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This is a very enjoyable tea that will age well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Lincang, Yunnan, China\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Living Tea","offers":[{"title":"100g Cake","offer_id":39491904831555,"sku":"tea.cloudriverCAKE","price":57.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0153\/1085\/products\/005012928a4fa574c6cee78e21b706d0.jpg?v=1769010048"},{"product_id":"tea-loose-shou-puerh-riversong","title":"Riversong","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe large leaf shou puerh is chocolatey and intensely dark. We added dried orange peel to bring in a sweet, citrusy note that brightens the rich, earthy tea. This is the perfect marriage of flavor and function.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine, sun-dried Mandarin orange peel is known for its ability to aid digestion and support the lungs. Pairing it with this shou puerh, which is also has digestive benefits, creates a blend that's both flavorful and good for your well-being.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe appreciate the patience of the tea and found ourselves drinking it for long sessions then boiling the leaves afterwards in a cauldron. We suggest brewing it gongfu with a small filter in the clay body to catch the small leaves, with water just shy of a rolling boil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Yunnan, China 2025\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Living Tea","offers":[{"title":"2oz","offer_id":40333092159555,"sku":"tea.riversong56g","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6oz","offer_id":41878003580995,"sku":"tea.riversong170g","price":97.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0153\/1085\/files\/Riversong.jpg?v=1779842193"},{"product_id":"song-of-orpheus","title":"Song of Orpheus","description":"\u003cp\u003eUtterly clear, intensely dark, and exceptionally clean, this is exactly how we want ripe puerh to taste. The full name of this tea is \"Golden Needle White Lotus,\" after the golden needles of the many leaf buds present in this recipe. The infusion is deep red and bright, and the aroma is rich. This tea was stored with a lot of good, old sheng puerh, and we believe that the storage brought all the flavors together nicely. The flavors are balanced with an elegant sweetness, and no mustiness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Bulang Mountain, Menghai County, Yunnan, China 2007\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the 2023 Autumn Seasonal Tea Club\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Living Tea","offers":[{"title":"250g Brick","offer_id":40685481885763,"sku":"tea.songoforpheusBRICK","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0153\/1085\/files\/924fbff8b701bc2315cc6102db54611f.jpg?v=1769010251"},{"product_id":"intuition","title":"Intuition","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis elegant, aged shou puerh has reached a point of maturity that has mellowed out any roughness, astringency, or bitterness found in younger sheng puerhs. The tea has been stored in a friend’s collection in the mountains of Gongguan Township in Taiwan, where the high humidity has transformed the tea considerably. It tastes more like an aged sheng puerh from the late 1990’s, and any hint of mustiness washes off after 1-2 steepings. Flavors of hay and winter spice transform into toasted almonds, pie crust, and French bread. Smooth, complex, and patient, we love how this tea changes through many infusions. The energy is our favorite thing about Intuition ⏤ warming, moving, and slightly uplifting. This is a tea to settle into over an unhurried session. Its maturity speaks to wisdom, inner knowing, and allowing things to be as they are.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Menghai, Xishuangbanna, 2012\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the 2023 Winter Seasonal Tea Club\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Living Tea","offers":[{"title":"357g Cake","offer_id":40820385710147,"sku":"tea.intuitionCAKE","price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0153\/1085\/files\/077fb1f7bab862636475b52941e1c1a0.jpg?v=1769010146"},{"product_id":"puerh-club-subscription","title":"Puerh Club Subscription","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"theclub\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDive into the World of Puerh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePuerh Tea Club\u003c\/strong\u003e brings you a seasonal selection of exceptional Puerh teas, thoughtfully curated to align with the season and a variety of tastes. Explore the two types of Puerh: \u003cstrong\u003eSheng (raw)\u003c\/strong\u003e, which ranges from fresh, bright, and grassy to rich, calming, and earthy, and \u003cstrong\u003eShou (ripened)\u003c\/strong\u003e, with its smooth, smooth, creamy, and dark profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for its unique “post-fermentation” process, Puerh improves with age, offering complex flavors and grounding qualities. Living Tea has spent over 15 years sourcing high-quality, organic, old-growth Puerh, ensuring each monthly tea is a reflection of this rich tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart your Puerh journey today.