{"product_id":"2024-man-song-spring-gushu-raw-puerh","title":"2024 Man Song Spring Gushu Raw Puerh","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-24\" data-turn-id=\"request-69b82e3a-5550-8325-a0aa-33d4beeb7a84-10\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"116c6ebd-3146-4aa0-ba55-4c513ea572aa\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome teas impress you with power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMan Song impresses you with elegance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHidden within \u003cstrong\u003eYiwu (易武)\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eXishuangbanna, Yunnan, Man Song (曼松)\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the smallest and reknown tea-producing areas in China. Production is incredibly limited, but its reputation has been anything but small. For centuries, Man Song has been associated with \u003cstrong\u003etribute tea (贡茶)\u003c\/strong\u003e prepared for the Qing imperial court, earning a reputation as one of the most refined expressions of raw puerh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many famous puerhs that announce themselves with bold bitterness or overwhelming strength, Man Song has become famous for something quite different. Chinese tea producers often describe it as \u003cstrong\u003e\"high fragrance, soft liquor\" (香扬水柔)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\"sweet, soft, and refined\" (甜、柔、细)\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's a tea that\u003cstrong\u003e feels graceful and elegant\u003c\/strong\u003e while still carrying the \u003cstrong\u003eunmistakable presence of great raw puerh.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is made from \u003cstrong\u003egushu (古树)\u003c\/strong\u003e material, meaning the leaves \u003cstrong\u003ecome from ancient tea trees—generally over 100 years old.\u003c\/strong\u003e These trees grow naturally throughout the subtropical forests of Man Song at elevations of around \u003cstrong\u003e1,300–1,500 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e, surrounded by \u003cstrong\u003enative vegetation, rich mountain soils, frequent mist, and abundant biodiversity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rather than growing in plantation rows, the trees remain deeply connected to the surrounding forest, which gives Man Song its remarkable sweetness, silky texture, and layered complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma opens with beautiful \u003cstrong\u003etropical fruit and clean mineral notes\u003c\/strong\u003e. The first sip is difficult to describe with just tasting notes—the word that keeps coming to mind is simply \u003cstrong\u003esoft\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has the \u003cstrong\u003eunmistakable presence and energy of raw puerh\u003c\/strong\u003e, but instead of feeling aggressive, it feels more like a \u003cstrong\u003egentle embrace\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll discover aromatic notes of \u003cstrong\u003esoft tropical fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003erock sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e-like sweetness, balanced by \u003cstrong\u003edelicate herbal notes\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003eclean minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e. There's a soft \u003cstrong\u003eyuzu-like \u003c\/strong\u003ecitrus\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003enote alongside an \u003cstrong\u003eelegant wildflower-like floral sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e in the aftertaste, while a \u003cstrong\u003egentle cooling sensation\u003c\/strong\u003e follows each sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps the most fascinating part of this tea is how the \u003cstrong\u003esweetness continues to build.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rather than peaking in the first sip, each cup leaves behind a \u003cstrong\u003esweeter, longer-lasting aftertaste than the one before\u003c\/strong\u003e. The returning sweetness (hui gan) gradually grows throughout the session, making it a tea you'll find yourself sitting quietly with, simply appreciating how it continues to evolve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've always wanted to experience why Man Song is considered one of Yiwu's most celebrated origins, this tea beautifully showcases what makes it so special: elegance, sweetness, refinement, and remarkable balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGongfu Brewing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeaware:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90–100ml gaiwan or small teapot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 204°F (96°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive the leaves a quick rinse before brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1st infusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9–10 seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFollowing infusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 seconds each\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the 10th infusion, gradually add a few seconds to each brew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the later infusions begin to soften, try filling the gaiwan only halfway and extending the steep time slightly. With careful brewing, this tea will comfortably produce \u003cstrong\u003eup to 20 infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e, revealing new layers of sweetness, aroma, and complexity from beginning to end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sticky bottom-0 group\/thread-bottom-container relative isolate z-10 w-full basis-auto has-data-has-thread-error:pt-2 has-data-has-thread-error:[box-shadow:var(--sharp-edge-bottom-shadow)] md:border-transparent md:pt-0 dark:border-white\/20 md:dark:border-transparent print:hidden content-fade single-line flex flex-col\" id=\"thread-bottom-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"thread-bottom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 mb-[var(--thread-component-gap,1rem)]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pointer-events-auto relative z-1 flex h-(--composer-container-height,100%) max-w-full flex-(--composer-container-flex,1) flex-col\"\u003e\u003cform data-type=\"unified-composer\" class=\"group\/composer w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hidden\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-composer-surface=\"true\" class=\"bg-token-bg-primary corner-superellipse\/1.1 cursor-text overflow-clip bg-clip-padding p-2.5 contain-inline-size motion-safe:transition-colors motion-safe:duration-200 motion-safe:ease-in-out dark:bg-[#303030] grid grid-cols-[auto_1fr_auto] [grid-template-areas:'header_header_header'_'leading_primary_trailing'_'._footer_.'] group-data-expanded\/composer:[grid-template-areas:'header_header_header'_'primary_primary_primary'_'leading_footer_trailing'] shadow-short-composer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"-my-2.5 flex min-h-14 items-center overflow-x-hidden px-1.5 [grid-area:primary] group-data-expanded\/composer:mb-0 group-data-expanded\/composer:px-2.5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wcDTda_prosemirror-parent text-token-text-primary max-h-[max(30svh,5rem)] max-h-52 min-h-[var(--deep-research-composer-extra-height,unset)] flex-1 overflow-auto [scrollbar-width:thin] default-browser vertical-scroll-fade-mask\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-multiline=\"true\" role=\"textbox\" data-virtualkeyboard=\"true\" id=\"prompt-textarea\" class=\"ProseMirror\" translate=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes: Tropical Fruit, Yuzu, Rock Sugar, Wildflowers, Minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tea and Whisk","offers":[{"title":"1-oz sample","offer_id":49911343448307,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":49911343481075,"sku":null,"price":159.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 oz","offer_id":49911343513843,"sku":null,"price":237.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":49911343546611,"sku":null,"price":314.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 oz","offer_id":49911343579379,"sku":null,"price":468.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9486\/0322\/files\/AE8CAA53-EF1B-4306-9433-B0A432AAE5C2.jpg?v=1783982148","url":"https:\/\/teaandwhisk.com\/products\/2024-man-song-spring-gushu-raw-puerh","provider":"Tea and Whisk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}