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SmokyEarthyWoody
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This exceptional aged Liu Bao, dating back to the 1980s, offers a captivating journey through time with its distinctive pine soot aroma. The deep, earthy notes characteristic of well-aged dark tea are elegantly intertwined with a subtle woody sweetness, culminating in a complex and profoundly comforting liquor.
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What does 1980s 松烟香 (Pine Soot Aroma) Guangxi Liu Bao First Grade taste like?
This exceptional aged Liu Bao, dating back to the 1980s, offers a captivating journey through time with its distinctive pine soot aroma. The deep, earthy notes characteristic of well-aged dark tea are. It leans smoky, earthy and woody.
How should I brew 1980s 松烟香 (Pine Soot Aroma) Guangxi Liu Bao First Grade?
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 1980s 松烟香 (Pine Soot Aroma) Guangxi Liu Bao First Grade come from?
Grown in Guangxi, China. This batch is from the 1980 harvest.
How much does 1980s 松烟香 (Pine Soot Aroma) Guangxi Liu Bao First Grade cost?
Starts at $20.35 from Purple Cloud Tea House, or about $0.04/g. A 500g package gets you around 83 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $0.24 per session. Explore more dark teas on Teadar.