{"product_id":"2019-aged-green-tea-vintage-bold-19d-loose-leaf-heritage","title":"2019 Aged Green Tea Vintage Bold 19D Loose Leaf Heritage","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #333; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 900px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1em; color: #555; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrient Cha: 2019 Aged Heritage Green Tea (Vintage 19D Bold)\u003c\/strong\u003e — A rare discovery for the adventurous connoisseur. Sourced from wild tea plants in the mist-shrouded peaks of Eastern Guangdong, this 2019 vintage defies the convention that green tea must be drunk fresh. Through a specialized high-temperature roasting process and six years of patient natural aging, it has evolved into a bold, mellow masterpiece with a profound \"aged rhyme.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f9f9f6; padding: 25px; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 35px; border: 1px solid #e2e2d8;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #4a5d23; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 2px solid #4a5d23; display: inline-block; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eTea Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold; width: 35%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eAged Bold Green Tea (High-Roast)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eEastern Guangdong, China (Elev. 600m–900m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHarvest \u0026amp; Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSpring 2019 (Aged since harvest)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCultivar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eWild Camellia Sinensis (Native Mountain Variety)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eA Lost Craft: High-Temperature Roasting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost modern green teas are processed at low temperatures to preserve a grassy freshness. In contrast, this heritage tea utilizes a rare, high-temperature, long-duration roasting method. This intense heat rapidly stabilizes the leaves and evaporates moisture, creating a robust foundation that is uniquely suited for long-term aging. Scholars believe this intense firing technique mirrors the most original, ancient methods of green tea production from centuries ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff; padding: 25px; border-left: 4px solid #4a5d23; margin: 30px 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #4a5d23;\"\u003ePatience in the Celler\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTime is the final ingredient. When fresh, this tea possesses a sharp, spirited bitterness. However, after years of professional cellaring by Orient Cha, those harsh notes have mellowed into a \u003cstrong\u003edeep, honeyed sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e. This 2019 vintage now offers a smooth, \"thick\" mouthfeel and a complex aromatic profile that is virtually impossible to find in the open market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color: #555;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e A comforting blend of toasted grains, dried herbs, and a subtle woody sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and velvety. The initial boldness gives way to a clean, lingering aftertaste (Hui Gan) without any grassy astringency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e A deep, clear amber-gold, reflecting its years of natural transformation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; text-align: center; margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eBrewing Your Journey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 0.9em; color: #666; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eThis aged tea is incredibly versatile. Adjust the temperature to unlock different layers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 15px; justify-content: space-between;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 200px; border: 1px solid #eee; padding: 15px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #4a5d23;\"\u003e85°C (185°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReveals a \u003cstrong\u003efresher, sweeter\u003c\/strong\u003e profile, emphasizing the tea's floral undercurrents.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 200px; border: 1px solid #eee; padding: 15px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #4a5d23;\"\u003e100°C (212°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlocks the \u003cstrong\u003ebold, complex\u003c\/strong\u003e body and maximizes the rich, aged aftertaste.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #777; margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A rare bridge between the freshness of green tea and the soul of a vintage Pu-erh.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"orientcha","offers":[{"title":"15g Taster | 0.53oz ($1.06\/g)","offer_id":47536500834461,"sku":"VGT-19D-2019-15G","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g Discovery | 1.75oz ($0.64\/g)","offer_id":47536500867229,"sku":"VGT-19D-2019-50G","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g Classic | 3.53oz ($0.55\/g)","offer_id":47536500899997,"sku":"VGT-19D-2019-100G","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300g Pantry | 10.58oz ($0.49\/g)","offer_id":47536500932765,"sku":"VGT-19D-2019-300G","price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g Value Bag | 17.64oz ($0.45\/g)","offer_id":47536500965533,"sku":"VGT-19D-2019-500G","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/6291\/1901\/files\/1_1351e5b1-2c85-4baa-b26c-b861c1fad94d.jpg?v=1767517761","url":"https:\/\/orientcha.com\/products\/2019-aged-green-tea-vintage-bold-19d-loose-leaf-heritage","provider":"orientcha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}