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Betel NutMellowSmooth
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This aged Liu Bao tea presents a uniquely smooth and mellow character. Its distinct betel nut aroma gives way to a rich, earthy flavor profile that speaks of its vintage, offering a comforting and profound tea experience.
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About This Tea
What does 2008 Ripe Liu Bao Tea taste like?
This aged Liu Bao tea presents a uniquely smooth and mellow character. Its distinct betel nut aroma gives way to a rich, earthy flavor profile that speaks of its vintage, offering a comforting and pro. It leans betel nut, mellow and smooth.
How should I brew 2008 Ripe Liu Bao Tea?
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 2008 Ripe Liu Bao Tea come from?
Grown in Guangxi, China. This batch is from the 2008 harvest.
How much does 2008 Ripe Liu Bao Tea cost?
Starts at $17.24 from Yee On Tea, or about $0.17/g. A 100g package gets you around 17 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $1.02 per session. Explore more dark teas on Teadar.