Fang Hua – 2012 Vintage Aged Liubao Tea

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Fang Hua – 2012 Vintage Aged Liubao Tea offers a rich, smooth, and deeply layered expression of aged Liubao from Guangxi. Made from old-growth local tea trees and traditionally handcrafted, it has developed natural Golden Flower (Jin Hua) characteristics through long-term aging. With its mellow texture, complex aroma, and refined character, Fang Hua is well suited to daily tea drinking and for those who appreciate aged Chinese dark tea.

Camphor, sweet florals, honey, red bean, and a gentle fungal fragrance unfold gradually, creating a pure and deep aromatic profile. A subtle milky sweetness emerges in later infusions, while the liquor becomes increasingly thick, smooth, mellow, and rounded. Rich texture and lingering sweetness carry through the finish, with each successive infusion revealing greater softness and elegance.

Traditional Liubao craftsmanship begins with spring-picked leaves and the classic double-steaming and double-pressing technique. After production, the tea was naturally aged in a dry wooden warehouse, allowing sharper and smokier notes to gradually soften while deeper, smoother flavors developed. Natural Golden Flower (Jin Hua) formed during aging adds another layer of sweetness and distinctive fungal character, contributing to the tea's mature and harmonious profile.

Easy Mug Brew

Use a tea-to-water ratio of 1:150. Put the leaves directly into a mug, add boiling water, and steep for 5 to 7 minutes. When about one-third of the tea remains, refill with boiling water to continue brewing.

Traditional Gongfu Style

Pre-warm the gaiwan or Yixing teapot. Use a tea-to-water ratio of 1:35. Brew with water at 100°C (212°F). For the first two infusions, steep for about 10 seconds each. Gradually increase the steeping time with each additional infusion. Pour the tea liquor completely out after each brew.

Thermal Steeping

Use a tea-to-water ratio of 1:250. Pour boiling water into a ceramic-lined insulated flask or teapot. Close the lid and let it steep for 1 to 2 hours before drinking. When about one-third of the tea remains, refill with boiling water to continue brewing and enjoying.