{"product_id":"chigan-赤甘-2027","title":"CHIGAN 赤甘 (2026）","description":"\u003cp class=\"meta-description\"\u003eChigan Zhengshan Xiaozhong from Masu Village. High-mountain black tea made from tender Cai Cha leaves. Nectar sweetness, bamboo freshness, and smooth texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTea Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBlack Tea (Zhengshan Xiaozhong 正山小种 \/ Lapsang Souchong)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMasu Village (麻粟村), Tongmu Guan (桐木关), Wuyishan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAround 1300 m\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMay5th ,2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCai Cha 菜茶 (Qun Ti Zhong 群体种)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge of Tea Trees:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOver 100 years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePicking Standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTwo tender leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Story of This Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChigan is a rare and elegant grade of Zhengshan Xiaozhong that bridges the gap between Jin Jun Mei and traditional Lapsang Souchong. Jin Jun Mei uses only tiny spring buds. Zhengshan Xiaozhong is made from mature leaves. Chigan sits between them, crafted from tender leaves that have just begun to unfurl. This balance gives it both freshness and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2026 harvest comes from Masu Village, one of the highest hamlets in Tongmu Guan at about 1300 meters. The old Cai Cha bushes here are over a century old and grow naturally among bamboo and forest undergrowth. The high elevation, clean air, and rich biodiversity give the tea a nectar-like aroma with a touch of bamboo leaf freshness and soft woodiness. The result is a cup that feels both refined and nourishing, combining the delicacy of a bud tea with the strength of a mature leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to last year, the price has actually gone down a lot, but in terms of quality, I can confidently say that this tea is truly outstanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAroma and Flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Chigan expresses Tongmu’s mountain character in a graceful, understated way. The aroma carries nectar and bamboo freshness. The liquor is clear golden-red with smooth, layered sweetness. It feels viscous and silky in the mouth. The aftertaste lingers with soft mountain coolness and quiet sweetness. Compared with Masu Old Bush Zhengshan Xiaozhong, this version leans toward lightness and floral clarity rather than woody strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNectar and bamboo leaf freshness with light woody undertones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNaturally sweet and layered, fuller than most Jin Jun Mei\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eViscous, smooth, and refined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAftertaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLingering sweetness with cooling mountain yun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eClear golden-red, bright and lively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping Endurance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6 to 8 infusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewing Guidelines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGong Fu Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeaware:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eZhuni 朱泥 teapot to emphasise sweetness or porcelain gaiwan for clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRatio:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e4 g per 100–110 ml water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e95–100 °C spring water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInfusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRinse once, then brew 6–8 times, gradually extending the steeping time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeaware:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePorcelain or glass teapot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRatio:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3–4 g per 250 ml water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e90–95 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2–3 minutes for the first infusion. Resteep 2–3 times, lengthening slightly each round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose This Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChigan represents a rare and refined expression of Tongmu black tea tradition. Harvested from century-old Cai Cha bushes in Masu Village, it captures the high mountain purity and balance of the Tongmu ecosystem. The use of tender leaves gives it both sweetness and texture, creating a cup that feels elegant, rich, and deeply comforting. A distinctive grade that stands between Jin Jun Mei and Zhengshan Xiaozhong, showing the perfect harmony of freshness, warmth, and quiet power.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wuyi Origin","offers":[{"title":"50g Bag","offer_id":51345119936827,"sku":null,"price":26.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g Tin","offer_id":51345119969595,"sku":null,"price":29.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g Tin","offer_id":51345120002363,"sku":null,"price":57.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150 Bag","offer_id":51345120035131,"sku":null,"price":79.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g Bag","offer_id":51345120067899,"sku":null,"price":132.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g Bag","offer_id":51345120100667,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg Bag","offer_id":51345120133435,"sku":null,"price":432.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0062\/3296\/5184\/files\/b07e5fa61c22b431489341aabef4a1d3_5a897277-515d-4e43-9c23-ff80a778be8f.jpg?v=1781443650","url":"https:\/\/www.wuyiorigin.com\/products\/chigan-%e8%b5%a4%e7%94%98-2027","provider":"Wuyi Origin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}