistress\/\" title=\"Jones Pitsker Instagram\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/marble_mistress\/\u003c\/a\u003e and Etsy: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/TheMarbleMistress\" title=\"Jones Pitsker Etsy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/TheMarbleMistress\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust for fun, if you buy a cake you get a \"Forgotten Nebula\" sticker too!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Forgotten Nebula is a sweet and mineral\/metallic young puer with a strong rocking fruity aftertaste. It does resteep incredibly well for its youth, so you do get your money’s worth there.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oolongowl.com\/2018-forgotten-nebula-from-crimson-lotus-tea\/\" title=\"Crimson Lotus Tea Review - Forgotten Nebula\"\u003e--oolongowl.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"1x 200g Cake","offer_id":31831132045372,"sku":"2018_ForgottenNebula_Cake_Seattle","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/2018-Forgotten-Nebula-Front-800x_2a08bc22-79f8-4766-8112-f62c8fa0bda7.png?v=1582089837"},{"product_id":"2018-spring-honeymoon-sheng-raw-puerh-tea-blend-seattle-inventory","title":"2018 Spring \"Honeymoon\" Sheng \/ Raw Puerh Tea Blend :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is just pure happiness. You're sitting on a beach in the warm sun without a care in the world. You have a maitai in your hand and nowhere to be. You close your eyes and find that you're actually at home drinking this tea. This tea is very relaxing. It has a lot of body, relaxing energy, minor fruity and floral notes with just enough bitterness and astringency to keep it interesting. This tea is soft and smooth and very easy to drink and lose yourself. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea was a cooperative project with Cody of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theoolongdrunk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e'The Oolong Drunk'\u003c\/a\u003e and Stephanie (\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.stephanieosborne.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003estephanieosborne.com\u003c\/a\u003e). Cody approached us with an idea for a blend and wrapper and we worked to source the material and make it happen. Stephanie did the design work. This blend is a custom piece of work that took us quite a while to nail down this year. It is a Manzhuan based blend and features all first Spring picking old tree material. We are very happy with how it turned out and hope you are too! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElevation: 1300m +\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood Fired\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand Rolled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect Sun Dried\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Tree Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStone Compressed\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e200g Cake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"1x 200g Cake","offer_id":31831132471356,"sku":"2018_Honeymoon_Cake_Seattle","price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/Honeymoon-2018-Front-2048x_4196c73a-a1ac-49ce-9c84-e8acac21c4d2.png?v=1582089854"},{"product_id":"2017-moon-princess-sheng-raw-puerh-from-crimson-lotus-tea-seattle-inventory","title":"2017 \"Moon Princess\" Sheng \/ Raw Puerh from Crimson Lotus Tea :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe legend of the Moon Princess is a famous one in Chinese history. Her name is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chang%27e\" title=\"Wikipedia - Moon Princess - Chang'e\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChang'e\u003c\/a\u003e and she lives on the moon with a giant rabbit. She is immortal, but is banished to the moon and cannot leave. She plays an important role in the Autumn harvest and festivals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe continue to be impressed with this tea. We pressed the 2016 material last year and this year's material is just as good! This material is a delicious example of Autumn material. Autumn material often lacks the strength that similar Spring material will have. The material comes from Bangdong. Bangdong is so close and so similar to Xigui that most people would sell this material as Xigui 'area'. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma is vegetal with hints of sweet corn. The body is thick and immediate. The flavor is orchid sweetness with a slight bitterness and some astringency. There is a sweet aftertaste that lingers. The tea can brew quite strong if you let it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrefecture: Lincang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevation: 1600m +\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood Fired\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand Rolled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSingle Varietal\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31831136108604,"sku":"2017_MoonPrincess_Cake_Seattle","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/Moon-Princess-2017-Front-2048x_74065be7-2c04-4056-a4be-78054b705034.png?v=1582090018"},{"product_id":"2016-simple-shou-shou-ripe-puerh-from-crimson-lotus-tea-seattle-inventory","title":"2016 \"Simple Shou\" Shou \/ Ripe Puerh from Crimson Lotus Tea :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fantastic first shou puerh. This tea is very accessible and easy to brew. The tea brews thick with an earthy sweetness. There are six 8g sessions in this mini cake. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy together with \u003ca href=\"simple-sheng-and-simple-shou-combo-pack-free-shipping\" title='Crimson Lotus Tea - \"Simple Sheng\" and \"Simple Shou\" Combo Pack' rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSimple Sheng\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"pquote\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"… Simple Shou first started off with the base of earthy tasting notes along with tree bark — which left a faint sweetness on the tongue. After a few more steeps, Simple Shou kept opening up and became increasingly smooth. … Simple Shou kept opening up to the earthy tasting notes of bark, which got thicker and heavier. The taste of dirt grew more predominant, as the liquor became richer by the steep. Towards the end of the seventh-eighth steep, Simple Shou’s faint sweetness disappeared behind the earthiness.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theoolongdrunk.com\/single-post\/2017\/10\/18\/Simple-Shou-by-Crimson-Lotus-Tea\" title=\"Simple Shou by Crimson Lotus Tea\"\u003e--The Oolong Drunk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreak off a slice and brew it! It's that easy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"1x 50g Cake","offer_id":31831732453436,"sku":"2016_SimpleShou_Seattle","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/Simple-Shou-2016-Front-800x_4d15119e-66cf-4a18-aed7-1aa6454fb805.jpg?v=1582110458"},{"product_id":"2017-simple-sheng-sheng-raw-puerh-from-crimson-lotus-tea-seattle-inventory","title":"2017 \"Simple Sheng\" Sheng \/ Raw Puerh from Crimson Lotus Tea :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fantastic first sheng puerh. This tea is very accessible and easy to brew. The tea contains a strong floral presence with hints of jasmine. There are six 8g sessions in this mini cake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy together with \u003ca href=\"simple-sheng-and-simple-shou-combo-pack-free-shipping\" target=\"_blank\" title='Crimson Lotus Tea - \"Simple Sheng\" and \"Simple Shou\" Combo Pack' rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSimple Shou\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"pquote\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"… Simple Sheng opened up to a light medicinal tasting note, which left behind the notes of freshly cut grass. After a few more steeps, the tasting notes of green grass became more noticeable and sweeter than before. … Simple Sheng’s grass-like tasting notes became deeper and richer. It started to transform into a more green tasting tea, and heavily resembled fresh spinach on the base of the tongue. With the spinach tasting notes, a light floral hint became noticeable on the sides of the cheeks — which humbly resembled a flower petal.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theoolongdrunk.com\/single-post\/2017\/10\/11\/Is-Simple-Sheng-by-Crimson-Lotus-Tea-Really-That-Simple\" title=\"Is Simple Sheng by Crimson Lotus Tea Really That Simple?