{"product_id":"2003-aged-bamboo-tube-pu-erh-sweet-plum-noted-herbaceous-500g","title":"2003 Aged Bamboo Tube Sheng Pu-erh — Sweet, Plum-Noted \u0026 Herbaceous (500g)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2003 Aged Bamboo Tube Pu-erh Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePressed inside a living bamboo culm and left to age for over two decades, this 2003 Bamboo Tube Pu-erh (竹筒茶) is a study in quiet transformation. The bamboo's natural sugars and fibres have woven themselves into the tea over the years, yielding a cup that is unmistakably sweet, deeply layered, and unlike anything pressed in a conventional mould.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm, woody bamboo fragrance with subtle dried fruit undertones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Sip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet and smooth from the very first infusion — full-bodied with a satisfying tea presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMid-Palate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A gentle plum-like character emerges on the mid-palate, adding a soft fruity complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rapid, vivid huigan (returning sweetness) with immediate salivation — the finish is clean, sweet, and lingering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn Closer Inspection:\u003c\/strong\u003e A delicate herbal or medicinal note reveals itself with slower, more contemplative sipping — the hallmark of well-aged pu-erh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrew Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally sweet and mellow throughout the session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea Body:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full and satisfying — rich without heaviness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHuigan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast and persistent; salivation is immediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole bamboo tube, approximately 500g per piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2003 | Origin: Yunnan, China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Bamboo Tube Difference\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike cake or brick-pressed teas, bamboo tube pu-erh ages in direct contact with the bamboo's inner wall. Over time, the tea absorbs the bamboo's natural sweetness and subtle vegetal character, creating a flavour profile that no other format can replicate. Breaking open the tube is itself a ritual — a moment of anticipation before a session that rewards patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNet Weight: ~500g per tube | Type: Aged Pu-erh (Bamboo Tube) | Vintage: 2003 | Origin: Yunnan, China\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"QIFU TEAHOUSE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44475602468915,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/9976\/0691\/files\/4_b2e2617c-7384-4a23-8430-b40930a6afd8.jpg?v=1782805175","url":"https:\/\/www.qifutea.com\/products\/2003-aged-bamboo-tube-pu-erh-sweet-plum-noted-herbaceous-500g","provider":"QIFU TEAHOUSE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}