{"title":"Dark Teas","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"551\" data-start=\"473\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"551\" data-start=\"473\"\u003eFrom easier liu pao to more mature dark tea with greater depth and warmth.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"699\" data-start=\"553\"\u003eThis collection is for buyers who want dark tea beyond shou pu-erh — especially liupao and other darker teas with a steadier, more grounded feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"861\" data-start=\"701\"\u003eSome are easier to start with.\u003cbr data-end=\"734\" data-start=\"731\"\u003eSome are more mature and more settled.\u003cbr data-end=\"775\" data-start=\"772\"\u003eSome are for buyers who already know they want a darker tea with more depth behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"960\" data-start=\"863\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"960\" data-start=\"863\"\u003eChoose by how deep into dark tea you want to go, not by how much category knowledge you have.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"987\" data-start=\"962\" data-section-id=\"czytib\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"987\" data-start=\"965\"\u003eQuick Browse Lines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1249\" data-start=\"988\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1046\" data-start=\"988\" data-section-id=\"1aj0jg2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1008\" data-start=\"990\"\u003eTropical Belle\u003c\/strong\u003e — the easiest liu pao to start with\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1111\" data-start=\"1047\" data-section-id=\"1w3ubkm\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1072\" data-start=\"1049\"\u003eTropical Poems \u003c\/strong\u003e — a more serious second-step liu pao\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1165\" data-start=\"1112\" data-section-id=\"ck7ce4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1134\" data-start=\"1114\"\u003eTropical Romance\u003c\/strong\u003e — a more mature aged liupao\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1249\" data-start=\"1166\" data-section-id=\"1t8ybhi\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1185\" data-start=\"1168\"\u003eTibetan Ember\u003c\/strong\u003e — a bolder dark tea for buyers who want something less familiar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1314\" data-start=\"1270\"\u003eNot every dark tea needs to do the same job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1507\" data-start=\"1316\"\u003eSome are here to help you begin.\u003cbr data-end=\"1351\" data-start=\"1348\"\u003eSome are here to show you a more mature side of the category.\u003cbr data-end=\"1415\" data-start=\"1412\"\u003eSome are for buyers who want a darker tea with more distinction from the usual pu-erh route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1573\" data-start=\"1509\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1573\" data-start=\"1509\"\u003eStart with the level of dark tea you actually want to drink.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tropical-romance-award-winning-old-village-aged-liu-pao-tea-loose-leaves-in-tin","title":"TROPICAL ROMANCE®, Award-Winning Old Village Aged Liu Pao Loose Tea","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"6471\" data-end=\"6585\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6471\" data-end=\"6585\"\u003eA more mature aged liu pao for buyers who want greater depth, warmth, and a more complete dark tea experience.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6609\" data-end=\"6802\"\u003eTropical Romance is the more senior liu pao in this line. It is for buyers who want a darker tea with more age behind it, more body in the purchase, and a stronger sense of maturity in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6804\" data-end=\"6916\"\u003eThis is not the easiest first liu bao.\u003cbr data-start=\"6842\" data-end=\"6845\"\u003eIt is the one you choose when you want a more convincing aged dark tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3zluyl\" data-start=\"6918\" data-end=\"6930\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"6931\" data-end=\"7139\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yw7jui\" data-start=\"6931\" data-end=\"6971\"\u003ebuyers seeking a more mature liupao\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dlgz8t\" data-start=\"6972\" data-end=\"7033\"\u003edrinkers who want more depth than an entry-level dark tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v68bch\" data-start=\"7034\" data-end=\"7081\"\u003egift buyers wanting a more premium dark tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qsnbd9\" data-start=\"7082\" data-end=\"7139\"\u003ecustomers looking for a stronger aged-tea reason to buy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"8jmvuq\" data-start=\"7141\" data-end=\"7157\"\u003eWhy this one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7158\" data-end=\"7518\"\u003eTropical Romance is currently presented on-site as an award-winning aged liu pao, with a 50g gift tin and 100g travel pouch format. The award can stay as a trust signal, but the main buying reason should be clearer: this is the more complete, more mature liu bao choice for buyers who want to feel the difference in level. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1nzcgq3\" data-start=\"7520\" data-end=\"7535\"\u003eCup profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7536\" data-end=\"7607\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7536\" data-end=\"7607\"\u003eMore mature, fuller, and more rounded than an easier-entry liu pao.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1i42o0o\" data-start=\"7609\" data-end=\"7628\"\u003eBrew \/ use note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7629\" data-end=\"7711\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7629\" data-end=\"7711\"\u003eBest for buyers who want a more convincing aged liu pao, not just a first try.