Liubao Dark Tea - 2008

Liubao dark tea (六堡茶) from Guangxi province is to many an unknown tea, however it has a long history. Rumoured to be the forerunner of Shu Puer, it shares a number of characteristics, though retaining its own distinct and subtle flavours.

A rich, dark tea (黑茶 - Hei Cha) with earthy tones, Liubao tea is best served black. As with Puerh tea, Liubao tea will improve with age, over time different nuances will become more evident.

Wan Ling selected the 特级 Special Grade 6918 recipe for it's great flavours and balance. The tea is harvested in the spring and is picked to a mix of one leaf-one bud (60%) and two leaves-one bud (40%) plucking standard. 

We have expanded our selection of Liubao tea to include these conveniently packed 125g pouches.

Known by the Chinese as black tea, hei-cha (黑茶), they are increasingly known outside of China as dark teas in order to avoid confusion. Great value, great taste.