{"title":"Seattle Shou","description":"","products":[{"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":"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":"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":"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":"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-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":"2022-night-shift-shou-ripe-puerh-tea-seattle-inventory","title":"2022 \"Night Shift\" Shou \/ Ripe Puerh Tea 200g Cake :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmoke and mirrors! If you've never had a late night session with a dark brewing shou like this you are missing out. There is a magic in the cup that is hard to describe. The impenetrable black liquid releases a dancing white cloud. The obsidian darkness of night is what you'll find in a cup of this tea. Explore the mysteries of Tezcatlipoca as you steep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aztec deity of night and war featured on this cake is a custom piece of art from Jose Rodriguez III. He is a local Seattle artist and does incredible work. Be sure to check him out:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/joserodriguez3rd\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/joserodriguez3rd\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.joserodriguez3rd.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.joserodriguez3rd.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a super creamy tea. It brews dark with an almond nuttiness and just a hint of a floral aroma. It's not too thick but has a well rounded body in the mouth. There is a bitterness that teases you but melts right away into a caramel sweetness. Smooth drinking chocolate and nuttiness defines this tea. Lovely stuff!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\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. 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This is it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eThis is an imperial grade shou puerh. That means the leaf material is entirely buds. You can see that clearly in the pictures. This tea comes on dark quickly! The buds always brew fast. There are strong mineral notes in this tea with some balanced bitterness and astringency characteristic of Bulang. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eIn general bud heavy blends don't last as many steeps as other blends with larger leaves. You'll get about 8 really nice steeps and then it becomes very sweet. It's very drinkable after that but the real magic happens in the early steeps.\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. 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The wet pile fermentation (wodui) was done a year later and then allowed to rest another year before it was finally pressed in late 2014. It was stored in Puer City until recently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've been hunting for a while to find some nice purple shou. This material brews a lot different than the shou puerh we normally source. It's lighter but brews red and very clean and clear with mineral notes and a sweet soil finish. In the aroma is a hint of barbecued salmon skin and wet forest moss. Later steeps bring out a unique herbal note with more forest and soil. This is not a super dark heavy hitter like some of our other shou. It is delicate and nuanced and makes for a very enjoyable session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wrapper on this full sized cake features the classic painting \"The Jealous Lioness\" by Paul Friedrich Meyerheim.\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":40481981333564,"sku":"CapitalistLionTamer_Cake_Seattle","price":57.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/products\/2014-Capitalist-Lion-Tamer-1_373badea-94ac-4de9-a615-cb4db9b61c34.png?v=1667109084"},{"product_id":"2017-underworld-shou-ripe-puerh-tea-seattle-inventory","title":"2017 \"Underworld\" Shou \/ Ripe Puerh Tea - 200g Cake :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eThere is another world; a world unseen. We focus on what we can see but forget what lies below. There is a world below our world that feeds our world. A world of darkness, soil, minerals, crystals, and mycelia. Our worlds form a perfect balance. One cannot exist without the other. For us the real magic of tea is that we get a chance to taste the earth as expressed by a single plant: camellia sinensis. The bigger the tree, the deeper the roots, and the more connected it is to the earth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelebrate the other side! Drink to the Underworld.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStasia Burrington did the design work on this cake. She is amazing! It's perfect, we love it and her work. Check her out here:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_aacl _aaco _aacw _aacz _aada _aade\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/l.instagram.com\/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stasiab.etsy.com%2F\u0026amp;e=AT2RhL9xRTwLhKGhSm1peThXrgpE2k0TsYEXP7fiq5CapHarJGRcB_ZxsExrmdD8xBAGGtFCJ8arsOSKPo-qN6XeUxOfK4hKXJ9dXQ\" rel=\"me nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stasiaburrington\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/l.instagram.com\/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stasiab.etsy.com%2F\u0026amp;e=AT2RhL9xRTwLhKGhSm1peThXrgpE2k0TsYEXP7fiq5CapHarJGRcB_ZxsExrmdD8xBAGGtFCJ8arsOSKPo-qN6XeUxOfK4hKXJ9dXQ\" rel=\"me nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.stasiab.etsy.