Gui Lao Liu Bao japanesetea red teas or roasted teas

red teas or roasted teas

in small remote villages of Rongjiang County

a living ecosystem — even considered as a member of the family by the women themselves

and handwoven on traditional looms

She was close to Lu Yu

Gui Lao Liu Bao japanesetea red teas or roasted teasGui Lao Liu Bao is an aged dark tea (hei cha) from Wuzhou, Guangxi, China. Harvested in 2008, from large leaf varietals, typically 35 leaf plucks, picked in spring. Leaves are spread out to wilt and reduce moisture. Leaves are heated (traditionally in woks) to halt enzymatic oxidation, preserving certain green characteristics. Rolled to break cell walls and shape the leaves, facilitating flavor development. Then, the tea is piled, moistened, and