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Liu Bao

Liu Bao (六堡茶)– Traditional, post-ripened (heicha) tea from Guangxi province. A silky, earthy sweet brew with a camphoraceous coolness, notes of “betel nut” (binlang) and cedarwood; reliably clean, long finish, holds up to many pours.

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Liu Bao – basket-aged, traditional heicha from Guangxi

Liu Bao (六堡茶) is a classic of Chinese heicha – post-ripened teas – originating in the Wuzhou area of ​​Guangxi Province. It is traditionally aged in bamboo baskets, giving it a distinctive, “clean and deep” character: a silky body, an earthy-sweet base, a camphoraceous coolness and a distinctive betel nut (binlang) aroma. A good Liu Bao produces a soothing, long-lasting, reliably clean cup – an ideal everyday “comfort tea”.

Taste and aroma profile: cedarwood, dry ash and earthy, clean sweetness; camphorous, cooling finish; dried dates, light cocoa/tonka bean, a hint of herbal-resinous tones. The sip is dense, silky; the finish is long and smooth.

Origin & Processing: Guangxi, China – large leaf Camellia sinensis var. assamica . The tea is “ripened” by wo dui (wet heaping) fermentation after withering and sha qing (enzyme inhibition), then dried and post-ripened in baskets in natural air. The classic style aims for a clean, cool-camphoric, deeply sweet profile, without smoke.

Why it's so lovable? Extremely "forgiving" - doesn't get bitter easily, can handle multiple infusions. Works well in gongfu, Western method, and thermos. A relaxing, stable tea that is rewarding for beginners and gives advanced users many subtle layers of storage/maturation notes.

Preparation suggestions

Asian (gongfu) method: 6–7 g / 100–120 ml gaiwan or small pot, 98–100 °C water. Short rinse 5–10 sec (awakening), then 1st pour 10–15 sec; gradually increase the time thereafter. 8–10+ pours easily. Tip: porous clay pot (Yixing/Nixing) gives an even rounder body.

Western method: 3–4 g / 300–350 ml, 95–98 °C, 2.5–3.5 min. ±30 sec. to taste. Can be re-soaked 1–2 times; the cup remains clean and silky.

Cold brew: 8–10 g / 1 l filtered water, 8–12 hours in the refrigerator. Result: very clean, smooth sip, low tannin, slightly cocoa-date sweetness.

Useful tips

Water: low mineral content water brings out the purest aromas. Maturation: if the batch is fresh, 1–2 weeks of airy maturing after opening can give an even cleaner profile. Storage: in a dry, odorless place, protected from direct light; pleasantly rounded in the medium term.

Pairing: roasted seeds, lightly salted biscuits, dark chocolate; excellent after-meal tea on cool days.

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