Liu Bao Dark

Liu Bao Dark – Traditional Aged Guangxi Dark Tea

Liu Bao Dark tea (六堡茶) is a traditional aged dark tea from Wuzhou City in Guangxi Province, China. It has a deep, woodsy aroma and a moss-like character that comes from a fermentation process similar to that of traditional ripe pu-erh from Yunnan. Liu Bao has been enjoyed for centuries and is treasured by dark tea lovers for its smooth, grounding depth.

Traditionally described as "red, strong, aged and mellow, " Liu Bao lives up to its reputation. Our Liu Bao Dark has thin, tight, black-brown leaves with an aroma that recalls a mossy, damp pile of autumn leaves. Once steeped, the deep reddish-brown liquor opens with woodsy notes, moving into bark and moss flavors before finishing with autumn leaves and roasted buckwheat.

Tasting Notes

• Dry leaf: thin, tight and dark black-brown
• Aroma: mossy, like a damp pile of autumn leaves
• Liquor: deep reddish brown
• Flavor: woodsy, with bark and moss notes
• Finish: autumn leaves and buckwheat, smooth and lingering

Why You'll Love It

Liu Bao is delightfully smooth and surprisingly fresh, with a lingering aftertaste that invites cup after cup. If you enjoy ripe pu-erh, Liu Bao offers a fascinating new take on fermented tea with its own distinctive woodsy, mossy character. Like other dark teas, it's traditionally enjoyed as a warming after-dinner cup.

• A traditional dark tea from Guangxi, China
• Classic "red, strong, aged and mellow" character
• Woodsy, mossy and smooth
• Rewards multiple infusions

How to Enjoy

Brew it gongfu-style in a gaiwan or clay teapot to explore how its flavor evolves over several infusions. It's a comforting coffee alternative in the morning and a soothing after-dinner cup, especially after rich meals.

Earthy, mellow and full of character, Liu Bao Dark is a must-try for fans of fermented teas.