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very smooth drinking shou. It has good depth, thickness, and consistent color. There is a noticeable herbal content layered on the clean soil notes. It brews clean, drinks easily, and follows with a sweet aftertaste. \u003cbr\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":46613230518588,"sku":"2023_Underworld_Cake_Seattle","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/files\/2017-Underworld_8e54dcf3-f08a-4d54-97ba-f143fe8bb1d9.png?v=1692917014"},{"product_id":"2023-pnwlove-shou-ripe-puerh-tea-seattle-inventory","title":"2023 \"#PNWLOVE\" Shou \/ Ripe Puerh Tea :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are absolutely in love the Pacific Northwest and this tea is an expression of that. There are so many strong connections to be made between shou puerh and exploring the amazing Cascade and Olympics mountains. There's something special about hiking through old growth coastal forests after the rain. The mustiness of the damp forest floor, the wet pine trees, and the ever present moss are what dreams are made of. At least they are for us. 💚\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#PNWLOVE is our love song to the Pacific Northwest. This custom blend is very creamy with clean earthy soil notes. There are some marzipan and sticky rice notes. This is just a super mellow, easy drinking, extra creamy, smooth drinking shou.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrab a cake of this and share our love of the great PNW!\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":48143237120316,"sku":"2023_PNWLove_Cake_Seattle","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/files\/2023-pnwlove_79365de9-ac63-4536-867f-a5dd1440a81a.png?v=1702503746"},{"product_id":"2016-yiwu-gushu-shou-ripe-puerh-tea-seattle-inventory","title":"2016 Yiwu Gushu Shou \/ Ripe Puerh Tea :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat a lovely Yiwu shou! We adore Yiwu area teas and this old tree shou is no exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt brews up super thick, smooth, creamy, and gentle with a lot of dark body. You get the steep just right and it tastes like dark chocolate! The aromas are very earthy and woodsy. This is a very mellow and chill shou. This tea has some very noticeable energy though. \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","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"200g Cake","offer_id":49824809943356,"sku":"2016_YiwuShou_Cake_Seattle","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/files\/DSC_0844-Edit.png?v=1719990923"},{"product_id":"2014-gamechanger-shou-ripe-puerh-tea-seattle-inventory","title":"2014 \"Gamechanger\" Shou \/ Ripe Puerh Tea :: Seattle Inventory","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a really interesting shou! It is a blend of Lincang, Simao, and Xishuangbanna gardens. 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The name Yunnan means \"Southern Clouds\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are beautiful leaves with plenty of buds. The aroma is clean soil with a slight nuttiness. It is very inviting!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brews clean and clear and very creamy. There is a sort of banana bread essence to it. It is very drinkable. This brews thick and very juicy with almost a minty aftertaste.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Every cloud has a silver lining!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a 357g cake. 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Sometimes we decided to go a different way. Sometimes we couldn't get more of the material. Who knows anymore! It's been 12 years in the tea biz and our memories aren't that great these days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will be doing us a favor! We just plain don't have the space to store a lot of these teas. Here's your chance to get something fun! You won't know what you'll get, but that's exciting right? Maybe it'll be sheng, shou, a black tea, or maybe some white. We are putting everything we've collected into these randomized loot boxes. We have 25g surprises and 50g surprises! Maybe it'll from Lao Ban Zhang?! Maybe it'll be something with a lot of age. There's no telling. If we do have the notes on what the material was we will write it on the package. If not, then you are on your own. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso we like to add a little bit more than advertised. So if you get the 25g loot box it'll have closer to 30g. 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There is a very pleasant mustiness that starts off this tea. It has your standard shou puerh earthiness but it adds a special minerality. You'll swear this was pressed with toasted almonds. The body is thick and rich. It is smooth and sweet with adequate darkness. This is a very pleasant tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a pressed 200g cake. It is a single origin offering that is unique and offers an incredible tea experience. 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