{"product_id":"guangxi-aged-liu-pao","title":"Guangxi Aged Liu Pao","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeven Years in French Oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuangxi Aged Liu Pao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a distinctive Chinese dark tea aged for seven years in French oak wooden chests, developing a wonderfully rich \u0026amp; complex character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginating from the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of southern China, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiu Pao tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e takes its name from Liu Pao Town, where this traditional post-fermented tea has a long history of cultivation \u0026amp; production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOften compared to Chinese Pu-Erh, Liu Pao has its own distinctive processing methods \u0026amp; regional character. This particular tea stands out for its unusual ageing process, spending seven years in French oak chests rather than the bamboo baskets traditionally associated with Liu Pao.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Does Guangxi Aged Liu Pao Taste Like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erich, earthy Chinese dark tea with complex woody notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e developed through its extended ageing in French oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original tasting description evokes the character of forests, orchards \u0026amp; fields, suggesting an intriguing range of earthy, woody \u0026amp; subtly layered flavours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating tea for anyone who enjoys the depth of aged Pu-Erh or wants to explore the distinctive flavours of traditional Chinese dark teas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes Liu Pao Tea Special?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiu Pao is a post-fermented Chinese tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning the leaves undergo microbial fermentation during processing \u0026amp; ageing, developing flavours quite different from conventional green or black teas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally, Liu Pao is often stored in large bamboo baskets, allowing its character to evolve over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Guangxi Aged Liu Pao takes a different approach. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged for seven years in French oak wooden chests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it brings an unusual dimension to this historic Chinese tea style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of traditional post-fermentation \u0026amp; extended oak ageing creates a tea with a distinctive story, provenance \u0026amp; depth of flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Rare Find for Adventurous Tea Drinkers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're already a fan of aged Pu-Erh, Guangxi Aged Liu Pao offers an opportunity to explore another fascinating branch of Chinese tea craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's also a wonderful choice for anyone curious about how fermentation, ageing \u0026amp; storage can shape the character of speciality tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeven years in the making, and well worth discovering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eteaket","offers":[{"title":"20g Keep Tin","offer_id":58617674858879,"sku":"LLGUANGXIAGEDLIUPAOTIN20G","price":9.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"40g Carton","offer_id":58617674826111,"sku":"LLGUANGXIAGEDLIUPAO40G","price":15.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1034\/7000\/6655\/files\/Guangxi-Aged-Liu-Pao-Close-Up_759a6932-de56-42e5-a213-1130cc0458b9.jpg?v=1791290269","url":"https:\/\/www.eteaket.co.uk\/products\/guangxi-aged-liu-pao","provider":"eteaket","version":"1.0","type":"link"}