{"product_id":"jade-brick-pu-erh-raw-sheng-pu-erh-in-kamloops-time-to-tea-store","title":"JADE BRICK PU'ERH","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDeep in the mountains of Yunnan Province, where mist clings to the ridgelines and the soil has never seen a tractor, there are tea trees that have been growing for hundreds of years. The local ethnic communities - the Bulang, the Dai, the Hani - have harvested their leaves for generations, not as a crop, but as a relationship. These are not plantations. These are forests. And the trees at their heart, the ancient ones, the gushu, produce something that younger, cultivated plants simply cannot: a leaf dense with minerals, complexity, and a depth of character that reveals itself slowly, over many steepings, across many years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eJade Brick Pu-erh\u003c\/strong\u003e is pressed from the leaves of these ancient trees - wild-grown, hand-harvested, sun-dried in the traditional way, and stone-pressed into a compact 220g brick. This is raw sheng pu-erh: alive, evolving, and endlessly complex. Young enough to carry the bright, floral energy of the mountain, and structured enough to age gracefully in your collection for years to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe dry brick is tightly pressed, with visible whole leaves in deep green and brownish tones - the natural signature of minimally oxidized raw sheng. Once rinsed and steeped, the liquor pours a luminous pale gold, clear as morning light. The aroma opens with fresh florals - orchid, honeysuckle - and a cool, camphor-like mountain freshness. On the palate: a gentle honey sweetness at the front, followed by layers of stone fruit, wildflowers, and a clean mineral finish that lingers long after the cup is empty. There is a pleasant, mouth-coating astringency in the early steeps that softens beautifully with each successive infusion, eventually giving way to a smooth, cooling sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis is a tea that changes. Steep three is not steep one. The fifth cup is not the second. That is the nature - and the reward - of ancient tree sheng pu-erh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Tea Is Special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAncient tree (gushu) material\u003c\/strong\u003e - leaves harvested from wild trees hundreds of years old, grown without intervention in the forests of Yunnan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional processing\u003c\/strong\u003e - hand-picked, sun-dried, stone-pressed. No shortcuts, no industrial methods, no compromise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressed brick format (220g)\u003c\/strong\u003e - compact, convenient, and ideal for aging. Break off what you need, store the rest, and watch it evolve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic young sheng profile\u003c\/strong\u003e - floral, honey-sweet, mineral, with a cooling finish and beautiful complexity across multiple infusions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAn excellent choice for those discovering raw pu-erh for the first time, or for collectors seeking a beautiful, affordable ancient tree brick to age in their own collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Is This Tea For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor lovers of floral, complex, and evolving flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e - every steeping session is a conversation with the tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor collectors and aging enthusiasts\u003c\/strong\u003e - buy now, drink some, store the rest, and revisit in one, three, or five years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor those curious about ancient tree pu-erh\u003c\/strong\u003e - this is one of the most accessible ways to experience genuine gushu material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor buyers across Canada looking to purchase high-quality raw pu-er\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eh tea online\u003c\/strong\u003e - no overpaying, no long waits, delivered across the country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Brew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu Style (recommended - gaiwan or small teapot):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBreak off \u003cstrong\u003e5–6g\u003c\/strong\u003e of tea from the brick using a pu-erh pick or the back of a spoon. Rinse first: add \u003cstrong\u003e90–95°C water\u003c\/strong\u003e, wait 10 seconds, discard. This opens the leaf and removes any surface dust from pressing. Then steep in short infusions - \u003cstrong\u003e20–30 seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e for the first few steeps, gradually increasing. A good ancient tree brick will reward you with \u003cstrong\u003e8–12 steeps\u003c\/strong\u003e or more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Style (mug or teapot):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eUse \u003cstrong\u003e3–4g\u003c\/strong\u003e per \u003cstrong\u003e250ml\u003c\/strong\u003e of water at \u003cstrong\u003e90–95°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. Steep for \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e. A quick rinse is still recommended before the first proper steep. Good for 2–3 infusions this way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging your brick:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIf you'd like to age your Jade Brick, store it unwrapped in a breathable container - a clay jar or a dedicated pu-erh storage box - in a cool, stable environment with moderate humidity. Avoid plastic, airtight containers, and strong odors. Even one to two years of proper storage will noticeably soften the astringency and deepen the flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eKeep your Jade Brick Pu-erh in a \u003cstrong\u003ecool, dry, well-ventilated space\u003c\/strong\u003e, away from direct sunlight, strong odors, and humidity extremes. Pu-erh is a living tea - it breathes and evolves over time. Avoid airtight plastic containers, which suffocate the aging process. A breathable paper wrap, a clay jar, or a dedicated tea storage box are all ideal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yunnan Province, China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw Sheng Pu-erh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pressed Brick — 220g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e ☕☕☕○○ (3\/5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw pu-erh tea (ancient tree)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orchid · Honey · Stone Fruit · Mountain Mineral · Cooling Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Time to Tea","offers":[{"title":"220g","offer_id":42029090046033,"sku":"041","price":36.7,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/2936\/5329\/files\/IMG_20260708_192043-01.jpg?v=1783811188","url":"https:\/\/timetotea.ca\/products\/jade-brick-pu-erh-raw-sheng-pu-erh-in-kamloops-time-to-tea-store","provider":"Time to Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}