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7726\" data-end=\"7784\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7726\" data-end=\"7784\"\u003eChoose this if you want the more mature liupao route.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OVP","offers":[{"title":"50-gm in Gift Tin","offer_id":22600196980794,"sku":"","price":59.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 gms Travel Pouch","offer_id":31872769687610,"sku":"","price":118.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1587\/1309\/products\/ProductImages_2_fd1d9b11-ae11-4887-b8fb-9f05dbe38fd6.jpg?v=1666072902"},{"product_id":"goldcoints-resurface-old-village-liu-pao-loose-tea","title":"Tropical Belle™ Award-Winning Old Village Liupao Loose Tea","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"3651\" data-end=\"3689\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3651\" data-end=\"3689\"\u003eThe easiest liu pao to start with.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3713\" data-end=\"3884\"\u003eTropical Belle is the most approachable entry in this dark tea category. It is for buyers who want to try liu pao without starting too high, too serious, or too expensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3886\" data-end=\"4014\"\u003eThis is the everyday-liu-pao starting point: easier to say yes to, easier to gift, and easier to understand as a first purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3zluyl\" data-start=\"4016\" data-end=\"4028\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4029\" data-end=\"4165\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ecuvke\" data-start=\"4029\" data-end=\"4058\"\u003efirst-time liu pao buyers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1t9mids\" data-start=\"4059\" data-end=\"4102\"\u003ebuyers wanting an easier dark tea entry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bduwv2\" data-start=\"4103\" data-end=\"4118\"\u003egift buyers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v1d32u\" data-start=\"4119\" data-end=\"4165\"\u003epeople exploring dark tea beyond shou pu-erh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"8jmvuq\" data-start=\"4167\" data-end=\"4183\"\u003eWhy this one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4184\" data-end=\"4231\"\u003eA dark tea category still needs an entry point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4233\" data-end=\"4442\"\u003eTropical Belle works because it lowers hesitation. It gives buyers a way into liu pao that feels accessible and low-pressure, rather than asking them to commit to a more mature or more expensive tea too early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1nzcgq3\" data-start=\"4444\" data-end=\"4459\"\u003eCup profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4460\" data-end=\"4537\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4460\" data-end=\"4537\"\u003eApproachable, easy to begin with, and built as the gentler liu pao entry.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1i42o0o\" data-start=\"4539\" data-end=\"4558\"\u003eBrew \/ use note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4559\" data-end=\"4628\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4559\" data-end=\"4628\"\u003eStart here if you want to explore liu pao without overcommitting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4643\" data-end=\"4706\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4643\" data-end=\"4706\"\u003eChoose this if you want the easiest liu pao starting point.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-end para-style-title\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1587\/1309\/products\/Screenshot2022-10-18124130_480x480.jpg?v=1666068105\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OVP","offers":[{"title":"1 Tin (50g) 2016 vintage","offer_id":31337242853434,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150g loose leaves in a zisha caddy","offer_id":31962983497786,"sku":"","price":92.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg loose leaves 2016 vintage","offer_id":39750246400058,"sku":"","price":380.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g loose leaves in a zisha caddy","offer_id":40194457632826,"sku":"","price":200.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1587\/1309\/products\/ProductImages_1_f99b6a07-3961-4354-9780-f0dab974b6ce.jpg?v=1666069042"},{"product_id":"tropical-poems","title":"Tropical Poems™ Old Village Liupao Loose Tea 2012","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4986\" data-end=\"5069\"\u003eA more serious liu pao for buyers ready to move beyond the easiest entry level.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Experience the Rich and Vintage Taste of Tropical Poems\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jq2ruHE4AAk\" height=\"300\" width=\"532\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5093\" data-end=\"5267\"\u003eTropical Poems 2012 is the next step after a basic liu pao introduction. It is for buyers who want a darker tea with more age, more depth, and a more settled feel in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5269\" data-end=\"5357\"\u003eCompared with a first-step liu pao, this one should feel more intentional as a purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3zluyl\" data-start=\"5359\" data-end=\"5371\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"5372\" data-end=\"5564\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ufecs\" data-start=\"5372\" data-end=\"5416\"\u003ebuyers moving beyond entry-level liu pao\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ydq1zc\" data-start=\"5417\" data-end=\"5461\"\u003edrinkers who want a more mature dark tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pzvyy8\" data-start=\"5462\" data-end=\"5513\"\u003epeople looking for a more serious daily liu pao\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fsr6e9\" data-start=\"5514\" data-end=\"5564\"\u003ebuyers who value vintage as part of the purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"8jmvuq\" data-start=\"5566\" data-end=\"5582\"\u003eWhy this one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5583\" data-end=\"5733\"\u003eThis tea makes sense for buyers who are no longer asking, “Should I try liu pao?” and are now asking, “Which liu bao is more worth sitting down with?”