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Living Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42005386100803,"sku":"puerhteasub.teaclub","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0153\/1085\/files\/IMG_0579.jpg?v=1769011198"},{"product_id":"interbeing","title":"Interbeing","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eFat dry leaves with hearty stems yield a super clean, refreshing and patient tea. This tea reminded me of being in my father’s woodshop as a kid, or perhaps a lumberyard. The pleasant woodsy notes underscore unique vegetal flavors of button mushrooms and sweet green bean. Interbeing is super patient and drinks more like a mid 90's tea with a strong settling energy. Phenomenal tea for the price and ideal for those days you want an earthy, but dryer and less heavily fermented tea during the warmer months. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eThe name Interbeing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #202122; background: white;\"\u003eis based on Mahayana Buddhism’s understanding that there is a deep interconnection between all people, all species, and all things based on non-duality and emptiness, as taught by Thich Nhat Hanh. The concept informs ethical, mindful living. In five element theory, the summer is the time for the spark of connection between people. Somehow, I feel that teas like this teach us how to connect in a non-grasping way. So often we consciously or unconsciously develop transactional or extractive relationships with others, whereas during tea sessions, we can learn what it means to connect through presence and emergent intersubjectivity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eZhongcha Loose Leaf Shou Puerh– 2002\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eTaiwan Dry Storage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Living Tea","offers":[{"title":"2oz","offer_id":42233686294595,"sku":"tea.interbeing56g","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6oz","offer_id":42233697861699,"sku":"tea.interbeing170g","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0153\/1085\/files\/3_e5f89077-086a-4d1b-9791-20118dcde53e.jpg?v=1769009985"},{"product_id":"immortal-medicine","title":"Immortal Medicine","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eAbsolutely stellar tea. If you want to know what the tasting note of “Chinese herbs” means, then look no further. The ginseng flavor is slightly sweet. In both flavor and feeling, this tea speaks to ancient forest root systems, mossy undergrowth, and herbal medicine. The complexity, energy, richness and flavor are similar to a tea we used to carry called Forest Floor, which our community cherished. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eThe name Immortal Medicine speaks to Ginseng as a longevity herb for restoring the body’s vital energy, balancing yin and yang, restoring strength and promoting overall wellbeing. 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Ananda is frank, clean and penetrating with a nice structured bite, which is unexpected in a shou but very pleasant. The Qi is mildly yang, moving throughout the body and slightly uplifting. Previously, I didn't take much interest in Lao Cha Tous (\"old tea head\") because they are the remains of the puerh production process, which somehow equated to \"lower quality\" to me. I'd also only had one example, aged from the 80's, that I really enjoyed. UNTIL, I came across Ananda, which the producers refer to as \"the essence of shou puerh.\" It is formed during the wet-piling process, where the tea leaves are stacked and fermented. The heat and weight of the pile causes some leaves to become tightly compressed and clump together, forming the nuggets. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe producers of this tea refer to it as \"the essence of shou puerh\" because a lot of tea juices concentrate during the pile fermentation to form the hard nuggets. The Chinese date sweetness that one looks for in shou puerh is strongly present, partially due to the concentration of juices, yielding a long lasting deep aftertaste. Finally, this is definitely the first Lao Cha Tou I've experienced that comes from ancient trees (200-400 years old). You can taste and feel the difference. Unique and wonderful tea for any puerh lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word Ananda refers to the deeper and timeless dimension of happiness, not just a higher degree of the joys that we normally experience in life. In the Hindu Vedas, Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita, Ananda significes eternal bliss that accompanies the ending of the rebirth cycle. This tea is named Ananda because it leaves you feeling like you don't need anything else beyond the moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYongde Mountain, Southwest Yunnan, China - Spring 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Living Tea","offers":[{"title":"2oz","offer_id":42275256696899,"sku":"tea.ananda56g","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6oz","offer_id":42275270524995,"sku":"tea.ananda170g","price":77.