{"product_id":"2026-black-tea-song-zhen-tou-chun-te-ji-pine-like-needle-early-spring-special-a-grade-loose-leaf-tea-dian-hong-fengqing-yunnan","title":"2026 Black Tea \"Song Zhen - Tou Chun - Te Ji\" (Pine Like Needle - Early Spring - Special) A++ Grade, Loose Leaf Tea, Dian Hong, FengQing, Yunnan","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Harvested during the first flush of Spring 2026 in Fengqing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e the ancestral home of Yunnan Black Tea,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"123\" class=\"\"\u003e\"Song Zhen\" (Pine Needle)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e represents the pinnacle of Dian Hong craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Crafted exclusively from the tender buds and first leaves of the Yunnan Large-leaf cultivar,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e it undergoes a meticulous process to create its signature needle-straight form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e This \"Special Grade\" (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"396\" class=\"\"\u003eTe Ji\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e) selection is defined by its high concentration of golden downy buds and its extraordinary \"Early Spring\" energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Striking,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e needle-like threads that are tight,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e straight,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and robust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The deep reddish-brown leaves are heavily interspersed with lustrous golden tips,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e showcasing the high bud-to-leaf ratio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e A sophisticated layering of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"35\" class=\"\"\u003efresh wild orchid\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"57\" class=\"\"\u003ewarm floral honey\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e On the warm lid of a Gaiwan,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e it reveals notes of sun-dried fruit and sweet malt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The entry is remarkably smooth and syrupy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It offers a full-bodied,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e mellow liquor with a \"clean\" sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Unlike lower grades,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"142\" class=\"\"\u003eTe Ji\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e version lacks any harsh astringency,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e providing a velvety mouthfeel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e A deep,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e pervasive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"26\" class=\"\"\u003eHui Gan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e (returning sweetness) that lingers in the throat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The orchid fragrance remains in the empty cup long after the tea is gone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Fengqing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Yunnan Province.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Te Ji (Special Grade) A++.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Song Zhen (Pine Needle Style Loose Leaf).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 2026 Tou Chun (Early Spring First Flush).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eBrewing Recommendations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eWater Temp:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\" class=\"\"\u003e85–90°C (185–194°F)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Avoid boiling water to preserve the delicate sweetness of the golden buds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eVessel:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Porcelain Gaiwan or Yixing Teapot is recommended to retain heat while allowing the \"Needles\" to unfurl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eRatio:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 4–5g of tea per 100–120ml of water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eSteeping:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e * \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\" class=\"\"\u003e1st–3rd Infusions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 5–10 seconds (Flash steep).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11,3,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eSubsequent Infusions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Increase by 5–10 seconds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e This tea is exceptionally durable,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e often lasting for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"101\" class=\"\"\u003e8+ infusions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"King Tea Mall","offers":[{"title":"Sample 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