{"product_id":"2025-gushu-lushuitang-high-mountain-raw-puerh","title":"2025 Gushu Lushuitang High Mountain Raw Puerh","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-turn-start-message=\"true\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"e96260d8-8092-48f6-bba4-7ded1d36b3a6\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex h-svh w-screen flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative z-0 flex min-h-0 w-full flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex min-h-0 w-full flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"@container\/main relative flex min-w-0 flex-1 flex-col -translate-y-[calc(env(safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)\/2)] pt-[calc(env(safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)\/2)]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-scroll-root=\"\" class=\"@w-sm\/main:[scrollbar-gutter:var(--stage-scroll-gutter)] touch:[scrollbar-width:none] group\/scroll-root relative flex min-h-0 min-w-0 flex-1 flex-col [scrollbar-gutter:stable] not-print:overflow-x-clip not-print:overflow-y-auto group-data-stream-active\/scroll-root:[overflow-anchor:none] scroll-pt-(--header-height) [--sticky-padding-top:var(--header-height)] [--sticky-padding-bottom:0px] [--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-top:calc(var(--sticky-padding-top)+env(safe-area-inset-top,0px))] [--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom:calc(var(--sticky-padding-bottom)+var(--screen-keyboard-height,0px)+env(safe-area-inset-bottom,0px))] [--scroll-root-safe-area-height:calc(100lvh-var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-top)-var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom))] has-data-[fixed-header=less-than-xl]:@w-xl\/main:scroll-pt-0 has-data-[fixed-header=less-than-xl]:@w-xl\/main:[--sticky-padding-top:0px] has-data-[fixed-header=less-than-xxl]:@w-2xl\/main:scroll-pt-0 has-data-[fixed-header=less-than-xxl]:@w-2xl\/main:[--sticky-padding-top:0px]\" data-scroll-from-top=\"\"\u003e\u003cmain class=\"min-h-0 flex-1\" id=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"thread\" class=\"group\/thread flex flex-col min-h-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\" class=\"composer-parent flex flex-1 flex-col focus-visible:outline-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) pb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003csection 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)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:871c2a0d-64a2-4ac1-b7a4-08e96fa68596-64\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-4\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\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\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"a6e589f8-f204-4486-81ca-d2bcb5544e1f\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\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\u003eThis 2025 spring pick comes from \u003cstrong\u003eLushuitang \/ 绿水塘\u003c\/strong\u003e, a small and highly sought-after tea area in the \u003cstrong\u003eMengku region of Lincang, Yunnan\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLushuitang\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a large production area, and that matters. Many famous puerh names become broad labels over time, but the most impressive Lushuitang teas are tied to a very small growing environment with clean mountain air, forest coverage, and limited ancient-tree material. This gives the tea its signature combination of fragrance, sweetness, depth, and wild mountain character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis tea grows at around 2200m\u003c\/strong\u003e elevation, one of the highest elevations in the area. That high-mountain environment plays an important role in the tea’s quality. The cooler climate, \u003cstrong\u003estronger day-night temperature difference\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eslower leaf growth\u003c\/strong\u003e help create a tea with greater clarity, fragrance, sweetness, and depth. You can taste the high-mountain quality clearly after drinking it: the \u003cstrong\u003etea feels clean\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003erefreshing\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eairy, and deeply energizing\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ewith a sweetness and cooling\u003c\/strong\u003e sensation that continue to open in the throat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eproximity to Bingdao\u003c\/strong\u003e is also part of what makes Lushuitang so interesting. Many puerh drinkers like to compare \u003cstrong\u003eLushuitang to Bingdao Laozhai\u003c\/strong\u003e because both can \u003cstrong\u003eshow that elegant Lincang sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e, cooling sensation, and clear high-mountain fragrance. But Lushuitang expresses those qualities in a slightly different way. It can feel like a \u003cstrong\u003esmoother, more refined version of Bingdao\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003esofter on the palate\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003elighter\u003c\/strong\u003e in body, and \u003cstrong\u003emore airy\u003c\/strong\u003e in the finish, while still carrying the sweetness, clarity, and returning energy that make this region so famous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a \u003cstrong\u003espring harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e, this tea shows a more concentrated and structured side of Lushuitang. After winter dormancy, the leaves carry more stored nutrients, giving the tea a fuller body, stronger aroma, clearer sweetness, and better endurance across infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is also a Gushu \/ 古树 tea, meaning it comes from ancient tea trees older than typical Dashu \/ 大树 material. Compared to younger-tree or plantation material, Gushu tea usually brings \u003cstrong\u003egreater depth, thicker texture, stronger returning sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e, more layered bitterness, deeper throat feel, and better endurance across infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the cup, you’ll find a \u003cstrong\u003ebright orchid-floral aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e layered with \u003cstrong\u003ehoney-like sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003eclean mountain freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e. The first impression is \u003cstrong\u003eelegant and fragrant\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by a \u003cstrong\u003egentle sweetness and salivation\u003c\/strong\u003e. The body is \u003cstrong\u003esmooth and silky\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a \u003cstrong\u003erefreshing clarity\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003elingering sweet herbal finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003esoft cooling sensation\u003c\/strong\u003e in the throat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Leo\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most beautiful things about this tea is that it reminds me of Taiwanese high mountain oolong, but carried in the body of a raw puerh. It has that \u003cstrong\u003esame lifted, floral\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emisty mountain feeling\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eclean, elegant, fragrant, and airy\u003c\/strong\u003e. But instead of the creamy, rolled-leaf softness of oolong, Lushuitang brings the \u003cstrong\u003estructure, returning sweetness, salivation, and slow-building energy of gushu sheng puerh\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is floral and graceful, but still has the depth and endurance that make raw puerh so compelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re looking to experience a rare high\u003cstrong\u003e-mountain Lincang gushu raw puer\u003c\/strong\u003e with orchid aroma, honey sweetness, strong huigan, clean energy, and a refreshing body, this Lushuitang delivers that character beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Recommendation (Gongfu Method):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse 5g of tea in a 90–120ml teapot or gaiwan. Use near-boiling water around 205–207°F. Give the tea a quick rinse before brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with a short first infusion of about 7–8 seconds, then steep for only 1–2 seconds for the following infusions. After the 6th infusion, gradually increase the steeping time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can expect 20-25+ infusions, with the tea continuing to evolve throughout the session.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tea and Whisk","offers":[{"title":"10g mini sample","offer_id":49215346540787,"sku":null,"price":26.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1-oz sample","offer_id":49215342739699,"sku":null,"price":70.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":49215342772467,"sku":null,"price":136.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 oz","offer_id":49215342805235,"sku":null,"price":198.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":49215342838003,"sku":null,"price":264.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 oz","offer_id":49215342870771,"sku":null,"price":374.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9486\/0322\/files\/IMG_20260607_133212.jpg?v=1780864558","url":"https:\/\/teaandwhisk.com\/products\/2025-gushu-lushuitang-high-mountain-raw-puerh","provider":"Tea and Whisk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}