{"product_id":"lao-tong-zhi-loose-shu-pu-erh-first-grade-2023-50g","title":"Lao Tong Zhi First Grade Loose Shu Pu-erh (Ripe Pu-erh) Tea 2023, 50g | Haiwan","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA loose-leaf ripe pu-erh from Lao Tong Zhi (\"Old Comrade\"), the celebrated brand of the Haiwan Tea Factory in Yunnan, founded by the legendary master Zou Bingliang. This is a first-grade (一级) shu, sold loose rather than pressed, from the 2023 production, in a 50 g pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold loose, it is the easiest possible shu to use: no cake to break, just scoop and brew. The character is classic Haiwan ripe, clean and smooth, built on decades of refined fermentation know-how. [Confirm tasting notes — a first-grade Lao Tong Zhi shu like this typically shows wood, dried dates and a gentle natural sweetness over a smooth earthy depth.] As a young 2023 it carries fresh energy and will round out further with a little rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe liquor is deep chestnut to red-brown, thick and glossy, with a soft texture that coats the mouth. It brews quickly and forgivingly, staying stable and generous through many steeps while the quiet sweetness grows as the session goes on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA convenient, dependable everyday shu: brand-name quality with none of the fuss of a pressed cake. Equally good in a quick gongfu session or a thermos for the working day, and the loose format makes it ideal for daily drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShu Pu-erh tea, Ripe Pu-erh, loose leaf (not pressed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood, dried dates, gentle sweetness, clean earthy depth (confirm notes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClean, smooth, balanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMorning, daytime, everyday, working days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGongfu cha, thermos, Western style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFactory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHaiwan Tea Factory (Lao Tong Zhi)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst grade (一级)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaw material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYunnan large-leaf material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStable to keep, will settle further with age\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoose leaf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lucy Wang","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63837384114553,"sku":"LW-Shu-07","price":8.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/3616\/2681\/files\/lao-tong-zhi-loose-shu-pu-erh-first-grade-2023-250g_5381e641-de85-431f-b608-911cdd053874.png?v=1782461314","url":"https:\/\/teacha.store\/en\/products\/lao-tong-zhi-loose-shu-pu-erh-first-grade-2023-50g","provider":"TeaCha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}