Liu Bao from the 80s: A Taste of Time
The verdict is in: A 1980s Liu Bao tea didn’t just wake me up—it rewired my palate. After a brutal hangover, I abandoned Sheng’s sharp, tea-sick inducing tang for this aged pu-erh, and it delivered something rare: balance. The first brews were a disaster, steeped like a green tea, but patience unlocked its depth. At 30 seconds, it bloomed into earthy, medicinal notes that mirrored dark chocolate’s complexity. This isn’t just tea—it’s a time capsule. Liu Bao’s magic lies in its transformation. Unlike Sheng, which evolves over years, this 1980s batch was already aged, offering immediate richness. The key? Steeping…


