{"product_id":"early-harvest-green-tea-flight","title":"2026 Early Harvest Tasting — Green Tea Flight","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"281\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"281\"\u003eFresh Green Tea Tasting — Long Jing \u0026amp; Biluochun Deep Dive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"281\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"281\"\u003eDate: 1st May 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"281\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"281\"\u003eLocation: Nieuwe Herengracht 25h, 1011RL Amsterdam\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"314\"\u003eThis is not a standard tasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"619\"\u003eWe’ve just returned from China with this year’s earliest spring teas — including a few batches that never make it to the webshop. These are the teas we use as our own benchmark: first picks from Shifeng (the core area of West Lake Long Jing) and an exceptionally early Biluochun harvested on March 21st.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"672\"\u003eDuring this session, we’ll taste them side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"716\"\u003eYou’ll move through a flight of Long Jing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"833\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9h1xxk\" data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"752\"\u003eShifeng #43 (toucai – first pick)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12r0xsn\" data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"782\"\u003eShifeng Quntizhong (toucai)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ce69xx\" data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"808\"\u003eLi Jia Wu (nutty roast)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r6ryge\" data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"833\"\u003eLi Jia Wu Quntizhong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"882\"\u003eAnd compare them directly with fresh Biluochun:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"945\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pfcamj\" data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"907\"\u003eToucai vs Quntizhong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g9hvld\" data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"945\"\u003eSame region, different expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003eWe’ll also include a rare \u003cstrong data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"994\"\u003eBiluochun red tea\u003c\/strong\u003e — made from the same material, same farm, same hands — but processed differently. It’s a clear way to see how much of tea is not just origin, but craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003eThis is a comparative tasting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ghhi0j\" data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003ehow cultivar changes the cup (#43 vs Quntizhong)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e6amn2\" data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003ehow a few days of harvest timing (toucai) affects structure and aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kizebt\" data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003ehow roasting and processing shape the final tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003eFormat is guided, but with room to explore at your own pace. Expect a lot of cups on the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mwngh0\" data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003eGroup: 8–10 people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h853kb\" data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003eDuration: ~1.5 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bguggx\" data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eSmall snacks (nuts \u0026amp; cheese) provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003eIf you’ve ever wondered what actually separates “good” from “serious” green tea — this is the session.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cha Moods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57030946488651,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/8526\/1275\/files\/DSC01251-2.jpg?v=1776096716","url":"https:\/\/www.chamoods.com\/products\/early-harvest-green-tea-flight","provider":"Cha Moods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}