Liu Bao Tea
Liu Bao is a dark tea from Wuzhou in Guangxi, traditionally piled and aged in bamboo baskets.
Flavor Profile
What does Liu Bao taste like?
Liu Bao is a dark tea from Wuzhou in Guangxi, traditionally piled and aged in bamboo baskets. The cup is smooth and grounding: damp earth, betel nut, and dark wood with a clean mineral finish and a natural sweetness that emerges over steeps. Aged Liu Bao develops a medicinal, cooling character prized in humid southern China.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Guangxi, China
Liu Bao ('six castles') takes its name from the old tea markets of Wuzhou, Guangxi.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Liu Bao
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Liu Bao
Typical brewed serving
Liu Bao is a medium-caffeine dark tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 30–60 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
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FAQ
Liu Bao Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Liu Bao tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Liu Bao tea?
Liu Bao is a dark tea from Wuzhou in Guangxi, traditionally piled and aged in bamboo baskets.
Does Liu Bao tea have caffeine?
Yes. Liu Bao is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 30–60 mg per brewed serving.
What does Liu Bao tea taste like?
Liu Bao is known for a profile led by Earthy, Woody, and Smooth, with a strong body.
How do you brew Liu Bao tea?
Use about 5 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 95–100°C, steeping for 0.5–1 minutes. It can be re-steeped 5–8 times.
Is Liu Bao tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Liu Bao; its profile centers on Earthy, Woody, and Smooth.