2015 Liu Bao Dark Tea

£22.00

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. It’s famous for its rich, mellow, and earthy flavor and long aging potential.

Liu Bao Tea is a traditional dark tea from Liu Bao town in Guangxi, China. Crafted from carefully fermented leaves, this tea develops deep, mellow flavors with hints of wood, dark chocolate, and sweet caramel.

Aged naturally over time, Liu Bao Tea becomes smoother and more complex with each year, offering a truly luxurious sipping experience. Brew it gongfu style or in a teapot for multiple infusions that reveal its full character.

Perfect for: Tea lovers seeking a warming, restorative, and flavorful dark tea with centuries of tradition.

BREWING TIPS:

Water & Preheat: Use 100°C water and preheat your teapot or gaiwan.

Rinse the Leaves:5 seconds -Removes dust or small particles accumulate during storage, opens the leaves, and activates aroma and flavour.

Brewing:

Light flavour: 5g / 100ml, 1 min first infusion
Richer flavour: 8g / 100ml, 1 min first infusion
The tea’s full character shines from the second infusion (around 1 min).

Subsequent Infusions: Repeat as desired, increasing infusion time as the tea weakens.

Vessels: A well-seasoned Yixing teapot is ideal, but a porcelain gaiwan works perfectly.