Black Jasmine – Liu Bao Tea 2018

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This 2018 Liubao tea comes from Liubao Town in Guangxi, China, and is made from traditional Yuanzhong local tea trees. It is a naturally aged dark tea with low caffeine, smooth texture, and rich floral character. The tea is suitable for daily drinking, long tea sessions, and tea lovers who enjoy mellow aged teas with natural sweetness and traditional craftsmanship.

The aroma is layered and elegant with natural jasmine fragrance, aged wood, herbal notes, honey sweetness, light camphor, and hints of red dates. The tea liquor is smooth, mellow, sweet, and soft like brown sugar syrup or rice water. It has a gentle glutinous texture, clean mouthfeel, lingering sweetness, and long-lasting finish. The flavor becomes richer and deeper through multiple infusions and is especially full-bodied when boiled.

This tea is traditionally handcrafted using firewood fixation, hand rolling, charcoal roasting, light fermentation, and natural aging. It follows the classic double steaming and double pressing Liubao technique. The tea was naturally aged in a dry wooden warehouse for two years to soften the roast character and develop its refined aged floral aroma. The natural jasmine fragrance comes from the tea variety, processing, and storage, without added scenting.

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.