Yee On Tea · 1985 Yee On Tea Co. Original Liu Bao 50kg Basket
Origin
China
Harvest
1985
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AgedEarthyNutty
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This aged Liu Bao unfurls with an initial rich and smooth impression, hinting at a slight sesame note that awakens the palate. As the infusions progress, the classic betel nut and more pronounced sesame flavors emerge, leading to a comforting 'cha qi'. The experience concludes with a consistently stable aged tea character, revealing thick, dark leaves that speak to its enduring quality.
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What does 1985 Yee On Tea Co. Original Liu Bao 50kg Basket taste like?
This aged Liu Bao unfurls with an initial rich and smooth impression, hinting at a slight sesame note that awakens the palate. As the infusions progress, the classic betel nut and more pronounced sesa. It leans aged, earthy and nutty.
How should I brew 1985 Yee On Tea Co. Original Liu Bao 50kg Basket?
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 1985 Yee On Tea Co. Original Liu Bao 50kg Basket come from?
Grown in China. This batch is from the 1985 harvest.
How much does 1985 Yee On Tea Co. Original Liu Bao 50kg Basket cost?
Starts at $29.12 from Yee On Tea, or about $3.41/g. A 8g package gets you around 1 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $20.46 per session. Explore more dark teas on Teadar.