{"title":"The \"Tan Chun\" Sheng Puerh Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Tan Chun\" (探春) — literally \"seeking spring\" — is Chunming Tea's signature annual first-flush raw Puerh, produced without interruption since its debut in 2019. Each spring, tender buds and leaves are hand-picked from Yunnan large-leaf varietal tea trees growing at 1,800–2,400 meters elevation in the Lincang tea region, then crafted following traditional Puerh processing methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery vintage captures a distinct snapshot of that year's early spring — the weather, the timing, the subtle character of the season. Yet the series shares consistent traits across editions: plump, lustrous leaves with visible downy tips, a bright yellow-green infusion, a layered and pronounced aroma, and a full-bodied, sweetly refreshing cup that finishes clean and brisk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs raw Puerh, these teas are living things. Freshly pressed cakes carry vibrant energy and abundant polyphenols — enjoyable now for their youthful intensity, yet equally suited to long-term cellaring. As the years pass, the character deepens and mellows, developing richer, more complex flavors. This makes each Tan Chun vintage both a tasting experience and a cellar candidate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll cakes are stored in our Xi'an dry-storage warehouse under natural conditions. Explore the collection below and taste how a single mountain's spring evolves year by year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"lincang-spring-raw-puerh-357g-ancient-forest","title":"2020 \"Tan Chun\" Lincang Ancient Tree First Flush Raw Puerh Tea","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eExperience the living tea—a young raw Pu-erh vibrating with spring vitality and 10+ years of aging potential, whispered from the high mountains of Lincang.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-bold\"\u003eThis 2020 Spring Lincang raw Pu-erh (sheng) represents the pinnacle of young tea—capturing authentic mountain spring vigor while harboring the transformative power of a decade of intentional aging ahead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Makes It Unique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eAncient Forest Terroir at 1,800–2,400m Elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Raw puerh grown in pristine ecosystems yields unmatched floral complexity and tea chi intensity versus lowland commercial gardens; predictable aging trajectory guaranteed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eFirst-Flush Spring Standards (一芽一叶初展)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Early spring leaves capture biochemical peak ripeness with natural amino-acid sweetness and controlled tannins; unavailable after April; biological window closed annually.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eVisibly Superior Leaf Grade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Robust budsets and plump whole leaves guarantee 10–15 infusions of evolving depth; inferior maocha collapses by steep five.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eDry-Stored Integrity Guaranteed (Kunming \u0026amp; Xi'an Verified)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Zero humidity compromise in low-RH warehouses preserves original terroir expression during critical young-tea bioactive window; lab-certified conditions transparent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eTransparent Aging Roadmap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– 2020 vintage documentation + provenance chain enables confident prediction of 10–15 year transformation arc; you age it according to your taste preferences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eOrigin: Why Lincang's Ancient Forests Matter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eLincang, in southwestern Yunnan, cradles one of China's most biodiverse ancient tea forests—remnants of wild Camellia sinensis ecosystems predating modern cultivation by centuries. Our spring 2020 harvest originates from gardens nested within these protected territories, where 1,800–2,400 meter elevations sustain rainfall patterns, temperature regimes, and soil microbiota unique to sheng Pu-erh perfection. This elevation band, rare even within Yunnan, is non-negotiable: cooler air slows leaf maturation, allowing amino acids (particulary L-theanine and rare polyphenols) to accumulate to annual peaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eThe Spring Harvest Decision: Biochemistry, Not Romance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eThe commitment to first-flush leaves involves precise seasonal timing. Early spring buds (一芽一叶初展\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eYī Yá Yī Yè Chūzhǎn\u003c\/em\u003e—literally \"one bud, one leaf, just unfurling\") concentrate catechins and trace minerals at their annual maximum before summer heat accelerates unwanted oxidation. Our factory partners practice time-honored 杀青 (\u003cem\u003eShā Qīng\u003c\/em\u003e—leaf kill by pan-heating to halt fermentation) and 揉捻 (\u003cem\u003eRóu Niǎn\u003c\/em\u003e—rolling and shaping to develop cell structure) techniques perfected over four generations. These processes preserve volatile floral compounds and mineral density that lesser autumn or summer harvests cannot replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eStorage Philosophy: Intentional