Cha by Vevien · Pre-sale teas
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I’m preparing the first small batch of Cha by Vevien teas for pre-sale: starting with Liu Bao dark tea and one or two everyday-friendly black teas.
News & Stories
Updates from Vevien's Cultural Hub
Pre-sale announcements, workshop moments, and small behind-the-scenes notes as Cha by Vevien slowly grows in Snoqualmie Valley and beyond.
Highlights
Workshops & tea sessions
Ongoing
Recent sessions have included school tea workshops, youth programs, and community tea times. Each one combines tea, culture, and simple storytelling.
Business & import journey
Always in progress
Behind the scenes, I’m working on import logistics, co-packing, compliance, and packaging so that future customers can enjoy safe, traceable, and beautifully presented tea.
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Recent Notes
- • Planning small-batch pre-sale of Liu Bao tea and starter tea kits.
- • Continuing to refine travel tea set designs and import options.
- • Hosting tea & culture workshops with local schools and community groups.
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Featured Tea
What is Liu Bao Tea?
Liu Bao tea (六堡茶) is a traditional dark tea from Cangwu County, Wuzhou, Guangxi, China. It has a long history of being enjoyed by local communities, especially in humid, subtropical areas where a warm, comforting tea is part of everyday life.
A dark, post-fermented tea
Liu Bao belongs to the “hei cha” (dark tea) family. After basic processing, the tea undergoes additional fermentation and careful storage. This gives it:
- A deep, earthy, sometimes woody aroma
- Soft, smooth texture with low sharp bitterness
- Notes that can feel nutty, grain-like, or slightly sweet
Flavor changes with age, storage conditions, and how you brew it.
Why I chose Liu Bao for Cha by Vevien
I like Liu Bao because it feels grounding and forgiving. It’s a tea you don’t have to treat like a fragile princess: it can handle different brewing styles and still taste comforting.
For many people, it becomes a “rainy-day tea”: warm, cozy, and a little earthy, perfect after a hike, a busy day, or a big meal.
Simple home brewing method
This is a forgiving, everyday style you can suggest:
- Tea: about 4–5g of Liu Bao (roughly 1 heaping teaspoon)
- Water: just-off-boiling, around 95–100°C (203–212°F)
- Teapot or mug: 250–300 ml
- Optional quick rinse: pour hot water in, swirl, pour out
- First infusion: steep 30–40 seconds, then taste
- Later infusions: add a little time each round; Liu Bao can be brewed many times
There is no “perfect” recipe – encourage people to adjust to their taste.
Liu Bao in your story
For Vevien’s Cultural Hub, Liu Bao is not just a product – it’s a way to connect:
- Between everyday life in China and everyday life in the Pacific Northwest
- Between older, traditional tea practices and modern, simple brewing
- Between the comfort of home and the calm of being outdoors
When you talk about Liu Bao in workshops or pre-sale, you can focus on: warmth, grounding, everyday drinkability, and the long journey of this tea.