{"title":"Dark Tea","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFermented teas and aromas, proficiently made following local traditions and time-consuming processes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\" title=\"Shop\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\"\u003eBack to Tea \u0026amp; Clay\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ancha-2005-fermented-dark-tea","title":"Ancha 2014 - Anhui Fermented Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eAncha's history dates back to 1725, and it was originally created in Lu'An, Anhui province. \u003cbr\u003eThe one we selected comes from Qimen, which is famous for its high-quality red teas. This special terroir gives this Ancha an amazing mellowness, and the typical wild rose aftertaste. Its leaves are carefully selected from the homonymous cultivar, which grows in very humid areas, often completely covered by water. \u003cbr\u003eThe leaves are then pressed and fermented in hand-woven bamboo baskets, that enrich their delicate natural flavor of undergrowth, adding typical notes of bamboo, with hints of cocoa and sunflower seeds.\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to being an extremely rare tea, often unknown outside of China, it also has important medicinal properties for the well-being of the whole body, especially in wet climates. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Qimen County, Anhui province\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlush:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spring 2014\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50gr. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e avoid heat, light, and moisture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInfusion Parameters\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEASTERN BREWING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuantity:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 gr. of tea every 30 ml of water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRinse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before starting the infusion, rinse the leaves with a very fast washing in order to let them rehydrate and release a more intense brew. Gently cover the leaves with boiling water and pour it after a few seconds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Begin with a 15-second brew. Increase with each successive brew as needed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100° C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of brews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWESTERN BREWING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 gr. of tea every 100 ml of water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100° C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Leaves Selected","offers":[{"title":"50 gr.","offer_id":30686276190288,"sku":"AC50","price":21.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/6589\/0640\/products\/ancha-2014-anhui-dark-tea-380857.jpg?v=1641862182"},{"product_id":"tianjian","title":"Tianjian 2014 - Hunan Fermented Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe uniqueness of \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTiānjiān\u003c\/span\u003e 天尖 is given by its special processing: the drying process is made using a traditional technique which exploits the warm air derived from the fire of a seven-stove oven, called \u003cem\u003eqīxīng zào \u003c\/em\u003e七星灶.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe tea leaves absorb a fragrant pinewood aroma, and get a warm and full-bodied texture. After the drying process, the leaves are then pressed in hand-woven bamboo baskets, which preserve the precious leaves for the years to come, cradling them in their mellow bamboo fragrance. At each new brew, the leaves release all the aromas they encountered in their multiple years of aging and fermentation, warming the body and leaving in the palate a lingering underwood scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Anhua County, Hunan province\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlush:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Spring 2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat: \u003c\/strong\u003e50 gr. sample\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e avoid heat, light, and moisture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInfusion Parameters\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEASTERN BREWING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQuantity:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1 gr. of tea every 30 ml of water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRinse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e before starting the infusion, rinse the leaves with a very fast washing in order to let them rehydrate and release a more intense brew. Gently cover the leaves with boiling water and pour it after a few seconds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrewing time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Begin with a 15-second brew. Increase with each successive brew as needed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 100°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNumber of brews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 8-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWESTERN BREWING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 1 gr. of tea every 100 ml of water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrewing time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 4-5 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater temperature: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e100°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Leaves Selected","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33212440019024,"sku":"","price":21.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/6589\/0640\/products\/tianjian-2014-hunan-dark-tea-544680.jpg?v=1641862296"},{"product_id":"liubaocha-2006-guangxi-fermented-dark-tea","title":"Liubaocha 2006 - Guangxi Fermented Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLiù bǎo\u003c\/em\u003e 六堡, the Sixth Fortress, was the most famous and ancient center of trade for dark tea, warm and fermented, particularly appreciated by the nomad populations of Tibet. Only the sixth fortress had the technical know-how and the ability required to create the highest quality tea, with a precious ruby liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis peculiar tea is traditionally aged in big bamboo baskets, which give the dark brown leaves a pleasant bamboo hue, enriched by a slight mellowness reminiscent of licorice and pinewood. But the main note of flavor in this high-quality manufacturing is the typical taste of betel nut - \u003cem\u003eBīnláng\u003c\/em\u003e 槟榔 in Chinese - that immediately takes us to a fragrant under forest, refreshed by the first spring rains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e50 gr. Signature packs\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Liubao County, Wuzhou City, Guangxi province\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlush:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Spring 2006\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e avoid heat, light, and moisture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInfusion Parameters\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEASTERN BREWING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQuantity:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1 gr. of tea every 30 ml of water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRinse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e before starting the infusion, rinse the leaves with a very fast washing in order to