{"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":"Gâteau de Pu-erh cru Lincang printemps 2020 – Sheng de qualité supérieure pour le vieillissement","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eDécouvrez le thé vivant — un jeune Pu-erh cru, vibrant de vitalité printanière et doté d'un potentiel de vieillissement de plus de 10 ans, murmuré depuis les hautes montagnes de Lincang.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"font-bold\"\u003eCe Pu-erh cru Lincang de printemps 2020 (sheng) représente le summum du thé jeune, capturant la vigueur authentique du printemps de montagne tout en recelant le pouvoir transformateur d'une décennie de vieillissement intentionnel à venir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-base\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCe qui le rend unique\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eTerroir de forêt ancienne à une altitude de 1 800 à 2 400 m\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Le puerh brut cultivé dans des écosystèmes vierges offre une complexité florale et une intensité de thé chi inégalées par rapport aux jardins commerciaux de plaine ; une trajectoire de vieillissement prévisible est garantie.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eNormes de ressort de premier rinçage (一芽一叶初展)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Les premières feuilles du printemps atteignent leur maturité biochimique optimale, avec une douceur naturelle due aux acides aminés et des tanins contrôlés ; indisponibles après avril ; la période biologique se ferme chaque année.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eQualité de feuille visiblement supérieure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Des bourgeons robustes et des feuilles entières et charnues garantissent 10 à 15 infusions d'une profondeur évolutive ; le maocha de qualité inférieure s'effondre en cinq minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eIntégrité garantie en cas de stockage à sec (vérifiée à Kunming et Xi'an)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– L’absence totale de compromis sur l’humidité dans les entrepôts à faible humidité relative préserve l’expression originale du terroir pendant la période critique de bioactivité du jeune thé ; conditions certifiées en laboratoire en toute transparence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eFeuille de route pour un vieillissement transparent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– La documentation du millésime 2020 et la chaîne de provenance permettent de prédire avec confiance l'évolution sur 10 à 15 ans ; vous le faites vieillir selon vos préférences gustatives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL'histoire derrière ce thé\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e \u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eOrigine : Pourquoi les forêts anciennes de Lincang sont importantes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e Lincang, au sud-ouest du Yunnan, abrite l'une des forêts de thé anciennes les plus riches en biodiversité de Chine, vestiges d'écosystèmes sauvages de Camellia sinensis antérieurs de plusieurs siècles à la culture moderne. Notre récolte de printemps 2020 provient de jardins nichés au cœur de ces territoires protégés, où une altitude de 1 800 à 2 400 mètres favorise des régimes de précipitations, des températures et un microbiote du sol uniques, essentiels à la perfection du Sheng Pu-erh. Cette altitude, rare même au Yunnan, est indispensable : l'air plus frais ralentit la maturation des feuilles, permettant ainsi aux acides aminés (notamment la L-théanine et de rares polyphénols) de s'accumuler jusqu'à des concentrations maximales annuelles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e \u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eLa décision des récoltes de printemps : la biochimie, pas la romance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eL'engagement envers les feuilles de première floraison implique un calendrier saisonnier précis. Bourgeons du début du printemps (一芽一叶初展\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eYī Yá Yī Yè Chūzhǎn (\u003c\/em\u003e littéralement « un bourgeon, une feuille qui s'ouvre à peine ») concentre les catéchines et les oligo-éléments à leur niveau maximal annuel avant que la chaleur estivale n'accélère l'oxydation. Nos partenaires fabricants perpétuent des techniques ancestrales de 杀青 ( \u003cem\u003eShā Qīng\u003c\/em\u003e – destruction des feuilles par chauffage à la poêle pour stopper la fermentation) et de 揉捻 ( \u003cem\u003eRóu Niǎn\u003c\/em\u003e – roulage et façonnage pour développer la structure cellulaire), perfectionnées depuis quatre générations. Ces procédés préservent les composés floraux volatils et la densité minérale, qualités que les récoltes d'automne ou d'été de moindre qualité ne peuvent égaler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e \u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003ePhilosophie du stockage : Négligence intentionnelle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eCe qui distingue véritablement ce gâteau de 2020 des produits concurrents actuels, c'est\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCondition vérifiable\u003c\/em\u003e . Stocké depuis sa production dans les entrepôts à faible humidité de Kunming (55 % HR en moyenne), puis transféré à Xi'an en 2023 sous un climat continental sec, ce thé est préservé des variations d'humidité qui accélèrent le développement prématuré des arômes et compromettent son potentiel de maturation. Résultat : un Pu-erh cru, figé dans sa jeunesse – des notes florales éclatantes, une énergie vitale ( \u003cem\u003eChá Qi\u003c\/em\u003e ) intense, et une marge de progression optimale pour les dix prochaines années.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e \u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eVotre appropriation du voyage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e En achetant ce gâteau 2020, vous acquérez le terroir montagnard de Lincang au moment cristallin où il émerge, avant dix ans de maturation.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003evotre stockage intentionnel\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTransformez-le en une création personnelle. Il ne s'agit pas d'un thé vieilli appartenant à quelqu'un d'autre ; il s'agit d'un manuscrit inachevé qui attend votre signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-2xl dark:border-slate-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrêt à commencer votre voyage autour du Sheng Raw Puerh ?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eProvenance traçable :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDate de production 2020 enregistrée ; chaîne d'entrepôt complète de 4 ans documentée (Kunming → Xi'an) avec enregistrements d'humidité.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003ePreuve sensorielle :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePu'er jeune optimisé pour un vieillissement personnalisé : vos conditions de conservation, votre calendrier, votre transformation en chef-d'œuvre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eRareté compétitive :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLes récoltes printanières à plus de 2 000 m d’altitude représentent moins de 3 % de la production annuelle de Lincang. La production de 2020 est désormais disponible en quantité limitée, les collectionneurs les plus passionnés consommant les stocks restants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e \u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eOffrez-vous dès aujourd'hui votre galette de 357 g de ce rare Pu-erh cru de printemps 2020 de Lincang : un thé vivant qui se bonifiera pendant une décennie. Observez-le s'intensifier sous votre attention. Ajoutez-le à votre panier dès maintenant et commencez votre propre histoire de vieillissement du thé.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"春茗","offers":[{"title":"Échantillon de 30 g","offer_id":52141787742511,"sku":"P5041-1","price":7.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"gâteau de 357 g","offer_id":52141787775279,"sku":"P5041-2","price":64.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pile \"Sept Gâteaux\" (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\/fr\/collections\/the-tan-chun-sheng-puerh-collection.oembed","provider":"Orientaleaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}