{"title":"Guangxi Liu Bao Tea","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"2002-aged-wild-liu-bao-tea-803-from-guangxi","title":"2002 Aged Wild Liu Bao Tea \"803\" from Guangxi","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall artisan produced Wild Liu Bao grown in a remote part of Wuzhou County in Guangxi Province. Expertly processed and then stored for almost 15 years in Guangxi. This tea has been re-packed 500 grams per bamboo basket. The basket is numbered 803.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tea itself has some camphor, vanilla, and betel notes. The large leaf with stems makes for an interesting and unique aged Liu Bao experience. Highly recommended for those who want to try something aged and unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoughly 500 grams per basket.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in lesser quantities (without the basket)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"1 Basket (500 Grams)","offer_id":35420681798,"sku":"","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Grams","offer_id":35420740678,"sku":"","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":35420740742,"sku":"","price":31.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Grams","offer_id":35420740806,"sku":"","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams","offer_id":38104921800903,"sku":"","price":8.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2002_803_yesheng_liubao1.jpg?v=1732132727"},{"product_id":"2014-three-cranes-45007-recipe-traditional-liu-bao-hei-cha-of-guangxi","title":"2014 Three Cranes 45007 Recipe Traditional Liu Bao Hei Cha of Guangxi","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e45007 is the recipe number for this traditional medium level fermented Liu Bao tea from the oldest producer of Liu Bao in Guangxi (Three Cranes \/ Wuzhou Tea Factory). Much like ripe pu-erh tea, liu bao is wet piled for several weeks to allow fermentation to take place. The degree of fermentation depends on the amount of time the tea is wet piled and can differ depending on the intended outcome. The 45007 is wet piled for about 24 days and still retains some of its “green” character. The result is a liu bao with only slight bitter, chocolate and betel nut flavors. Very smooth and lubricating, never harsh and with a sweet aftertaste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis has been stored in 42 kilogram baskets since 2014 in Wuzhou (Guangxi). The wet storage conditions there have fast aged this tea, but at the same time the tea is not funky or moldy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Cranes Brand (Wuzhou Tea Factory)","offers":[{"title":"50 Grams","offer_id":37803730731207,"sku":"","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":35492312518,"sku":"","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250 Grams","offer_id":35492312582,"sku":"","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"500 Grams","offer_id":35492312710,"sku":"","price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Kilogram","offer_id":35492312838,"sku":"","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2014_san_he_45007_liu_bao_1.jpg?v=1486788127"},{"product_id":"2015-three-cranes-55015-recipe-liu-bao-hei-cha-of-guangxi","title":"2015 Three Cranes 55015 Recipe Liu Bao Hei Cha of Guangxi","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e55015 is the recipe number for this traditional medium level fermented Liu Bao tea from the oldest producer of Liu Bao in Guangxi (Three Cranes \/ Wuzhou Tea Factory). Much like ripe pu-erh tea, liu bao is wet piled for several weeks to allow fermentation to take place. The degree of fermentation depends on the amount of time the tea is wet piled and can differ depending on the intended outcome. The 55015 is wet piled for about 25 days, which is little less time than a classical liu bao (29 days). The result is a liu bao with a very slight green character. It reminds me of a slightly aged raw pu-erh, having both thick mouth-feel and excellent long-lasting hui gan. Its overall feeling is clean, vibrant, with a thick body. Since it's been aged in Wuzhou for less than 2 years this Liu Bao has very little wet storage character. It's an interesting experience especially when compared to the older and slightly wet stored\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/new-products\/products\/2012-three-cranes-25017-recipe-traditional-liu-bao-hei-cha-of-guangxi\"\u003e 25017\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e15kg per basket.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Cranes Brand (Wuzhou Tea Factory)","offers":[{"title":"50 Grams","offer_id":32944347709543,"sku":"","price":10.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":44842069397,"sku":"","price":19.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Grams","offer_id":44842069525,"sku":"","price":43.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Grams","offer_id":44842069589,"sku":"","price":82.