At a glance
This Sanbao tea is a chenpi-and-white-tea bundle associated with a straw tie. Three treasures is a product name, not proof of three edible ingredients: a tie can be packaging and must be checked before brewing.
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Chinese name | 三宝茶 |
| Browsing group | Herbal infusion |
| Associated origin | Xinhui, Guangdong peel and Fuding, Fujian white tea are inherited ingredient-origin claims |
| Material form | Chenpi/white-tea bundle; distinguish edible contents from its tie |
Taste and appearance
The original describes thick close-textured peel and full tea strands, deep-brown colour, bright clear yellow liquor, lasting clean floral/fruit fragrance and a substantial sweet smooth refreshing cup. Lower tiers allow less thick peel, less brightness and simpler texture. The bundled picture is an illustration, not proof of the ingredients, age or protected origin.
The cover is the original material illustration. These images are not TeaPlain tasting samples or proof of origin, grade, age, authenticity or image rights clearance.
Grade characteristics
This preserves the earlier Chinese edition’s sensory comparison. It is not a complete verified current standard table and does not grade your packet. Plant material, growing area, processing and grade are separate details. Decorative star rankings are omitted.
On a small screen, scroll the table sideways to compare the grades.
| Feature | Extra grade (old comparison) | Grade 1 (old comparison) | Grade 2 (old comparison) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shape | Thick close-textured peel and full lustrous strands | Fairly thick peel, full lustrous strands | Fairly thick peel and full strands |
| Dry colour | Deep brown | Deep brown | Deep brown |
| Liquor | Bright clear yellow | Clear bright yellow | Fairly bright yellow |
| Aroma | Lasting delicate clean floral/fruit aroma | Rich clean floral/fruit aroma | Rich clean floral/fruit aroma |
| Taste | Substantial sweet smooth refreshing, clear presence | Smooth refreshing, distinct layers | Substantial sweet mellow refreshing |
| Infused material | Lively thick clean elastic material | Lively thick clean material | Fairly lively thick clean material |
Inherited sensory comparisons retained without stars, not a complete verified current grade standard or authentication of the photographed lot.
Names and origin
The original presents Xinhui chenpi, Fuding white tea and hegan straw together. A historical product-specific administrative record distinguishes the tie as packaging rather than an ingredient and records correction of misleading promotional instructions. Do not assume straw or another binding should be infused; check the actual pack and remove non-food packaging as directed. Other sanbao products can differ. White tea is a Camellia sinensis ingredient, so this is not automatically a caffeine-free herbal infusion. The original herbal browsing category does not change its ingredients.
Everyday benefits
Enjoy a labelled citrus-peel and white-tea blend for its layered aroma. The original organ-tonic, inflammation, detox and automatic age-improvement claims are not established for this cup. White tea contributes tea ingredients and potentially caffeine; there is no measured caffeine value here.
Who may enjoy this tea
For readers who enjoy a clearly labelled citrus-peel and white-tea combination and can check how the bundle is assembled.
When to take care
If taking medicines or Iron supplements, follow their instructions and ask a pharmacist about the actual product rather than assume that all herbal drinks have the same interactions. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, allergies and suitability for children need the identified ingredients and preparation; this page gives no medicinal dose.
How to brew
Original prose: glass or porcelain cup
The inherited method uses a heat-safe glass or porcelain cup, 1:50, 90–100°C / 194–212°F water, refilling at about one-third remaining and roughly three infusions. It gives no first steeping time. For an identified food-grade product only, an arithmetic example is 3 g with 150 mL Actual water; that is not a dose validated for every herb. Follow the complete packet instructions first. Different plant species, plant parts and processing cannot share one universal recipe.
These inherited directions are awaiting hands-on testing. Refilling changes the concentration and is not a new measured batch. Let the drink cool enough to sip; do not use a photograph to identify unknown plants.Before either inherited recipe, establish the actual edible contents and remove packaging as the manufacturer directs. Do not infer that an ornamental or straw tie belongs in the drink. Neither prolonged boiling nor a rinse validates an unknown wrapping.
Read the original illustration separately
Original illustration: three vessel styles. The gaiwan route shows loosening material, boiling-water rinsing, infusion/decanting and serving; the personal-vessel route shows loosening, rinsing, a separated tea compartment and decanting; the glass-pot route shows loosening, rinsing, infusion and sharing. No dose, Actual water, capacity, steep duration, numerical temperature or rinse disposal is supplied. It does not resolve whether a tie is packaging; check/remove non-food wrapping first.
For ordinary teaware options, see brew without a gaiwan. Keep each complete method together instead of selecting temperature, dose and time from different preparations.
Adjust your cup
Identify the ingredients and follow the actual food product’s complete preparation instructions first. Once that is clear, adjust within those directions for taste. Do not increase the dose or boiling time of unknown plant material to make it suitable for drinking.
How to buy
Check botanical identity, plant part, full ingredients, intended food use, maker, source and dates. Follow the actual packet’s directions; the generic name cannot identify an unknown plant or preparation.
See buy your first Chinese tea for packet comparisons.
China price reference
Undated figures retained from the Chinese edition, in Chinese yuan (CNY). No original brand, batch, harvest or quotation date was recorded. These are not verified current retail quotes, a market average or manufacturer-suggested retail prices.
| Chinese-edition tier | CNY per 500 g (one jin) | Equivalent CNY per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Extra grade | 650 | 130 |
| Grade 1 | 300 | 60 |
Per 100 g is an arithmetic conversion, not a quoted packet. Do not infer a missing sensory or price tier. Compare actual growing area, style, harvest, roast, weight and channel. A currency conversion does not make a UK or US retail offer comparable to a China historical figure.
How to store
Original storage method
Keep the bag or food-safe container tightly sealed, in a cool dry place protected from light, moisture and strong smells. Reseal after taking a portion and check the closure, particularly during humid seasonal changes. Keep it away from cooking steam, the dishwasher, sunny windows and spices. Follow the product’s date and storage label; no universal shelf life is established here.
The original suggests sealed kraft-paper packaging or a tin in a dark dry cool odour-free place. Use a genuinely moisture-resistant inner barrier; plain kraft paper is not an airtight seal. Its ventilation wording concerns the surrounding storage area, not leaving the contents exposed to humid air.
Origin, processing and history
The original photographs label making tea, tying the bundle, airing/drying and packing. A photograph of a bound product is not evidence that its tie is an edible ingredient, an age certificate or a universally safe whole-bundle boiling method.
Common questions
Should the straw tie be brewed with Sanbao tea?
Do not assume so. A tie may be packaging, not an edible ingredient. Read the manufacturer’s preparation and packaging instructions; if unclear, ask before brewing the whole bundle.
Can I move one number from this recipe into a different vessel?
Keep leaf form, measured dose and actual water, temperature, timing and separation together. Nominal capacity or a fill fraction is not a measured ratio.
Compare Shoumei White Tea, or browse the herbal infusion overview.
Editorial notes and updates
Updated 16 October 2026. Valid original descriptions, sensory comparisons, prose and image methods, storage handling, China price figures and usable pictures are retained with their scope. Doubtful medical, ranking and exact historical claims are revised or omitted. Current full grade clauses and historical prices are not certified. Original Chinese-labelled graphics have English reading notes; no TeaPlain tasting or brewing test is claimed. Internal research and image audits record the decisions.