{"product_id":"old-bush-lapsang-souchong-老枞小种-2026","title":"Old Bush Lapsang Souchong 老枞小种 (2026)","description":"\u003cp class=\"meta-description\"\u003eRare unsmoked Lapsang Souchong from 100-year-old Cai Cha bushes in  nature reserve Tong Mu guan , offering golden liquor, honeyed depth, and lasting freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTea Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBlack Tea (Unsmoked Lapsang Souchong, Zhengshan Xiaozhong)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGuaduan Village 挂墩, Tongmuguan, Wuyishan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1200–1400m\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMay 18th, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWuyi Cai Cha 武夷菜茶 (Heirloom Qun Ti Zhong 群体种)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge of Tea Bushes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOver 100 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Story of This Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis old bush Lapsang Souchong was crafted from wild Cai Cha trees growing deep within the Wuyishan National Nature Reserve. At 1200 to 1400 meters, these century-old bushes thrive among moss-covered rocks and pristine forest air. Their deep roots draw from mineral-rich soils, giving the tea its clarity and sweetness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach spring, the yield is tiny. These tall, untamed bushes produce limited tender shoots, handpicked by local farmers who have tended these slopes for generations. The result is a black tea that reflects the untouched ecology of Wuyishan. Pure, balanced, and full of quiet mountain energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAroma and Flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dry leaves are large and twisted, resembling fine Yancha. Once steeped, they release a golden, bright liquor that fills the cup with a refreshing mountain aroma. The tea opens with notes of honey and fruit before deepening into sweet potato warmth and floral sweetness. Its texture is silky and cooling, leaving a lingering sweetness in the throat that recalls the freshness of a mountain stream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHoney, dried fruit, flowers, and sweet potato with a clean mountain freshness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSmooth, naturally sweet, and bright with balanced depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSilky and refreshing, with a pure, cooling finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAftertaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLingering sweetness and forest-cool sensation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping Endurance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e8 to 10 infusions without losing clarity\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\u003ePorcelain gaiwan or glass pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRatio:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6–7 g per 100 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\u003eBrief rinse, then 8–10 infusions, gradually extending 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\u003e95–100°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3–4 minutes for the first infusion; resteep 2–3 times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose This Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvested from wild Cai Cha bushes over a century old, this unsmoked Zhengshan Xiaozhong embodies the true heritage of Wuyi Rock Tea. The high-altitude terroir of Guaduan Village gives it clarity and sweetness rarely found in modern black teas. Its endurance across many infusions and golden, honeyed liquor make it an exceptional choice for anyone seeking authentic Chinese tea with natural elegance and depth. Perfect for collectors and Wuyishan purists who appreciate teas with both character and calm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wuyi Origin","offers":[{"title":"50g Bag","offer_id":51345147986235,"sku":null,"price":24.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g Tin","offer_id":51345148019003,"sku":null,"price":27.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g Tin","offer_id":51345148608827,"sku":null,"price":53.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150g Bag","offer_id":51345148641595,"sku":null,"price":72.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g Bag","offer_id":51345148674363,"sku":null,"price":121.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g Bag","offer_id":51345148707131,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg Bag","offer_id":51345148739899,"sku":null,"price":396.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0062\/3296\/5184\/files\/e421715ec41f33ba3573fc423259a674.jpg?v=1781448730","url":"https:\/\/www.wuyiorigin.com\/products\/old-bush-lapsang-souchong-%e8%80%81%e6%9e%9e%e5%b0%8f%e7%a7%8d-2026","provider":"Wuyi Origin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}