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Kilogram","offer_id":44842069653,"sku":"","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/55015_6.jpg?v=1498358252"},{"product_id":"introduction-to-hei-cha-tea-sampler","title":"Introduction to Hei Cha Tea Sampler","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore a very unique selection of what is known as one of the original \"post-fermented\" teas, Hei Cha. Taste a curated selection of Liu Bao, Fu Brick, Qian Liang, Tian Jian, and Hei Cha Zhuan, and develop an appreciation for the distinct aroma, flavor and mouthfeel of these amazing teas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis type of tea is very old, going back into history as one of the original \"post-fermented\" teas. Here we have tea leaves that are piled up and fermented using different kinds of post-production techniques. The result is the characteristic \"golden flower\" or tiny fungus that creates a rather unique therapeutic brew of sour-sweet tea.** This tea is also aged similarly to pu-erh and has become increasingly popular. We entreat you to try this lesser-known type of fermented tea!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Because there is a possibility the golden flowers were inoculated using wheat flour we cannot guarantee this tea is safe for those with Celiac Disease or those who have severe gluten-induced allergies ** \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's the 6 teas that you'll get in this sampler!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50 grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/hunan-fu-brick-tea\/products\/2019-gao-jia-shan-golden-prosperity-pig-cometh-fu-zhuan-tea\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e2019 Gao Jia Shan \"Golden Prosperity Pig Cometh\" Fu Zhuan Tea \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e50 grams - \u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/collections\/best-selling-products\/products\/2017-mojun-fu-cha-mojun-yi-hao-fu-brick-tea\"\u003e 2019 Mojun Fu Cha \"Mojun Yi Hao\" Fu Brick Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e25 grams - \u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/guangxi-liu-bao-tea\/products\/2006-yao-xiang-aged-liu-bao-tea\"\u003e2006 \"Yao Xiang\" Aged Liu Bao Tea \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e25 grams - \u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/hunan-tian-jian-tea\/products\/2010-cha-yu-lin-monkey-jian-tian-jian-hei-cha-tea\"\u003e 2010 Cha Yu Lin \"Monkey Jian\" Tian Jian Hei Cha Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e50 grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/hei-cha\/products\/2011-gao-jia-shan-hei-cha-zhuan-wild-tea-of-hunan\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e2011 Gao Jia Shan \"Hei Cha Zhuan\" Wild Tea of Hunan \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e50 grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/hunan-qian-liang-and-shi-liang-tea\/products\/2009-gao-jia-shan-qian-liang-cha-hunan-hei-cha-tea\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e2009 Gao Jia Shan \"Qian Liang Cha\" Hunan Hei Cha Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALLERGEN ALERT!!! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  ** Because there is a possibility the golden flowers were inoculated using wheat flour we cannot guarantee this tea is safe for those with Celiac Disease or those that have severe gluten induced allergies **\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54692521749,"sku":"","price":49.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/IntroductiontoHeiChaTeaSampler.png?v=1663959850"},{"product_id":"three-cranes-2409-old-bush-liu-bao-hei-cha-in-basket","title":"Three Cranes \"2409 Old Bush Liu Bao\" Hei Cha in Basket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a wonderfully complex Liu Bao from Wuzhou area of Guangxi.  It was harvested and processed in 2014 from old bushes, and then packed into baskets in 2017.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Liu Bao is very cleanly stored with little to no mustiness.  The taste is thick, sweet with earth and wood flavors and a long lasting hui gan.  The leaves that come in the basket are not a specific leaf grade but rather reflects the 2 leaf to 1 bud picking style used to harvest the tea.  After wet piling the tea was stored for 3 years before being packed into baskets and boxed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e900 grams per basket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e** If you order the whole basket in the gift box we will pack well to protect the box and basket but cannot guarantee the outer packaging won't be damaged during transit.  No returns or discounts due to damage to the gift box or basket!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Cranes Brand (Wuzhou Tea Factory)","offers":[{"title":"1 Basket in Gift Box (900 Grams)","offer_id":12207178219588,"sku":"","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250 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2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e480 grams per brick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2014 harvested tea, pressed in 2017\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALLERGEN ALERT!!! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  ** Because there is a possibility the golden flowers were inoculated using wheat flour we cannot guarantee this tea is safe for those with Celiac Disease or those that have severe gluten induced allergies **\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Cranes Brand (Wuzhou Tea Factory)","offers":[{"title":"1 Brick (400 Grams)","offer_id":41586339381447,"sku":"","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50 Grams Sample","offer_id":41586339414215,"sku":"","price":10.