{"product_id":"puer-gushu-futuo-gong-ting-bingdao","title":"Pu'er Gushu FuTuo Gong Ting Bingdao","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7 € \/ piece (5g pellet).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirectly from Yunnan producers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1em; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally very low in caffeine. Gong Ting buds from millennial Bingdao trees, in pellets.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis fermented Gong Ting Pu'er is one of the rarest teas we have ever offered. Its buds come from millennial tea trees, Bingdao trees, in the Mengku region. Selected directly from producers in Yunnan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; color: #6b6258; margin-top: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 1.5em;\"\u003eDark and deep liquor, with remarkable smoothness. Notes of precious wood, date, forest floor, and soft leather. A natural sweetness that lingers long on the palate: the signature of great gushu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top: 1px solid #e5e2dc; padding: 14px 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; padding: 6px 0; font-size: 1.05em; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex-shrink: 0;\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" height=\"22\" width=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n  \u003cpath d=\"M9 24 Q11 13 22 9 Q22 21 13 25 Q10 26 9 24 Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n  \u003cpath d=\"M10 24 Q14 19 21 10\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhy this tea\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally very low in caffeine.\u003c\/strong\u003e The long fermentation of Shou Pu'er eliminates most of the caffeine. This tea can be enjoyed at any time, including evenings and after meals, without disturbing sleep. It is suitable for adults and children alike, for seasoned tea drinkers and those new to tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGong Ting, imperial grade.\u003c\/strong\u003e In the hierarchy of fermented Pu'er, Gong Ting is the finest there is: only the youngest and most tender buds, those once reserved for the Imperial Court, are used in its composition. The resulting liquor is silkier, sweeter, and deeper than that of common grades. We have hand-selected them from the oldest trees in Bingdao.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA companion for meals and the end of the day.\u003c\/strong\u003e In Chinese tradition, fermented Pu'er has been associated with digestion for centuries, enjoyed after meals, and renowned in this tradition for its internal warmth and liver support. Its round and sweet character has made it an inseparable part of large gatherings in southern China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85em; color: #8a7560; font-style: italic; line-height: 1.5; margin-top: 1em;\"\u003ePu'er is a traditional beverage, to be enjoyed as part of a varied diet and balanced lifestyle. It is not a substitute for medical advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top: 1px solid #e5e2dc; padding: 14px 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; padding: 6px 0; font-size: 1.05em; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex-shrink: 0;\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" height=\"22\" width=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n  \u003cpath d=\"M3 25 L9 14 L14 21 L19 12 L29 25 Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n  \u003cpath d=\"M7 18 Q9 16 11 18\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n  \u003cpath d=\"M17 15 Q19 13 21 15\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOrigin and terroir\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBingdao is one of the most coveted terroirs in Yunnan. Located in Mengku, in Lincang, this mountain village is home to centuries-old and millennial tea trees. These are trees that have endured dynasties, centuries of mist and monsoon. Their roots go so deep into the earth that no one irrigates them, no one fertilizes them. They grow on their own, as they always have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn China, these old tea trees have a name: \u003cem\u003egushu\u003c\/em\u003e (古树). The older a tea tree, the fewer its leaves, and the more they concentrate a mineral and aromatic complexity that young plantations cannot replicate. It is this raw material, among the rarest in the world, that makes up this Gong Ting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe buds were hand-harvested, selected among the finest, fermented according to the traditional Shou Pu'er method, a long and controlled fermentation that profoundly transforms the leaf, then pressed into dome-shaped pellets. This ancient format, called \u003cem\u003eFuTuo\u003c\/em\u003e, preserves the aromas and facilitates dosing: each 7g pellet is a ready-to-use dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top: 1px solid #e5e2dc; padding: 14px 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; padding: 6px 0; font-size: 1.05em; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex-shrink: 0;\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" height=\"22\" width=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n  \u003cpath d=\"M12 5 Q14 8 12 11\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n  \u003cpath d=\"M16 5 Q18 8 16 11\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n  \u003cpath d=\"M20 5 Q22 8 20 11\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n  \u003cpath d=\"M8 14 L24 14\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n  \u003cpath d=\"M9 14 L10 22 Q11 25 16 25 Q21 25 22 22 L23 14\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n  \u003cpath d=\"M23 16 Q27 17 26 21\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePreparation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne 7g pellet is a dose. Place it whole in your container (gaiwan, tea ball, teapot, or thermos) without breaking it. It will unravel on its own in contact with hot water, gradually releasing its aromas infusion after infusion. Use low-mineral water, brought to a full boil: Shou Pu'er loves heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; margin-top: 1.2em;\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px;\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.3\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n    \u003cpath d=\"M16 5 V7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n    \u003cpath d=\"M10 11 Q16 7 22 11\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n    \u003cpath d=\"M9 11 L23 11\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n    \u003cpath d=\"M9.5 13 L10.5 20 Q16 22 21.5 20 L22.5 13 Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n    \u003cpath d=\"M6 24 Q16 27 26 24\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n  \u003c\/svg\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith a gaiwan, to reveal its full complexity.\u003c\/strong\u003e One pellet in a 100 to 150 ml gaiwan, with water at a full boil. Never rinse our teas. They are clean and pure. Then follow with short infusions, ten seconds for the first, gradually increasing. Gong Ting gushu easily withstands twelve passages or more, revealing a new layer with each round. This is how it gives its best.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; margin-top: 1.2em;\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px;\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.3\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n    \u003ccircle r=\"1.3\" cy=\"6\" cx=\"16\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\n    \u003cpath d=\"M16 7.3 V11\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n    \u003ccircle r=\"8\" cy=\"19\" cx=\"16\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\n    \u003ccircle fill=\"currentColor\" r=\"0.6\" cy=\"17\" cx=\"13\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\n    \u003ccircle fill=\"currentColor\" r=\"0.6\" cy=\"17\" cx=\"18\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\n    \u003ccircle fill=\"currentColor\" r=\"0.6\" cy=\"20\" cx=\"15\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\n    \u003ccircle fill=\"currentColor\" r=\"0.6\" cy=\"21\" cx=\"19\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\n    \u003ccircle fill=\"currentColor\" r=\"0.6\" cy=\"23\" cx=\"14\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\n  \u003c\/svg\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith a tea ball, for daily use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Place an entire pellet in your tea ball, drop it into your cup or teapot, pour boiling water, and let steep for three to five minutes. The damp pellet can yield a second, or even a third infusion by extending the steeping time. Simple, clean, without ceremony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; margin-top: 1.2em;\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px;\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.3\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n    \u003cellipse ry=\"5\" rx=\"8\" cy=\"20\" cx=\"14\"\u003e\u003c\/ellipse\u003e\n    \u003cpath d=\"M10 14.5 Q14 12.5 18 14.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n    \u003cpath d=\"M14 11 V13\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n    \u003cpath d=\"M22 18 Q26 16 27 13\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n    \u003cpath d=\"M6 18 Q3 19 4 23\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n  \u003c\/svg\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn a teapot, preferably Yixing clay.\u003c\/strong\u003e One pellet per liter of boiling water, three to five minutes for the first infusion. Reinfuse the leaves, gradually extending the time. A teapot dedicated to this tea will acquire some of its aromatic memory over months: this is the tradition of Yixing teapots, made to age with their tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; margin-top: 1.2em;\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px;\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.3\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n    \u003crect rx=\"1\" height=\"4\" width=\"10\" y=\"4\" x=\"11\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\n    \u003crect rx=\"2\" height=\"19\" width=\"12\" y=\"9\" x=\"10\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\n    \u003cpath d=\"M11 14 H21\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n  \u003c\/svg\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn a thermos, the traveler's method.\u003c\/strong\u003e One pellet directly in the thermos, with boiling water. Shou Pu'er infused for a long time remains smooth and round, never becoming astringent. Add more water throughout the day: a single pellet is enough from morning to night.