Smokeshow 2003 Liu Bao Heicha
$18.00 – $215.00
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Description
Aged for 20+ years, this Liubao comes from a Yao minority village in Guangxi known for its old (100+ years) and wild trees. While claims of provenance for aged teas are often best taken with a grain of salt, this tea proves its worth in the cup, which is good enough for us.
Made from the local “wild” varietal, this tea also undergoes a smoking process and was traditionally made as medicine for the village. This occurs as a byproduct of pine burned for cooking, smoking the tea that is stored in the attic above.
Unsurprisingly, this tea has a smoky quality, however, it’s well balanced and not overbearing. What is surprising is how well it integrates with a floral fragrance. There is cooling, menthol quality all the way through, as well as a thick texture and mouthfeel.
$1.08-1.20/gram
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Alexandra Verville-Paris –
Drinking this tea immediately makes you feel better. Is the syrupy taste responsible for that?
//Smell: Campfire, airy and fresh, conifer flavored cough syrup, winter cottage, fresh mint mouth lozenge, potpourri
//Texture: Tingling on the tip of the tongue, creamy, thick texture
//Taste: Smoke, mint mouth lozenge, conifer flavored cough syrup, potpourri
//Body sensation: Refreshing, pulse pounding, clear mind, good mood, calm and soothing