{"title":"Hunan Qian Liang and Shi Liang Tea","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"introduction-to-hei-cha-tea-sampler","title":"Introduction to Hei Cha Tea Sampler","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore a very unique selection of what is known as one of the original \"post-fermented\" teas, Hei Cha. Taste a curated selection of Liu Bao, Fu Brick, Qian Liang, Tian Jian, and Hei Cha Zhuan, and develop an appreciation for the distinct aroma, flavor and mouthfeel of these amazing teas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis type of tea is very old, going back into history as one of the original \"post-fermented\" teas. Here we have tea leaves that are piled up and fermented using different kinds of post-production techniques. The result is the characteristic \"golden flower\" or tiny fungus that creates a rather unique therapeutic brew of sour-sweet tea.** This tea is also aged similarly to pu-erh and has become increasingly popular. We entreat you to try this lesser-known type of fermented tea!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Because there is a possibility the golden flowers were inoculated using wheat flour we cannot guarantee this tea is safe for those with Celiac Disease or those who have severe gluten-induced allergies ** \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's the 6 teas that you'll get in this sampler!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50 grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/hunan-fu-brick-tea\/products\/2019-gao-jia-shan-golden-prosperity-pig-cometh-fu-zhuan-tea\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e2019 Gao Jia Shan \"Golden Prosperity Pig Cometh\" Fu Zhuan Tea \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e50 grams - \u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/collections\/best-selling-products\/products\/2017-mojun-fu-cha-mojun-yi-hao-fu-brick-tea\"\u003e 2017 Mojun Fu Cha \"Mojun Yi Hao\" Fu Brick Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e25 grams - \u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/guangxi-liu-bao-tea\/products\/2006-yao-xiang-aged-liu-bao-tea\"\u003e2006 \"Yao Xiang\" Aged Liu Bao Tea \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e25 grams - \u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/hunan-tian-jian-tea\/products\/2010-cha-yu-lin-monkey-jian-tian-jian-hei-cha-tea\"\u003e 2010 Cha Yu Lin \"Monkey Jian\" Tian Jian Hei Cha Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e50 grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/hei-cha\/products\/2011-gao-jia-shan-hei-cha-zhuan-wild-tea-of-hunan\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e2011 Gao Jia Shan \"Hei Cha Zhuan\" Wild Tea of Hunan \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e50 grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/hunan-qian-liang-and-shi-liang-tea\/products\/2009-gao-jia-shan-qian-liang-cha-hunan-hei-cha-tea\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e2009 Gao Jia Shan \"Qian Liang Cha\" Hunan Hei Cha Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALLERGEN ALERT!!! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  ** Because there is a possibility the golden flowers were inoculated using wheat flour we cannot guarantee this tea is safe for those with Celiac Disease or those that have severe gluten induced allergies **\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54692521749,"sku":"","price":49.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/IntroductiontoHeiChaTeaSampler.png?v=1663959850"},{"product_id":"2014-bai-sha-xi-qian-liang-cubes-hunan-hei-cha-tea","title":"2014 Bai Sha Xi \"Qian Liang Cubes\" Hunan Hei Cha Tea","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBai Sha Xi production made from 2014 Spring tea leaves. Pressed into a huge 36 kilogram column called \"Qian Liang Cha\" (aka 1000 catty tea) and then aged for 4 years before being cut into small cubes that are roughly 10 grams each.  The larger packaging contains eight small boxes of 40 grams each (for a total of 320 grams).  Each 40 gram box contains a small paper bag that contains 40 grams of the 2014 Qian Liang tea.  Typically each 40 gram box contains 3 cubes, but each cube can differ somewhat in size and weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQian Liang tea is compressed in a long column (typically 36kg) through a laborious process that involves steaming the leaves and funneling them into a three layered cylinder of woven bamboo.  Then a team of 5 to 8 people will simultaneously compress the tea using leverage and then tighten each section with thick bamboo stripling.  Once firmly compressed the Qian Liang \"logs\" are dried in the sun and then finally cured for months in an indoor warehouse.  In this form they can be aged for decades or even centuries without molding, only improving in taste, aroma and complexity with each passing year!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/hHaY2Xz-fgA?t=3m4s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewatch this video here\u003c\/a\u003e to see just how amazing Qian Liang processing really is!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/mm7PxSWih4o?t=4m1s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAnother video\u003c\/a\u003e shows how the Qian Liang log is opened and prepped for the cutting stage when it's moved to the consumption stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe taste is spicy, sweet, thick, with hints of brewer's yeast and mushrooms. Really kind of difficult to describe, so we would encourage you to purchase the lesser amount first to see if you like it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBai Sha Xi Tea Factory in Anhua County of Hunan is the earliest producer of \"Dark Tea\" (hei cha) in Hunan and the first to produce the Golden Flower bricks in China.  