Da Hong Pao (250g) | Legendary Wuyi Rock Tea

Origin: Wuyi Mountain Ecological Tea Garden
Harvest: Spring 2024, Single Season
Processing: Machine-Harvested & Traditional Charcoal Roasting
Net Weight: 250g
Brewing Vessel: 120ml Gaiwan
Tea-to-Water Ratio: One serving per brew
Water Type: Purified or Mountain Spring Water
Water Temperature: 95°C or above

Aromatic Profile | Deep & Multi-Layered

This Da Hong Pao features a rich and complex fragrance, blending a bold creamy aroma with woody undertones, creating a deep and full-bodied scent. Its long-lasting and layered fragrance unfolds gradually, revealing notes of honey, osmanthus, and ripe fruit, delivering a captivating and elegant aromatic experience that lingers with every sip.

Full-Bodied, Smooth & Long-Lasting Sweetness

The liquor is thick, mellow, and richly textured, with a distinctive rock rhyme (yan yun)—a signature minerality unique to Wuyi rock teas. Upon the first sip, a crisp and refreshing tea aroma fills the mouth, followed by a transformation into intense fruity and floral notes, leaving behind a smooth, lingering aftertaste. Its high infusion endurance allows for multiple brews, maintaining a consistently rich and evolving flavor profile.

Brewing Method

• Pouring Technique: Use a high pour and low dribble in the first few infusions to enhance aroma extraction.
• Steeping Time: Quick infusions are recommended; always drain the tea completely before the next brew.
• Later Infusions: After the seventh infusion, slightly extend steeping time to draw out deeper layers of flavor.

Visual & Textural Profile

• Dry Leaves: Tightly twisted, dark, and glossy, exuding a robust aroma.
• Tea Liquor: Golden-orange with a deep, clear brightness, reflecting its high quality.
• Aroma: A bold fusion of creamy smoothness, woody depth, honey sweetness, osmanthus, and ripe fruit, delivering a lasting and evolving fragrance.
• Wet Leaves: Fresh, soft, and elastic, showcasing a deep green base with reddish edges, retaining a long-lasting, complex aroma throughout multiple infusions.

Discover the timeless elegance of Da Hong Pao, a tea that captures the essence of Wuyi’s legendary heritage, offering a rich and immersive tea-drinking experience.