\"\u003e--The Oolong Drunk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreak off a slice and brew it! It's that easy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"1x 50g Cake","offer_id":31831732912188,"sku":"2017_SimpleSheng_Seattle","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/Simple-Sheng-2017-Front-800x_e89e2c6c-7c44-458a-b273-4a5b8a648527.jpg?v=1582110471"},{"product_id":"jade-rabbit-sheng-raw-puerh-tea-blend-from-crimson-lotus-tea-seattle-inventory","title":"\"Jade Rabbit\" Sheng \/ Raw Puerh Tea Blend from Crimson Lotus Tea :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are very excited to offer this tea! We created this multi year, multi mountain blend in 2017 but were very particular about the ratio used. We wanted to make sure that each cake was blended by hand to ensure the correct experience. Most factories blend in a giant pile on the floor with pitchforks. That is not satisfactory for our needs. You have no guarantee that what ends up in a specific cake is an accurate blend. It could be all one material. We weren't able to press this last year because we couldn't find a factory willing to work with us on this special project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis year we found a new factory and guided them through the process of hand blending each cake before pressing. It was time consuming, tedious, and demanding work but the result is impressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a complex tea that creates a story through the many steepings. Explore this tea beyond 15 steeps and you will be rewarded. This tea has energy, depth, body, incredible aroma, a thick sweetness, and a long lingering aftertaste. This is not a blend that we will be able to recreate. What we pressed in this batch is all that we will ever have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Jade Rabbit is an awesome tea for those who want a fruity sweet, high energy, and good resteeper of a young puer. I will stick a “highly recommended” sticker on Jade Rabbit\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oolongowl.com\/2018-jade-rabbit-sheng-puer-from-crimson-lotus-tea\/\" title=\"Crimson Lotus Tea Review - Jade Rabbit\"\u003e--oolongowl.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00ff00; font-size: 60%;\"\u003efollow the jade rabbit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UrpDHIriO1A\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31985109499964,"sku":"2018_JadeRabbit_Cake_Seattle","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/2018-Jade-Rabbit-Front-800x_f6c07a43-83a5-4753-b308-c28ebf7f09ee.png?v=1587427612"},{"product_id":"spring-2016-jingmai-love-sheng-raw-puerh-from-crimson-lotus-tea-seattle-inventory","title":"Spring 2016 \"Jingmai LOVE\" Sheng \/ Raw Puerh from Crimson Lotus Tea :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe here at Crimson Lotus Tea are in love with Jingmai. Jingmai is an amazing area with deep history and fantastic teas. We have blogged about our \u003ca title=\"Crimson Lotus Tea - Jingmai Mountain and Mangjing Village\" href=\"http:\/\/crimsonlotustea.live\/blogs\/puerh\/13518649-jingmai-mountain-and-mangjing-village\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eadventures in Jingmai\u003c\/a\u003e. We wanted to create an affordable Jingmai cake and this blend is a result of that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis blend captures the essence of Jingmai. You have depth, body, floral features, and an amazing honey aroma. With some age these features will really develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love Jingmai, you'll love \"Jingmai LOVE\"!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrefecture: Simao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevation: 1300+ m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood Fired\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHand Blended\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"pquote\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Crimson Lotus Tea’s Spring 2016 Jingmai LOVE is a great young sheng with a lot going on. It’s got some sweetness and honey, but a bit of sour rocking. The texture is the gem here with switching from cool to bubbly. This is a fun sheng to play with and have an energetic session with friends. I’d say this is a party tea or solo like me you get to a chill warm up before you dance around like an idiot around your tea table.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/oolongowl.com\/2016-jingmai-love-crimson-lotus-tea-tea-review\/\" title=\"Crimson Lotus Tea Review - 2016 Jingmai Love from Crimson Lotus Tea – Tea Review\"\u003e--Oolong Owl\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVideo Tour of Jingmai\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sifAYPk3qns\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q39pUUgaif0\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"200g Cake","offer_id":31985151443004,"sku":"2016_JingmaiLOVE_Cake_Seattle","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/2016-Jingmai-LOVE-Front-800x_d3924dd3-d282-4694-a3d8-0ceb38c8e719.jpg?v=1587428750"},{"product_id":"spring-2018-jingmai-love-sheng-raw-puerh-from-crimson-lotus-tea-seattle-inventory","title":"Spring 2018 \"Jingmai LOVE\" Sheng \/ Raw Puerh from Crimson Lotus Tea :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWe here at Crimson Lotus Tea are in love with Jingmai. Jingmai is an amazing tea growing area with deep history and fantastic teas. We have blogged about our \u003ca title=\"Crimson Lotus Tea - Jingmai Mountain and Mangjing Village\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/crimsonlotustea.live\/blogs\/puerh\/13518649-jingmai-mountain-and-mangjing-village\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eadventures in Jingmai\u003c\/a\u003e. We crafted the original Jingmai LOVE as an affordable Jingmai opportunity. There is a lot of amazing material in Jingmai but much of it is pricy. This tea won't break the bank and still has everything we've come to love from a Jingmai puerh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis blend re-captures the essence of Jingmai. You have depth, body, floral features, and an amazing honey aroma. With some age these features will really develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love Jingmai, you'll love \"Jingmai LOVE\"!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrefecture: Simao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevation: 1300+ m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood Fired\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand Blended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVideo Tour of Jingmai\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sifAYPk3qns\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"200g Cake","offer_id":31985227661372,"sku":"2018_JingmaiLOVE_Cake_Seattle","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/Jingmai-LOVE-2018-2048x-Closeup_9b822e7f-841c-4baf-9d33-174f2c56734f.png?v=1587430226"},{"product_id":"spring-2018-beneath-an-emerald-sea-sheng-raw-puerh-from-crimson-lotus-tea-seattle-inventory","title":"Spring 2018 \"Beneath an Emerald Sea\" Sheng \/ Raw Puerh from Crimson Lotus Tea :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have re-crafted this classic blend. Traveling through Southern Yunnan each Spring is a beautiful part of what we do. South of the Tropic of Cancer the rich green forested hills of Yunnan look like a rolling emerald sea during. Drinking this tea is like swimming in that ocean of flavor and aroma. It's fantastic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a fantastic tea. It is vibrant with youthful energy and brews thick and juicy. It's both floral and fruity with an occasional note similar to unsweetened baking chocolate. There is bitterness but it balances with sweetness. This tea has stamina and can brew for a long time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevation: 1900+ m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood Fired\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand Blended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Beneath an Emerald Sea is a well-balanced tea with pleasing notes of floral, sweet fruits, and bitterness. The early and middle infusions are tasty, sporting a thick texture and long aftertaste.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oolongowl.com\/2018-beneath-an-emerald-sea-sheng-puer-from-crimson-lotus-tea\/\" title=\"Crimson Lotus Tea Review - Beneath an Emerald Sea\"\u003e--oolongowl.