Classic Da Hong Pao
Da Hong Pao – The King of Wuyi Rock Teas, Extraordinary Mineral Charm
Hailing from the core growing region of Wuyi Mountain, Fujian, it is a representative of China’s famous traditional teas. The leaves are tightly knit and robust, with a dark, lustrous appearance. The aroma is rich and lasting, carrying a unique “rock rhyme” (mineral sensation) and orchid fragrance. The taste is mellow, vibrant, and sweet, with a long-lasting sweet aftertaste, making it a pinnacle of oolong teas.
Price range: $ 11.80 through $ 116.82
Description
Da Hong Pao is the most prestigious variety among Wuyi Rock Teas, a treasure of Chinese oolong tea. It grows in the rocky crevices of Wuyi Mountain’s Danxia landform, where the unique weathered rocky soil imbues it with its distinctive “Yan Yun” (rock rhyme – rock bone and floral aroma). We select fine leaves from superior tea plants in the Zheng Yan (True Rock) growing area, adhering to exquisite traditional craftsmanship, particularly the complex shaking/tumbling oxidation and the slow baking over charcoal fire.
The dry leaves are tightly twisted and dark with a glossy sheen. When brewed, the liquor is orange-yellow and bright. The aroma is exceptionally complex and layered—intense and long-lasting when strong, subtle and distant when gentle. Initially, rich roasted notes and caramel sweetness dominate the nose, upon closer inspection, elegant fragrances of orchid, fruit, and others reveal themselves layer by layer. The taste is mellow, smooth, and full-bodied. A potent Yan Yun (a complex sensation combining a spicy minerality with sweet mellowness) immediately fills the mouth, later transforming into a lasting sweetness and prompting salivation, leaving a profound and memorable aftertaste.
Da Hong Pao is highly resistant to brewing; “still fragrant after seven infusions” is its true portrayal. Drinking Da Hong Pao is not just about savoring a cup of tea; it is an experience of the millennia-old natural wonders and human artistry of Wuyi Mountain.
- Type: Core Rock Mountain Area of Wuyi Mountain, Fujian, China
- Main Ingredients: Da Hong Pao Cultivar from Wuyi Mountain
- Flavor Profile:Mellow, vibrant, and sweet with pronounced “Rock Rhyme” (minerality); rich aroma with orchid notes and roasted fragrance
- Liquor Color: Traditional Rock Tea processing, heavy shaking/tumbling oxidation, slow baking over charcoal fire
- Processing: Best enjoyed hot and plain, savoring the evolving layers of each infusion
- Brewing Guide: 100°C boiling water, quick infusions in a Gaiwan or small pot, pour from height to release aroma, can be brewed 8-10 times
3 reviews for Classic Da Hong Pao
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Anthony Reed –
The flavor is excellent, not too strong
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