{"title":"Boutique Finds","description":"\u003cp\u003eA curated selection from emerging artisans and micro-producers. These rare, small-batch teas offer bold character and experimental charm—perfect for seasoned connoisseurs seeking something beyond the mainstream.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mt-hekai-2006-shou-puer","title":"LZGC Mount Hekai Premium Shou PuEr Loose Tea with camphor tree aroma RARE! 2006","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"22755\" data-end=\"22860\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"22755\" data-end=\"22860\"\u003eA more layered shou for drinkers who want something noticeably better than average daily ripe pu-erh.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"22884\" data-end=\"23104\"\u003eMount Hekai is for buyers who are no longer satisfied with generic daily shou. It brings more depth and a more rewarding drinking experience, while still being approachable enough to drink regularly if you value quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"23106\" data-end=\"23118\" data-section-id=\"3zluyl\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"23119\" data-end=\"23321\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"23119\" data-end=\"23165\" data-section-id=\"4izyzp\"\u003edrinkers stepping up from basic daily shou\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"23166\" data-end=\"23216\" data-section-id=\"34erc5\"\u003ebuyers who want better-than-average loose shou\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"23217\" data-end=\"23276\" data-section-id=\"202pt3\"\u003epeople who care about drinking pleasure, not just habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"23277\" data-end=\"23321\" data-section-id=\"myjyd7\"\u003ebuyers looking for a quality daily upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"23323\" data-end=\"23339\" data-section-id=\"8jmvuq\"\u003eWhy this one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"23340\" data-end=\"23524\"\u003eThis tea sells because it gives enough quality uplift to feel worth paying for, without becoming inaccessible. It is a good bridge between daily use and more serious shou appreciation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"23526\" data-end=\"23545\" data-section-id=\"1i42o0o\"\u003eBrew \/ use note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"23546\" data-end=\"23622\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"23546\" data-end=\"23622\"\u003eA strong upgrade option for drinkers who want a better daily loose shou.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"23637\" data-end=\"23705\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"23637\" data-end=\"23705\"\u003eChoose this if ordinary daily shou is starting to feel too flat.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OVP","offers":[{"title":"2006 Collection tea brick 1000g","offer_id":17083058061370,"sku":"MHK06H-1kg","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g loosen leaves in gift tin","offer_id":41369601310778,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1587\/1309\/products\/MHK06C.jpg?v=1772595458"},{"product_id":"daetea-da-yi-shou-puer-teacake-7262-301-2003","title":"Daetea (Da Yi) Shou PuEr teacake 7262-301 First Batch 普洱熟茶 2003","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"18790\" data-end=\"18896\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"18790\" data-end=\"18896\"\u003eA more aromatic senior factory choice for buyers comparing older Da Yi classics with a sharper palate.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18920\" data-end=\"19146\"\u003eThis is for buyers who are no longer buying factory tea only by recipe familiarity. They are comparing style, age, and profile. 7262-301 makes sense for drinkers who want an older Da Yi option with more distinction in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"19148\" data-end=\"19160\" data-section-id=\"3zluyl\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"19161\" data-end=\"19357\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"19161\" data-end=\"19202\" data-section-id=\"1hhgl3z\"\u003ebuyers comparing older Da Yi releases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"19203\" data-end=\"19268\" data-section-id=\"11722nf\"\u003edrinkers who want more aromatic lift in an older factory shou\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"19269\" data-end=\"19299\" data-section-id=\"1rxtydd\"\u003eexperienced factory-buyers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"19300\" data-end=\"19357\" data-section-id=\"1eluzrn\"\u003ebuyers deciding between multiple senior benchmark cakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"19359\" data-end=\"19375\" data-section-id=\"8jmvuq\"\u003eWhy this one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"19376\" data-end=\"19580\"\u003eThis tea becomes attractive when the buyer no longer asks, “Is Da Yi safe?” and starts asking, “Which older Da Yi suits my taste better?” It is for comparison-minded buyers, not first-step factory buyers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"19582\" data-end=\"19601\" data-section-id=\"1i42o0o\"\u003eBrew \/ use note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"19602\" data-end=\"19691\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"19602\" data-end=\"19691\"\u003eBest written for comparative buyers who already understand older factory cake buying.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"19706\" data-end=\"19782\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"19706\" data-end=\"19782\"\u003eChoose this if you want an older Da Yi with more distinction in profile.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OVP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40863622201402,"sku":null,"price":388.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1587\/1309\/files\/d5e646ca-53c4-4ebb-828b-7ef882d29ea8_1024x1024_2x_c97cf38f-9c27-4956-8027-da90b026d893.jpg?v=1746342676"},{"product_id":"cnnp-shou-puer-tea-brick-7581-1980s-singapore-storage","title":"CNNP Shou PuEr tea brick 7581 普洱熟茶 1980s – Singapore Storage","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"21430\" data-end=\"21547\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"21430\" data-end=\"21547\"\u003eA price-anchor heritage brick for buyers who specifically want older-storage credibility, not a casual daily tea.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"21571\" data-end=\"21767\"\u003eThis is not a mass-market impulse buy. It is a serious heritage-position tea for the buyer who specifically values older storage, rarity logic, and category contrast against ordinary shou options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"21769\" data-end=\"21781\" data-section-id=\"3zluyl\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"21782\" data-end=\"21985\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"21782\" data-end=\"21823\" data-section-id=\"1nup73i\"\u003ecollectors or collector-minded buyers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"21824\" data-end=\"21871\" data-section-id=\"10sjepw\"\u003ebuyers shopping for old-storage credibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"21872\" data-end=\"21918\" data-section-id=\"1itoiin\"\u003epeople comparing high-end category anchors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"21919\" data-end=\"21985\" data-section-id=\"p6r6he\"\u003edrinkers who want something clearly outside routine daily buying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"21987\" data-end=\"22003\" data-section-id=\"8jmvuq\"\u003eWhy this one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"22004\" data-end=\"22225\"\u003eThis tea works less as a volume mover and more as a category signal. It tells the buyer this collection does not stop at practical daily tea — it also holds serious old-storage pieces for people who know why that matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"22227\" data-end=\"22246\" data-section-id=\"1i42o0o\"\u003eBrew \/ use note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"22247\" data-end=\"22318\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"22247\" data-end=\"22318\"\u003eWrite this as a heritage anchor, not as a normal value proposition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"22333\" data-end=\"22407\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"22333\" data-end=\"22407\"\u003eChoose this only if you are intentionally buying older-storage rarity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OVP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40863622823994,"sku":null,"price":2320.