Bai Sha Xi was established in 1940 to product Hei Cha bricks, then in 1953 they produced the first Fu Brick with Golden Flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring 2014 harvest tea leaves (Packed in 2018)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e320 Grams per case (8 x 40 grams)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALLERGEN ALERT!!! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  ** Because there is a possibility the golden flowers were inoculated using wheat flour we cannot guarantee this tea is safe for those with Celiac Disease or those that have severe gluten induced allergies **\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e***Box may be damaged in transit. No refunds or credits will be issued and no returns will be accepted for a damaged box. If you want a perfect box, please do not order this item since we cannot guarantee a box in perfect condition.***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bai Sha Xi","offers":[{"title":"1 Case (320 Grams)","offer_id":12796882124903,"sku":"","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Box (40 Grams)","offer_id":12796882157671,"sku":"","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/320g_1.jpg?v=1538261035"},{"product_id":"2007-bai-sha-xi-qian-liang-cha-hunan-hei-cha-tea","title":"2007 Bai Sha Xi \"Qian Liang Cha\" Hunan Hei Cha Tea","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBai Sha Xi production made from 2007 Spring tea leaves. Pressed into a huge 36 kilogram column called \"Qian Liang Cha\" (aka 1000 catty tea) and then aged for 11 years before we purchased a whole column and then cut into slices and re-packaged into  \u003c\/span\u003ewhite wrapper 680-780 grams cake.  (If you want to get whole \"cake\" choose the 800 grams option and you'll get a whole cake + some pieces to get the overall weight up to 800 grams. (example: you might get a 710 gram \"cake\" and a few chunks totaling 90 grams).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are also offering small cubes of this tea as for sampling.  They are roughly 10 grams each but can vary by weight and size, and as such are sold by weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQian Liang tea is compressed in a long column (typically 36kg) through a laborious process that involves steaming the leaves and funneling them into a three layered cylinder of woven bamboo.  Then a team of 5 to 8 people will simultaneously compress the tea using leverage and then tighten each section with thick bamboo stripling.  Once firmly compressed the Qian Liang \"logs\" are dried in the sun and then finally cured for months in an indoor warehouse.  In this form they can be aged for decades or even centuries without molding, only improving in taste, aroma and complexity with each passing year!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/hHaY2Xz-fgA?t=3m4s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewatch this video here\u003c\/a\u003e to see just how amazing Qian Liang processing really is!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/mm7PxSWih4o?t=4m1s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAnother video\u003c\/a\u003e shows how the Qian Liang log is opened and prepped for the cutting stage when it's moved to the consumption stage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe taste is spicy, sweet, thick, with hints of brewer's yeast and mushrooms. Really kind of difficult to describe, so we would encourage you to purchase the lesser amount first to see if you like it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBai Sha Xi Tea Factory in Anhua County of Hunan is the earliest producer of \"Dark Tea\" (hei cha) in Hunan and the first to produce the Golden Flower bricks in China.  Bai Sha Xi was established in 1940 to product Hei Cha bricks, then in 1953 they produced the first Fu Brick with Golden Flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring 2007 harvest tea leaves, stored as a 36.25 kilogram column in An Hua County of Hunan until October 2018 when it was cut up into \"cakes\" and moved to Kunming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALLERGEN ALERT!!! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  ** Because there is a possibility the golden flowers were inoculated using wheat flour we cannot guarantee this tea is safe for those with Celiac Disease or those that have severe gluten induced allergies **\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bai Sha Xi","offers":[{"title":"800 Grams (1 Cake + Some Pieces)","offer_id":15379969835111,"sku":"","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Grams (part of a cake)","offer_id":15381997027431,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Grams of Cubes","offer_id":15379969867879,"sku":"","price":13.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/MG_3109.JPG?v=1542044314"},{"product_id":"2010-cha-yu-lin-qian-liang-cha-hunan-hei-cha-tea","title":"2010 Cha Yu Lin \"Qian Liang Cha\" Hunan Hei Cha Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis is a \"Cha Yu Lin\" production made from 2010 Spring tea leaves. Pressed into a huge 36 kilogram column called \"Qian Liang Cha\" (aka 1000 catty tea) and then aged for 8 years before we purchased a whole column and then cut into slices and split into half-cakes (300-400 grams each)**.