{"product_id":"hilltown-no-1-liu-bao-tea","title":"Hilltown No.1 Liu Bao Tea","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHilltown No.1 (Collector's Grade)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea Leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA blend of 2019 Northern Vietnam tea leaves and Guangxi large-leaf cultivar (Gui Qing), carefully selected for depth, balance, and ageing potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermented in Ipoh, Malaysia (the \"Hilltown\") in 2023.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCrafted by fermentation master \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMr. Ng Shu Long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eProduced using a low-temperature, low-humidity, extended piling fermentation process lasting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e106 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, followed by approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2½ years of tea cellar ageing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe liquor offers the richness of a ripe Pu-erh while retaining a subtle liveliness reminiscent of a raw Pu-erh, creating a distinctive balance between the two styles. Smooth, full-bodied and velvety, it delivers a lingering sweetness, remarkable depth, delicate pine-smoke notes, and a layered, expressive finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe extended fermentation and careful cellar ageing further enhance its silky texture and rounded character, softening youthful astringency while developing a richer, more harmonious flavour profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacteristics After Fermentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe natural transformation of tea polyphenols and catechins significantly reduces bitterness and astringency, resulting in a smoother, gentler cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh grassy notes gradually evolve into mature aromas of aged wood, dried dates, and a subtle betel nut fragrance, hallmarks of a well-fermented tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncreased levels of natural polysaccharides and pectin contribute to a thicker, silkier mouthfeel, natural sweetness, and excellent endurance through multiple infusions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrewing Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea Leaves:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6g ( \u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight :\u003c\/strong\u003e 500g± )\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100ml\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjust the steeping time according to your preferred strength and taste.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"LEGEND OF TEA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46461241524420,"sku":"LB51-26","price":238.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/4429\/5108\/files\/WebIMGi_6c4e1731-9bcf-42a6-a48a-2113b11a11ca.jpg?v=1785393727","url":"https:\/\/www.legend-of-tea.com\/products\/hilltown-no-1-liu-bao-tea","provider":"LEGEND OF TEA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}