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The most complex and layered teas can be found here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(If you're looking to explore Pu-erh tea further, visit our sister-site, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.banateacompany.com\" title=\"Bana Tea Company\"\u003eBana Tea Company\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rivers-lakes","title":"Rivers \u0026 Lakes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Today I fly over Er-Mei; Tomorrow I’ll kick over Wudang Mountain!”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ancient and mysterious tastes of this tea seem to dance and shift from brew to brew - or even from one day to the next.  This is a raw (sheng) pu-erh from Yiwu mountain, one of the most sought after origins in Yunnan.  The specific region in Yiwu is Tian  Men Shan - the gateway to heaven. Be present and engage with this tea to discover elusive strawberry-cream notes, the sting of iron, and a long lasting lingering sweetness (hui gan).  This is a good tea for exploring cha qi, the energetic effects of tea on the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2020 harvest, Yunnan, China\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Callisto Tea House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42318231240801,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/6402\/1345\/files\/EDIT-_rivers-and-lakes-tea-brewed_P1222415_copy.jpg?v=1757114997"},{"product_id":"moonchild","title":"Moonchild","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Midsummer Night’s Tea - effortlessly balances full-bodied with floral sweetness.  Blending ripe pu-erh tea with chrysanthemum flowers is a classic brew in dim sum houses.  We’ve elevated this tradition using our top grade Dark Moon pu-erh - an aged dark tea made from purple tea leaves, and a heaping helping of our finest Chrysanthemum flowers.  A smooth and rich tea perfect for a Summer evening.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Callisto Tea House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42318232223841,"sku":null,"price":18.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/6402\/1345\/files\/0f8ffcd2-4adf6b_0a5f33c05c0a481ba16281d68e46c08f_mv2.jpg?v=1752796303"},{"product_id":"tribute-ripe-2003","title":"Tribute Ripe 2003","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis magical tea yields a rich auburn brew with a woodsy and ancient flavor. The energy of this tea, the \u003cem\u003echa qi\u003c\/em\u003e, is immediately noticeable, grounding with deep roots.  After drinking, it leaves a sweet throat-soothing sensation.  The perfect tea as the days grow short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ripe (shu) pu-erh from Xishuangbanna Prefecture in Yunnan, these leaves were picked in 2003. As ripe pu-erh undergoes induced fermentation, there's often the sense that aging is not necessary.  This tea speaks to how 20 years of aging can still develop the flavors further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Tribute\" teas refer to teas that were reserved as gifts for the royal family, the highest grades and qualities.  Give it to someone you respect or admire, or use it to recognize your own accomplishments.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Callisto Tea House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42318231666785,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/6402\/1345\/files\/1524d584-4adf6b_ebd5ce6be91e4a49862e885a4c8fc3dc_mv2.jpg?v=1752796303"},{"product_id":"hidden-gem-pu-erh-coins","title":"Hidden Gem (pu-erh coins)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese Hidden Gems are made from leaves harvested on Bulang Mountain, in Menghai County, Yunnan. They were picked in 2006 from ancient tea trees, and pressed into these mini-cakes or coins. After close to two decades of aging in Hong Kong, this tea is velvety smooth, the forest notes of ripe pu-erh mellowed with camphor. It has a very soothing and comforting effect on the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach mini-cake contains ~12 grams of leaves. Simply unwrap one cake into your teapot, add boiling water, and linger over this delicious tea. It should be brewed many times - the cake will come apart over each brew, yielding subtle variations in flavor.  For a shorter tea session, the cake can be easily split into halves by pressing against the creased line in the middle. Brew a half cake the same way as brewing a whole, only there won’t be quite as many brews.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Callisto Tea House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42318231797857,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/6402\/1345\/files\/2c748e04-4adf6b_45a0787b0ba649a087263ae2081f3638_mv2.jpg?v=1752796304"},{"product_id":"heavenly-sips-tian-jian","title":"Heavenly Sips - 天尖茯茶","description":"\u003cp\u003eImagine sipping honey from an orchid, while sitting in a lush forest after a morning rain. This tea has a mysterious energy that lingers in the mouth; you may ‘feel’ this tea long after drinking it. Smooth mouthfeel, soothing in the throat, with a long lingering honey sweetness. Bliss in tea form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dark tea is made by compressing the leaves into bricks and allowing them to age and ferment. This process yields flavors and aromas that can't be found in any other teas. This is the highest grade of \u003cem\u003efu cha\u003c\/em\u003e, picked from buds and young leaves and aged for years before being compressed and packaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally sold in large bricks, we have broken down the tea leaves for your convenience. As with all dark tea, it will improve year over year (if you can resist drinking it all!).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Callisto Tea House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42318233469025,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/6402\/1345\/files\/67efc508-4adf6b_456e86ce158349f1b551058e29cdbe55_mv2.jpg?v=1752796312"},{"product_id":"hearth-home","title":"Hearth \u0026 Home","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe perfect tea for long winter nights. This is a tea like no other. 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You can use a tea pick to remove leaves from the open end, or crack the tube down the middle (by applying gentle pressure down the length) and store all the leaves in an airtight container, tea tin, or bag. Gong fu brewing will get the most out of this special tea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Callisto Tea House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42449357144161,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/6402\/1345\/files\/hearth-and-home-tea-brewed-bamboo_P1244826.jpg?v=1762705612"},{"product_id":"new-moon","title":"New Moon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Last time la luna…”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe darkest tea, shu (\"ripe\") pu-erh's pitch-black brew keeps you grounded with a compelling organic flavor. 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