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eQian Liang tea is compressed in a long column (typically 36kg) through a laborious process that involves steaming the leaves and funneling them into a three layered cylinder of woven bamboo. Then a team of 5 to 8 people will simultaneously compress the tea using leverage and then tighten each section with thick bamboo stripling. Once firmly compressed the Qian Liang \"logs\" are dried in the sun and then finally cured for months in an indoor warehouse. In this form they can be aged for decades or even centuries without molding, only improving in taste, aroma and complexity with each passing year!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/hHaY2Xz-fgA?t=3m4s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewatch this video here\u003c\/a\u003e to see just how amazing Qian Liang processing really is!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/mm7PxSWih4o?t=4m1s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAnother video\u003c\/a\u003e shows how the Qian Liang log is opened and prepped for the cutting stage when it's moved to the consumption stage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe taste is spicy, sweet, thick, with hints of brewer's yeast and mushrooms. Really kind of difficult to describe, so we would encourage you to purchase the lesser amount first to see if you like it.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend using a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/picks-and-pryers-for-taking-apart-pu-erh-cakes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etea pick or pryer\u003c\/a\u003e to separate the tightly compressed chunks into layers before brewing.  Use boiling hot water and feel free to push this tea with longer steeps as it needs the longer time and extra heat to de-compress and deliver it's goodness.  Don't worry about over-steeping it won't become bitter or astringent.  Very smooth tea.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also recommend using this tea for making butter tea.  Use 12 grams in 1 liter of water.  Bring water to boil, add the tea, boil for 5 minutes, strain off tea into thermos, add 1\/6 stick of unsalted butter, himalayan pink salt (according to your preference).  With thermos lid firmly sealed, shake the concoction and then pour the frothy butter tea into a cup and sip!  Yum!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCha Yu lin is a small An Hua area tea producer that produces their own Fu Cha, Tian Jian and Qian Liang (and Bai Liang) Cha.  They have been producing teas under this brand since 2005.  Their attention to care and detail in their productions is admirable and we are proud to be able to offer this incredibly delightful Wu Long Mountain Qian Liang Tea!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring 2010 harvest tea leaves, stored as a 36.25 kilogram column in An Hua County of Hunan until December 2018 when it was cut up and split into \"half -cakes\" and moved to Kunming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Most of the half-cakes are around 300-400 grams each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**If you want to get a full half-cake please select the 500 grams option when adding to your cart, and you'll get a half-cake and some chunks.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e**If you want to get a two full half-cakes please select the 1 Kilogram option when adding to your cart, and you'll get two half-cakes and some chunks.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e**For quantities of 250 grams or less you get some chunks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALLERGY WARNING! -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Because there is a possibility this may contain a small amount of golden flowers, AND the golden flowers are often inoculated using wheat flour we cannot guarantee this tea is safe for those with Celiac Disease or those that have severe gluten induced allergies **\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cha Yu Lin","offers":[{"title":"1 Kilogram","offer_id":19551144018023,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Grams","offer_id":19551086280807,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Grams","offer_id":19551086313575,"sku":"","price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":19551086346343,"sku":"","price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Grams","offer_id":39534441332935,"sku":"","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/DSC_4815.JPG?v=1548884521"},{"product_id":"2012-gao-jian-shan-qian-liang-cha-hunan-hei-cha-tea","title":"2012 Gao Jian Shan \"Qian Liang Cha\" Hunan Hei Cha Tea","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGao Jia Shan production made from 2012 Spring tea leaves. Pressed into a huge 36 kilogram column called \"Qian Liang Cha\" (aka 1000 catty tea) and then aged for 7 years before we purchased a whole column and then cut into slices and re-packaged into white wrapper 680-780 grams cake. (If you want to get a whole \"cake\" choose the 800 grams option and you'll get a whole cake + some pieces to get the overall weight up to 800 grams. (Example: you might get a 710 gram \"cake\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a few chunks totaling 90 grams).