Da Hong Pao (Spring 2023) - Dark Wulong Tea (Rock Tea) | ho yum tea
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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)

SKU: DHP23-8
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  • 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

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