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0153\/1085\/files\/2_02977c19-14be-44c6-b8eb-34e6605365b6.jpg?v=1769009996"},{"product_id":"ocean-moon","title":"Ocean Moon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eExtremely dark, lusciously flavored, and very patient with brassy, raw-cacao first infusions and plum-dark berry sweetness after a couple steepings. The tannic thickness of Ocean Moon lingers on the palette and fills the whole mouth. The profile is very similar to dark chocolate. This tea is somehow remniscent of nighttime in a fishing village under the full moon- a marine layer quality- something oceanic. Dark, yin, calm, wet, humid nighttime energy. It settles the nervous system with a meditative peacefulness. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's relatively rare to find well-processed shou puerh from real old trees in the shou puerh market. One of the reasons is that it’s not easy to collect enough pure old tree maocha for it. Ming Feng Shan of Yongde County in Southwest Yunnan was chosen for the maocha because the the producers were able to gather enough material from old trees ranging from 150-400 years. The altitude of this old tree tea garden is very high- 2050-2100m, which is significant for Yunnan. The natural growing of old trees and very high altitude ensures a deep taste and energy- pure and clean. The high-quality raw material is clearly reflected in the outcome of this beautiful tea- young gongting shou at its best.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLincang, Yunnan, China - 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Living Tea","offers":[{"title":"200g Cake","offer_id":42276076879939,"sku":"tea.oceanmoon200g","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0153\/1085\/files\/1_4d6bdf8e-6d7e-4b48-ba5b-80df6dbbcc06.jpg?v=1769010195"},{"product_id":"corner-of-eden","title":"Corner of Eden","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis tea is just so drinkable. I find myself going to it often when I'm not sure what I want to drink that day, which is always a sign of a deeply satisfying and reliable brew.  Notes of plum, jujube dates and dark chocolatey richness. One tuocha does the trick unless you want a really dark, thick brew. Harvested from Big Leaf Varietal trees at fairly high elevation (1830m) and expertly processed under the supervision of a 70 year old veteran in the world of Puerh tea. The Qi doesn't knock you over, but you notice a gentle uplift. This tea is beyond satisfying for shou puerh lovers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ancient trees (200-400 years) yield a pure sweet flavor and you can definitely notice the difference between shou produced from old growth material versus young bushes. The community of microorganisms used by the producers has been steadily evolved for nearly 40 years. It's stable and consistent, which ensures the consistent high quality of each batch. In fact, they don't let visitors near the workshop for fear of contaminating with foreign microorganisms. We're very happy to have found some new shou puerhs produced with old growth material and masterful processing to bring out the best in the teas. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorner of Eden refers to the darkness of the tea. People often go for teas with big bouquet aromas and flavors, but over time I find that folks tend towards deeper, richer teas. The body of the tea becomes as important if not more, as well as the Qi and energy of the trees. 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This bundle is your ally for grounding, nourishment, and a return to center.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"817\" data-start=\"277\"\u003eThis bundle is exactly what you need if you long for stability, balance, and the comfort of feeling at home in yourself. The Earth Element Bundle includes three deeply supportive teas (2oz each) that nurture contentment, healthy reciprocity, and grounded abundance. These teas help you cultivate empathy, generosity, and a sense of being cared for, while also supporting healthy digestion—physically, emotionally, and mentally. Perfect for times when you need centering, deeper nourishment, or a reminder of the sweetness of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1520\" data-start=\"819\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1058\" data-start=\"819\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1058\" data-start=\"821\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"852\" data-start=\"821\"\u003eHeart of the Mountain (2oz)\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHuoshan Huang Da Cha Yellow Tea \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e– Reflects the golden sweetness of the Earth Element, bringing generosity, centeredness, and abundance into your cup. A grounding tea that offers the comfort of stability and the richness of contentment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1302\" data-start=\"1059\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1302\" data-start=\"1061\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1077\" data-start=\"1061\"\u003eAnanda (2oz) \u003cem\u003eAncient Tree Lao Cha Tou Ripe Puerh\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – Heavily fermented and made from compressed, juicy leaves, this tea supports digestion while instilling a sense of nourishment, grounding, and calm. It embodies the joy of stability, cultivating happiness and inner peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1520\" data-start=\"1303\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1520\" data-start=\"1305\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1324\" data-start=\"1305\"\u003eRiversong (2oz) \u003cem\u003eGong Ting Shou Puerh with Orange Peel\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – Nourishes vital energy and supports the lungs to bring easeful breath and grounded comfort. It clears digestive stagnation, gently uplifts the mood, and restores harmony within body and mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1665\" data-start=\"1522\"\u003eTogether, these teas embody the essence of the Earth Element: stability, nourishment, and the deep contentment of feeling rooted and at home. \u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlus, save 10% by purchasing these teas as a bundle!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Living Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42521819250755,"sku":"tea.earthbundle170g","price":83.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0153\/1085\/files\/earth.jpg?v=1769010344"},{"product_id":"metal-element-bundle","title":"Metal Element Bundle","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"275\" data-start=\"177\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"273\" data-start=\"177\"\u003eFeeling weighed down?This bundle helps clear what no longer serves, opening room for inspiration.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"832\" data-start=\"331\"\u003eThis bundle is exactly what you need if you are navigating grief, seeking simplicity, or yearning for a deeper sense of acceptance and reverence. The Metal Element Bundle includes three contemplative teas (6oz in total tea) that support shadow work, inner reflection, and connection to purity and spaciousness. These teas invite you to move inward with gentleness and emerge with clarity, reminding us that letting go creates space for inspiration to flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1597\" data-start=\"834\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1077\" data-start=\"834\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1077\" data-start=\"836\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"860\" data-start=\"836\"\u003eCorner of Eden (2oz) \u003cem\u003eOld Tree Mini Tuocha Shou Puerh\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – Crafted as miniature circular nests that unfurl in water, this tea mirrors the truth that when we turn inward, we can expand. Its rich, chocolatey character invites stillness, depth, and reconnection with source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1321\" data-start=\"1078\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1321\" data-start=\"1080\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1099\" data-start=\"1080\"\u003eTreebeard (2oz)\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAncient Tree Big Leaf Shou Puerh –\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e From old-growth trees with broad, grounding leaves, Treebeard evokes the quiet presence of the forest floor. It is a tea for meditation, for simplifying, and for honoring the natural process of release and letting go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1597\" data-start=\"1322\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1597\" data-start=\"1324\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1348\" data-start=\"1324\"\u003eLuminous (2oz) \u003cem\u003eShan Varietal Red Tea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e –Crafted from 80-year-old tea trees, Luminous is a refined red tea with a gently uplifting, clarifying energy. It invites openness in the chest and spaciousness in the mind, supporting the movement of release, clarity, and renewed inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1715\" data-start=\"1599\"\u003eTogether, these teas embody the essence of the Metal Element: purity, spaciousness, and the sacred art of release. \u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlus, save 10% by purchasing these teas as a bundle!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Living Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42521838616643,"sku":"tea.metalbundle170g","price":69.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0153\/1085\/files\/metal.jpg?v=1769010003"},{"product_id":"water-element-bundle","title":"Water Element Bundle","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"291\" data-start=\"171\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"289\" data-start=\"171\"\u003eFeeling restless or uncertain? This bundle is your ally for stillness, trust, and connecting with the depths within.