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top: 1px solid #e5e2dc; padding: 14px 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; padding: 6px 0; font-size: 1.05em; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex-shrink: 0;\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" height=\"22\" width=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n  \u003crect rx=\"0.5\" height=\"3\" width=\"14\" y=\"6\" x=\"9\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\n  \u003cpath d=\"M10 9 L10 25 Q10 26 11 26 L21 26 Q22 26 22 25 L22 9\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n  \u003cpath d=\"M13 19 Q14 16 16 17\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n  \u003cpath d=\"M17 21 Q19 18 20 20\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStorage\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermented Pu'er improves with age. Keep your pellets away from light, humidity, and strong odors: coffee, spices, household products. An opaque metal, wood, or ceramic box is ideal. Avoid airtight plastic, which stifles natural fermentation. The pellets can be forgotten for months or years in a cupboard: they will wait for you, and they will have changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top: 1px solid #e5e2dc; padding: 14px 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; padding: 6px 0; font-size: 1.05em; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex-shrink: 0;\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" height=\"22\" width=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n  \u003cellipse ry=\"2.5\" rx=\"9\" cy=\"13\" cx=\"16\"\u003e\u003c\/ellipse\u003e\n  \u003cpath d=\"M7 13 L9 24 Q11 26 16 26 Q21 26 23 24 L25 13\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n  \u003cellipse stroke=\"none\" fill-opacity=\"0.12\" fill=\"currentColor\" ry=\"1.6\" rx=\"6.5\" cy=\"13\" cx=\"16\"\u003e\u003c\/ellipse\u003e\n\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liquor is dark, deep, with a surprising transparency for such a dark tea. The nose opens with notes of precious wood, date, and fresh undergrowth. On the palate, the roundness is immediate, silky, enveloping, without the slightest astringency. Then come notes of soft leather, candied fruit, sometimes a slight hint of camphor that betrays the age of the trees. The finish is long, sweet, marked by that \u003cem\u003ehuigan\u003c\/em\u003e, the sweet aftertaste, that only great gushu can deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith age, the notes evolve towards old wood, soft spices, a depth that few teas in the world can offer. It is a living tea, in the true sense of the word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top: 1px solid #e5e2dc; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e2dc; padding: 14px 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; padding: 6px 0; font-size: 1.05em; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex-shrink: 0;\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" height=\"22\" width=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n  \u003ccircle fill=\"currentColor\" r=\"1\" cy=\"10\" cx=\"9\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\n  \u003cpath d=\"M13 10 H24\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n  \u003ccircle fill=\"currentColor\" r=\"1\" cy=\"16\" cx=\"9\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\n  \u003cpath d=\"M13 16 H24\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n  \u003ccircle fill=\"currentColor\" r=\"1\" cy=\"22\" cx=\"9\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\n  \u003cpath d=\"M13 22 H22\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e5e2dc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 8px; color:#6b6258;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eFermented Pu'er (Shou Pu'er)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e5e2dc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 8px; color:#6b6258;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eGong Ting (imperial buds)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e5e2dc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 8px; color:#6b6258;\"\u003eTerroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eBingdao, Mengku, Yunnan, millennial trees (\u003cem\u003egushu\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e5e2dc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 8px; color:#6b6258;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eCompressed FuTuo pellet, 7g, sold individually\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 8px; color:#6b6258;\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eUnique, will not be renewed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eTo go further\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThree readings to better understand this tea and prepare it as we do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/blog\/quest-ce-que-le-the-puer\"\u003eWhat is Pu'er tea?\u003c\/a\u003e : origins, terroirs, traditional virtues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/blog\/puer-fermente-ou-puer-cru\"\u003eFermented Pu'er or Raw Pu'er\u003c\/a\u003e : two families, two characters, how to choose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/blog\/comment-preparer-the-puer\"\u003eHow to prepare Pu'er tea\u003c\/a\u003e : gaiwan, teapot, tea ball, thermos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Daothé","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55558036160857,"sku":"","price":7.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0250\/4956\/3215\/files\/DaoThe-Antique-FuTuo-_boulettes-de-the_-DAO_THE-104628713.webp?v=1770959922","url":"https:\/\/daothe.com\/en\/products\/puer-gushu-futuo-gong-ting-bingdao","provider":"Daothé","version":"1.0","type":"link"}