{"product_id":"silver-sword-sheng-puerh","title":"Silver Sword Sheng Puerh (2012)","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver Sword is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheng Pu-erh (raw pu-erh)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the most traditional tea styles from China. Sheng pu-erh is minimally processed and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esun-dried\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing the tea to naturally evolve over time through slow microbial and oxidative aging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen young, sheng pu-erh is vibrant, aromatic, and energetic. With proper storage, it gradually transforms over the years into a deeper, smoother, and more complex tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Tea Specifics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver Sword originates from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emountain tea regions of Yunnan Province, China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an area known as the birthplace of pu-erh tea. The leaves come from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYunnan large-leaf tea variety (Camellia sinensis var. assamica)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, famous for its bold character and strong aging potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tea style was traditionally known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDa Bai Hao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“large white hairs.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This name refers to the fine silvery trichomes that cover the young tea buds. These tiny hairs protect the buds and help preserve aromatic compounds, giving the leaves their \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edistinct silver shimmer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause the buds are long and slender, the dry leaves resemble \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethin silver blades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, inspiring the modern name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver Sword\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrewing Method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e85–95°C water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBriefly rinse the leaves for a few seconds to awaken the tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteep \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4–5 g per 200 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst infusion: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5–10 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, gradually increasing time with each steep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver Sword can be brewed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emany times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the flavor evolving throughout the session.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEffect \u0026amp; Taste Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver Sword offers the lively character typical of young sheng pu-erh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewild herbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003efresh hay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003esubtle honeyed florals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebright bitterness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003egentle drying astringency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003equick returning sweetness known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehuigan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecooling sensation in the throat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003elingering sweetness that slowly develops after each sip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclear, energizing effect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, often appreciated for its ability to bring focus and mental clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAging Potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike many sheng pu-erh teas, Silver Sword can be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaged for many years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Over time the tea gradually transforms:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebitterness softens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003esweetness deepens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003earomas evolve toward \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewood, honey, and dried fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith proper storage, the tea can continue developing complexity for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–20 years or more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea Heritage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePu-erh tea has been traded for centuries along the historic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea Horse Road\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where compressed teas traveled by caravan from Yunnan to Tibet and across Southeast Asia. Silver Sword reflects this long tradition of mountain tea craftsmanship and the timeless culture of aged pu-erh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"chaway","offers":[{"title":"10g","offer_id":57550466515289,"sku":"CHAWAY-SILVER-SWORD-SHENG-PUERH-10G","price":4.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g","offer_id":57550466548057,"sku":"CHAWAY-SILVER-SWORD-SHENG-PUERH-25G","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":57550466580825,"sku":"CHAWAY-SILVER-SWORD-SHENG-PUERH-50G","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/1559\/1513\/files\/IMG_7584.jpg?v=1773334169","url":"https:\/\/chaway.nl\/products\/silver-sword-sheng-puerh","provider":"ChaWay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}