Cha Zhi Ji – Yuandu Liu Bao Tea (2000s) | Traditional Double-Steamed Vintage

Yuandu Liu Bao Tea from the 2000s – A Rare Collector's Vintage

Cha Zhi Ji’s Yuandu Liu Bao from the 2000s is a classic representation of aged Liu Bao tea, processed using the traditional double-steamed and double-compressed technique. The dry leaves are glossy and dry to the touch, dark brown with reddish hues, and tightly rolled with visible buds. It exudes a sweet, toasty aroma of rice grains.

The brewed liquor is amber red, bright and clear. Decades of natural aging have mellowed the taste – the tea is smooth and full-bodied, yet clean and vibrant. Later steeps reveal notes of honey and a lingering sweet aftertaste. This tea is highly infusible, refreshing, and richly layered.

In traditional Liu Bao classification, “Yuandu” (original grade) refers to tea made with a standard of one bud and one to two leaves, representing a high-quality selection before large-scale standardization. This vintage version, aged naturally since the 2000s, reflects the authentic depth and elegance treasured by collectors.

Limited stock – now opened and portioned for sharing by Cha Zhi Ji.