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1587\/1309\/files\/WhatsAppImage2025-02-12at3.30.54PM_1024x1024_2x_1d7d3732-464c-4c75-aa5e-e6472c6ac237.jpg?v=1746343044"},{"product_id":"cnnp-shou-puer-tea-cake-guang-yun-gong-bing-1980s","title":"CNNP Sheng PuEr tea cake Guang Yun Gong Bing (广云贡饼) 1980's","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"197\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"197\"\u003eGuang Yun Gong Bing (广云贡饼) — A Legacy from Two Generations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"526\" class=\"\"\u003eThis is a remarkable piece of PuEr history—a rare Guang Yun Gong Bing tea, preserved in Singapore through \u003cstrong data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"342\"\u003etwo generations of collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e. Originating from a time when tea exports from Yunnan were still heavily controlled, this tea represents an important transitional period in the development and globalization of PuEr.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"578\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"578\"\u003eA Must-Have PuEr for Aged Tea Lovers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"812\" class=\"\"\u003eOffering Yin Ji Cha (印级茶)-like aged flavor at the more accessible price point of a Chi Tse Beeng (七子饼), this Guang Yun Gong Bing is a true hidden gem—perfect for connoisseurs seeking aged character and value in one brew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"878\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"878\"\u003eHistorical Background: What Is Guang Yun Gong Bing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"1312\" class=\"\"\u003eBetween the 1960s and 1970s, the demand for PuEr tea surged among overseas Chinese communities in Southeast Asia. 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With over four decades of careful aging, it has developed deep medicinal notes, camphor undertones, and a smooth, calming energy—rare traits that are typically only found in the finest Yin Ji teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2489\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2489\"\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2490\" data-end=\"2859\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2490\" data-end=\"2559\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2492\" data-end=\"2559\" class=\"\"\u003eOver 40 years old, carefully aged in Singapore’s humid climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2655\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2655\" class=\"\"\u003eA piece of PuEr export history, when Guangdong was the central hub for PuEr distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2763\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2763\" class=\"\"\u003eCombines the mouthfeel and cha qi of high-end vintage teas, at a far more attainable price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2859\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2766\" data-end=\"2859\" class=\"\"\u003eExtremely limited availability, especially from original Southeast Asian family holdings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2866\" data-end=\"3008\" class=\"\"\u003eThis tea is not just a drink—\u003cstrong data-start=\"2895\" data-end=\"2951\"\u003eit's a bridge to a forgotten chapter of PuEr history\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a treasure for any serious collector or enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OVP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40863627706426,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1587\/1309\/files\/7_1024x1024_2x_c5e65923-a5dc-474f-86d7-4f5631c377ad.jpg?v=1746346897"},{"product_id":"cnnp-2006-red-mark-red-ribbon","title":"2006 Red Mark x Red Ribbon PuErh Ripe Tea (Private Custom Re-Creation of CNNP)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"17474\" data-end=\"17595\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"17474\" data-end=\"17595\"\u003eA heritage-style factory-reference tea for buyers who want stronger narrative weight with classic-market credibility.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17619\" data-end=\"17813\"\u003eThis is not just another standard daily shou. It suits buyers who are drawn to heritage references, classic-label logic, and the feeling of buying something with stronger story weight behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"17815\" data-end=\"17827\" data-section-id=\"3zluyl\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"17828\" data-end=\"18040\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"17828\" data-end=\"17874\" data-section-id=\"5jhnws\"\u003ebuyers who value classic-market references\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"17875\" data-end=\"17914\" data-section-id=\"bnxw7c\"\u003edrinkers attracted to heritage cues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"17915\" data-end=\"17973\" data-section-id=\"2ycyws\"\u003etea buyers who want something more conversation-worthy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"17974\" data-end=\"18040\" data-section-id=\"1pxr2hm\"\u003ecollectors-lite buyers who want meaning without going fully rare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"18042\" data-end=\"18058\" data-section-id=\"8jmvuq\"\u003eWhy this one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18059\" data-end=\"18252\"\u003eThis tea gives buyers something stronger than utility alone. The appeal is partly in the cup, but also in the sense that this is a tea with identity, not just a generic ripe pu-erh transaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"18254\" data-end=\"18273\" data-section-id=\"1i42o0o\"\u003eBrew \/ use note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18274\" data-end=\"18351\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"18274\" data-end=\"18351\"\u003ePosition this as a heritage-reference buy, not just a routine daily shou.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18366\" data-end=\"18445\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"18366\" data-end=\"18445\"\u003eChoose this if you want classic-market character with stronger story value.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OVP","offers":[{"title":"one piece 125g","offer_id":41022903779386,"sku":null,"price":92.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"One bamboo tong 8s =1kg","offer_id":41022903812154,"sku":null,"price":672.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1587\/1309\/files\/WhatsAppImage2025-09-24at21.18.38.jpg?v=1758771026"}],"url":"https:\/\/ovp.mom\/collections\/boutique-finds.oembed","provider":"OVP Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}