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"200g Cake","offer_id":31985275568188,"sku":"2018_EmeraldSea_Cake_Seattle","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/Beneath-an-Emerald-Sea-2018-2048x-Inside_a3b1695d-2ce2-4dfc-9448-77d33f8393a5.png?v=1587430887"},{"product_id":"2018-spring-intrigue-sheng-raw-puerh-tea-blend-seattle-inventory","title":"2018 Spring \"Intrigue\" Sheng \/ Raw Puerh Tea Blend :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a custom tea blend of Spring 2018 first picked material. We worked a long time perfecting this blend. We wanted something that matched the complexity and depth of the artwork. The amazing wrapper was designed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bevbyrnes.com\/\" title=\"Bev Byres - Seattle Artist\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBev Byrnes\u003c\/a\u003e. ( check her out on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bevbyrnes\/\" title=\"Bev Byrnes Instagram\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e ) She is a local Seattle artist who has been into puerh tea for a very long time. Her collection of aged puerh tea would put most professional tea shops in China to shame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is a special treat. It starts off sweet and builds from there. The aroma is warm bread, tree moss, wild honey, and mountain meadow grass. It brews thick and rich. The flavor is on the savory side with early notes of smoked green beans. This develops into a citrus vibrancy with a finish of honeydew melon. This tea will brew forever. It is a very satisfying tea, and we hope an intriguing one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood Fired\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand Rolled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect Sun Dried\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStone Compressed\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e200g Cake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Intrigue is just a cut above the rest for the price. 2018 Intrigue is a complex sheng with a long laundry list of flavours that evolve as you drink. If you love your tea to make you think and put a puzzle together, this is the perfect tea for you. \"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oolongowl.com\/2018-intrigue-sheng-puer-from-crimson-lotus-tea\/\" title=\"Crimson Lotus Tea Review - Intrigue\"\u003e--oolongowl.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"200g Cake","offer_id":31985345986620,"sku":"2018_Intrigue_Cake_Seattle","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/2018-Intrigue-Combo-2048x_240d1a07-92d7-4077-b724-bc42fdba9091.png?v=1587431633"},{"product_id":"2010-black-gold-shou-ripe-puerh-from-crimson-lotus-tea-seattle-inventory","title":"2010 \"Black Gold\" Shou \/ Ripe Puerh - 200g Cake :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe were lucky to find a few more tongs of this classic tea in our Kunming storage during our trip to China this year. We are glad to have them available for sale again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shou puerh is made from the same Jingmai big tree material that is in our Midas Touch sheng puerh cakes. This material was aged loose for 7 years. This shou is smooth, aromatic, dark, and delicious and very drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"pquote\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"… The flavor is sharp, sugary woodsy, with an interesting savory mushroom aftertaste. The texture is creamy and dense … The flavor is strong, creamy and dense. I got wood, molasses, hazelnuts. … The aroma of this sucker is high – the smell of this tea rises with each sip that my sinuses can taste the woodsy darkness. …\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Crimson Lotus Tea Review - 2010 Black Gold Shou Puer from Crimson Lotus Tea\" href=\"http:\/\/oolongowl.com\/2010-black-gold-shou-puer-crimson-lotus-tea\/\"\u003e--Oolong Owl\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"pquote\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"… Black Gold first gave off refreshing tasting notes of black peppercorns, which left an aftertaste of Earth and tree bark. After a few more steeps, this tea quickly became bold … Overall, Black Gold is a great shou puer that’s all around easy to drink, and to me, held great energy …\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Crimson Lotus Tea Review - 2010 Black Gold Shou Puer from Crimson Lotus Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theoolongdrunk.com\/single-post\/2017\/10\/27\/Black-Gold-by-Crimson-Lotus-Tea\"\u003e--The Oolong Drunk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVideo Tour of Jingmai\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sifAYPk3qns\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"200g Cake","offer_id":31985385668668,"sku":"2010_BlackGold_Cake_Seattle","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/Black-Gold-Front-800x_8669b8d6-d208-4041-b8a6-2dd1e4275e63.jpg?v=1587432326"},{"product_id":"2018-spring-wildwood-sheng-raw-puerh-tea-seattle-inventory","title":"2018 Spring \"Wildwood\" Sheng \/ Raw Puerh Tea :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a tea we've been dreaming about for a few years now. Some of the farmers we work with told us that they had discovered a new puerh tea garden hidden in the hills near their village. We've had the opportunity to try the material and we loved it, but we had to see this garden for ourself. We got that opportunity this year and were more than impressed. It's not an easy trek to get out there. We traveled by motorcycle more than an hour. The path was mostly single track, steep, and muddy through tight forest paths. The motorcycles only get you so far. Then we had to hike a few kilometers with a lot of vertical gain. It's a lot of work to get there but the garden is amazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only way the farmers would take us to see this garden is if we promised not to tell anyone where it is. We will respect their wishes and keep it's location a secret. They allowed us to take video while we were there. There is a link to the video below. Please check it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea in this cake is a single origin, full garden blend. There are young and old trees in the garden and this tea blends all the trees. The material itself is full bodied and thick in the mouth but soft in presentation. There is minimal bitterness and astringency, but if you push it you get a floral experience reminiscent of orchids. The overall character of this tea is on the savory and vegetal side but there is a wild essence that makes it interesting. The tea energy is impressive! This tea is sweet from the early steeps and has a lingering aftertaste. The middle steeps hits your palate like a dark wildflower honey. This is a very enjoyable tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is a labor of love for the tea farmers involved. It's not easy to get out to this garden and everything they pick needs to be packed all the way back out for processing in town. There are not a lot of experiences like this to be had in Yunnan anymore. This is a tea to appreciate and enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElevation: 1900m +\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood Fired\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand Rolled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect Sun Dried\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle Garden Blend of Old and Young Tree Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStone Compressed\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e200g Cake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Wildwood sheng is a quality puer with a thick texture and high aroma and aftertaste. There is some astringency but only in the final infusions. It bounces around from sweet and savory and is overall a lighter flavoured tea. If you love a gentle, floral sheng with some complexity, this is it.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oolongowl.com\/2018-spring-wildwood-sheng-puer-from-crimson-lotus-tea\/\" title=\"Crimson Lotus Tea Review - Wildwood\"\u003e--oolongowl.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mfJ182Cv1g8?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"200g Cake","offer_id":31985420304444,"sku":"2018_Wildwood_Cake_Seattle","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/2018-Wildwood-Wrapper-2048x_95cda805-2640-4972-b427-1995926d6964.png?v=1587432631"},{"product_id":"gongfu-anywhere-the-gongfu2go-portable-tea-brewer-seattle-inventory","title":"Gongfu Anywhere! The Gongfu2go Portable Tea Brewer. :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"pquote\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e… I love the Gongfu2go and it is a cool device that is much needed for the gongfu tea drinker on the go.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Oolong Owl Reviews - Gongfu2go – Portable Gongfu Style Tea Brewer from Crimson Lotus Tea\" href=\"http:\/\/oolongowl.com\/gongfu2go-portable-gongfu-style-tea-brewer-from-crimson-lotus-tea\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e--oolongowl.