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are also offering small cubes of this tea for sampling. They are roughly 10 grams each but can vary by weight and size, and as such are sold by weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQian Liang tea is compressed in a long column (typically 36kg) through a laborious process that involves steaming the leaves and funneling them into a three layered cylinder of woven bamboo. Then a team of 5 to 8 people will simultaneously compress the tea using leverage and then tighten each section with thick bamboo stripling. Once firmly compressed the Qian Liang \"logs\" are dried in the sun and then finally cured for months in an indoor warehouse. In this form they can be aged for decades or even centuries without molding, only improving in taste, aroma and complexity with each passing year!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/hHaY2Xz-fgA?t=3m4s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewatch this video here\u003c\/a\u003e to see just how amazing Qian Liang processing really is!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/mm7PxSWih4o?t=4m1s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAnother video\u003c\/a\u003e shows how the Qian Liang log is opened and prepped for the cutting stage when it's moved to the consumption stage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe taste is spicy, sweet, thick, with hints of brewer's yeast and mushrooms. Really kind of difficult to describe, so we would encourage you to purchase the lesser amount first to see if you like it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGao Jia Shan is both a place and the name of the tea factory brand that produced this lovely tea.  Gao Jia Shan as a producer doesn't have as long of a history as Yi Yang and Bai Sha Xi tea factories but nonetheless produces very high quality Fu Brick tea processed in the traditional manner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring 2012 harvest tea leaves, stored as a 36.25 kilogram column in An Hua County of Hunan until March 2019 when it was cut up into \"cakes\" and moved to Kunming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALLERGEN ALERT!!! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ** Because there is a possibility the golden flowers were inoculated using wheat flour we cannot guarantee this tea is safe for those with Celiac Disease or those that have severe gluten induced allergies **\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/77WskysYlww\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gao Jia Shan","offers":[{"title":"800 Grams (1 Cake + Some Pieces)","offer_id":19861672722535,"sku":"","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Grams (part of a cake)","offer_id":19861672755303,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams (part of a cake)","offer_id":32284812542055,"sku":"","price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Grams of Cubes","offer_id":19861672788071,"sku":"","price":7.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/MG_3312_12d50f52-61e3-44ef-8cc3-d48f44b12fa5.JPG?v=1732133365"},{"product_id":"2012-gao-jia-shan-hua-zhuan-hunan-hei-cha-brick","title":"2012 Gao Jia Shan \"Hua Zhuan\" Hunan Hei Cha Brick","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild Hei Cha from Yun Tai Mountains. This is the original An Hua tea varietal that has grown in the mountains of Gao Jia Shan and Yun Tai Shan for centuries (maybe longer). This is part of Gao Jia Shan's Wild Tea Series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHua Zhuan 花砖 is a unique An Hua style of tea that is based on Qian Liang Tea. It's a blend of grade 2 and 3 sized leaves (just like Qian Liang). It differs from Qian Liang tea in its shape only. It is different from Fu Brick in that it does not have golden flowers 金花. It is quite similar to \"Hei Zhuan\" 黑砖, but uses less coarse\/large leaves in its blend (Hei Zhuan blend is the coarser). Keep in mind that the size\/grade of leaves influences the taste, but it should not be equated with \"quality\". For example, although all Hua Zhuan are blended from a similar ratio of leaf grades\/sizes, this offering (being from wild high altitude tea trees picked in spring), will outshine another Hua Zhuan that was (for example) harvested from plantation bushes during the second spring flush. Age is another factor, but we won't get into that!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach Brick is 1 Kilogram.  If you order anything other than a whole brick you will get pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvested in April 2012, pressed in August 2012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:  Gao Jia and Yun Tai Mountains, An Hua County of Hunan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are also offering the \"Hei Zhuan\" 黑砖 from the same year and producer \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2012-gao-jia-shan-hua-zhuan-hunan-hei-cha-brick\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gao Jia Shan","offers":[{"title":"1 Brick (1 Kilogram)","offer_id":32907654987879,"sku":"","price":104.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Grams Portion","offer_id":32907655020647,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams Portion","offer_id":32907655053415,"sku":"","price":13.