Tea
2015 Liu Bao Dark Tea
Liu Bao (六堡茶) is a type of dark tea (hei cha/black tea in the Chinese sense, not to be confused with Western black tea) from Liu Bao town in Guangxi Province, China. What's more, it’s famous for its deep, mellow, and earthy taste and long aging potential. Liu Bao Tea is a time-honoured dark tea from Liu Bao town in Guangxi, China. As a result, crafted from carefully fermented leaves, this tea develops deep, mellow flavors with hints of wood, dark chocolate, and honeyed caramel. On the palate, aged naturally over time, Liu Bao Tea becomes smoother and more complex with each year, offering a truly luxurious sipping experience. On the palate, steep it gongfu style or in a teapot for multiple infusions that reveal its full character. As a result, perfect for: Tea lovers seeking a warming, restorative, and flavorful dark tea with centuries of tradition. What's more, bREWING TIPS: Water & Preheat: Use 100°C water and preheat your teapot or gaiwan. Rinse the Leaf buds: 5 seconds - Removes dust or small particles accumulate during storage, opens the leaf buds, and activates aroma and character. What's more, brewing: Light taste: 5g / 100ml, 1 min first infusion Richer taste: 8g / 100ml, 1 min first infusion The tea’s full character shines from the second infusion (around 1 min). On the palate, subsequent Infusions: Repeat as desired, increasing infusion time as the tea weakens. What's more, vessels: A well-seasoned Yixing teapot is ideal, but a porcelain gaiwan works perfectly.
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Liu Bao (六堡茶) is a type of dark tea (hei cha/black tea in the Chinese sense, not to be confused with Western black tea) from Liu Bao town in Guangxi Province, China. What's more, it’s famous for its deep, mellow, and earthy taste and long aging potential. Liu Bao Tea is a time-honoured dark tea from Liu Bao town in Guangxi, China. As a result, crafted from carefully fermented leaves, this tea develops deep, mellow flavors with hints of wood, dark chocolate, and honeyed caramel. On the palate, aged naturally over time, Liu Bao Tea becomes smoother and more complex with each year, offering a truly luxurious sipping experience. On the palate, steep it gongfu style or in a teapot for multiple infusions that reveal its full character. As a result, perfect for: Tea lovers seeking a warming, restorative, and flavorful dark tea with centuries of tradition. What's more, bREWING TIPS: Water & Preheat: Use 100°C water and preheat your teapot or gaiwan. Rinse the Leaf buds: 5 seconds - Removes dust or small particles accumulate during storage, opens the leaf buds, and activates aroma and character. What's more, brewing: Light taste: 5g / 100ml, 1 min first infusion Richer taste: 8g / 100ml, 1 min first infusion The tea’s full character shines from the second infusion (around 1 min). On the palate, subsequent Infusions: Repeat as desired, increasing infusion time as the tea weakens. What's more, vessels: A well-seasoned Yixing teapot is ideal, but a porcelain gaiwan works perfectly.