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"pquote\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e… this is a pretty nifty device from Crimson Lotus Tea.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Oolong Drunk Reviews - GongFu2Go by Crimson Lotus Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theoolongdrunk.com\/single-post\/2019\/08\/07\/GongFu2Go-by-Crimson-Lotus-Tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e--theoolongdrunk.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"pquote\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e… I have to say that it’s amazing. This is a necessity for any self-respecting tea lover!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tea Adventures Reviews - GongFu2Go by Crimson Lotus Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/tea-adventures.net\/gongfu2go\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e--tea-adventures.net\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntil now, portable brewing of tea in the gongfu style hasn't been easy. Sure you can carefully pack a travel gaiwan, fairness cup, filter, and tea cup to take with you, but you still can't brew on the go. You've got to sit down and set up a tasting space. That's fine, but we've always wanted a truly portable option that allowed actual gongfu brewing. We never found anything that allowed for that, so we had to make one. This tea brewer is the result of years of experimentation and research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the last tea brewer you’ll ever need. This has been designed exclusively for portable gongfu style brewing. Many portable tea brewers don't allow for full leaf expansion; the brew chambers are too tiny. In our brewer the large volume steeping chamber keeps the leaves from getting compacted and allows for free and easy brewing of any type of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea brewer is versatile. It is designed to simulate the gongfu brewing experience. This is just like brewing with a 150ml gaiwan and fairness cup. Everything that you do when you brew gongfu style you can do with this. You can use it as a flip brewer. You can use it as a pourover brewer. You can even use the full volume and brew grandpa style. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge 150ml tea brewing chamber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentical sized 150ml tea drinking chamber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble wall borosilicate glass construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood grade silicone seals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeramic valve with twist to open\/close feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel inner caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpens from both ends to allow for pressure relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated carrying handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimized plastic \/ water interaction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7.5cm Wide by 24cm Tall ( 3\" x 9.5\" )\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne issue we wanted to address with this design was the ability to release the pressures that build up in tea brewers like this. When you add boiling water to double wall glass enclosed tea brewers a significant amount of pressure can build up. If you're not careful it can spray boiling water when you open it. This tea brewer allows you to open the tea brewer from either end to release pressure. Being able to do this while steeping is a unique and necessary safety feature. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea brewer allows the gongfu experience to be mobile for the first time. Use this brewer in airplanes, trains, buses, and cars. Use it while walking, hiking, shopping, and working in an office. All you need is hot water!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Crimson Lotus Tea - gongfu2go Instructions\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/files\/gongfu2go-instructions-page-1_2048x2048.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"gongfu2go instructions\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/files\/gongfu2go-instructions-page-1_large.png?v=1565186977\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Crimson Lotus Tea - gongfu2go Instructions\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/files\/gongfu2go-instructions-page-2_2048x2048.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"gongfu2go instructions\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/files\/gongfu2go-instructions-page-2_large.png?v=1565187009\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWatch this quick video showing one way to brew:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NAF_aZJAS58\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32371404668988,"sku":"seattle_gongfu2go","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/Gongfu2go-Action-Shots-7_29b3925b-428b-4384-8dc5-af4099f3f107.png?v=1595645677"},{"product_id":"2019-spring-radio-kxqm-100g-cake-sheng-raw-puerh-tea-seattle-inventory","title":"2019 Spring \"Radio KXQM\" 100g Cake - Sheng \/ Raw Puerh Tea :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep in the forested hills of Kunlu Shan gorgeous tea trees are reaching out and broadcasting daily for your tea drinking pleasure. Close your eyes as you enjoy this tea and listen to the voice of the forest. Tune in and Steep Out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear after year the Kunlu Xiao Qiao Mu ( small arbor tree ) material does not disappoint. This tea has great mouthfeel! It is lush and full bodied. It is a very pleasant tea to drink young. There is a vibrant color that matches the youthful vigor in this tea. The aromatics in this tea are sweet and fruity with hints of dry baking chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have 20g sample sessions available. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach cake comes with a special \"Radio KXQM\" sticker!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out these videos from Kunlu Shan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/L5mJ3L3ieqw\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CFrENV-AIwk\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"1x 100g \"Radio KXQM\" Cake","offer_id":32391260274748,"sku":"2019_KXQM_Cake_Seattle","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/2019-KXQM-2048x-Sticker_3be092e2-65a3-442b-8095-47c771e7a9b0.png?v=1596487182"},{"product_id":"2003-changtai-ji-nian-memorial-sheng-raw-tuo-cha-100g-seattle-inventory","title":"2003 Changtai \"Ji Nian \/ Memorial\" Sheng \/ Raw Tuo Cha (100g) :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis tea has a classic aged sheng experience that belies the age.  This tea is rich, aromatic, and a truly pleasant experience. The warming leaves reveal an inviting, deep, dark musty aroma of age. As water washes the leaves a refreshing aroma of earthiness with a rich sweetness comes out. The liquor is a hue of dark amber. The flavor is smooth and thick with a strong mustiness. It is sweet and heavy without bitterness or astringency. It's a very comforting experience that immediately feels familiar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis aged sheng puerh comes from the Yunnan Changtai Tea Industry Group. They have been in the puerh business since the late 90's. This 100 gram mini tuo is called \"Ji Nian\" which means \"Memorial\". Changtai chose this name and blend to memorialize their history. The shape is reminescent of a birds nest and is called \"tuo cha\". It has been in use in China for a very long time. Some consider this shape to be superior because you get a large surface area in a small package. Others contend that air gets trapped in the pocket which helps with aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChangtai is well known for the quality of their early 2000's puerh. Their master blenders created this blend from Menghai area Da Shu (Big Tree) puerh tea trees in 2003. It has been stored in hot, humid Xishuangbanna until around 2013. It has been in Kunming since then. This blend contains a higher ratio of large leaves than buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is a 100g tuo cha. We have very few of these left.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TXiLASDoQdg?rel=0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"1x 100g Tuo","offer_id":32391270105148,"sku":"2003_Memorial_Tuo_Seattle","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/2019-Memorial-2048x-Wrapped_ae0247f4-f527-48b7-8553-37d5912515b8.png?v=1596487724"},{"product_id":"copy-of-2018-road-trip-shou-ripe-puerh-200g-brick-seattle-inventory","title":"2018 \"Road Trip\" Shou \/ Ripe Puerh 200g Brick :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tasty little brick brews smooth and creamy. The material is from 2017 Menghai area leaf. The wodui was processed in Menghai in early 2018 and was overseen by the same expert who worked on Stormbreaker. This is a full leaf blend. Wodui was stopped around 65% and this brick has good potential for aging. