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100°CTemperature
7g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
Origin
Guangxi, China
Harvest
2006
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Tasting Notes
Betel NutEarthyMellow
Vendor Notes
This aged Liu Bao presents a captivating 'Yao Xiang' or betel nut aroma, developed through years of careful storage. Expect a sweet and mellow broth, rich with complex, layered notes that hint at wood without being overtly woodsy, and a soft, smooth character unlike smoke. A subtle tang beneath the jaw enhances salivation, leading to a pure, harmonious, and elegant finish with lasting sweetness.
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About This Tea
What does 2006 "Yao Xiang" Aged Liu Bao Tea taste like?
This aged Liu Bao presents a captivating 'Yao Xiang' or betel nut aroma, developed through years of careful storage. Expect a sweet and mellow broth, rich with complex, layered notes that hint at wood. It leans betel nut, earthy and mellow.
How should I brew 2006 "Yao Xiang" Aged 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 2006 "Yao Xiang" Aged Liu Bao Tea come from?
Grown in Guangxi, China. This batch is from the 2006 harvest.
How much does 2006 "Yao Xiang" Aged Liu Bao Tea cost?
Starts at $10.00 from Yunnan Sourcing, or about $0.30/g. A 25g package gets you around 4 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $1.80 per session. Explore more dark teas on Teadar.
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