{"product_id":"purple-needle","title":"Purple Needle","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Refined Legacy of an Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the gentle, shadowed slopes of Guzhu Mountain in Huzhou grows a tea once reserved solely for the emperor. Praised by the Sage of Tea, Lu Yu, during the Tang Dynasty, Purple Needle was historically crafted beneath fluttering royal banners. Each spring, artisans hand-pick a single bud and leaf, delicately violet-tipped like newborn bamboo, offering a taste of history reborn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Rare Character: Frosty Mornings and Firewood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the leaves unfurl in water, they release the pure, complex breath of the mountain.\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\u003eThe initial notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Crisp pea pods and the ethereal scent of a frosty morning.\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\u003eThe deep structure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grounding notes of roasted nuts and clean firewood, finishing with the whisper of a distant flower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacter \u0026amp; Occasion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea holds a cold, refined spiritual character, meant to elevate the mind and cool the body.\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\u003eSummer mornings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Awaken to its crisp, historic elegance.\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\u003eContemplative afternoons:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An intellectual brew best enjoyed when reading or seeking quiet focus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrewing Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea-to-water ratio:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4g per 200ml\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\u003eWater temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 80–85°C.\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\u003eSteeps:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6–10, maintaining a steady, frosty floral presence throughout.\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\u003eVessel options:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A porcelain gaiwan to best capture its delicate, aristocratic aroma.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"tea by yuan","offers":[{"title":"2025","offer_id":58243318710659,"sku":"GT-PN-2025-L-50","price":62.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2024","offer_id":58243318743427,"sku":"GT-PN-2024-L-50","price":71.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/3781\/5683\/files\/purpleneedle_2.png?v=1781463187","url":"https:\/\/www.teabyyuan.com\/products\/purple-needle","provider":"tea by yuan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}