{"product_id":"lotus-fragrance","title":"Lotus Fragrance: A Rare Beauty of Ripe Pu'er - 23 May 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eA connoisseur-level exploration of aged Pu’er and its classic aromatic signatures.\u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLotus fragrance is one of the most elegant, refined and elusive aromatic expressions found in aged shou Pu’er. Often compared to dried lotus leaves, it carries a clean, airy, slightly sweet vegetal depth that emerges only under very specific conditions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe will taste:\u003cbr\u003e* An excellent  tea bud ripe pu’er from the year 2000 that is refined but does not possess the lotus fragrance. (This is for comparison purposes) \u003cbr\u003e* Early 1990s Nannuo-region shou — displaying lotus-leaf fragrance developed through the right degree of light fermentation and long-term gentle storage.\u003cbr\u003e* A rare 1980s loose-leaf shou featured in Deng Shihai’s 1995 magnum opus The Pu’er Tea Bible, a work that transformed modern understanding of aged Pu’er.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParticipants will explore:\u003cbr\u003e* How fermentation skill affects long-term aromatic development\u003cbr\u003e* Why tender-bud or premium-grade material can produce lotus fragrance\u003cbr\u003e* The role of storage\u003cbr\u003e* The difference between clean lotus aroma and those without \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":49584598188272,"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":49584598253808,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Standard Rate - Paying this rate helps sustain the tea house.","offer_id":49584598483184,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/2533\/3488\/files\/unnamed_12d4f024-8030-45be-86dd-6c0dab27d710.jpg?v=1776635251","url":"https:\/\/drishti.house\/products\/lotus-fragrance","provider":"Drishti House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}