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/0412_4.jpg?v=1531001888"},{"product_id":"three-cranes-2503-premium-liu-bao-tea-in-basket","title":"Three 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Much like ripe pu-erh tea, liu bao is wet piled for for several weeks to allow fermentation to take place. The degree of fermentation depends on the amount of time the tea is wet piled and can differ depending on the intended outcome. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2503 is a blend of Liu Bao from different areas of Guangxi and processed in different ways.  Overall the feeling is of a medium fermentation Liu Bao, but has a touch of the darker more traditional Liu Bao as well.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe taste is complex with some tastes of mushroomy ripe pu-erh with some bittersweet dark chocolate notes and sweet after-taste.  This countered with the betel nut earthiness of the darker traditional Liu Bao gives this tea a complexity that is rarely found in the more traditional Liu Bao teas.  Aging will bring out some interesting and satisfying results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500 grams of tea per basket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:  Wuzhou in Guangxi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:  Three Cranes  \/ Wuzhou Tea Factory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2015 Harvested and Fermented, Packaged into baskets in 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Cranes Brand (Wuzhou Tea Factory)","offers":[{"title":"1 Basket (500 Grams of Tea)","offer_id":15852140822631,"sku":"","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams Portion","offer_id":15852142788711,"sku":"","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2503.jpg?v=1544371185"},{"product_id":"2019-three-cranes-old-tree-liu-bao-cha","title":"2019 Three Cranes \"Old Tree\" Liu Bao Cha","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a wonderfully complex Liu Bao from the Wuzhou area of Guangxi. It was harvested and processed in 2019 from old bushes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Liu Bao is very cleanly stored with little to no mustiness. The taste is thick, sweet with earth and wood flavors and a long lasting hui gan. The leaves that come in the basket are not a specific leaf grade but rather reflect the 2 leaf to 1 bud picking style used to harvest the tea. After wet piling the tea was packed into baskets for longer term storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.5 kilograms per basket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e** If you order the whole basket we will pack well to protect the basket but cannot guarantee it won't be damaged during transit.  No returns or discounts due to damage to the basket!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Cranes Brand (Wuzhou Tea Factory)","offers":[{"title":"50 Grams","offer_id":32305804116071,"sku":"","price":11.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":32305804148839,"sku":"","price":21.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Grams","offer_id":32305804181607,"sku":"","price":47.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Grams","offer_id":32305804214375,"sku":"","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Kilogram","offer_id":32305804247143,"sku":"","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6.5 Kilogram Basket","offer_id":32306058297447,"sku":"","price":780.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/3_f479b31d-c6d8-4210-8244-4c6674f3d43c.png?v=1630599685"},{"product_id":"2020-three-cranes-1815-recipe-liu-bao-tea-brick","title":"2020 Three Cranes \"1815 Recipe\" Liu Bao Tea Brick","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a classic style \"light piled\" Liu Bao tea from Three Cranes Tea Factory in Wuzhou. The tea was pressed into a 2 kilogram brick from loose leaf Liu Bao that was aged for 2 years before pressing. The 1815 blend is a unique blend that was first introduced in the late 1980's. This brick has portions of the brick which contain golden flowers. If you get a quantity less than a whole brick there may or may not be golden flowers present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis brick brews smooth and thick, earthy and sweet, with a touch of betel nut, and an almost semi-aged sheng pu-erh tea mouthfeel to it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged for 2 years in loose leaf form before being blended and pressed into a brick in 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 Kilograms per brick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressed by The Three Cranes Tea Factory of Wuzhou (Guangxi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressed in 2020 from 2018 harvested material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eThe 2kg brick cannot be shipped by e-Packet unless you allow us to break it in half (e-Packet is limited to 2 kilograms) and send as two e-Packets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALLERGEN ALERT!!! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  ** Because there is a possibility the golden flowers were inoculated using wheat flour we cannot guarantee this tea is safe for those with Celiac Disease or those that have severe gluten induced allergies **\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Cranes Brand (Wuzhou Tea Factory)","offers":[{"title":"1 Brick (2 Kilograms)","offer_id":32852503396455,"sku":"","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Grams Portion","offer_id":32852503429223,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Grams Portion","offer_id":32852503461991,"sku":"","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Grams Portion","offer_id":32852503494759,"sku":"","price":6.