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Grams Portion","offer_id":32907655086183,"sku":"","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/1_d88ece6b-0b76-4361-ab90-cdd72bbfa178.jpg?v=1602196441"},{"product_id":"2009-gao-jia-shan-qian-liang-cha-hunan-hei-cha-tea","title":"2009 Gao Jia Shan \"Qian Liang Cha\" Hunan Hei Cha Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGao Jia Shan production made from 2009 Spring tea leaves. Pressed into a huge 36 kilogram column called \"Qian Liang Cha\" (aka 1000 catty tea) and then aged for 7 years before we purchased a whole column and then cut into slices and re-packaged into white wrapper 680-780 grams cake. (If you want to get a whole \"cake\" choose the 800 grams option and you'll get a whole cake + some pieces to get the overall weight up to 800 grams (example: you might get a 710 gram \"cake\" and a few chunks totaling 90 grams)).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are also offering small cubes of this tea for sampling. They are roughly 10 grams each but can vary by weight and size, and as such are sold by weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-1f85205c-7fff-28fc-9591-01e1094b82ca\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eQian Liang tea is compressed in a long column (typically 36kg) through a laborious process that involves steaming the leaves and funneling them into a three layered cylinder of woven bamboo. Then a team of 5 to 8 people will simultaneously compress the tea using leverage and then tighten each section with thick bamboo stripling. Once firmly compressed the Qian Liang \"logs\" are dried in the sun and then finally cured for months in an indoor warehouse. In this form they can be aged for decades or even centuries without molding, only improving in taste, aroma and complexity with each passing year!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/hHaY2Xz-fgA?t=3m4s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewatch this video here\u003c\/a\u003e to see just how amazing Qian Liang processing really is!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/mm7PxSWih4o?t=4m1s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAnother video\u003c\/a\u003e shows how the Qian Liang log is opened and prepped for the cutting stage when it's moved to the consumption stage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe taste is spicy, sweet, thick, with hints of brewer's yeast and mushrooms. Really kind of difficult to describe, so we would encourage you to purchase the lesser amount first to see if you like it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGao Jia Shan is both a place and the name of the tea factory brand that produced this lovely tea.  Gao Jia Shan as a producer doesn't have as long of a history as Yi Yang and Bai Sha Xi tea factories but nonetheless produces very high quality Fu Brick tea processed in the traditional manner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring 2009 harvest tea leaves, stored as a 36.25 kilogram column in An Hua County of Hunan until March 2022 when it was cut up into \"cakes\" and moved to Kunming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALLERGEN ALERT!!! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  ** Because there is a possibility the golden flowers were inoculated using wheat flour we cannot guarantee this tea is safe for those with Celiac Disease or those that have severe gluten induced allergies **\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gao Jia Shan","offers":[{"title":"800 Grams (1 Cake + Some Pieces)","offer_id":41992958214343,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Grams (part of a cake)","offer_id":41992958247111,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams (part of a cake)","offer_id":41992958279879,"sku":null,"price":15.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Grams (part of a cake)","offer_id":41992977580231,"sku":"","price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/MG_3319_f6d91647-4fda-4b46-aebc-6f8ef61f00ca.jpg?v=1732133123"},{"product_id":"2012-li-yuan-long-shi-liang-cha-anhua-hei-cha","title":"2012 Li Yuan Long \"Shi Liang Cha\" Anhua Hei Cha","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 2012 Li Yuan Long \"Shi Liang Cha\" Anhua Hei Cha is a special blend of tea grown in Anhua County, Hunan Province of China. The tea is harvested in Spring and then expertly processed into a rich, dark Hei Cha. The tea's unique taste, rich aroma and energizing properties create a truly memorable experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShi Liang Cha (十两茶) is a smaller cousin of Bai Liang Cha (百\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e两茶) and the largest Qian Liang Cha\u003c\/span\u003e (千\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e两茶).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShi Liang Cha is 365 grams (0.365kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBai Liang Cha is 3650 grams (3.65kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQian Liang Cha is 36,500 gram (36.5kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShi Liang Cha process is similar to Qian Liang Cha, but on a smaller scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQian Liang tea is compressed in a long column (typically 36.5kg) through a laborious process that involves steaming the leaves and funneling them into a three layered cylinder of woven bamboo.  Then a team of 5 to 8 people will simultaneously compress the tea using leverage and then tighten each section with thick bamboo stripling.  Once firmly compressed the Qian Liang \"logs\" are dried in the sun and then finally cured for months in an indoor warehouse.  In this form they can be aged for decades or even centuries without molding, only improving in taste, aroma and complexity with each passing year!