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"718\" data-start=\"293\"\u003eThis bundle is exactly what you need if you are seeking to slow down, listen more deeply, and reconnect with your innate wisdom. The Water Element Bundle includes three profound teas (2oz each) that support stillness, persistence, and the quiet strength of resolve. These teas invite you to rest in patience and trust, reminding us that the deepest currents often move unseen, guiding us with intuition and purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1369\" data-start=\"720\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"930\" data-start=\"720\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"930\" data-start=\"722\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"743\" data-start=\"722\"\u003eWater Fairy (2oz)\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Roast Yencha Oolong \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e– Opens us to the ethereal depths within—the still place where wisdom resides. A tea for connecting with inner truth, and for resting in the mystery of what is unseen but deeply known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1148\" data-start=\"931\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1148\" data-start=\"933\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"953\" data-start=\"933\"\u003eVapor Lake (2oz)\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRipe Shou Puerh \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e– Draws us toward inner potential, offering a quiet mirror for meditation and reflection. It reminds us that patience and listening bring clarity, and that true movement begins from stillness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1369\" data-start=\"1149\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1369\" data-start=\"1151\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1171\" data-start=\"1151\"\u003eInterbeing (2oz)\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZhongcha Loose Leaf Shou Puerh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e– A heavily fermented tea that flows with the energy of emotion and intuition. It helps settle the nervous system, align resolve with purpose, and connect us with the unconscious depths of being.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1496\" data-start=\"1371\"\u003eTogether, these teas embody the essence of the Water Element: trust, stillness, and the wisdom that flows from deep within.\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlus, save 10% by purchasing these teas as a bundle!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Living Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42522038960195,"sku":"tea.waterbundle170g","price":85.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0153\/1085\/files\/water.jpg?v=1769010370"},{"product_id":"vaulted-canopy","title":"Vaulted Canopy","description":"\u003cp\u003eVaulted Canopy balances shou puerh and osmanthus, bringing floral lift to earthy depth. Large, old-growth leaves produce a thick, creamy brew of date, sourdough, and chocolate, while osmanthus reveals apricot, peach skin, and soft honeyed aroma. The flowers open the palate and carry the tea upward. Earth and blossom meet—roots below, light filtering through leaves above. The energy is spacious and steady, reflecting the older trees from which the puerh was harvested. Patient and generous, the tea yields 7–10 satisfying infusions and shows best in sidehandle bowl tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a Daoist medicine perspective, shou puerh supports digestion and transformation, while osmanthus moves stagnation, eases inflammation, and gently uplifts the spirit. Nourishing without heaviness, bright without sharpness, and Vaulted Canopy is a tea of quiet depth and ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLincang, Yunnan, China - 2025\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Living Tea","offers":[{"title":"2oz","offer_id":42888681291843,"sku":"tea.vaultedcanopy56g","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0153\/1085\/files\/4_ad551707-1cb5-4fa9-8254-64ec68e3b380.jpg?v=1769010287"},{"product_id":"happiness","title":"Happiness","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe character pressed into each mini square, often translated as \"happiness,\"captures the essence of this beautiful tea. With bright, uplifting energy, Happiness unfolds flavors of jujube dates, french brioche, and earthy forest floor over many patient steepings. Balanced fermentation and complexity from the aging. We also love how the mini tuochas open slowly and how the tea transforms dramatically throughout the session.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eFuzi Aged Ripe Puerh Tuocha - 2005\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eFuhai Tea Factory, Menghai County, Yunnan, China\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eFrom the January 2025 Puerh Tea Club\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Living Tea","offers":[{"title":"2oz","offer_id":42924795134019,"sku":"tea.happiness56g","price":29.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0153\/1085\/files\/IMG_0575_88dde71c-a199-4556-988a-dafc0fa146c0_91c917f1779540079c9705f1cbdd9465_230760.jpg?v=1774222999"},{"product_id":"early-light","title":"Early Light","description":"\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eResting in a rare transitional sweet spot between young and aged raw Puerh, this 1999 7542 Sheng Puerh opens with a balanced interplay of sweetness and soft bitterness, grounded by aged earth and the clarity of fresh spring water. The camphor note is clean and uplifting, unfolding into blue-green eucalyptus, young forest herbs, and a bright mineral sweetness that feels both refreshing and deep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThe cha yun is steady and refined, harmonizing the five elements and