Da Hong Pao (Big Red Robe) is a Wuyi rock tea grown in the Wuyi Mountains. It is a heavily oxidized, dark oolong tea. Legendary history and taste.

Due to its high quality, Da Hong Pao tea is usually reserved for honored guests in China.

Origin: Whui Rocks, China

Tea Type:  dark oolong

Tasting Note:   Da Hong Pao has a strong flavour. The amber liquid gives off sweet aromas with a woody flair. The taste is smokey, yet smooth. Hints of a honey flavour are also present.

Caffeine Level: high

Quantity: 1 gramm per 100ml of water                                         

Water Temperature:  95*                                            

Steeping Time First infusions 4 minutes, subsequent infusions about 5minutes

Infusions: 3

Packaging style:

50 g loose leaf tea in boutique bag

50 g loose leaf tea in cylindrical container

Tea connoisseurs often first clean tea leaves of dust and particles by steeping it in the suggested temperature for no more than 30 seconds and discarding the rinse water.