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7g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
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EarthyNuttySweet
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This venerable Liu Bao offers a deep, complex journey with prominent notes of rich hazelnut syrup and a delicate whisper of lillies, all wrapped in the comforting essence of raisin malt loaf. The liquor carries a medium body, culminating in an intensely sweet and nutty finish that leaves a floral juiciness lingering on the palate.
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About This Tea
What does Liu Bao 1988 taste like?
This venerable Liu Bao offers a deep, complex journey with prominent notes of rich hazelnut syrup and a delicate whisper of lillies, all wrapped in the comforting essence of raisin malt loaf. The liqu. It leans earthy, nutty and sweet.
How should I brew Liu Bao 1988?
Water around 95–100 °C (203–212 °F). In a mug, steep 3–5 min. For gongfu, use 5–7 g per 100 ml, 10–20 s steeps (10–20+ rounds). You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. Rinse the leaves once with boiling water before your first real steep. It cleans off storage dust and gets the flavor going.
Where does Liu Bao 1988 come from?
Grown in Guangxi, China from the Menghai Daye cultivar. This batch is from the Spring 1988 harvest.
How much does Liu Bao 1988 cost?
Starts at $29.50 from Mei Leaf, or about $1.18/g. A 25g package gets you around 4 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $7.08 per session. Explore more dark teas on Teadar.
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