Product Name: 2019 CNNP Liu Bao "Gong Ti Guan - Lv Guan - Yi Ji" (Gongti Can - Green Can - 1st Grade, Aged from 2012)
Category: Liu Bao Dark Tea
Origin: Wuzhou, Guangxi, China
Net Weight: 250g per tin
Category: Liu Bao Dark Tea
Origin: Wuzhou, Guangxi, China
Net Weight: 250g per tin
The 2019 CNNP Liu Bao "Gongti Can - Green Can - 1st Grade" is a refined expression of the classic Zhongcha Gongti Can formula, crafted from carefully selected 1st Grade Liu Bao tea leaves. Aged since 2012 using the intricate "one tea, multiple storages" process, this tea has matured over seven years in cellars, resulting in a richly developed character that exemplifies the depth and tradition of Liu Bao dark tea.
Tea Characteristics:
The dry tea features tightly rolled leaves with a warm brown hue. After two initial rinses, the tea awakens to release a vibrant, intense aged aroma. The liquor brews a vivid, lustrous red, full and glossy in appearance. The flavor is robust, sweet, and refreshing, with a thick, smooth mouthfeel. By the fifth steeping, the color deepens to a radiant crimson, resembling amber, while the aged fragrance intensifies, delivering a bold, sweet richness with layered complexity. Even at the tenth steeping, the aged aroma persists, accompanied by a lingering throat charm. The spent leaves reveal a uniform, glossy brown texture, soft and brimming with vitality.
Tasting Notes:
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Aroma: Bold and refreshing aged fragrance
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Flavor: Rich, sweet, and velvety with enduring depth
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Color: Bright red, deepening to amber-like brilliance
Historical Legacy:
Originating in the 1960s and 1970s, the "Old Eight Zhongcha Gongti Can Liu Bao Tea" series includes three iconic variants—Red Can, Silver Can, and Green Can—each packaged in 250g tins. As one of the earliest small-packaged Liu Bao teas designed for export, the series earned its name "Gongti Can" (Workers’ Stadium Can) from its distinctive packaging featuring Beijing’s Workers’ Stadium. The 2019 Green Can edition upholds this storied tradition, offering a masterful blend of heritage and flavor.
Originating in the 1960s and 1970s, the "Old Eight Zhongcha Gongti Can Liu Bao Tea" series includes three iconic variants—Red Can, Silver Can, and Green Can—each packaged in 250g tins. As one of the earliest small-packaged Liu Bao teas designed for export, the series earned its name "Gongti Can" (Workers’ Stadium Can) from its distinctive packaging featuring Beijing’s Workers’ Stadium. The 2019 Green Can edition upholds this storied tradition, offering a masterful blend of heritage and flavor.
The "Gongti Can - Green Can - 1st Grade" is a testament to the enduring allure of Liu Bao tea, delivering a multi-dimensional experience that rewards both immediate enjoyment and patient appreciation.