{"product_id":"d30","title":"Zhong Shan Raw Pu-erh Tea 2012 Malaysia Vintage","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eSmoky note like vintage single malt whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Compressed raw Pu-erh tea cake seen at an angle on a white background\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9235\/1065\/files\/d30_head_480x480.jpg?v=1613815643\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9235\/1065\/files\/d30_head_480x480.jpg?v=1613815643\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Zhong Shan Raw Pu-erh tea has been aged in Malaysia since 2012. With a tropical climate throughout the year, the aging effect is ideal.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n    When the tea was freshly produced, it had a smoky note because this small lot was made in the mountains by villagers. Insufficient production facilities led to imprecise control during processing. After aging for some time, it has developed characteristics similar to a vintage Scotch whisky. It has a woodsy note with a smooth drinking sensation.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    I always like to enjoy it after a hectic day; it is a drink to calm the body and mind. Sometimes, when the water quality is outstanding, the scent of the tea is exactly roasted sweet potato. You can sense both the charcoal fire note and the sweet potato note, fully appreciating the character of aged Pu-erh tea.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e9eb; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n    Focus on Sourcing Naturally Cultivated Tea\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"A woman in a yellow jacket reaching into a tea tree to pluck leaves\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/files\/IMG_1207_417cac31-feef-474b-8429-501636b4b2b6.jpg?v=1727852439\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Since 2010, we have been visiting Yunnan Province every spring. Over the years, we have built connections with many famous tea regions. However, our focus is not on a region's fame, but rather on tea with transparency and a long lasting aftertaste. To achieve this, we focus on remote mountain villages, selecting tea gardens with ancient tea trees, high altitudes, and no fertilizers, sourcing through unique logistics channels. For more details, please visit the following page.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 25px 0; font-size: .9em; background-color: #cfcfcf; text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/en-en\/pages\/aftertaste\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eBeyond Fame: In Pursuit of Teas with a Long Lasting Aftertaste\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    In Yunnan, teas claiming to be from famous regions are produced in thousands of locations, using leaves from other areas, and can be found everywhere from airports and convenience stores to supermarkets.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    What complicates matters is the surprising phenomenon where imitation teas made from leaves in remote areas are of higher quality than the genuine articles. This is especially common with Pu-erh teas from Lincang, and it is a well known fact among professionals involved in local sourcing. For more details, please visit the following page.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 25px 0; font-size: .9em; background-color: #cfcfcf; text-align: center; margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px; color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/en-en\/pages\/famous_area\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eFamous Tea Regions Where Imitation Is the Norm\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    In Yunnan Province, there are long established brands like Dayi and Zhongcha. These brands are renowned because teas produced before 1990 are highly valued.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    So, why are these older teas considered special? Many people assume it is due to long aging, but in reality, the tea leaves used at that time were naturally grown without fertilizers, resulting in their superior quality.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Therefore, even if current teas are aged for a long time, they will not reach the same quality. For more information, please visit the following page.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 25px 0; font-size: .9em; background-color: #cfcfcf; text-align: center; margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px; color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/en-en\/pages\/pu-erh_brand\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eChanges in the Quality of Famous Tea Brands: Then and Now\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HOJO Tea","offers":[{"title":"50g (small bag\/small portion of cake)","offer_id":44932453433520,"sku":"d30ca","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g (cake)","offer_id":44932453466288,"sku":"d30cc","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1,000g value pack (5 pieces of cake )","offer_id":44932453499056,"sku":"d30cv","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/0774\/6224\/products\/d30_05.jpg?v=1737905719","url":"https:\/\/hojotea.com\/en-en\/products\/d30","provider":"お茶の専門店HOJO \/ HOJO CO., LTD.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}