Negligence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eWhat truly distinguishes this 2020 cake from contemporary competitor stock is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003everifiable condition\u003c\/em\u003e. Stored since production in low-humidity Kunming warehouses (average 55% RH), then relocated to Xi'an's continental dry climate in 2023, this tea avoids the humidity spikes that accelerate ripe-tea flavors prematurely and waste aging potential. The result: raw Pu-erh frozen in youthful potency—vibrant florals, sharp 茶气 (\u003cem\u003eChá Qì\u003c\/em\u003e—tea energy; the somatic sensation of qi circulation through meridians), and maximum latitude for your personal aging decisions over the next decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eYour Ownership of the Journey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eBy purchasing this 2020 cake, you acquire Lincang's mountain terroir at the crystalline moment it emerges—before ten years of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eyour intentional storage\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etransform it into something you designed yourself. This is not someone else's aged tea; this is the unfinished manuscript waiting for your signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-2xl dark:border-slate-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to Start Your Sheng Raw Puerh Journey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eTraceable Provenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2020 production date logged; complete 4-year warehouse chain documented (Kunming → Xi'an) with humidity records.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eSensory Proof:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYoung puerh optimized for personal aging—your storage conditions, your timeline, your masterpiece transformation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eCompetitive Rarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSpring harvests from 2,000m+ elevations represent \u0026lt;3% of annual Lincang output. 2020 production now in limited supply as serious collectors age remaining stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eSecure your 357g cake of this rare 2020 Spring Lincang Raw Pu-erh today—a living tea with a decade of transformation ahead. Watch it deepen under your care. Add to cart now and begin your personal tea aging legacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore the Full Tan Chun Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tan Chun series has been produced every spring since 2019. Each vintage captures a unique snapshot of that year's Lincang harvest — explore them all:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003eLink\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2019\u003c\/strong\u003e — First edition of the series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/products\/2019-tan-chun-lincang-ancient-tree-first-flush-raw-puerh-tea\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eShop 2019 →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2020\u003c\/strong\u003e — Second edition — early maturity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px; color: #999;\"\u003eCurrent page\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2025\u003c\/strong\u003e — Eighth edition — early transformation stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/products\/2025-tan-chun-lincang-ancient-tree-first-flush-raw-puerh\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eShop 2025 →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2026\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ninth edition — freshly pressed, peak aging potential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/products\/2026-tan-chun-lincang-ancient-tree-first-flush-raw-puerh\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eShop 2026 →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"春茗","offers":[{"title":"30g Sample","offer_id":52141787742511,"sku":"P5041-1","price":7.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"357g Cake","offer_id":52141787775279,"sku":"P5041-2","price":64.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"\"Seven-Cake\" stack (357g × 7)","offer_id":58063488483631,"sku":null,"price":455.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/4854\/1999\/files\/01-2020-lincang-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake-front_1.webp?v=1766152243"},{"product_id":"2019-tan-chun-lincang-ancient-tree-first-flush-raw-puerh-tea","title":"2019 \"Tan Chun\" Lincang Ancient Tree First Flush Raw Puerh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Tan Chun\" (探春) literally means \"exploring spring\" — searching for the essence of spring in a cup of tea. The name reflects the pursuit of the finest early spring tea leaves from ancient tea trees. This product is part of Chunming's Ancient Tea Forest (古茶林) series, which focuses on teas sourced from the company's own ancient tea tree gardens at 1,800+ meters elevation in the Lincang tea region of Yunnan. Tan Chun has been produced annually since 2019, with each vintage capturing a distinct snapshot of that year's spring harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 Tan Chun marks the inaugural release of this product line — the first edition of what would become an annual tradition. Crafted from early spring Yunnan big-leaf varietal (云大品种) tender buds and leaves harvested from mountain tea gardens at 1,800–2,400m elevation in the