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/1_f3b58075-3fe5-4643-8d58-3075f32e94cb.jpg?v=1600716165"},{"product_id":"2019-three-cranes-75117-high-mountain-liu-bao-tea","title":"2019 Three Cranes \"75117 High Mountain\" Liu Bao Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a premium high mountain (高山) Liu Bao tea produced by the oldest and most famous Liu Bao producer (Three Cranes Brand).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuangxi high altitude material (900 meters) plucked in Spring 2017 was wet piled in 2017 using a unique process invented by the Three Cranes Tea Factory. 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Goes many steeps and is very smooth without wet storage\/musty character!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring 2017 Harvest, 2019 packaged for sale (November 8th 2019).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion:  Wuzhou County of Guangxi\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Cranes Brand (Wuzhou Tea Factory)","offers":[{"title":"50 Grams","offer_id":37455749546183,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":37455749578951,"sku":"","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Grams","offer_id":37455749611719,"sku":"","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Grams","offer_id":37455749644487,"sku":"","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Kilogram","offer_id":37455749677255,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/DSC_9479_582f24b0-886e-4552-8576-3d9760b1a694.jpg?v=1604599635"},{"product_id":"2018-three-cranes-2506-liu-bao-tea-in-basket","title":"2018 Three Cranes \"2506\" Liu Bao Tea in Basket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a nice 2015 harvested and piled tea that was blended and packaged in 2018. It's a blend of lightly wet pile and heavier piled grade 2 leaves. The contrast of the two differently processed leaves both with the advantage of already being semi-aged makes this a balanced and pleasurable Liu Bao!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe taste is complex with some tastes of mushroomy ripe pu-erh with some bittersweet dark chocolate notes and sweet after-taste. This countered with the betel nut earthiness of the darker traditional Liu Bao gives this tea a complexity that is rarely found in the more traditional Liu Bao teas. Aging will bring out some interesting and satisfying results.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 kilogram of tea per basket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:  Wuzhou in Guangxi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:  Three Cranes  \/ Wuzhou Tea Factory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2015 Harvested and Fermented, Packaged into baskets in 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e** If you order the whole basket we will pack well to protect the basket but cannot guarantee it won't be damaged during transit.  No returns or discounts due to damage to the basket!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Cranes Brand (Wuzhou Tea Factory)","offers":[{"title":"1 Basket (1 Kilogram)","offer_id":39328645644487,"sku":"","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Grams","offer_id":39328645677255,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Grams","offer_id":39328645710023,"sku":"","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/1_7edf29d6-798a-4112-9e9e-0c061bf27bd9.jpg?v=1614953060"},{"product_id":"2020-three-cranes-golden-flowers-85022-liu-bao-tea","title":"2020 Three Cranes \"Golden Flowers 85022\" Liu Bao Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lovely 2018 wet piled Liu Bao tea that was intentionally inoculated with \"golden flowers\" (金花 Eurotium cristatum). This Liu Bao is made by the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e oldest producer of Liu Bao in Guangxi (Three Cranes \/ Wuzhou Tea Factory). Much like ripe pu-erh tea, liu bao is wet piled for several weeks to allow fermentation to take place. The degree of fermentation depends on the amount of time the tea is wet piled and can differ depending on the intended outcome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a blend of grades 2 and 3 Liu Bao (grades refer to leaf size only, not quality) with very light wet-piling (leaves are still quite greenish). The taste is rich, smooth, earthy, grainy, with notes of betel nut and fruit. We recommend aging for several years to allow for the wet-piling taste to dissipate and to allow the complex character of this tea to be fully realized!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7 kilograms per basket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked in baskets in 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e** If you order the whole basket we will pack well to protect the basket but cannot guarantee it won't be damaged during transit.  No returns or discounts due to damage to the basket!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALLERGEN ALERT!!! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  ** Because there is a possibility the golden flowers were inoculated using wheat flour we cannot guarantee this tea is safe for those with Celiac Disease or those that have severe gluten induced allergies **\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Cranes Brand (Wuzhou Tea Factory)","offers":[{"title":"50 Grams","offer_id":39329241497799,"sku":"","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Grams","offer_id":39329241465031,"sku":"","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/8513b91c6467111e2186955acdfe05d7.jpg?v=1614962173"},{"product_id":"2016-cang-mountain-7105-golden-flowers-liu-bao-tea","title":"2016 Cang Mountain \"7105 Golden Flowers\" Liu Bao Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a small producer Liu Bao tea that was picked and processed in 2016 from Cang Mountain material (in the west of Wuzhou county).   The Liu Bao was wet piled and then inoculated with golden flowers (金华 eurotium cristatum aka aspergillus cristatum) in the final stage.  After wet piling the tea is steamed briefly to make it wet, inoculated, and then compressed by hand into the basket.  This light degree of compression allows the right environment for the golden flowers to flourish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe taste of this tea is very clean and smooth, at the time of writing (April 2021) there was a very subtle wet pile taste still present but that will fade within the next year or two.  The tea was not wet stored and doesn't have mustiness at all, it's very clean and vibrant tea!  There is a betel nut and fruit character to it, as well as a mineral character (this ties in a bit with the betel nut taste).  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery nice Liu Bao tea that is also very affordable!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALLERGEN ALERT!!! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  ** Because there is a possibility the golden flowers were inoculated using wheat flour we cannot guarantee this tea is safe for those with Celiac Disease or those that have severe gluten induced allergies **\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cang Mountain Liu Bao","offers":[{"title":"1 Kilogram","offer_id":39670660169927,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"500 Grams","offer_id":39670653157575,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250 Grams","offer_id":39670668001479,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":39670653190343,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/1I3A0281.jpg?v=1618069970"},{"product_id":"1998-raw-basket-aged-133-liu-bao-tea","title":"1998 Raw Basket Aged \"133\" Liu Bao Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a raw (not wet piled) Liu Bao tea aged for more than 25 years already!  It's ultra clean tasting and steeps 10+ times while keep flavor.   It's not a graded Liu Bao, meaning it was picked with leaf and buds together and was never separated into different leaf grades.  This means you get the tea in the form that has the most depth and completeness with this tea!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaste is strong but not overpowering, with notes of tropical hardwood, betel nut, osmanthus, and incense.  There is not even a little bit of mustiness at all!  There is very long lasting mouth feel with this tea and the cha qi strong!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for a clean aged Liu Bao or just want to try an excellent 25+ years aged tea then this will surely be a worthwhile choice!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e300 Grams per basket (smaller portions available for purchase without the basket)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note!  June 4th 2024: This is the same production from 1998, but stored in a different condition compared to the previous stock we sold. This one also comes in 300 gram baskets. We believe that if you liked the previous stock we offered, you will also find this to your liking, but to be sure please order a small quantity first!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"1 Basket (300 Grams)","offer_id":39670811689159,"sku":"","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":39670811721927,"sku":"","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Grams","offer_id":39670811754695,"sku":"","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams","offer_id":39670811787463,"sku":"","price":19.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Grams","offer_id":39670814834887,"sku":"","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/1I3A0307sq.jpg?v=1659128791"},{"product_id":"2008-hei-shan-old-tree-raw-liu-bao-tea","title":"2008 Hei Shan \"Old Tree Raw\" Liu Bao Tea","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a small producer Liu Bao made entirely from 2008 Spring Harvest tea from Hei Shan in Wuzhou county! The tea has been aged entirely in Wuzhou, and although well-aged is not musty at all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a raw Liu Bao that has not been wet piled at all. The processing is similar to raw pu-erh processing, but the aging as loose leaf in the relatively hot and humid Guangxi conditions has transformed this tea into something delicious and unique, not unlike a well aged loose leaf pu-erh mao cha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's not a graded Liu Bao, meaning it was picked with leaf and buds together and was never separated into different leaf grades. This means you get the tea in the form that has the most depth and completeness with this tea!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly recommended and affordable aged Liu Bao with a good body, mouth-feel and tons of character!