2026 Liubao Traditional Raw Heicha Top Seller each adorned with a sparrow

each adorned with a sparrow or wren

It was originally developed for producing tencha—the shaded tea used to make matcha—but only a small number of growers continue to cultivate it today for sencha (Japanese steamed green tea)

or overly vegetal

offering a tranquil and serene tea-drinking experience designed for those who value minimalist aesthetics and a pure and serene tea experience

2026 Liubao Traditional Raw Heicha Top Seller each adorned with a sparrow*For the aged version of this amazing Liubao, check out this one below. 2012 Heirloom Cultivar Raw Liubao Heicha When most people think of Liubao, they imagine a dark, earthy, fully fermented tea. But that's actually a relatively modern style. Before fermented Liubao became common, Liubao was traditionally made as raw () using a much older processing method. Instead of speeding up fermentation through artificial wet piling, this tea is left to