{"product_id":"china-pu-erh-green-elephant-beeng-cha-sheng","title":"China Pu' Erh Green Elephant Beeng Cha Sheng (100g tea cake)","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Remarkable Chinese Pu-Erh with a Story to Tell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen Elephant Beeng Cha Sheng\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a distinctive raw Pu-Erh tea from China's Yunnan Province, inspired by the extraordinary journey of wild Asian elephants in 2021.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen a herd of elephants travelled from Xishuangbanna towards Kunming before eventually returning home, their remarkable adventure captured attention around the world. This special Chinese tea commemorates their journey through the landscapes of Yunnan, one of China's most celebrated tea-growing regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from mature, dark green tea leaves with delicate tips, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen Elephant Beeng Cha Sheng\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is pressed into a traditional flat, round tea cake, also known as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeeng Cha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBing Cha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes Green Elephant Pu-Erh Special?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike its darker, fermented counterpart, Black Elephant Shu Pu-Erh, Green Elephant is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheng Pu-Erh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as raw Pu-Erh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tightly pressed leaves produce a distinctive, rich apricot-coloured infusion with a slightly cloudy appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaw Pu-Erh is known for its lively character when young and its ability to develop greater complexity as it ages, making it a fascinating tea for anyone interested in exploring traditional Chinese teas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Is the Difference Between Sheng \u0026amp; Shu Pu-Erh?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePu-Erh tea comes in two main styles, each with its own processing method \u0026amp; flavour characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheng Pu-Erh (Raw Pu-Erh)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is traditionally processed and can develop more mellow, complex flavours through natural ageing. Younger Sheng teas often have a brighter, more lively character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShu Pu-Erh (Ripe Pu-Erh)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e undergoes an accelerated microbial fermentation process known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewet piling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating a darker infusion with typically smoother, earthier flavours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen Elephant Beeng Cha is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheng Pu-Erh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, offering a different experience from the deep, earthy character of ripe Pu-Erh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Tea That Reveals More with Every Infusion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressed Pu-Erh offers a distinctive way to enjoy loose leaf tea. Gently break off a small portion of the tea cake, add hot water \u0026amp; allow the leaves to unfurl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe same leaves can be infused multiple times, giving you the opportunity to explore how this traditional Chinese tea develops with each brew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating raw Chinese Pu-Erh that brings together traditional tea craftsmanship \u0026amp; a remarkable story from the wild landscapes of Yunnan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eteaket","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58617692193151,"sku":"BEENGCHAELEPHANTGREEN","price":9.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1034\/7000\/6655\/files\/Green-Puerh-Beengcha-Shu-1.jpg?v=1791290270","url":"https:\/\/www.eteaket.co.uk\/products\/china-pu-erh-green-elephant-beeng-cha-sheng","provider":"eteaket","version":"1.0","type":"link"}