If you want to discover Chinese dark tea, then look no further than Liu Pao Tea (六堡茶) – a traditional Liu Pao Tea from Liubao, Guangxi harvested in 2019. This tea is also known as Liu Bao Tea.
Liu Pao Tea possesses woody sweetness, smooth texture, and complexities that make it known for maintaining its strong flavour throughout the rolling and aging process.
Considered a staple of health for its cleansing, digestive and restorative influence for centuries, Liu Pao Tea has remained in favour with those who love tea.
We at Tea Life Australia proudly present to our customers refined Liu Pao Tea, which is carefully preserved in its region of origin.
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Taste Profile for Liu Pao Tea
Liu Pao Tea has a very strong and rich rounded mouthfeel with different layers of flavors which include earthiness, wood, and sweetness.
It is common to liken it to Pu-erh in terms of flavor profile; however, Liu Pao tea stands out with its distinct flavor which is a result of a difference in its fermentation.
Its cocoa, plus dried fruits, and mild spiciness (which develops more complexity) become known to the taste of its old aged tea.
It’s not just quite an ordinary tea as it has some soothing qualities, the combination of these two helps to achieve very meditative tea drinking.
The experience is exceptional whether the Liu Pao is consumed on its own or during tea drinking ceremonies where the art of Chinese dark teas is exhibited, as the ritual is satisfying.
Liu Pao Tea’s Benefits on Health
Apart from having a more than just good taste, Liu Pao Tea is also said to have certain health benefits which are possible due to its fermentation and underlying aging:
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Promotes Digestion: Liu Pao tea can help with digestion, and has been accepted as one of the best options after meals, as it does well in calming the tummy as well as maintaining the gut.
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Great Source of Antioxidants: Liu Pao is literally built with antioxidants intended to clean the body from oxidative stress and assist in healing.
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Increases Energy and Mental Clarity: Liu Pao tea as well has a natural caffeine in it, so strain will not be felt but a gentle boost which enhances mental focus alertness will surely be obtained.
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Supports Detoxification: Also, the presence of fermentation in this tea increases its natural detoxification which makes this tea loved by people who want to support their liver and help the body in cleansing.
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Induces calmness: However, Liu Pao tea affects the body and the brain in a beneficial way to de-stress and calm down individuals and therefore works well for individuals that are out to chill and relax.
A Tea that Inspires Pondering
Liu Pao Tea is very suitable for lots of tea drinkers who like to have in their hands the endorsing of strong aged tea and the rough and rich taste of well matured tea.
It feels smooth when drinking and warm, this tea can have lots of layers of taste. This is especially suited for those moments when one hopes to meditate, during a tea ceremony, or sharing with tea lovers. In the colder times of the year, Liu Pao is comforting and warming.
Liu Pao Tea is a distinctly tasty tea with a natural fermentation unique to it and can be used on different occasions, be it drinking it slow off the cup to contemplate life or trying it out as an iced tea.
With every sip, new plunge of flavor is to be discovered, hence Liu Pao is a very interesting tea.
How to Brew Liu Pao Tea
Brewing Liu Pao Tea is effortless so that you can embrace the tea more during drinking with its bold earthy tones and very warm feelings within them:
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Water temperature: It is recommended to boil water and let it cool down before use to around 95-100°C (203-212°F). This is done to obtain the rich deep flavors from the tea.
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Steeping time: As a general serving amount, using Liu Pao tea leaves use approximately 1-2 teaspoons/ 5-7 grams per teapot. Pour the tea and allow it to seep for about 2-3 minutes. Liu Pao tea can also be steeped for several times, pushing for in depth flavors with every additional steeping.
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Enhancements: Contrary to the preferences of many Liu Pao tea is drunk plain just cause it is very complex on its own and doesn’t really need sweeteners or other flavors that enhance the drink.
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Iced tea option: If you want to make a bold iced tea with Liu Pao: prepare the tea in the usual way, let it cool and pour it over the ice. The lukewarm and woody characteristics of Liu Pao would be a great combination for an iced tea as well.
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Enjoy: Savor the drink slowly and both hot and cold to experience the complex and deeper flavors of Liu Pao tea which are obtained after a long process of fermentation and ripening.
Liu Pao Tea - Why Tea Life Australia?
At Tea Life Australia, we get our Liu Pao Tea directly from the Liubao Tea makers who are certified to use the customary dark tea leaves of Guangxi.
Care is taken to age and select the specific Liu Pao batch so that you will never miss out on the rich and smooth natural flavors of our tea.
No preservatives, no artificial additives or flavors are featured in our Liu Pao Tea. Our tea however offers herbal wellness and deep flavor, that’s hard to find these days.
History and culture surrounds our Liu Pao tea, making the experience as unique and enjoyable as drinking the tea itself, making it ideal for beginners and advanced tea lovers alike.
The History of Liu Pao Tea
Liu Pao Tea is a wonderful dark tea with a great history rooted in the Qing Dynasty. The tea originates from the town of Liubao in Guangxi, China, Liu Pao is noted for its creative fermentation technique which includes the storage of the tea leaf until its unique taste and health benefits are fully matured.
Over the centuries, Liu Pao has been valued for its ability to facilitate digestion and body clean up, hence over the years it has succeeded in Chinese tea culture.
Liu Pao is a tea that emphasizes connection to nature, it has found itself on the table during tea ceremonies and other rituals. Even now it is appreciated by many looking for a strong tasting tea that provides rich grounding and lots of history.
Cautionary Notes
Liu Pao Tea is safe for use by the majority. However, Liu Pao Tea exposes those who are caffeine sensitive to tea which should be taken with care.
Liu Pao tea should not be consumed consistently on the regular by pregnant women or mothers who are still nursing, or the individuals who have some certain medical conditions or take medication due to some specific reasons.
If you are looking for a good strong tea, tasting earthier and more complex, that also has quite a history behind it, that brings in depth, a touch of tradition and wellness in each cup – try Liu Pao Tea forget the past and indulge in the beauty of the present.
Liu Pao Tea is perfect for any moment, whether hot or cold and can surely tickle one’s taste buds.
