{"product_id":"2026-lunan-sheng-puer-ancient-trees-stone-pressed-cake","title":"2026 Lunan Sheng Pu'er, Ancient Trees Stone-pressed cake","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"524\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ecenturies-old tea trees (\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eg\u003c\/strong\u003eushu\u003c\/em\u003e) of Lunan mountain \u003c\/strong\u003ehave forged the leaves of this Shengpu, after a mild and balanced winter. With \u003cstrong\u003eSpring 2026,\u003c\/strong\u003e these big and lush leaves have bloomed, carrying all the richness that the roots of ancient tea trees get from the soil of Yunnan. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"524\"\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003eover three centuries these tea trees have been silently growing\u003c\/strong\u003e in the natural forest of Lunan mountain, cared by generation of local ethnic minorities people. Season after season, trees have built strength and shaped a personality that now pours into every cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1057\" data-start=\"705\"\u003eThe first infusion opens \u003cstrong\u003ea memory of wild flora\u003c\/strong\u003e, where spontaneous flowers bloom scattered on a hidden mountain meadow. \u003cstrong\u003eHarmony and brightness\u003c\/strong\u003e explode through the senses, where layers of botanical notes dance and build a deep complexity. With the aftertaste comes a powerful Qi, flowing through the body with vivid clarity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced and energetic, our Lunan Sheng Pu’er embodies both freshness and depth\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its evolving character hints at the years to come, promising even greater complexity with natural aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eoptimal weather and environmental conditions of 2026 climate\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowed these leaves to grow with gentle sun and consistent fog. The good balance of sunny days that preceded and followed the harvest time, allowed the leaves to store less \u003cspan\u003ecatechins and produce more aminoacids, translating in less astringency and more fragrance in the taste of the tea. Moreover, the Yunnanes traditional sun-drying of tea leaves was flawless, gifting all our Yueguangbai and Pu'er tea with a long ageing life and great maturing potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor more informations about 2026 harvest, read \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/easternleaves.com\/it\/blogs\/journal\/tea-harvest-china-2026\"\u003eour insightful tale of this season.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFarmed, harvested, processed, and distributed by Eastern Leaves.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlantation altitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1850 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lunan Mountain, Xishuangbanna, Southwest Yunnan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e early Spring 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressed on:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 06th 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evoid heat, light, and moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInfusion Parameters\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEASTERN BREWING\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 gr. of tea every 20 ml of water\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\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 10-15 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003e 2-3 minutes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCOLD BREW\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 gr. of tea every 100 ml of water\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e put the tea leaves in room temperature water and steep for 3-4 hours, or in the fridge for 6-7 hours. 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