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/hHaY2Xz-fgA?t=3m4s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewatch this video here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto see just how amazing Qian Liang processing really is!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/mm7PxSWih4o?t=4m1s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAnother video\u003c\/a\u003e shows how the Qian Liang log is opened and prepped for the cutting stage when it's moved to the consumption stage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe taste is spicy, sweet, thick, with hints of brewer's yeast and mushrooms. Really kind of difficult to describe, so we would encourage you to purchase the lesser amount first to see if you like it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you buy the whole piece, please know that it's tightly compressed and will take some work to remove the bamboo from the exterior and to break off pieces.  If you have a thin kerf miter saw it would make it elegant and easy!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend brewing this with the hottest water.  You can can brew gong fu style, or you can try brewing in a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/sama-mc05-insulated-thermal-flask-with-cup-for-brewing-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSAMA Thermal Flask\u003c\/a\u003e for maximum extraction and thick taste!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Li Yuan Long Brand","offers":[{"title":"Entire Shi Liang (365 Grams)","offer_id":43067912356039,"sku":"","price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Grams Sample","offer_id":43067912388807,"sku":"","price":12.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/DSC_4197.jpg?v=1732133357"},{"product_id":"2015-gao-jia-shan-bai-liang-cha-hunan-tea","title":"2015 Gao Jia Shan \"Bai Liang Cha\" Hunan Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnother excellent Gao Jia Shan production! Entirely wild arbor tea harvested in Spring 2015 from Anhua County's own Gao Jia and Yun Tai Mountains. Aging from 2015 to 2023 in Anhua has taken the edge off this tea giving it a nice lightly aged taste that is mellow and sweet. Due to the tight compression you can really push this with long steeps and you'll be surprised by its complexity and sweetness!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBai Liang Cha (百\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e两茶) \u003c\/span\u003eis a smaller cousin of \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe largest Qian Liang Cha\u003c\/span\u003e (千\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e两茶).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShi Liang Cha is 365 grams (0.365kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBai Liang Cha is 3650 grams (3.65kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQian Liang Cha is 36,500 gram (36.5kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBai Liang Cha process is similar to Qian Liang Cha, but on a smaller scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQian Liang tea is compressed in a long column (typically 36.5kg) through a laborious process that involves steaming the leaves and funneling them into a three layered cylinder of woven bamboo.  Then a team of 5 to 8 people will simultaneously compress the tea using leverage and then tighten each section with thick bamboo stripling.  Once firmly compressed the Qian Liang \"logs\" are dried in the sun and then finally cured for months in an indoor warehouse.  In this form they can be aged for decades or even centuries without molding, only improving in taste, aroma and complexity with each passing year!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/hHaY2Xz-fgA?t=3m4s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewatch this video here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto see just how amazing Qian Liang processing really is!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/mm7PxSWih4o?t=4m1s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAnother video\u003c\/a\u003e shows how the Qian Liang log is opened and prepped for the cutting stage when it's moved to the consumption stage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe taste is spicy, sweet, thick, with hints of brewer's yeast and mushrooms. Really kind of difficult to describe, so we would encourage you to purchase the lesser amount first to see if you like it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you buy the whole piece, please know that it's tightly compressed and will take some work to remove the bamboo from the exterior and to break off pieces.  If you have a thin kerf miter saw it would make it elegant and easy!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you order less than the entire log you will get a portion of the Bai Liang \"log\".   If you want the whole thing, please make sure to choose \"Entire Bai Liang Cha\" from the weight selection menu.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend brewing this with the hottest water.  You can can brew gong fu style, or you can try brewing in a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/sama-mc05-insulated-thermal-flask-with-cup-for-brewing-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSAMA Thermal Flask\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor maximum extraction and thick taste!