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToss this in your bag when you're out and about with friends. Use your favorite portable tea brewer and go explore. Take it everywhere you go. This tea is ready to travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse twice for a few seconds each. Start with quick steeps under 10s. With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"1x 200g Brick","offer_id":32391341441084,"sku":"2018_RoadTrip_1_Brick_Seattle","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/2018-Road-Trip-Front-2048x_85c25d9b-c7fa-4555-8819-d16c8c147e88.png?v=1596488870"},{"product_id":"2006-troublemaker-sheng-raw-puerh-fang-cha-100g-seattle-inventory","title":"2006 \"Troublemaker\" Sheng \/ Raw Puerh Fang Cha (100g) :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe first tried this exact tea a few years ago and loved it. We wanted to buy as much as we could to offer it to you. Between then and now has been a rollercoaster of negotiations with the owner. Long story short, we finally have the tea and got it for a decent price. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of 100g square brick is called a \"fang cha\". For whatever reason this exact pressing mold was used by countless factories in the mid 2000's. You see them everywhere. The material in this brick is the first that really interested us. There are a lot of buds in this material and you don't normally see that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front of the brick says 普洱方茶 \"Pu Erh Fang Cha\". That means Pu Erh Brick Tea. The back has the traditional Zhong Cha logo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe material pressed into this brick is Bulang in origin and you can tell. The tea is up front, strong, and smoky. It's just perfect. The smokiness is what makes this tea. It is really fun to drink. If you are at all into scotch this tea will be your new favorite tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe thought the name \"Troublemaker\" fit. The art is from a 500 year old Chinese brush stroke painting and we just love it\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Crimson Lotus Tea’s 2006 Troublemaker fang cha is a potent dry-aged sheng with notes of peat, smoke, and sweetness. This tea will generate many reinfusions and likely you can go a bit easier on the leaf too.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oolongowl.com\/2006-troublemaker-sheng-puer-fang-cha-from-crimson-lotus-tea\/\" title=\"Crimson Lotus Tea Review - Troublemaker\"\u003e--oolongowl.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jcE8YmGZStY\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"1x 100g Brick","offer_id":32391357268028,"sku":"2006_Troublemaker_1_Brick_Seattle","price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/2019-Troublemaker-2048x-Front_21944e1e-d2f3-4250-8296-109175c9648e.png?v=1596489766"},{"product_id":"the-bingslayer-tea-pick-seattle-inventory","title":"\"The Bingslayer\" Tea Pick :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cp\u003eMay we present to you \"The Bingslayer\", First of their Name, Victorious at the Battle of Xiaguan, Breaker of the Iron Cake. Legend has it that this tea pick is so pure of heart that it doesn't open puerh cakes, the cakes open for it to allow it to pass through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake no mistake about it this tea pick gets the job done. We experimented with this shape in our forge in Seattle and found it to be quite successful at separating even the toughest of compressed puerh. These are made in China of stainless steel with ebony handles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"Bingslayer","offer_id":32529238360124,"sku":"Bingslayer_Seattle","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/2019-Bingslayer-Tea-Pick-1-2048x_fb22dcf6-6a6b-48e9-8d30-74e3186c59a3.png?v=1601952933"},{"product_id":"2019-xiaguan-holy-flame-baoyan-sheng-raw-puerh-tea-seattle-inventory","title":"2019 Xiaguan \"Holy Flame\" Baoyan Sheng \/ Raw Puerh Tea :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is a literal staple of the Tibetan diet. Xiaguan is the largest supplier of tea to the people of Tibet. This brick is cheap and affordable and a great source of energy. It is primarily used to make Tibetan Yak Butter Tea. It is consumed daily with barley powder. These bricks are called \"Baoyan\" (宝焰) which means \"Holy Flame\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike our previous offering we purchased these from Tibet, but the material comes from Yunnan. This isn't a fancy tea. It is however unique and cheap. It is meant as a daily drinker for people living in the highlands of the Himalayas. This is a very strong tea. It will be smoky with hay and alfalfa notes. It brews smooth but with bitterness and astringency. It pairs perfectly with yak butter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chinese characters stamped into the face of the brick say Xiaguan (下关).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"pquote\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Like being hit with a big thick hard-packed brick. Of sheng. And you like it.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.buddhamomtea.com\/2016\/08\/crimson-lotus-2013-xiaguan-holy-flame.html\" title=\"Crimson Lotus Tea Review - Holy Flame Brick\"\u003e--buddhamomtea.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSamples are not available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"250g Brick","offer_id":32564841971772,"sku":"2019_HolyFlame_Seattle","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/2019-Holy-Flame-1_8a7d658f-6960-4193-93ca-6d17aa6906fd.png?v=1603674650"},{"product_id":"2019-spring-low-rider-200g-cake-sheng-raw-puerh-tea-seattle-inventory","title":"2019 Spring \"Low Rider\" 200g Cake - Sheng \/ Raw Puerh Tea :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a custom blend of Spring 2019 sheng puerh tea materials. This is a custom blend in our style. Just like custom car culture in America we take classic ideas and add our own creative touches to them. There are familiar aspects to this tea and then ones you won't expect. We've taken the tea then chopped it and dropped it, lowered it and slapped a sick paint job on it. A new classic is born.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea has been a long time in the making. Our first year in Kunming we fell in love with a painting in a local tea shop. We spent years tracking down the artist and finally got a hold of him this year. His name is Cong and he is a Kunming local artist who loves puerh tea. His style is very modern and not well received in China. We love what he does and are super happy to have his work on our tea! He isn't on social media and has a limited online presence so we've got nothing to link you to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an easy drinking tea with hay and lemongrass in the aroma. Flavor is smooth, sweet and thick with a pleasant aftertaste. It is crisp, clean, and clear with minimal bitterness and a balanced astringency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach cake comes with a special \"Low Rider\" sticker!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Low Rider Sheng Puer is an approachable, floral heavy tea with low bitterness and astringency. I would call this an excellent new puer drinker or oolong lover tea.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oolongowl.com\/2019-low-rider-sheng-puer-from-crimson-lotus-tea\/\" title=\"Crimson Lotus Tea Review - Low Rider\"\u003e--oolongowl.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"1x 200g \"Low Rider\" Cake","offer_id":32626800656444,"sku":"2019_LowRider_Cake_Seattle","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/2019-Low-Rider-2048x-1_81d8fd02-c6ba-42fb-88c8-c945f7616d37.png?v=1606438935"},{"product_id":"2014-huang-pian-mega-brick-shou-ripe-puerh-from-crimson-lotus-tea-seattle-inventory","title":"2014 Huang Pian MEGA Brick Shou \/ Ripe Puerh - 1 Kilo :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are back in Seattle! We only have 4 left though.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinter is coming! You're going to need a LOT of tea. This mega brick contains a full kilo of huang pian shou puerh tea. A kilo is a lot of tea. This mega brick will get you through the long winter with tea to spare!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a super smooth, delicious example of huang pian shou. \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"What is Huang Pian?