five flavors with bright confidence. There’s a sensation of damp forest floor and wet fur trees in early spring—alive, patient, and vital. The tea’s energy is open and heart-centering, offering a clear, calm happiness that lingers long after each sip. Bright and herbaceous yet layered and mature, this is a beautifully balanced raw puerh—equally suited for contemplative mornings or slow, attentive sessions any time of year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Living Tea","offers":[{"title":"2oz","offer_id":42955602853955,"sku":"tea.earlylight56g","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400g Cake","offer_id":42955602886723,"sku":"tea.earlylight400gcake","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0153\/1085\/files\/a18d69eb-3701-4e98-8824-1ba854e21d5d_35a9d4ea-52b9-475b-b9cb-c5b084c52de5.jpg?v=1787288192"},{"product_id":"russet-grove","title":"Russet Grove","description":"\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eA deeply-satisfying aged shou puerh. Slightly vegetal with herbaceous oregano and anise notes, the rich, thick body draws you inwards as we turn towards the quieter time of the year. Date sweetness and dry autumn leaves come through patient steepings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eWe recommend a longer steep time, 10-15 seconds, with water very close to a boil. This brings out the depth of the tea. The fermentation is light but the age yields a complex, grounding and gently uplifting tea that leaves you happy and slightly buzzy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged Loose Leaf Shou Puerh 1992\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Living Tea","offers":[{"title":"2oz","offer_id":43037866524739,"sku":"tea.russetgrove56g","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0153\/1085\/files\/4_1_20b96b95-8246-43bb-a359-fb79134970a7_549c0f8ad5bf427b829799613c385726_230760.jpg?v=1773388976"},{"product_id":"wooded-valley","title":"Wooded Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003eRichly layered with flavors of hazelnut, wet leaves and forest floor, Wooded Valley carries a balanced fermentation, slightly uplifting energy and wonderful patience. Pleasant woodsy flavors rise through the layers, creating a balanced, mellow finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural storage in Guangzhou impacts the aging and flavor with distinctive features from other ripe puerhs. This beautiful tea could be mistaken for an older shou due to the balance and depth. A very drinkable, approachable brew.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDayi Menghai Shou Puerh Cake 2016\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Living Tea","offers":[{"title":"357g Cake","offer_id":43037866557507,"sku":"tea.woodedvalley357gcake","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0153\/1085\/files\/4_06f2eb7c-de43-4441-b6a0-f32e4c61a2aa_804ec34992774a41b9cfa0299a0d92fc_230760.jpg?v=1773388997"},{"product_id":"celestial-axis","title":"Celestial Axis","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eHonestly, this is one of the best loose leaf aged sheng puerhs we've had. It just hits all the notes. Big, old-growth leaves with vegetal, buttery sweetness and hints of Chinese medicinal herbs like astragalus and licorice root. Reminiscent of wet earth in the late summer just before fall arrives. Centering, warming, heart-opening: a tea for connecting with Mother Earth. Tea Medicine. Perfectly balanced, clean, great structure and complex. The healthy vibrant forest and strong energy are quite apparent. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; background: white;\"\u003eIn Taoism, the \"celestial axis\" (or axis mundi) refers to a central point, often a mountain, a tree, or a pillar, that connects the heavens, earth, and the underworld, representing the core of the cosmos and a pathway for divine energy. This tea gained this name because it restores the upright energy in a person, realigning them with clear intention. 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It’s the the precise moment when a sheng puerh crosses into aged territory without losing the clarity and lift that define a greener sheng puerh. It doesn’t have the deep calm of an older sheng or the earthiness of a shou; it carries both worlds at once. That in-between quality is the sweet spot for lovers of aged sheng puerh.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAroma \u0026amp; Flavor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e Xiaguan’s signature campfire edge is present but balanced. 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This is a tea that clears the head while anchoring the body. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAbout Xiaguan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e The Xiaguan Tea Factory has pressed bricks in Dali, Yunnan since 1941. 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The liquor is elegant yet surprisingly thick, with a silky texture and an abundance of bittersweet flavor carried through a lighter, more graceful structure. Its energy is calming, pervasive and unhurried.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is particularly suited to people who enjoy sheng puerh with some remaining brightness and vitality. 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