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight:  3.65 kilograms of tea \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: Spring 2015\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gao Jia Shan","offers":[{"title":"Entire Bai Liang (3.65 Kilograms)","offer_id":43073472790727,"sku":"","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Kilogram","offer_id":43073472823495,"sku":"","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Grams","offer_id":43073472856263,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Grams","offer_id":43073472889031,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":43073472921799,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/DSC_4540_f39c3916-e0b4-4527-bc48-c1d38e66cf18.jpg?v=1677344596"},{"product_id":"2013-cha-yu-lin-bai-liang-cha-hunan-tea","title":"2013 Cha Yu Lin \"Bai Liang Cha\" Hunan Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eCha Yu Lin Production! Entirely wild arbor tea harvested in Spring 2013 from Anhua County tea gardens. Aging for 10+ years in Anhua has taken the edge off this tea giving it a nice lightly aged taste that is mellow and sweet. Due to the tight compression you can really push this with long steeps and you'll be surprised by its complexity and sweetness!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBai Liang Cha (百\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e两茶) \u003c\/span\u003eis a smaller cousin of \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe largest Qian Liang Cha\u003c\/span\u003e (千\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e两茶).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShi Liang Cha is 365 grams (0.365kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBai Liang Cha is 3650 grams (3.65kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQian Liang Cha is 36,500 gram (36.5kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBai Liang Cha process is similar to Qian Liang Cha, but on a smaller scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQian Liang tea is compressed in a long column (typically 36.5kg) through a laborious process that involves steaming the leaves and funneling them into a three layered cylinder of woven bamboo.  Then a team of 5 to 8 people will simultaneously compress the tea using leverage and then tighten each section with thick bamboo stripling.  Once firmly compressed the Qian Liang \"logs\" are dried in the sun and then finally cured for months in an indoor warehouse.  In this form they can be aged for decades or even centuries without molding, only improving in taste, aroma and complexity with each passing year!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/hHaY2Xz-fgA?t=3m4s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewatch this video here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto see just how amazing Qian Liang processing really is!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/mm7PxSWih4o?t=4m1s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAnother video\u003c\/a\u003e shows how the Qian Liang log is opened and prepped for the cutting stage when it's moved to the consumption stage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe taste is spicy, sweet, thick, with hints of brewer's yeast and mushrooms. Really kind of difficult to describe, so we would encourage you to purchase the lesser amount first to see if you like it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe only offer cut sections of the Bai Liang in roughly 180 gram pieces (+\/- 10 grams)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend brewing this with the hottest water.  You can can brew gong fu style, or you can try brewing in a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/sama-mc05-insulated-thermal-flask-with-cup-for-brewing-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSAMA Thermal Flask\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor maximum extraction and thick taste!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: Spring 2013\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cha Yu Lin","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (180 Grams)","offer_id":43161525977287,"sku":"","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/1_90733001-f720-453b-930f-946dfc5b7a8f.jpg?v=1681390067"},{"product_id":"2013-gao-jia-shan-waffle-cut-qian-liang-hei-cha-tea","title":"2013 Gao Jia Shan \"Waffle Cut\" Qian Liang Hei Cha Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Memories of Time\" is a Gao Jia Shan production made from 2013 Spring tea leaves harvested in the Liu Bu Xi area of Anhua county (Hunan). Pressed into a huge 36 kilogram column called \"Qian Liang Cha\" (aka 1000 catty tea) and then aged for 10 years before being cut up and packaged into 600 gram \"waffle cut\" cakes. (If you want to get whole \"cake\" choose the \"1 Cake\" option and you'll get a whole cake. The cake is pre-cut on one side, making it easier to break apart into useable pieces. The little cubes that can be broken off tend to be about 10 grams each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea has notes of dried fruit, tobacco, and has a minty cooling mouth-feel! We recommend breaking up the cubes into sheets before brewing and using the hottest water possible. Long steeps in silver are nice as are 45-90 minute steeps in a vacuum flask (like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/tea-flasks\/products\/sama-mc05-insulated-thermal-flask-with-cup-for-brewing-tea\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/tea-flasks\/products\/sama-mc05-insulated-thermal-flask-with-cup-for-brewing-tea\"\u003eSAMA MC05\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/tea-flasks\/products\/sama-mc09-insulated-thermal-flask-with-cup-for-brewing-tea\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/tea-flasks\/products\/sama-mc09-insulated-thermal-flask-with-cup-for-brewing-tea\"\u003eSAMA