Tianma Little Green Mandarin【longzhu】$1/Each

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Tianma Little Green Mandarin is a unique blend of premium Pu-erh tea from Yunnan and sun-dried green mandarin from Tianma. Harvested in 2021, each piece weighs approximately 8 grams, perfectly combining the rich, mellow depth of aged Pu-erh with the refreshing citrus aroma of green mandarin. This tea offers a smooth, slightly sweet taste with a lingering aftertaste, making it an excellent choice for both daily enjoyment and long-term aging.

1. Origin: The Sacred Citrus Hills

• Core Terroir:
  • Xinhui, Guangdong – The only region globally producing authentic “Chenpi” (aged tangerine peel), where the Tianma village’s silver-iron-rich soil creates citrus with unmatched oil density.
  • Yunnan – Filling: 2018 ripe Pu’er from Menghai County, fermented with mineral-rich Menghai spring water.
• Harvest Ritual: Each July “xiaoshu” solar term, unripe “qingpi” mandarins (3-5cm diameter) are hand-picked at peak acidity to balance Pu’er’s earthiness.

2. Lineage: A Healing Fusion

• Song Dynasty (960-1279): Xinhui chenpi was first recorded as imperial medicine in Bencao Gangmu.
• Qing Dynasty (1644-1912): Merchants stuffed chenpi with Pu’er to preserve tea on maritime trade routes.
• 2010s Revival: Tianma farmers resurrected “whole-fruit drying” , sun-curing mandarins for 15+ days instead of oven-drying.

3. Cultural Essence: Pharmacy in a Peel

① Daoist Alchemy

• Metal + Earth= Water – Believed to regulate qi stagnation in TCM.

② Craft Secrets

1. Hollowed with specialized “citrus spoon” to preserve oil glands.
2. Triple-steamed with Pu’er to fuse flavors.
3. Sun-dried on bamboo trays until the peel shrinks 60%, concentrating d-limonene oils.

③ Gifting Code

• Giving “Little Green Mandarin” implies:
  • “Bitter work, sweet future” – Unripe citrus matures like career struggles.
  • “Full circle”– The spherical form symbolizes family unity.

4. Why Tianma Stands Above Imitations?

✔ Oil Spark Test: Genuine Tianma peel flames blue when lit (high volatile oil content).
✔ 3-Year Transformation: 2021 vintage now shows dark chocolate → candied kumquat → menthol finish.
✔ Wellness Power: One peel brewed overnight in hot water soothes hangovers (Guangdong folk remedy).

“Nature’s cough drop, historian’s time capsule, tea lover’s toy.”

Brewing Methods:

• Traditional: 1 whole mandarin + 300ml boiling water (100°C), steep 5 mins – rebrew 10+ times.
• Cold Brew: 1/2 mandarin + 500ml cold water, refrigerate 8 hrs for citrus-iced-tea.

Perfect For:

• Dim sum brunches (cuts through greasy flavors).
• Office workers (anti-radiation folk belief).
• Tea pet collectors (dried used peels as decor).