Lincang tea area, it was processed using traditional puerh tea methods. The tea has been naturally aged in dry storage since dispatch from the factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dry leaves display fat, robust strips with an oily luster and visible silver hairs. The liquor is bright yellow-green, with a rich and concentrated aroma. The taste is thick, full-bodied, and pleasantly sweet with a brisk, refreshing character. The infused leaves are thick and bright, reflecting the quality of the ancient tree material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e 357g cake, 7×357g tong, 30g sample\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yunnan Chunming Tea Industry Co., Ltd. (云南春茗茶业有限责任公司)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stored in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/pages\/xi-an-dry-storage\"\u003eXi'an dry storage\u003c\/a\u003e since dispatch from the factory, under natural storage conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore the Full Tan Chun Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tan Chun series has been produced every spring since 2019. Each vintage captures a unique snapshot of that year's Lincang harvest — explore them all:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003eLink\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2019\u003c\/strong\u003e — First edition of the series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px; color: #999;\"\u003eCurrent page\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2020\u003c\/strong\u003e — Second edition — early maturity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/products\/lincang-spring-raw-puerh-357g-ancient-forest\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eShop 2020 →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2025\u003c\/strong\u003e — Eighth edition — early transformation stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/products\/2025-tan-chun-lincang-ancient-tree-first-flush-raw-puerh\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eShop 2025 →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2026\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ninth edition — freshly pressed, peak aging potential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/products\/2026-tan-chun-lincang-ancient-tree-first-flush-raw-puerh\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eShop 2026 →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"春茗","offers":[{"title":"30g Sample","offer_id":58290531926319,"sku":null,"price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"357g Cake","offer_id":58290531959087,"sku":null,"price":67.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"\"Seven-Cake\" stack (357g × 7)","offer_id":58290531991855,"sku":null,"price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/4854\/1999\/files\/01-2019-tan-chun-lincang-ancient-tree-raw-puerh-tea-cake-front.jpg?v=1786008872"},{"product_id":"2025-tan-chun-lincang-ancient-tree-first-flush-raw-puerh","title":"2025 \"Tan Chun\" Lincang Ancient Tree First Flush Raw Puerh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Tan Chun\" — literally \"exploring spring\" — is Chunming Tea's annual first-flush raw Puerh, produced without interruption since its debut in 2019. Each spring, tender buds and leaves are hand-picked from Yunnan large-leaf varietal tea trees growing at 1,800–2,400 meters in the Lincang tea region, then crafted using traditional Puerh processing methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2025 edition continues the Tan Chun series' tradition of capturing the first taste of spring. Since dispatch from the factory in Fengqing, Lincang, it has been stored in our Xi'an dry storage under natural conditions. As a freshly pressed raw Puerh in its early transformation stage, the tea's rich internal composition makes it equally rewarding to drink now or to cellar for long-term aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dry leaves are plump and lustrous with visible downy tips. The liquor pours a bright yellow-green, carrying a pronounced, layered aroma. On the palate, the taste is full-bodied and sweet with a clean, refreshing finish. The infused leaves remain thick and luminous — a testament to the ancient tree material's depth and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e 357g cake, 30g sample, 7-cake tong\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chunming (春茗)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stored in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/pages\/xi-an-dry-storage\"\u003eXi'an dry storage\u003c\/a\u003e since dispatch from the factory, under natural storage conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore the Full Tan Chun Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tan Chun series has been produced every spring since 2019. Each vintage captures a unique snapshot of that year's Lincang harvest — explore them all:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003eLink\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2019\u003c\/strong\u003e — First edition of the series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/products\/2019-tan-chun-lincang-ancient-tree-first-flush-raw-puerh-tea\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eShop 2019 →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2020\u003c\/strong\u003e — Second edition — early maturity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/products\/lincang-spring-raw-puerh-357g-ancient-forest\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eShop 2020 →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2025\u003c\/strong\u003e — Eighth edition — early transformation stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px; color: #999;\"\u003eCurrent page\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2026\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ninth edition — freshly pressed, peak aging potential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/products\/2026-tan-chun-lincang-ancient-tree-first-flush-raw-puerh\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eShop 2026 →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"春茗","offers":[{"title":"30g Sample","offer_id":58292650049839,"sku":null,"price":6.