Black Jasmine – 2018 Aged Liubao Tea

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Harvested from traditional Yuanzhong local tea trees in Liubao Town, Guangxi, Black Jasmine 2018 Liubao Tea offers a smooth, mellow expression of naturally aged dark tea. Long-term aging brings out a rich floral character, natural sweetness, and refined texture, making it well suited to daily drinking, extended tea sessions, and tea lovers who appreciate traditional Liubao craftsmanship.

Layered aromas of natural jasmine, aged wood, herbs, honey, light camphor, and red dates gradually unfold throughout the session. The liquor is smooth, mellow, sweet, and soft, reminiscent of brown sugar syrup or rice water, with a gentle glutinous texture and clean mouthfeel. Lingering sweetness and a long-lasting finish become more pronounced through multiple infusions, while boiling brings out an even fuller and deeper character.

Traditional Liubao craftsmanship combines firewood fixation, hand rolling, charcoal roasting, light fermentation, and natural aging in the making of Black Jasmine. Following the classic double-steaming and double-pressing technique, the tea was naturally aged in a dry wooden warehouse, allowing the roast character to soften and the floral aroma to become more refined. Its distinctive jasmine fragrance comes naturally from the tea variety, processing, and aging environment, without added jasmine 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.