\" href=\"http:\/\/crimsonlotustea.live\/blogs\/puerh\/15296929-what-is-huang-pian\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYou can read about huang pian in our blog here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"pquote\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"1000g Mega Brick!","offer_id":32626814091324,"sku":"2014_HPMB_Brick_Seattle","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/HPMB-Brick-Front-800x_a8fbd41a-7f07-4582-9e15-dbbe041b7d85.jpg?v=1606439666"},{"product_id":"2014-yiwu-iron-forge-huang-pian-shou-puerh-tea-250-grams-seattle-inventory","title":"2014 Yiwu \"Iron Forge\" Huang Pian Shou Puerh Tea (250 grams) :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cp\u003eForged deep in the forested mountains of Yiwu this tea brews mellow and smooth. With a potent warming energy that lights a fire in your belly this tea is perfect for cold, dark, winter mornings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is made from huang pian leaves. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/crimsonlotustea.live\/blogs\/puerh\/15296929-what-is-huang-pian\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"What is Huang Pian?\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eYou can read about huang pian in our blog here.\u003c\/a\u003e It will brew mellow, sweet, and smooth with deep mineral notes and a petrichor aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"250g brick","offer_id":32626819072060,"sku":"2014_Iron_Forge_Brick_Seattle","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/Iron-Forge-2014-Front-800x_e169c5c3-8081-42fc-bd9d-fdc152a7830f.jpg?v=1606439904"},{"product_id":"2000-old-warrior-shou-ripe-puerh-250g-golden-melon-seattle-inventory","title":"2000 \"Old Warrior\" Shou \/ Ripe Puerh 250g Golden Melon :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis award winning and rare shou puerh is certainly worth experiencing. We are pleased to be able to offer something of this vintage and quality. The origin details of this tea are lost to time. What we know is that this tea is from the turn of the millennia, has been well stored, and is a great pleasure to drink. We call this one \"Old Warrior\" or '老勇士 \/ lao yong shi' in Chinese. This tea has seen it all and lived to tell about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage shou brews smooth, clean, and clear with an intense amber color. The aroma has vibrant mineral notes that reveal a depth of maturity like reading an old book or walking through a deep forest. The flavor is slightly nutty with a pleasing earthiness of fertile soil. There is no bitterness or astringency. The aftertaste is sweet and comfortable in the throat. The energy is calming. This is a tea to be cherished and shared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wrappers on these from our Seattle inventory have been through a lot to get here. They have some rips and tears. Yours may be wrapped with a second wrapper on the outside to hold it all together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shape is called '金瓜 \/ jin gua', which means 'golden melon'. This is one of the classic puerh shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"pquote\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Words can’t quite explain the depth or longevity of this tea.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.aguywithagaiwan.com\/2016\/08\/11\/2000-old-warrior-crimson-lotus-tea\/\" title=\"Crimson Lotus Tea Review - 2000 Old Warrior\"\u003e--aguywithagaiwan.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the 2016 Best Aged Puerh\u003c\/strong\u003e from theoolongdrunk.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"... showcased for their excellence in releasing an exceptional aged puer. This puer was not only clean and in excellent condition, but carried exceptional flavor which was accessible for all tea drinkers. \"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/coolcodyc.wixsite.com\/theoolongdrunk\/single-post\/2016\/12\/28\/WINNERS-of-The-Best-of-2016\" title=\"2016 Winners - Best Aged Puerh\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e--theoolongdrunk.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse twice for a few seconds each. Start with quick steeps under 10s. With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(250 grams)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":32626832703548,"sku":"2000_OldWarrior_250_Seattle","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/2000-Old-Warrior-Shou-Puerh-Front-800x_bbead42c-a33a-4bfd-8bce-c72efe95e75f.jpg?v=1606440561"},{"product_id":"2018-dark-depths-shou-ripe-puerh-seattle-inventory","title":"2018 \"Dark Depths\" Shou \/ Ripe Puerh :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea has been a long time coming. We started working on this blend early in 2018. We had a vision for what we wanted and stuck it out until we found exactly the right material to blend. It wasn't an easy hunt. A few of you had a chance to try it loose but we ran out of time to get it pressed last year. The issue really was that we needed the right piece of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe missing piece was created by Carl Faulkner ( \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/visualtaffy\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/visualtaffy\/\u003c\/a\u003e ) . I've known Carl for a long time. He ran an amazing studio out of the 619 Building in Seattle's Pioneer Square called X17. I loved the place and the art that he and his friends created. I would visit every month during open gallery night. I couldn't get enough. I've followed his work over the years and when we started Crimson Lotus Tea I knew I wanted to work with him on a project somehow. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate last year we messaged Carl who lives in Portland now and asked if we could stop by, brew tea for him, and chat about a potential collaboration. We drank tea for hours. It was great. I shared my vision for this tea and Carl was more than happy to help us out.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark Depths is something I've envisioned since our earliest days. The shou puerh that truly captivates me is the super thick, super dark brewing, inky black, raven's wing in the dark of night versions. The ones that offer no reflection and seem to pull in all available light. We missed the chance on a perfect material our second year and have focused hard until we got what we needed for this tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is a monster. It is hiding in the deep waiting to be called forth. It rises in your cup and provides steep after steep of thick, dark, motor oily goodness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs good as the loose leaf blend was it turned out 10x better after pressing. This tea is aromatic like the Nannuo Mini Mushrooms and just keeps on going. It is rich and thick and luscious and sweet. It's so much more than most shou puerh. It's herbal and earthy and as deep as the Marianas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDescend friend and drink from the deep!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Dark Depths Shou Puer is perfect for those who love their shou with a generously thick texture, sweetness, and balance. It has not a lick of funk, wet pile or fishiness. That said, it is amazing easy drinking. \"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oolongowl.com\/2018-dark-depths-shou-puer-from-crimson-lotus-tea\/\" title=\"Crimson Lotus Tea Review - Dark Depths\"\u003e--oolongowl.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"1x 200g Cake","offer_id":32626835783740,"sku":"2018_DarkDepths_Seattle","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/2019-Dark-Depths-2048x-Cake-Outside_00627854-1742-4b86-b97a-7779457095aa.png?v=1606440851"},{"product_id":"space-girls-combo-set-sheng-raw-puerh-tea-seattle-inventory","title":"\"Space Girls\" Combo Set - Sheng \/ Raw Puerh Tea :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to tea like this, why choose? Take home both Space Girls, \"Feist\" and \"Cosima\" for a discounted price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Space Girls are back! Our adventures exploring the remote corners of the puerh Yunniverse has introduced us to two new Space Girls; Cosima, and Feist. Each tea is a custom blend we crafted Spring of 2019. Cosima and Feist are unique and separate blends. