{"product_id":"ancient-dragon-s-claw-tea","title":"Ancient Dragon’s Claw Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eRare Vietnamese mountain tea crafted from distinctive claw-shaped buds harvested from ancient \u003cem\u003eCamellia crassicolumna\u003c\/em\u003e tea trees growing high in the remote mountains of Ha Giang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKnown as Dragon’s Claw for the unusual shape of its whole buds, this remarkable tea is hand-harvested only once a year during the cool winter season. Growing at elevations of approximately 1,500–2,200 metres, the ancient tea trees develop slowly in the high mountain climate, producing a naturally limited seasonal harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe infusion is clear and golden with a delicate floral aroma, gentle natural sweetness and remarkably smooth character. Very little astringency allows its subtle floral and fresh mountain notes to remain beautifully clean, followed by a long, naturally sweet finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDistinctive in appearance, origin and flavour, Ancient Dragon’s Claw offers an unusual expression of Ha Giang’s high-mountain tea heritage that continues to develop across successive infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWHY YOU’LL LOVE IT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare Ancient-Tree Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvested from ancient \u003cem\u003eCamellia crassicolumna\u003c\/em\u003e tea trees growing in the high mountains of Ha Giang, Vietnam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive Dragon’s Claw Buds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNamed for the unusual claw-like appearance of its whole tea buds, giving this rare tea its distinctive character and presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvested Only Once a Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand-picked during a naturally limited winter harvest, approximately from November to February.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Grown in Ha Giang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrown at elevations of approximately 1,500–2,200 metres in the Tay Con Linh and Chieu Lau Thi mountain regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth \u0026amp; Naturally Sweet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA delicate floral tea with gentle natural sweetness, very little astringency and a beautifully clean character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful Across Multiple Infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRe-steep the buds several times to explore how their delicate aroma, sweetness and depth gradually develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTASTE \u0026amp; AROMA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicate floral with fresh mountain notes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, clean and gently sweet with very little astringency\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, clean and naturally sweet\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear golden\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHOW TO BREW\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea amount:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater volume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 ml\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 85–95°C\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Briefly rinse for 8–10 seconds and discard the water\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteep time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–60 seconds\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRe-steep:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 5 times or more, gradually increasing the infusion time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-warm your teapot and cups before brewing. 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