{"product_id":"1992-lao-baozhong-oolong-taiwan-20g","title":"1992 Lao Baozhong Oolong, Taiwan","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1992 Lao Baozhong Oolong, Taiwan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA rare aged Taiwanese oolong — over 30 years of quiet transformation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLao Baozhong (老包種) is an aged version of one of Taiwan's most historically significant teas. Baozhong — literally \"the wrapped kind\" — takes its name from the old practice of packaging tea leaves in folded paper, sealed with the producer's stamp. Originating from the Wenshan area near Taipei, Baozhong has been a cornerstone of Taiwanese tea culture since the late 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis particular lot dates back to 1992, making it over three decades old. In its youth, Baozhong is a lightly oxidized, strip-shaped oolong known for its bright floral aromatics — gardenia, lily, orchid. With age, the tea undergoes a profound metamorphosis. The original delicate florals recede, giving way to a deep, layered complexity that only time can produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e The aged leaves are dark, elongated, and loosely twisted — a hallmark of classic Baozhong processing, which does not use ball-rolling. The infusion pours a rich, dark amber, a world apart from the pale golden hue of a fresh Baozhong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e The flavour is deep, smooth, and remarkably round. Expect pronounced notes of dried wood, cedar, and aged herbs with a distinctive ginseng-like sweetness in the aftertaste. Underneath, there are hints of dark malt, dried fruit, and a subtle earthy warmth. The mouthfeel is thick and velvety, with virtually no astringency. As the session progresses, a quiet medicinal quality emerges — calming and grounding, characteristic of well-stored aged Taiwanese oolongs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e The dry leaves carry a concentrated scent of herbal tincture and old wood. Once steeped, the aroma opens into warm cedar, camphor, and a faint, lingering sweetness reminiscent of dried longan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEffect\u003c\/strong\u003e Deeply warming and soothing. Aged Baozhong is traditionally valued for its calming, grounding energy. A tea for slow, contemplative sessions — one that rewards patience and attention with every steep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moychay Phuket","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49042606784764,"sku":"1992Laobaotaiwan","price":79.0,"currency_code":"THB","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7196\/5436\/files\/1992Laobaotaiwan.png?v=1778155701","url":"https:\/\/phuket.moychay.asia\/products\/1992-lao-baozhong-oolong-taiwan-20g","provider":"Moychay Phuket","version":"1.0","type":"link"}