MC09\u003c\/a\u003e, or our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/tea-flasks\/products\/titanium-flask-for-brewing-tea\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/tea-flasks\/products\/titanium-flask-for-brewing-tea\"\u003eTitanium Flask\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQian Liang tea is compressed in a long column (typically 36kg) through a laborious process that involves steaming the leaves and funneling them into a three layered cylinder of woven bamboo. Then a team of 5 to 8 people will simultaneously compress the tea using leverage and then tighten each section with thick bamboo stripling. Once firmly compressed the Qian Liang \"logs\" are dried in the sun and then finally cured for months in an indoor warehouse. In this form they can be aged for decades or even centuries without molding, only improving in taste, aroma and complexity with each passing year!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/hHaY2Xz-fgA?t=3m4s\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/hHaY2Xz-fgA?t=3m4s\"\u003ewatch this video here\u003c\/a\u003e to see just how amazing Qian Liang processing really is!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a translation of Gao Jia Shan's commentary on this \"Memories of Time\" production:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTen Years Aged Liu Bu Xi Wild Ingredients: True Wilderness, True Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelected from the core production area of Anhua black tea, the wild raw materials from the primitive secondary forest of Liu Bu Xi in 2013 were processed using traditional Anhua methods and aged in wooden warehouses. It is well known that the primitive secondary forest of Liu Bu Xi in Anhua is a national-level forest, rich in vegetation and biodiversity. Tea trees growing in such an environment absorb the natural essence of the forest and the fragrance of various herbs, resulting in rich intrinsic substances and a strong wild tea aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince its establishment in 2007, Gao Jia Shan Tea has adhered to authentic quality by insisting on wild ingredients and a boutique approach, gaining the favor of many tea enthusiasts. The raw materials for this Qianliang tea cake were also found by Mr. Gong Wanqiang, the chairman of Gao Jia Shan Tea, after traversing mountains and rivers in Six-Step Creek. That year, Gao Jia Shan had an abundance of wild ingredients, including wild arbor materials from Zhushan Boundary and Huangfeng Boundary, which were also discovered that year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly true wilderness can produce true quality. Mr. Gong Wanqiang understands this deeply, and so every year he meticulously searches every production area in Anhua. He continuously thinks about how to discover and protect these high-quality wild tea resources, which eventually led to the establishment of the first wild tea natural reserve for Anhua black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTen Years of Aging in Wooden Warehouses: Good Storage, Good Taste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a saying in Anhua black tea: no matter how good the raw materials and craftsmanship are, if the storage is not good, everything is in vain! Since its inception, Gao Jia Shan has paid great attention to tea storage, building pure wooden storage centers to create a first-class storage environment, which has earned high praise from many tea enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2013 \"Memories of Time\" Qianliang tea cake excels in raw materials, craftsmanship, and storage. Upon opening the packaging, you can smell the rich aged aroma with a hint of woodiness. The tea soup is orange-red and transparent with an amber-like texture, rich and smooth, with a slight coolness, indicating its excellent quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelicious and Convenient: Good Reputation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea cake is cut into chocolate-like pieces, making it very convenient to break off a piece for brewing. Due to historical reasons, especially for large-sized teas like Qianliang tea, Anhua black tea has always been difficult to pry apart, leading to low consumption. This tea cake solves this problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---- END Commentary ----\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALLERGEN ALERT!!! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  ** Because there is a possibility the golden flowers were inoculated using wheat flour we cannot guarantee this tea is safe for those with Celiac Disease or those that have severe gluten induced allergies **\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gao Jia Shan","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (600 Grams)","offer_id":44360094679239,"sku":"","price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams (part of a cake)","offer_id":44360094744775,"sku":null,"price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/files\/1_0a016156-2a16-4643-a703-f2b44e0dbb67.jpg?v=1732133484"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/collections\/2015_gaojiashan_benseju_tiao_6.jpg?v=1486790157","url":"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/en-je\/collections\/hunan-qian-liang-and-shi-liang-tea\/price-per-gram_-0-20-0-249-g.oembed","provider":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}