{"product_id":"camphor-fragrance","title":"Camphor Fragrance: The Soul of Raw Pu'er - 30 May 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eA connoisseur-level exploration of aged Pu’er and its classic aromatic signatures.\u2028\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCamphor is often described as the “soul” of well-aged raw Pu’er — cooling, penetrating, expansive, and lingering in the throat. In this workshop, we trace how habitat and time give rise to this unmistakable aromatic signature. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe will taste three pu’er tea with distinctive camphoric aroma:\u003cbr\u003e* Early 2000s raw Pu’er from ancient tea forests — large-leaf material, strong bitterness, high energy. Difficult for most people to discern camphoric profiles but possible by connoisseur. \u003cbr\u003e* Two Jiangcheng-area teas from the 1990s — gradually developing classic camphoric depth. Easier to discern camphoric aroma. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParticipants will learn:\u003cbr\u003e* Why ancient forest material ages differently than plantation tea\u003cbr\u003e* The relationship between bitterness and long-term aging potential\u003cbr\u003e* How camphor differs from other aromas. \u003cbr\u003e* The role of altitude, biodiversity, and terroir in aromatic evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMax Participants: 10 Participants\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHosted by Jin Young Lim, \u2028Author of The Dao of Flow. \u003cbr\u003e\u2028PhD Student at the East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies, UC Santa Barbara. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis series brings together tea education, contemplative practice, and East Asian aesthetic traditions. Each workshop stands alone, but together they form a coherent arc — from foundational tea knowledge to refined sensory cultivation and embodied arts. \u2028\u2028\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe intention is to serve the community, deepen connections, and offer meaningful experiences – both educational and embodied – that is aligned with Drishti’s vision. \u2028\u2028\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArrival instructions will be emailed to you 24 hours prior to event start time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"event-calendar-app","offers":[{"title":"Supporter Rate - Those who are financially comfortable and want to help grow the communi-tea.","offer_id":49584620011760,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Community Rate - For those experiencing short-term or ongoing financial challenges","offer_id":49584620077296,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Standard Rate - Paying this rate helps sustain the tea house.","offer_id":49584620110064,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/2533\/3488\/files\/unnamed_95a151ea-603d-49ae-9c64-9b08bf939268.jpg?v=1776635659","url":"https:\/\/drishti.house\/products\/camphor-fragrance","provider":"Drishti House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}