{"product_id":"lychee-congou-china-black-tea-loose-leaf-pouches","title":"Lychee Congou China Black Tea - Loose Leaf Pouches","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-boutique\" style=\"max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n  \n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7; color: #111; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n    Immerse yourself in an extraordinarily sophisticated, historically resonant botanical event: our premium \u003cstrong\u003eLychee Congou China Black Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a masterfully unified loose leaf experience engineered for the discerning connoisseur. Composed of an elite, large-leaf orthodox Chinese Congou substrate, this signature reserve is meticulously subjected to traditional, natural scenting protocols. Poured hot, it draws a clear, deep amber-red liquor in the vessel, releasing an opulent, highly persistent aromatic bouquet dominated by sweet, exotic lychee fruit notes and subtle honeyed undertones. The palate enjoys a beautifully structured, medium-bodied mouthfeel where a clean, refreshing astringency harmonizes flawlessly with a smooth, naturally sweet fruit finish—performing with absolute excellence whether served neat or flash-chilled over ice.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: #2c4d37; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThe Congou Substrate: Lychee Scenting Kinetics \u0026amp; Imperial Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: #444; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n    The exceptional structural clarity and aromatic longevity of this celebrated allocation rely on an uncompromised adherence to traditional Chinese agricultural methodologies. The architectural base features premium, well-twisted black tea leaves processed in the classic **Congou style**, known for its uniform, unbroken leaf profile and robust structural spine. Cultivated within prestigious Chinese viticultural districts, these leaves are naturally pan-fired to optimize their cellular permeability, establishing an immaculate, mildly smoky canvas capable of retaining delicate fruit volatile oils over extended storage periods.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: #444; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n    To achieve a highly integrated flavor profile without relying on heavy artificial liquids or destabilizing sugar crystals, the orthodox tea leaves are meticulously blanketed and tossed alongside fresh **lychee fruit juices and hydrosols** during the final drying phases. The porous cell walls of the black tea absorb the fragrant, water-soluble esters of the lychee (\u003cem\u003eLitchi chinensis\u003c\/em\u003e)—a botanical fruit revered for millennia throughout Chinese Dynastic history as a symbol of hospitality and refined luxury. Upon thermal hydration, the resulting liquor behaves with absolute resilience across multiple extraction cycles, delivering a crisp, self-drinking cup completely free of cloying sweetness or bitter tannins.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"product-specs-container\" style=\"margin: 35px 0; border: 1px solid #eaeaea; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: left; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #fafafa; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding: 15px 20px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: #111;\"\u003eProduct Characteristics \u0026amp; Attributes\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #555; width: 35%;\"\u003eCup Profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; color: #222;\"\u003eDeep amber-red liquor; medium-bodied and exceptionally balanced mouthfeel highlighting an elite, natural integration of sweet lychee fruit esters, anchored by a smooth, clean Congou finish.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #555;\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; color: #222;\"\u003eBlack Tea. Natural Flavors (Organic Compliant Lychee Essence).\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #555;\"\u003eLeaf Grade \/ Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; color: #222;\"\u003ePremium Large Leaf Orthodox Congou Style Loose Leaf Black Tea\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #555;\"\u003eSourcing Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; color: #2c4d37; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eChina (Choice Black Tea Cultivation Districts)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #555;\"\u003eAntioxidant Density\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; color: #222;\"\u003eMedium \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal; font-style: italic; color: #666; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e(Preserves a stable concentration of water-soluble black tea polyphenols and flavonoids)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #555;\"\u003eCaffeine Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; color: #222;\"\u003eMedium \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal; font-style: italic; color: #666; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e(Derived from native fermented black tea cell sap)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #555;\"\u003eDietary Designations\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; color: #222;\"\u003e100% Vegan, Certified Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free. Formulated Free of Nuts, Wheat, and Dairy. Highly stable under advanced cold-brewing or flash-chilling techniques.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"brewing-nudge\" style=\"background: #fafafa; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #eaeaea; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #333; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      To properly monitor chemical extraction curves and perfectly balance the robust black tea tannins with volatile fruit essential oils, review our master metrics: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-make-tea\" style=\"color: #967102; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHow to Make Tea\u003c\/a\u003e.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"English Tea Store","offers":[{"title":"1oz Sampler Pack","offer_id":50034938609942,"sku":"TOLSLP1_BLKLCC","price":3.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4oz","offer_id":49794306015510,"sku":"TOLSLL_BLKLCC-4OZ","price":9.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"16oz","offer_id":49794675900694,"sku":"TOLSLL_BLKLCC-16OZ","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/1165\/6726\/files\/ur8hunecqjvy0pcj9aog.jpg?v=1741064058","url":"https:\/\/www.englishteastore.pro\/products\/lychee-congou-china-black-tea-loose-leaf-pouches","provider":"English Tea Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}