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500 Grams Box (there is a paper pouch inside the box that holds the tea)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you order less than 500 grams you will get the tea in our standard resealable silver pouches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"500 Grams in Box","offer_id":39671035134151,"sku":"","price":64.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Grams","offer_id":39671035166919,"sku":"","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":39671035199687,"sku":"","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Grams","offer_id":39671035232455,"sku":"","price":8.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/1I3A0092.jpg?v=1618076976"},{"product_id":"2001-te-ji-grade-chen-xiang-aged-liu-bao-tea","title":"2001 Te Ji Grade \"Chen Xiang\" Aged Liu Bao Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a classic wet piled Liu Bao from Wu Zhou Tea Factory.  Harvested and processed in 2001 and then packed into 30kg baskets for longer term aging.  This entirely \"Te Ji\" grade (Te Ji is the smallest leaf grade for Liu Bao) Liu Bao has aged into a smooth but potent tea with a strong cha qi and long lasting mouth-feeling.  The taste is unique and hard to describe.  Only a small leaf grade wet piled Liu Bao with 20+ years of age will have this kind of character.   Very clean storage with little to no mustiness! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend purchasing a small amount of this to see for yourself why this is a must-have for Liu Bao lovers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis comes in a lovely basket if you purchase the 500 grams basket option, other quantities will come in our standard resealable silver pouches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"1 Basket in Box (500 Grams)","offer_id":39671199006919,"sku":"","price":252.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Grams","offer_id":39671199039687,"sku":"","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":39671199072455,"sku":"","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Grams","offer_id":39671199105223,"sku":"","price":31.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams","offer_id":39671199137991,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Grams","offer_id":42143973703879,"sku":"","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/1I3A9897.jpg?v=1732132684"},{"product_id":"aged-liu-bao-tea-sampler","title":"Aged Liu Bao Tea Sampler","description":"\u003cp\u003eLiu Bao Tea from Wuzhou area of Guangxi is a tea that is meant to be aged.  Whether wet piled or unprocessed \"raw\" style, this tea ages to perfection in the hot and humid conditions of its hometown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sampler gives you a glimpse of aged Liu Bao Tea and it's incredibly unique character!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what you'll get in this sampler:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 Grams - \u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/guangxi-liu-bao-tea\/products\/1998-raw-basket-aged-133-liu-bao-tea\"\u003e1998 Raw Basket Aged \"133\" Liu Bao Tea \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 Grams - \u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/guangxi-liu-bao-tea\/products\/2001-te-ji-grade-chen-xiang-aged-liu-bao-tea\"\u003e2001 Te Ji Grade \"Chen Xiang\" Aged Liu Bao Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 Grams - 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Samples are packaged in pouches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39671510663367,"sku":"","price":53.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/thumbsampler1.png?v=1618083037"},{"product_id":"further-steps-tea-sampler","title":"Further Steps Tea Sampler","description":"\u003cp\u003ePart 3 of our \"Steps\" series will take you further into the world of Chinese tea! While First Steps is meant to get you acquainted with the basics and Next Steps goes a bit beyond the basics (but not too far), Further Steps will take you off the beaten path. You'll be introduced to some teas that, while not necessarily everyday drinkers, are very satisfying and rewarding teas! The Further Steps sampler has an aged purple raw pu-erh, a potent old tree ripe pu-erh, less common black and green teas, a hei cha, a fantastic Anxi oolong, old tree white tea and even a super-portable ripe pu-erh!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpdated May 18, 2026!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e25 Grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/aged-raw-pu-erh-tea\/products\/2003-yi-wu-chun-zheng-pin-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\"\u003e2003 Yi Wu \"Chun Zheng Pin\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e25 Grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2023-yunnan-sourcing-peerless-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake\"\u003e2023 Yunnan Sourcing \"Peerless\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e25 Grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/bai-ye-varietal-dan-cong-black-tea\"\u003eBai Ye Varietal Dan Cong Black Tea\u003c\/a\u003e Spring 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e25 Grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/long-jing-43-laoshan-green-tea-from-shandong\"\u003eLong Jing #43 Laoshan Green Tea from Shandong\u003c\/a\u003e Spring 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e25  Grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/mang-fei-mountain-old-tree-white-tea-dragon-balls\"\u003eMang Fei Mountain \"Old Tree White Tea\" Dragon Balls\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e25 Grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/anxi-da-dan-varietal-oolong-tea\"\u003eAnxi \"Da Dan Varietal\" Oolong Tea\u003c\/a\u003e Spring 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e25 Grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2008-hei-shan-old-tree-raw-liu-bao-tea\"\u003e2008 Hei Shan \"Old Tree Raw\" Liu Bao Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e10 Grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/jing-mai-mountain-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cha-gao-instant-pu-erh-tea\"\u003eJingmai Mountain Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cha Gao * Instant Pu-erh Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/first-steps-tea-sampler\"\u003eFirst Steps Tea Sampler\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/next-steps-tea-sampler\"\u003eNext Steps Tea Sampler\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43210077110471,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/files\/Further_Steps_Tea_Sampler3.png?v=1751833475"},{"product_id":"farmer-smoked-raw-liu-bao-tea-in-basket","title":"Farmer Smoked Raw Liu Bao Tea in Basket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a small farmer production that doesn't involve wet piling. It was grown in a small Hei Shan area garden (Wuzhou, Guangxi) at an altitude of 600 meters, and then plucked, withered, and cured using a smoky fire!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood-smoke, and sweet with a caramel and roasted corn character! An incredibly unique offering that is a good choice for those who love smoky teas! This is very smoky, but doesn't taste burned at all!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan be purchased in 400 gram baskets or in lesser quantities without the basket!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2016 April Harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"1 Basket (400 Grams)","offer_id":43291131740359,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Grams","offer_id":43291131773127,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":43291131805895,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Grams","offer_id":43291131838663,"sku":"","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/files\/DSC_4052_c633e9fa-7dcd-422b-a9c3-86dbb9698be0.jpg?v=1689886156"},{"product_id":"1980s-liu-bao-tea","title":"1980's Liu Bao Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e1980's Liu Bao stored in Wuzhou Guangxi.  Very cleanly stored Liu Bao with all the good  hallmarks of aged Liu Bao, and yet not funky or moldy tasting.  If you love aged Liu Bao you will most likely very much enjoy this tea!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15 Grams per tin\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"1 Tin (15 Grams)","offer_id":43573747024071,"sku":"","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/files\/1_5ae9f89d-76ed-4438-9623-da231b9e7b0f.jpg?v=1702056102"},{"product_id":"2009-ginseng-aroma-te-ji-grade-liu-bao-tea","title":"2009 Ginseng Aroma Te Ji Grade Liu Bao Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a 2009 Ginseng Aroma Liu Bao Tea that was aged in Wuzhou (Guangxi). The Ginseng Aroma is not something that the tea started with, but rather comes about during the aging\/storage process after several years. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI asked the supplier of this tea to explain \"Ginseng Aroma\" in Liu Bao tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, in what kind of Liu Bao tea does the \"ginseng aroma\" appear? How can we determine when a particular Liu Bao tea will develop this aroma? We know that Liu Bao tea can have honey, fungal, date, woody, pine smoke, ginseng, medicinal, and betel nut aromas. Some also say that Liu Bao tea can develop an aged aroma. Among these aromas, the honey aroma is typically found in newer traditional Liu Bao teas, while the other seven aromas are aged aromas, which develop as the tea ages, in contrast to fresher aromas. Among these aged aromas, fungal, date, woody, and pine smoke aromas generally develop within the first six years of aging. The ginseng, medicinal, and betel nut aromas typically appear after more than six years of aging. In my experience, the aging path of aromas for modern Liu Bao tea tends to follow this sequence: fungal, date, woody, ginseng, and then medicinal. I exclude the betel nut aroma from modern Liu Bao tea because the typical aroma transition for traditional Liu Bao tea is honey, pine smoke, medicinal, and then betel nut. The betel nut aroma is a varietal aroma specific to certain types of Liu Bao tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor modern Liu Bao tea, there are usually two common paths for aroma development. One path is fungal to woody to medicinal, and the other is date to ginseng to medicinal. Generally, heavily fermented teas follow the first path, while lightly fermented Liu Bao teas follow the second path. Therefore, the ginseng aroma usually appears in modern Liu Bao teas that are lightly fermented and have aged for over eight years. Not all Liu Bao teas will develop a ginseng aroma. In fact, the ginseng aroma is also related to the tea variety. If the tea is not made from the Guangxi large-leaf variety (Guiqing variety), even if it is lightly fermented, it will not develop a ginseng aroma. Similarly, the Guiqing variety will not develop a betel nut aroma even if it is processed using traditional methods. Both paths can result in a medicinal aroma, but it is not the same type of medicinal aroma. For example, the \"Old Tea Granny\" from the traditional process also has a medicinal aroma, but it is not the same type. The medicinal aroma also has different types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill traditionally processed Liu Bao tea made from Guangxi large-leaf (Guiqing variety) develop a ginseng aroma? