{"product_id":"china-hou-kui-monkey-king","title":"Taiping Houkui (2026 Spring Harvest)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:1.16rem;line-height:1.82;color:#35463d;letter-spacing:.002em\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:1.16rem;line-height:1.82;color:#3f4d46\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom picking and sorting to shaping and drying, every step of Houkui’s production is meticulously performed by hand by skilled tea artisans. This traditional craftsmanship gives the tea its distinct and enduring character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dry leaves are long, flat, and elegant, showing the artistry of their handmade processing. When brewed, Houkui offers a bright, clear liquor with a fresh and light aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin:1.25rem 0;border:1px solid #cbd8d1;border-radius:14px;background:#fcfdfc;padding:0.2rem 1.1rem;box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(36,79,61,.08);\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-size:1.20rem;font-weight:800;line-height:1.45;letter-spacing:.01em;color:#244f3d;padding:1.1rem 0;\"\u003eRecommended Gongfu Brewing Method\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 1.05rem;color:#3f4d46;font-size:1.10rem;line-height:1.82\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended teaware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a gaiwan or a tall glass to showcase the long, flat leaves as they stand upright and gradually sink while brewing. Yixing clay teapots are not recommended, as their porous nature may suppress the tea’s fresh and orchid-like fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70–80 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use 1 g tea per 50 ml water (about 3 g for a 150 ml gaiwan). Steep the first infusion for about 2 minutes at 70–80 °C, then increase each following infusion by 10–15 seconds. Enjoy at least 5 infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin:1.25rem 0;border:1px solid #cbd8d1;border-radius:14px;background:#fcfdfc;padding:0.2rem 1.1rem;box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(36,79,61,.08);\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-size:1.20rem;font-weight:800;line-height:1.45;letter-spacing:.01em;color:#244f3d;padding:1.1rem 0;\"\u003eEssential Info\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 1.05rem;color:#3f4d46;font-size:1.10rem;line-height:1.82\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese name:\u003c\/strong\u003e 猴魁\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Huangshan, Anhui Province, China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e A renowned handmade green tea from Huangshan, celebrated for its exceptionally long, flat and elegant leaves. Its liquor remains pure and smooth even after longer infusions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh orchid-like fragrance; smooth, clean and naturally sweet with a refreshing finish and lingering aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Teetao","offers":[{"title":"30g","offer_id":54006043378002,"sku":"SQ6354749","price":11.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":54006043410770,"sku":"SQ4804443","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":54006043443538,"sku":"SQ7456721","price":34.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"150g","offer_id":54006043476306,"sku":"SQ3469607","price":48.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":54006043509074,"sku":"SQ6943171","price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/8189\/1154\/files\/Tai_Ping_Hou_Kui.webp?v=1784109957","url":"https:\/\/www.teetao.fi\/products\/china-hou-kui-monkey-king","provider":"Teetao","version":"1.0","type":"link"}