The plum rain season brings persistent drizzles, dampness clinging to clothes and casting a gloomy, sluggish mood.
Such lingering rainy days are no fit for rushed quick steepings. Instead, a mellow, sweet and glutinous aged dark tea, slowly steeped in a vacuum flask or simmered gently, warms the body from within, dispels internal damp chill and calms restless minds. Today, Tongxin She Teahouse proudly presents the naturally taro-scented aged Liubao Tea of 2006, a therapeutic vintage brew matured for nearly two decades.
Many tea lovers are fond of Liubao tea yet deterred by the storage odors, stray notes and earthy harshness of young batches.
This 2006 aged Liubao has long shed the greenness and roughness of fresh tea. Crafted with authentic dark tea techniques from Wuzhou, Guangxi, it has undergone nearly two decades of natural dry warehouse aging. No artificial flavorings, scented flower infusions or synthetic additives are used whatsoever.
Its rich ripe taro aroma forms purely from microbial transformation during pile fermentation and years of cellaring, a genuine flavor gifted by time—pure, clear, mild and unadulterated.
The dry tea leaves are dark brown, glossy and tightly twisted, carrying the poised bearing of well-aged vintage tea.
Once awakened by boiling water, a delicate, soft taro fragrance rises instantly, reminiscent of steamed taro and sweet glutinous sweet potato. The scent is subtle yet enduring, never overpowering or sharp. The tea liquor is deep red, translucent and lustrous, with a thick, velvety texture abundant in tea pectin that coats the tongue gently.
Zero astringency or unwanted off-notes greet the palate; the taro aroma fully integrates into the liquor rather than floating merely on top.
The first sip delivers soft glutinous taro sweetness intertwined with mild aged and honey notes. Mid-sip, the liquor flows silky smooth, with lingering sweet aftertaste gradually spreading across the throat. The later infusions grow increasingly fresh and glutinous, and the empty teacup retains the fragrance long after drinking, showcasing exquisite layered complexity.
Unlike bold, sharp betel nut-scented Liubao variants, this taro-aroma version is gentle and approachable: ideal for new tea drinkers, while seasoned connoisseurs appreciate its authentic aged charm.
It is inherently tailor-made for rainy weather, perfectly suited for prolonged flask steeping or gentle simmering.
No frequent pouring or precise timing is needed on damp days. Steep it in a thermos or simmer slowly in a tea cooker for several minutes, and the liquor turns richer and sweeter, with taro aroma fully locked inside. It never turns thin even with extended steeping, growing more aromatic with longer simmering.
A cup of this warm tea chases away bodily dampness and warms the stomach. It makes the perfect companion for solitary quiet moments at home or casual chats with friends amid rainy weather.
Nearly two decades of maturation have worn away sharp edges, leaving only tender gentleness.
Free from intense, jarring fragrances, this naturally taro-scented aged Liubao holds steady sweetness and comforting warmth refined by years, the most soothing remedy for humid rainy seasons.
Exclusive Offer from Tongxin She Teahouse
✅ Complimentary limited tasting sample (8 grams)
Authentic 2006 vintage naturally taro-scented Liubao Tea, 100% additive-free
Tea aficionados fond of glutinous taro aroma and mild aged dark tea must not miss this precious vintage brew.