{"title":"Dark Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eSteady, fermented, and naturally soothing. Dark Teas like Liu Bao or Anhua Hei Cha are cherished for their woody profile and digestive benefits. These are the perfect companions for a calm evening or a post-meal mindful ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/saanwu.com\/collections\/ru-ware\"\u003ePair the teapot with cups\u003c\/a\u003e in a lighter color to better appreciate the tea’s color and aroma. A well-matched set makes the tea moment more complete.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2008-aged-golden-buds-apricot-kernel-aroma-liubao-tea","title":"2008 Aged Golden Buds Apricot Kernel Aroma Liubao Tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/8523\/4712\/files\/2008-aged-golden-buds-apricot-kernel-aroma-liubao-tea-chinese-tea.jpg?v=1757582331\" alt=\"\"\u003eThis exceptional Liubao tea, produced in Guangxi's Wuzhou region in 2008, has been carefully aged for over 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Segoe UI;\"\u003e7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e years to achieve its profound depth and distinctive character. Made entirely from tender golden buds and refined through traditional pile-fermentation and extended aging, this tea embodies the unique \"apricot kernel aroma\" (Xing Ren Xiang) that is highly prized among dark tea connoisseurs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dry leaves display a rich chestnut-brown color with visible golden tips, a testament to its premium raw material. After aging, the tea brews into a deep, ruby-red liquor offering a smooth and thick texture. Its aroma is complex and inviting—blending notes of dried apricot, aged wood, Chinese herbs, and a subtle sweet spice. The taste is mellow and earthy with a lingering sweetness and a distinctive almond-like aftertaste that defines this classic Liubao tea variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eBrewing Guide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eTeaware:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Segoe UI;\"\u003eJianshui purple clay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e teapot or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Segoe UI;\"\u003eYixing teapot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100°C (212°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eAmount:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6-7g per 150ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eRinse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rinse quickly with boiling water to awaken the leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eSteeping Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst infusion: 20-30 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGradually increase by 10-15 seconds for subsequent brews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eExcellent for simmering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Simmer 5g in 500ml water for 3-5 minutes over low heat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eStorage Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore in a well-ventilated, dark, and dry environment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep away from strong odors; natural room temperature storage is ideal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for continued aging to further develop its complexity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"saanwustudio","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":50649737625880,"sku":"DT091125-003","price":127.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":50649813745944,"sku":"DT091125-004","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/8523\/4712\/files\/2008-aged-golden-buds-apricot-kernel-aroma-liubao-tea.jpg?v=1757583240"},{"product_id":"2013-aged-supreme-grade-liubao-tea","title":"2013 Aged Supreme Grade Liubao Tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/8523\/4712\/files\/aged-liubao-tea-liquor-deep-ruby.jpg?v=1766037425\" alt=\"Deep ruby-red liquor of aged Liubao tea with thick texture\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exceptional Liubao tea originates from the historic tea-producing region of Wuzhou in Guangxi, crafted from carefully selected spring leaves in 2013 and aged under controlled conditions for over a decade. As a Supreme Grade Liubao tea, it represents the highest standard of traditional pile-fermentation and aging craftsmanship, developing the characteristic \"aged fragrance\" (Chen Xiang) prized by connoisseurs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tea has undergone complete microbial transformation through natural aging, resulting in leaves that appear dark brown with visible golden tips. When brewed, it produces a deep, ruby-red liquor with remarkable clarity and a thick, viscous texture that coats the palate. The flavor profile reveals complex layers of aged wood, dried dates, Chinese herbs, and a distinctive \"red date sweetness\" (Hong Zao Wei), with a subtle pine resin aroma that lingers in the empty cup. The aftertaste is exceptionally clean and sweet, demonstrating perfect fermentation balance and superior aging potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eBrewing Guide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eTeaware:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yixing clay teapot or porcelain gaiwan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100°C (212°F) boiling water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eAmount:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6-8g per 150ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eRinse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rinse twice with boiling water to awaken the aged leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eSteeping Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst infusion: 15-20 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGradually increase by 10-15 seconds for subsequent brews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eExcellent for simmering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Segoe UI;\"\u003e—gentle heating enhances its medicinal sweetness and smoothness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eStorage Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore in a well-ventilated, odor-proof ceramic jar away from light and moisture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural room temperature storage with occasional air circulation is ideal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for continued aging to develop deeper complexity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo refrigeration needed—this tea improves with proper aging conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"saanwustudio","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":51364668834072,"sku":"BlackTea1217-003","price":122.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":51364668866840,"sku":"BlackTea1217-004","price":192.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/8523\/4712\/files\/2013-aged-liubao-tea.jpg?v=1766037316"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/8523\/4712\/collections\/dark-tea-banner.jpg?v=1783591090","url":"https:\/\/saanwu.com\/es\/collections\/dark-tea.oembed","provider":"saanwustudio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}