Wulong tea (Oolong tea) 大紅袍 Da Hong Pao, in Chinese "Big Red Robe" (da hong pao 大紅袍). The tea grew on a rich, yellowish rocky soil in the Xi Zhou town, categorized as half-rock tea, on the iconic Wuyi Mountains' northern slopes in Fujian province. Unlike other types of rock teas, it is associated with a specific taste profile as directed by the farmers.
Harvested from a single bush, young leaves are twice roasted on charcoal throughout the summer of 2023 for a cumulative period of 42 hours. This process results in a dark appearance and a dominant aroma of baking with a complex, rich taste. Da Hong Pao is a unique sub-type of the native yan cha (from Mandarin: "rock tea") varieties grown on the Wuyi Shan land, tea that has become a symbol in Chinese culture. Today, it is mostly a commercial blend not grown on its original soil, intended for export and supermarkets. This is an original version of Da Hong Pao from the Xi Zhou town in the heart of Wuyi Shan, categorized as a half-rock tea.
An entry-level tea, part of the dark oolong series in the premium Wuyi yan cha category. It's a warming tea recommended for consumption in the cool seasons, from autumn to spring, and can age well in its original packaging.
Da Hong Pao (Spring 2023) - Dark Wulong Tea (Rock Tea)
General
Baked . Chocolate . Iconic
Body: Full
Notes: Wild Mushrooms, Dark Chocolate
Theine Level (Caffeine): Medium-High
Content
Ingredients: Tea Leaves
Camellia sinensis var. sinensis
from a single bush
Net Weight: 16g
(2 bags of 8g each)
Instructions
Infuse a portion of 4-8g tea leaves in boiled water 95-100°c, for 5-15 seconds in traditional teaware or a press pot (120-200 ml) suitable for 7 rounds in average.
Alternatively, infuse 4g for 2 minute in a large pot (500-750 ml).
Year
Harvest: Late April 2023
Baking: Summer 2023
Packing: October 2023
Original Name
大紅袍武夷岩茶 da hong pao wu yi yan cha
Storage
Store in a shady dry place with neutral odor
Source
Xi Zhou, Wuyi Shan, Fujian Province, China
Chinese Medicine
Supports blood flow and fluid exchange in the body
Tendency: Warming tea filled with Qi with Yang tendency
Elements: Earth, Fire
Production
Oxidation: 70%
Baking: 18 hours, 24 hours