{"title":"Gongfu Brewing Tea: Oolong, Wuyi and Pu-erh for Short Infusions","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"lorantea-collection-description\" style=\"max-width: 800px; margin: 0; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.15em; font-style: italic; color: #555; letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: 1.6; border-left: 3px solid #d4af37; padding-left: 15px; display: inline-block;\"\u003e\"Gongfu Brewing Tea is Lorantea's collection for concentrated, repeat-steep brewing: teas that open through short infusions, higher leaf ratios and careful rhythm.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 1.05em; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 35px; color: #444;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThis collection is built around a brewing method, not a single tea type. Wuyi oolong, Dan Cong, Tie Guan Yin and ripe pu-erh often perform well in repeated short infusions because they can reveal aroma, body and finish across multiple rounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eAfter choosing a gongfu tea, the next step is matching vessel size, leaf ratio, water temperature and steeping rhythm. These teas reward shorter infusions, attentive timing and repeated tasting.\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/2010\/1003\/files\/2_cc7167dc-e6c5-478f-a30a-a0736ef0e48e.png?v=1779889496\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 30px; background-color: #faf9f6; padding: 30px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #eae8e1; margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 250px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; color: #222; border-bottom: 2px solid #d4af37; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e✦ Best For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #555;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #d4af37;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e Gongfu beginners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #d4af37;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e Oolong drinkers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #d4af37;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e Pu-erh drinkers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #d4af37;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e People using gaiwan or small teapot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 250px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; color: #222; border-bottom: 2px solid #d4af37; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e✦ How to Choose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #555;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #d4af37;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e Aroma: Dan Cong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #d4af37;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e Rock and roast: Wuyi oolong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #d4af37;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e Dark body: ripe pu-erh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.3em; color: #222; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; color: #333; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What tea is best for gongfu brewing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1em; color: #555; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eA: Oolong, Wuyi rock tea, Dan Cong, Tie Guan Yin and pu-erh are strong choices for repeated short infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; color: #333; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Do I need a gaiwan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1em; color: #555; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eA: A gaiwan is useful, but a small teapot can also work for gongfu-style brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; color: #333; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why brew gongfu style?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1em; color: #555; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eA: Gongfu brewing lets tea open across multiple infusions, showing aroma, body and finish in stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"smooth-tie-guan-yin-oolong","title":"LORAN | Essence of Rock: Tie Guan Yin Oolong","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eShaped by patient oxidation and restrained firing, this traditional Anxi oolong opens with lifted orchid florals before settling into a polished, mineral cup. 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