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"357g Cake","offer_id":58292650082607,"sku":null,"price":61.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"\"Seven-Cake\" stack (357g × 7)","offer_id":58292650115375,"sku":null,"price":430.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/4854\/1999\/files\/01-2025-tan-chun-lincang-ancient-tree-raw-puerh-tea-cake_8fac1e86-e75b-4b18-8be6-92ee18b45246.jpg?v=1786076147"},{"product_id":"2026-tan-chun-lincang-ancient-tree-first-flush-raw-puerh","title":"2026 \"Tan Chun\" Lincang Ancient Tree First Flush Raw Puerh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe name \"Tan Chun\" translates to \"seeking spring\" — a fitting title for Chunming Tea's yearly first-harvest raw Puerh, crafted every year without break since first launching in 2019. For each edition, fresh spring buds and foliage are selectively gathered from Yunnan large-leaf cultivar trees nestled at 1,800 to 2,400 meters elevation in the Lincang highlands, then processed following time-honored Puerh techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarking the ninth consecutive year of the series, this 2026 release captures the vibrant character of early spring. As a freshly pressed raw Puerh at the very beginning of its journey, the tea's rich polyphenol content and ample internal structure point to exceptional aging potential. While enjoyable now for its youthful intensity and brisk sweetness, this cake rewards patient cellaring — its depth and complexity will unfold progressively as the leaves mature and transform over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect generously sized, glossy leaves flecked with silvery buds. The brew yields a luminous yellow-green infusion with a deeply fragrant, multi-layered nose. The cup delivers a robust, sweetly rounded body that finishes clean and brisk. Spent leaves unfurl to reveal broad, bright, and resilient texture — clear evidence of the ancient-tree raw material's substance and capacity for long-term development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e 357g cake, 30g sample, 7-cake tong\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chunming (春茗)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stored in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/pages\/xi-an-dry-storage\"\u003eXi'an dry storage\u003c\/a\u003e under natural conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore the Full Tan Chun Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tan Chun series has been produced every spring since 2019. Each vintage captures a unique snapshot of that year's Lincang harvest — explore them all:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003eLink\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2019\u003c\/strong\u003e — First edition of the series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/products\/2019-tan-chun-lincang-ancient-tree-first-flush-raw-puerh-tea\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eShop 2019 →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2020\u003c\/strong\u003e — Second edition — early maturity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/products\/lincang-spring-raw-puerh-357g-ancient-forest\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eShop 2020 →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2025\u003c\/strong\u003e — Eighth edition — early transformation stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/products\/2025-tan-chun-lincang-ancient-tree-first-flush-raw-puerh\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eShop 2025 →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2026\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ninth edition — freshly pressed, peak aging potential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px; color: #999;\"\u003eCurrent page\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"春茗","offers":[{"title":"30g Sample","offer_id":58292681015599,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"357g Cake","offer_id":58292681048367,"sku":null,"price":58.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"\"Seven-Cake\" stack (357g × 7)","offer_id":58292681081135,"sku":null,"price":410.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/4854\/1999\/files\/01-2026-tan-chun-lincang-ancient-tree-raw-puerh-tea-cake_77557867-dd3b-43cb-a5b2-1c84126f2a06.jpg?v=1786078263"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/4854\/1999\/collections\/01-2026-tan-chun-lincang-ancient-tree-raw-puerh-tea-cake.jpg?v=1786080087","url":"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/collections\/the-tan-chun-sheng-puerh-collection.oembed","provider":"Orientaleaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}