Origination:
Crafted from premium grade Liubao tea leaves via WAIMAO LAOMAI 2211 traditional export process with modern tech. Retains classic flavor, enhances appearance & quality. Features a distinct “ripe nut aroma”, named “Xingyun”. ZhongCha LiuBao Tea—fine
taste in every sip.
Appearance:
The tea leaves feature tightly-knit strands, with a dark brown color. They are clean and evenly shaped.
Soup Color:
The tea soup is as deep red as a jujube, presenting a rich and intense dark red hue.
Aroma:
It has an obvious “Betel nut aroma”, thus earning the name “Apricot Aroma“.
The scent is as sweet as that of ripe fruits, and when smelled cold, it has a betel nut aroma.
Taste Profile:
The taste is rich, mellow, smooth, and refreshing, with a faint betel nut aroma and the charm of roasted nuts. The aftertaste is sweet and lingering, leaving one with an endless aftertaste.
Brewing Recommendations
- Tea Amount & Vessel: Use 5-7g of tea (break small pieces from the brick, avoid crushing) with a Yixing clay teapot or Gaiwan (100-150ml) — these vessels retain heat well to draw out the areca nut and aged notes.
- Water & Temperature: Use filtered or spring water; bring to full boil (100℃) (high temperature unlocks the deep, mellow flavor of aged wild Liubao without bitterness).
- Steeping Time:
- First 2 washes: 5-10s (awaken the tea, discard water).
- 1st-3rd infusions: 15-20s (light to medium strength, highlight areca nut sweetness).
- 4th-8th infusions: Extend by 5-10s each time (flavor remains rich; earthy and sweet layers deepen).
- It can be steeped 8-12 times — wild tea leaves hold flavor well due to their dense texture.
Storage Recommendations
- Environment Control: Keep in a cool, dry, well-ventilated space (15-25℃, 50%-70% humidity) — avoid direct sunlight, dampness (to prevent mold) and strong odors (tea absorbs smells easily, which would ruin the areca nut aroma).
- Packaging Choice: Wrap the brick in unbleached cotton paper or porous kraft paper (preserves breathability for slow aging); avoid airtight plastic bags (traps moisture). For long-term storage, place in a ceramic jar or wooden tea caddy with
a loose-fitting lid.
- Handling Note: Avoid frequent touching (oils from hands may affect the tea surface) and sudden temperature/humidity changes — stable conditions help maintain its 20-year-aged flavor integrity.