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5735\" data-end=\"5914\"\u003eThe 2012 vintage gives it more purchase weight, while the format options make it flexible enough for both personal drinking and larger buying.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1nzcgq3\" data-start=\"5916\" data-end=\"5931\"\u003eCup profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5932\" data-end=\"6002\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5932\" data-end=\"6002\"\u003eMore mature, deeper, and more settled than an entry-level liu pao.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1i42o0o\" data-start=\"6004\" data-end=\"6023\"\u003eBrew \/ use note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6024\" data-end=\"6116\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6024\" data-end=\"6116\"\u003eA good second-step liu pao when you want more depth and a more serious dark tea session.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6131\" data-end=\"6200\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6131\" data-end=\"6200\"\u003eChoose this if you want to move beyond the easiest liupao entry.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OVP","offers":[{"title":"1 Tin (50g)","offer_id":39872268206138,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150g in a zisha caddy","offer_id":39872268271674,"sku":null,"price":138.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g loose leaves in a zisha caddy","offer_id":39872268304442,"sku":null,"price":320.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1587\/1309\/products\/IG-TP-TS_2.jpg?v=1680773042"},{"product_id":"tea-appreciation-workshop-tibet-dark-tea","title":"Tibetan Ember OVP Tibet Dark Tea loose leaves in gift tin","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2235\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2235\"\u003eA bolder dark tea for buyers who want something different from shou pu-erh and liu pao.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2367\"\u003eTibetan Ember is for buyers who want to explore dark tea outside the more familiar pu-erh and liu pao route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2585\"\u003eIt is a darker tea with a stronger sense of difference — bold, smooth, and more unusual in origin and style. That makes it a good choice for buyers who want something less expected, but still easy to drink regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3zluyl\" data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2599\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2785\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ft18ke\" data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2649\"\u003ebuyers who want a dark tea beyond shou pu-erh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mvlvde\" data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2697\"\u003edrinkers looking for something more unusual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1iyy7ae\" data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2745\"\u003egift buyers who want a more distinctive tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13x93wc\" data-start=\"2746\" data-end=\"2785\"\u003epeople who enjoy bolder everyday teas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"8jmvuq\" data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2803\"\u003eWhy this one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2804\" data-end=\"2860\"\u003eNot every dark tea buyer wants the most familiar option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2862\" data-end=\"3060\"\u003eTibetan Ember works because it gives you a different kind of dark tea experience without becoming hard to enjoy. It feels distinctive enough to stand out, but still smooth enough to drink with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1nzcgq3\" data-start=\"3062\" data-end=\"3077\"\u003eCup profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3078\" data-end=\"3151\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3078\" data-end=\"3151\"\u003eBold, smooth, and more distinctive than a familiar everyday dark tea.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1i42o0o\" data-start=\"3153\" data-end=\"3172\"\u003eBrew \/ use note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3173\" data-end=\"3281\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3173\" data-end=\"3281\"\u003eA good choice when you want a darker tea with more identity and a less familiar route into the category.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3296\" data-end=\"3388\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3296\" data-end=\"3388\"\u003eChoose this if you want a dark tea that feels more different from the usual pu-erh path.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OVP Tea","offers":[{"title":"50g in gift tin","offer_id":40771870982202,"sku":"","price":49.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g in gift tin","offer_id":40771871014970,"sku":"","price":89.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1587\/1309\/files\/IMG20250205144358.jpg?v=1738738509"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1587\/1309\/collections\/TR-2.jpg?v=1536130014","url":"https:\/\/ovp.com.sg\/collections\/dark-tea.oembed","provider":"OVP Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}