Wuyi Shan Da Hong Pao · Classic Oolong Tea with Distinct “Rock Charm” 70g

Wuyi Shan Da Hong Pao · Classic Oolong Tea with Distinct “Rock Charm”

70g

Origin: Wuyi Mountains, Fujian, China
Tea Type: Oolong (Rock Tea / Yancha)
Flavor Profile: Rich aroma, clean and full-bodied taste, fast, lingering sweetness

About Da Hong Pao
“Da Hong Pao” literally means “big red robe” in Chinese. Despite the name, it is not a red tea but a type of oolong tea known as rock tea. Legend has it that a scholar once fell ill on his way to the imperial exams. The abbot of a nearby Wuyi Mountain temple used tea as medicine to heal him. When the scholar later succeeded and became a top-ranking scholar, he draped red robes over the tea trees to show his gratitude. This is why Da Hong Pao is also affectionately called “the Scholar’s Tea.”

The Wuyi Mountains are covered with rocky terrain, which gives this tea its unique “rock charm.” This terroir imparts a rich aroma, clean and full-bodied taste, and a quick, pleasant aftertaste. On the market, Da Hong Pao is divided into “Zheng Yan” (authentic rock) and “Ban Yan” (semi-rock) varieties, with Zheng Yan offering the purest expression of Wuyi rock tea.

Brewing Instructions

• Tea-to-Water Ratio: 1 g of tea per 20 ml of water

• Water Temperature: 100°C / 212°F (boiling)

How to Brew:

1. Place the tea leaves in a teapot or gaiwan.

2. Pour in boiling water (adjust steeping time to taste).

3. Smell the fragrance first, then sip slowly to enjoy the rich aroma and quick, lingering sweetness.

4. Can be steeped 3–8 times, with each infusion revealing more complexity.