{"product_id":"taihua-ancient-tree-raw-puerh-fengqing-400g","title":"Puerh crudo Taihua Ancient Tree 2016 | Torta Sheng Gushu di Fengqing","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA rare ancient tree raw puerh from Fengqing's prized Xiangzhuqing region — where the world's oldest cultivated tea tree stands — offering exceptional sweetness, full body, and centuries of cultural heritage in every sip.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-2xl dark:border-slate-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Makes It Unique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eOrigin of the World's Oldest Cultivated Tea Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Sourced from Xiangzhuqing, home to the legendary 3,200-year-old tea tree, guaranteeing unmatched terroir and genetic purity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eYears of Premium Dry Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Aged in Xi'an dry warehouses, ensuring clean transformation with zero off-flavors or mustiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eExceptionally Low Bitterness, Naturally High Sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— A gushu profile that delivers immediate sweetness on the palate, ideal for those who find young sheng too aggressive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eThe Tea That Impressed Xu Xiake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Documented in 1639 by China's greatest explorer, Taihua tea carries years of recorded history that no other Fengqing tea can claim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eFengqing's Hidden Treasure Beyond Dian Hong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— While Fengqing is famous for black tea, its ancient tree raw puerh remains an insider's secret with superior aging potential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-2xl dark:border-slate-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eIn the autumn of 1639, the renowned Ming Dynasty explorer Xu Xiake arrived at a humble thatched cottage in the mountains of Fengqing after a long day's journey. There, a spirited old man named Mei — well into his seventies yet radiating vitality — welcomed him warmly and prepared a special tea over the fire. That night, Xu Xiake wrote in his travel journal: \"The elderly Mr. Mei was most hospitable. He specially brewed Taihua tea for me.\" Throughout his legendary travels across China's greatest mountains and rivers, sampling countless famous teas, Xu Xiake recorded only this one by name. This was Taihua tea — the ancient tree tea native to Fengqing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eFengqing County in Yunnan's Lincang Prefecture holds a remarkable distinction: it is home to the world's oldest known cultivated tea tree, the 3,200-year-old giant in Xiangzhuqing village. This tree predates China's recorded dynasties, standing as living proof that humans have been cultivating tea in this region for over three millennia. The ancient trees surrounding it — the source material for this very cake — share the same extraordinary genetics and terroir, producing leaves with thick, robust stems, dark coloring, and a distinctive character that sets them apart from other Yunnan raw puerh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eThis 2016 pressing uses carefully selected ancient tree material from the Xiangzhuqing area, blended from multiple years' harvests to achieve balance and complexity. After pressing, the cakes were stored under strict dry-storage conditions in Xi'an—ensuring a clean, natural aging process free from humidity damage or foreign odors. after years, the tea has softened beautifully: the youthful astringency has mellowed into a smooth, full-bodied liquor with pronounced natural sweetness and gentle strength beneath its softness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eToday, Fengqing is celebrated worldwide for Dian Hong black tea. But long before Dian Hong was invented in 1939, Taihua ancient tree tea was the region's true treasure — the tea that moved Xu Xiake to document it for posterity. This cake offers you the rare opportunity to taste that same heritage, aged and refined, connecting you to four centuries of tea history.\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 Puerh Journey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eWhy Trust Us:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003eVerified dry-storage history with documented provenance from Xi'an facilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003eDirect sourcing from Fengqing's premier ancient tree growing regions near Xiangzhuqing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003eFlexible purchase options: Full 400g cake for collectors, or 30g sample for first-time explorers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eYour Invitation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 2016 Taihua Ancient Tree Raw Puerh has already completed years of patient transformation — but its journey is far from over. Whether you drink it now for its current sweetness and smoothness, or cellar it for another decade of deepening complexity, this is a tea that rewards commitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eTaste the tea that captivated Xu Xiake. Own a piece of living history from the birthplace of the world's oldest tea tree. Order your Taihua Gushu cake today — limited quantities from a single, unrepeatable pressing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"勐普秦香","offers":[{"title":"30g Sample","offer_id":52112556065071,"sku":"P5030-1","price":12.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Torta da 400 g","offer_id":52112556097839,"sku":"P5030-2","price":138.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pila di sette torte (357 g × 7)","offer_id":58063568863535,"sku":null,"price":869.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/4854\/1999\/files\/taihua-ancient-tree-raw-puerh-2016-gushu-sheng-cake-wrapped-01_1.webp?v=1765619025","url":"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/it\/products\/taihua-ancient-tree-raw-puerh-fengqing-400g","provider":"Orientaleaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}