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCosima starts off on a vegetal approach with an incredibly sweet aftertaste. There is a cooling throat feel and a hint of caramelized sugar in the floral orchid aroma. The tea is thick, juicy, and lush. There is bitterness but it morphs it's way through your palate. It never sits in one place for long and is constantly changing until it becomes sweet. The astringency is balanced with the long sweet aftertaste. This is a very consistent tea through the steeps. Take your time with Cosima and she will reward you with a personalized tour of the Puerh Yunniverse. Don't judge a Space Girl by her spacesuit, Cosima is full of surprises!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeist has a bright aroma. This tea starts light but the thickness and density deepens. The bitterness and astringency are balanced and followed with a beautiful cane sugar sweetness. This tea is complex, smooth, and dense. There is an herbal aspect to the tea and a grassy finish. The complexity develops through the steeps and seemingly gets thicker. Feist is a mystery. Where will she take you? Her knowledge and experience of the Puerh Yunniverse will take you to places you've never known were possible. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow could we pass up the opportunity to work yet again with the talented Seattle artist\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Stasia Burrington Art\" href=\"http:\/\/www.stasiaburrington.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStasia Burrington\u003c\/a\u003e? She did the artwork on the original Space Girls 3 years ago and has done an amazing job yet again! Take the time to explore her amazing artwork: \u003ca title=\"Stasia Burrington Art\" href=\"http:\/\/www.stasiaburrington.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.stasiaburrington.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e Each wrapper features a full page design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach cake comes with a special Space Girls\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esticker!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"1 each of \"Cosima\" and \"Feist\" cakes","offer_id":32626848301116,"sku":"SG19_Both_Girls_Seattle","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/2019-Space-Girls-Combo-2048x.png?v=1606442715"},{"product_id":"2020-believe-sheng-raw-puerh-tea-seattle-inventory","title":"2020 \"Believe\" Sheng \/ Raw Puerh Tea :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a year like this it seems as if anything is possible. You've just gotta believe. Find something you believe in and focus on that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a potent young sheng. It is very aromatic with a crisp IPA style bitterness. The sweetness in the throat lingers for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe image is called \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e“North America Nebula in Different Lights” and is courtesy \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNASA\/JPL-Caltech.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood Fired\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand Blended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39309812760636,"sku":"2020_Believe_Seattle","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/2020-Believe-1_b381742f-8fa8-429b-bd31-ee85e43ed4e2.png?v=1618457904"},{"product_id":"2020-beneath-an-emerald-sea-sheng-raw-puerh-tea-seattle-inventory","title":"2020 \"Beneath an Emerald Sea\" Sheng \/ Raw Puerh Tea :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is our third trip Beneath the Emerald Sea! Traveling through Southern Yunnan each Spring is a beautiful part of what we do. South of the Tropic of Cancer the rich green forested hills of Yunnan look like a rolling emerald sea during. Drinking this tea is like swimming in that ocean of flavor and aroma. We love it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis year we worked with Sara Breakfield ( @twigandsnip ) and commissioned a custom piece of art for this tea. This tea is a favorite of hers and she was excited to get to create the wrapper for it. We feel this wrapper adds a fun Pacific Northwest chapter to this tea. Follow her here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/twigandsnip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/twigandsnip\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea never disappoints. It is vibrant with youthful energy and brews thick and juicy. It's both floral and fruity with an occasional note similar to unsweetened baking chocolate. There is bitterness but it balances with sweetness. This tea has stamina and can brew for a long time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur 2016 blend has aged quite well and we are sure this year will as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevation: 1900+ m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood Fired\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand Blended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39309820362812,"sku":"2020_Emerald Sea_Seattle","price":56.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/2020-Emerald-Sea-5_37ae7cce-05a8-41f8-bb05-bc0f473fd1f9.png?v=1618458303"},{"product_id":"2020-baby-dragon-sheng-raw-puerh-tea-seattle-inventory","title":"2020 \"Baby Dragon\" Sheng \/ Raw Puerh Tea :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone needs a baby dragon in their life. Think of this tea as \"Slumbering Dragon\" lite. We love our Slumbering Dragon tea and many of you do as well, but it is a potent tea and quite pricy. We wanted to share a tamer experience that was easier on the budget. We have taken the wild Kunlu material of Slumbering Dragon and blended it with material from nearby gardens. It turns out so good! We created a blend that harnesses the Slumbering Dragon essence and energy but is more approachable and affordable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a potent little tea. Don't let the cutesy wrapper art fool you, this baby dragon has got a lot to give. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStasia Burrington has created the artwork for us. It's amazing and perfect and we love it. Follow here here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stasiaburrington\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stasiaburrington\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e200g Cake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrefecture: Pu'er\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevation: 1900+ m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood Fired\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand Blended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39309831077948,"sku":"2020_BabyDragon_Seattle","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/2020-Baby-Dragon-2_21aeb119-8367-4b40-843c-9ef38bfbf91e.png?v=1618458464"},{"product_id":"2020-the-way-shou-ripe-puerh-tea-seattle-inventory","title":"2020 \"The Way\" Shou \/ Ripe Puerh Tea :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eThis is the way! This bud heavy, robust shou puerh blend packs a surprising punch. It brews very clear and quite dark. We mixed in some Lao Man'E shou puerh into this tea and you can tell. There is a present bitterness that layers nicely with the thick rich shou body. This is the way shou puerh should be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eThis is a 200g cake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39309831733308,"sku":"2020_TheWay_Seattle","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/2020-The-Way-1_529a2128-9169-4f8f-8081-2e34ec86de92.png?v=1618458619"},{"product_id":"2019-moon-princess-sheng-raw-puerh-seattle-inventory","title":"2019 \"Moon Princess\" Sheng \/ Raw Puerh :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe legend of the Moon Princess is a famous one in Chinese history. Her name is \u003ca title=\"Wikipedia - Moon Princess - Chang'e\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chang%27e\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChang'e\u003c\/a\u003e and she lives on the moon with a giant rabbit. She is immortal, but is banished to the moon and cannot leave. She plays an important role in the Autumn harvest and festivals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have pressed this tea a few times now. This Autumn material is potent! This is a really great tea the hits far above the price point. The material comes from Bangdong. Bangdong is so close and so similar to Xigui that most people would sell this material as Xigui 'area'. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma is vegetal with hints of sweet corn. The body is thick and immediate. The flavor is orchid sweetness with a slight bitterness and some astringency. There is a sweet aftertaste that lingers. The tea can brew quite strong if you let it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis year we commissioned a custom piece of artwork by tea lover and PNW artist Jake Knapp. We couldn't be happier with the design. It is gorgeous and adds so much to the story of this tea. 