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe answer is yes, but not all traditionally processed Guangxi large-leaf teas will have a ginseng aroma. The specific reasons for this are not detailed here, as that is a highly valuable answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTherefore, the ginseng aroma can be considered a varietal aroma of the Guangxi large-leaf variety from a specific region, appearing in both modern and traditional processing methods. In modern processes, it appears in Liu Bao teas that have aged for more than eight years. In traditional processes, it typically takes longer, generally appearing in Liu Bao teas that have aged for over twelve years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500 Grams per basket. 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The Yao Xiang aroma is not something that the tea started with, but rather comes about during the aging\/storage process after several years. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYao Xiang Aroma is a type of betel nut aroma Liu Bao that happens with longer term aging and under certain storage conditions. See section 8 below for an explanation of the distinct character of \"yao xiang\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecognizing Betel Nut Aroma by Key Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on multiple experiments and discussions from betel nut aroma-themed tea tasting sessions, my fellow experienced tea friends and I have gained several insights into Liu Bao Tea’s betel nut aroma. Here are ten general conclusions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Betel Nut Aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e: This is the pleasant and enjoyable type of betel nut aroma most often referred to. It can range from light and elegant to rich, subtle, and deeply hidden. Although the styles differ, the aroma remains consistent in its core characteristics. The tea broth is sweet and mellow, harmonizing with the betel nut aroma to create a very pleasant and comfortable drinking experience. It resembles wood but isn’t exactly woodsy, and it’s akin to smoke but not smoky. The aroma fills the mouth, and the flavors and scents are rich in layers. A slight tangy feeling under the jaw may enhance the sensation of salivation, bringing a smooth and enjoyable experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Betel Nut Aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tea that has the potential to develop a betel nut aroma often exhibits a fresh and “clear” aroma in its early stages, typically within the first few years. Although it is not yet fully enjoyable, as its flavor and scent haven’t matured, this early aroma can indicate the tea’s potential to develop the betel nut aroma later on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransformation from Fresh to Mature\u003c\/strong\u003e: A Liu Bao Tea with fresh betel nut aroma will, through proper storage, transform into a mature aroma. The specific type of mature aroma that develops depends on the storage conditions and environment, as well as the quality of the raw materials and production techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubtle Dry Scent\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tea that has betel nut aroma tends to have a subtle dry and aged scent that is not easy to detect in its dry leaf form. 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However, less experienced tea drinkers may mistake betel nut aroma for smoky aroma due to their similarities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmoke vs. Betel Nut Aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e: Smoke and betel nut aroma are not the same. The former is often the result of improper processing and can cause throat irritation, while the latter is soft, smooth, and pleasant, becoming more refined with repeated brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistinguishing Yao Aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e: Some tea with a scent similar to betel nut aroma is actually Yao aroma. Yao aroma is more intense and bold, but the true betel nut aroma is pure, harmonious, and elegant, with a lasting sweetness and a gentle finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePersistence of Betel Nut Aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e: High-quality Liu Bao Tea with betel nut aroma maintains its fragrance through many brews, with the aroma becoming purer and softer as the tea is steeped repeatedly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFaster Transformation with Certain Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e: Liu Bao Tea that contains a certain amount of stems or medium-sized leaves tends to develop betel nut aroma more quickly and richly. 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