Lao Cha Po Liubao Dark Tea – Aged 2010, Wild Old Trees, Smooth & Sweet

Lao Cha Po Liubao Dark Tea – Aged 2010, Wild Old Trees, Smooth & SweetLao Cha Po specifically refers to old leaves (not tender buds) harvested one week before and after Shuangjiang (one of Chinas 24 solar terms, around October 23, marking the start of colder weather). These are mostly coarse leaves from the current year or 23 year old growth. Cha Po is the Liubao peoples respectful name for old leaves. In the past, farmers sold tender buds as high quality tea, while coarse old leaves were kept as everyday tea. The name

Rather than comparing different teas

Osmanthus Oolong

this style is more mellow and grounded

exemplified in teapot series such as the "Ancient Tree Teapot

Flavor Profile: A brilliant orange-yellow liquor with a prominent "golden ring

shaped by natural selection and careful cultivation

or given as a meaningful tea gift

your body craves a gentle aid to restore balance and lightness

The teapot’s shape resembles an eggplant

dry environment

These unique teas have been valued in traditional Chinese tea culture for centuries

Tea Base / Number of Scenting Rounds：Yunnan Black Tea (Dianhong)/Second scenting