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There is just enough bitterness and astringency to keep things interesting. It brews up with a rich golden color. The aromas are in the floral sphere. This tea is sweet and vibrant in the mouth. This is easily a daily drinker sheng. Let this tea age for a couple years and the honey aroma will deepen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e200g Cake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrefecture: Simao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevation: 1300+ m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood Fired\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. 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It is a great value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is in a great place age-wise right now. It brews up with a gorgeous deep caramel color. In the early steeps it has enough bitterness and astringency to keep things interesting. It is very smooth with a thick menthol cooling in the throat. The aromas are fantastic. It has all the woodsy, musty, earthy, aged aromas you hope for in a sheng with some age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis aged sheng puerh comes from the Yunnan Changtai Tea Industry Group. They have been in the puerh business since the late 90's. This 100 gram mini tuo is called \"Menghai Cha Tuo\". The shape is reminiscent of a birds nest and is called \"tuo cha\". It has been in use in China for a very long time. Some consider this shape to be superior because you get a large surface area in a small package. Others contend that air gets trapped in the pocket which helps with aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea been stored in hot, humid Xishuangbanna until recently. They are now stored in Kunming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis is a 100g tuo cha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. 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This is a perfect daily drinker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hearty aroma is brisk and greets you with a hint of citrus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOur passion is puerh tea but we can't ignore the amazing black tea offerings that come from Yunnan. \u003c\/span\u003eDian hong ( 滇红 ) is a special black tea that comes from Yunnan's\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elarge leaf varietal camellia sinensis assamica. The connection to puerh tea is undeniable. 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This is our homage to the vintage blends we love. We call it Crane Gang. It is affordable and tasty. The smoky, floral aromas are like walking into a Tibetan kitchen. Fried yak cheese, boiled potato, and sweet hay. The first steeps start gentle but it picks up. The smokiness recedes into sweetness. You can drink this one all day long. Grab some yak butter and salt and settle into some high altitude Himalayan dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have pressed this into a traditional shape called \"tuo\". We've sold this shape before but this is our first pressing. This is an upside down birds nest shape. It has a lot of surface area in a small shape. Some producers prefer this shape. They believe that air gets trapped in the nest and helps with aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a 100g tuo cha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40300843892796,"sku":"2021_Crane_Gang_Tuo_Seattle","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/2021-Crane-Gang_8d55bd88-e83a-4a34-905d-327326382cc7.png?v=1659581937"},{"product_id":"2019-nevermore-shou-ripe-puerh-tea-357g-cake-seattle-inventory","title":"2019 \"Nevermore\" Shou \/ Ripe Puerh Tea 357g Cake :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are excited to be able to offer this bud heavy shou puerh. Just look at that pressed cake. The last \"gongting \/ imperial grade\" shou we had was the 2008 Bulang which we sold out of a long time ago. This one featuring a fantastic photo from @TheTeaFairy is destined to be a new favorite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis little buddy (see what I did there?) comes on dark and rich and strong. The buds give so much in the early steeps. Things smooth out after 6-8 steeps but after that it's all sweetness and the tea can keep going into the teens easily.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe loose compression lets you easily get right into the thick of it. The buds brew dark and the tea is milky smooth. It just disappears down your throat with hints of almond cookies and toasted caramel over the base of rich soil and forested earthiness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a 357g cake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40300873023548,"sku":"19_Nevermore_Cake_Seattle","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/2021-Nevermore-Cake-Front_2ae4ee21-68e2-4d2b-b881-3622b2022c95.png?v=1659582381"},{"product_id":"2021-pasha-shan-shou-ripe-puerh-tea-seattle-inventory","title":"2021 Pasha Shan Shou \/ Ripe Puerh Tea :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs far as single origin shou puerh goes this is some of the best we've ever had. It brews so clean and clear with dark amber hues. The aroma spans from marzipan to fresh boiled potatoes. It drinks super smooth and sweet with a mouthfeel like warm chocolate milk. This is a very satisfying shou puerh that is a very easy drinker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a 200g cake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. 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The original depths call out to you and you will answer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDescend friend and drink from the deep!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gorgeous artwork is by PNW artist Carl Faulkner ( \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/visualtaffy\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/visualtaffy\/\u003c\/a\u003e ) .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Dark Depths was an instant hit, then we lost most of it in a sad incident with a USPS facility in New Jersey. This is Dark Depths 2: The Re-Darkening. It wasn't possible to recreate the original blend perfectly but we worked diligently this year to make something we were proud of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a thick and meaty shou. There are dark chocolate notes with a slight coffee-like bitterness. Dark and inky black like a raven's wing in a moonless night. The ones that offer no reflection and seem to pull in all available light. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is a monster. It is hiding in the deep waiting to be called forth. It rises in your cup and provides steep after steep of thick, dark, motor oily goodness. It is rich and thick and luscious and sweet and creamy. It's herbal and earthy and as deep as the Marianas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a 200g cake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40301252739132,"sku":"21_DarkDepths_Cake_Seattle","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/2021-Dark-Depths_81f9bcc4-5a3c-4c7b-a1bc-799ad2999e65.png?v=1659591149"},{"product_id":"2021-altered-state-sheng-raw-puerh-tea-seattle-inventory","title":"2021 \"Altered State\" Sheng \/ Raw Puerh Tea :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are back at it again with this mind-bending tea. If you're familiar with the first Altered State then this tea will need no introduction. If not, just know that this tea is the essence of Cha Qi \/ Tea Energy. If you have ever been curious about what Cha Qi is then this is the tea for you. If you already know what Cha QI is then this tea is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust like the original this tea lays down heavy hitting Cha Qi and doesn't let up. This tea is a creative blend of all of the most intense, hardest hitting, mental lobotomizing, consciousness opening, face melting sheng puerh we could find this year. These cakes are hand blended and sure to impress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork is a custom piece by PNW \u003cspan\u003eartist and puerh tea lover M. L. Macdonald \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alchemichael\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e@alchemichael\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e . The background image is courtesy of NASA\u003c\/span\u003e\/JPL-Caltech\/UCLA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNailing down an exact flavor and aroma profile has proved elusive. This tea has many faces. It has a base in the fruity \/ floral sphere but it will surprise you. 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