let them rehydrate and release a more intense brew. Gently cover the leaves with boiling water and pour it after a few seconds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrewing time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Begin with a 15-second brew. Increase with each successive brew as needed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 100° C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNumber of brews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 8-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWESTERN BREWING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 1 gr. of tea every 100 ml of water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrewing time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 4-5 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater temperature: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e100° C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Leaves Selected","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39267912646736,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/6589\/0640\/products\/liubaocha-2006-guangxi-dark-tea-843230.jpg?v=1641862288"},{"product_id":"fucha-2007-hunan-dark-tea-fuzhuan","title":"Fucha 茯茶 2007 - Hunan Fermented Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA native of Hunan province, where it has been produced since mid-19th century in \u003cstrong\u003eAnhua County\u003c\/strong\u003e, this special dark tea can also be found in Sichuan and Shaanxi provinces. \u003c\/span\u003eIts most celebrated feature is the shining presence of beautiful \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egolden flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ejīnhuā\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 金花 in Chinese. The small gold dots that emerge from the darkness of mature leaves are indicators of the richness in microorganisms, among which the often mentioned \u003cem\u003eAspergillus cristatus\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe traditional \u003cstrong\u003ebrick shape\u003c\/strong\u003e (砖 \u003cem\u003ezhuān\u003c\/em\u003e) was developed as facilitation for transport on bamboo rafts, in a journey across Hunan to Emperor Kangxi's court, where Anhua dark tea was gifted at the order of the Imperial family. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn its native place this tea is still highly priced for its excellent benefits on overall health and especially on the digestive system, which are still under study.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis tea has been aged since 2007, and made only with top-level \u003cstrong\u003ethird grade maocha\u003c\/strong\u003e (三级黑毛茶 \u003cem\u003esān jí hēi máochá\u003c\/em\u003e), which constricts numerous bright flowers like protective thorns. When awaken by boiling water, the leaves thrive freely and the golden flower blossoms, releasing a smooth liquor with warming hues of medicinal plants, currant, bamboo, and honey.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anhua county, Hunan province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlush:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 gr. Signature packs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e the leaves can be stored in their original package or in \u003ca class=\"text-link\" title=\"Jingdezhen ceramic vase\" href=\"https:\/\/easternleaves.com\/collections\/tea-vase-caddy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eceramic vases\u003c\/a\u003e. Avoid heat, light, and moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInfusion Parameters\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEASTERN BREWING\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuantity: \u003c\/strong\u003e1 gr. of tea every 30 ml of water\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRinse:\u003c\/strong\u003e before starting the infusion, rinse the leaves with a very fast washing in order to let them rehydrate and release a more intense brew. Gently cover the leaves with boiling water and pour it after a few seconds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Begin with a 15-20 second brew. Increase with each successive brew as needed. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100° C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of brews:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWESTERN BREWING\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 gr. of tea every 100 ml of water\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing time: \u003c\/strong\u003e4-5 minutes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature: \u003c\/strong\u003e100° C\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Leaves Selected","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39609810223184,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/6589\/0640\/products\/fucha-2007-hunan-dark-tea-805816.jpg?v=1641862210"},{"product_id":"1992-tibetan-tea-kangzhuan","title":"1992 Tibetan Tea - Kangzhuan 康砖","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn June '22 we visited one of our favorite places in China: Ya'an, in central Sichuan, the door between the ancient reigns of China and Tibet, the last flourishing valley where high quality tea was produced and prepared for the transportation through the Himalayan passes, until the Tibetan lamas and royal court.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Kangzhuan 康砖 Tibetan tea is the highest grade in its category: the finest production techniques, with the best raw materials. Also the the packaging is done with special care, to guarantee the highest outcome through decades of ageing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts liquor is bright and clear, and it will surprise how clean and brilliant will feel in your mouth; its 30 years of ageing layered a bouquet of botanical notes that can be found in the studio of a traditional Chinese doctor: mosses, barks, dry herbs of the under forest and slight camphor; little mushrooms typical of Sichuanese and Yunnanese valleys, and cinnamon. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Ya'an city, Sichuan province\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlush:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Spring 1992\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 50 gr. from open brick samples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe leaves can be stored in their original package or in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/easternleaves.com\/collections\/tea-vase-caddy\" title=\"Jingdezhen ceramic vase\" class=\"text-link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eceramic vases\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. Avoid heat, light, and moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBesides the typical gongfucha brewing way, we advice to try boil this leaves: to do so put the 1gr. of leaves every 50-80ml of water and bring it to boiling temperature; after boiled turn off the kettle or the fire, cover the lid and wait five minutes before serving.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eit will be ready and sweeter than you might imagine, and your room will be full of Sichuanese fragrances.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInfusion Parameters\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEASTERN BREWING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuantity:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 gr. of tea every 30 ml of water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRinse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before starting the infusion, rinse the leaves with a very fast washing in order to let them rehydrate and release a more intense brew. 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