{"product_id":"2018-kuzhushan-raw-pu-erh-tea","title":"2018 Kuzhushan Raw Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"691\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"691\"\u003e– Honeyed Aroma from the \"Hidden Gem of Xiao Jinggu\" –\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"718\"\u003eTea Mountain Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"721\"\u003eKuzhushan is located northeast of Jinggu Town, Jinggu Dai and Yi Autonomous County, Pu'er City, Yunnan. Sitting at an altitude of 1,940–2,200 meters, the area enjoys a warm, humid climate with abundant rainfall and frequent mist, making it a core terroir for premium Pu-erh tea. The mountain hosts dense clusters of ancient tea trees over 200 years old; some have trunks over 1.47 meters in circumference and grow nearly 10 meters tall—truly a botanical treasure of the Xiao Jinggu region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e: Carefully selected first flush leaves from 100+ year-old ancient trees; sun-dried large-leaf varietals with plump buds and glossy dark green appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003eCraft\u003c\/strong\u003e: Traditional hand-fixation and stone-pressed cake; well-balanced compression preserves leaf activity and supports long-term aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"2151\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003eDry Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dark, glossy strips with silver buds and a clear honey-like fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003eLiquor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bright golden hue, turning amber-orange as it ages, with an oily sheen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1908\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1908\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e: Starts with a high, sweet honey fragrance reminiscent of Jingmai, followed by a mellow woodiness and lingering rock sugar sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"2052\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"2052\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e: Smooth, gentle sweetness with fleeting bitterness that quickly melts; deep huigan (returning sweetness) and cooling throat feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2151\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2151\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003eInfused Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yellow-green, soft and elastic, showing full buds and healthy leaf vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2405\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003eAging Potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003eAfter 8 years of dry storage since 2018, its astringency has mellowed, giving way to enhanced sweetness and depth. Now entering its golden transformation stage, this tea offers high collectible and aging value for the next decade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"china-shc","offers":[{"title":"8g","offer_id":44332351094921,"sku":"SHC-PRSC-045","price":5.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"357g","offer_id":44332351127689,"sku":"SHC-PRSC-044","price":119.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/3270\/3113\/files\/a707661859e985243754d7758bfac0a.jpg?v=1750397367","url":"https:\/\/shc-tea.com\/de\/products\/2018-kuzhushan-raw-pu-erh-tea","provider":"shc-tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}