Aged Da Hong Pao

Medium charcoal baked oolong 

Taste: Robust, mineral-rich with roasted chestnut sweetness

Aroma: dried fruit, floral, smoked charcoal 

Tea water color: Deep amber-red.

Caffeine: Low

Year: 2015 

Origin: Wuyi Mountain, Fujian, China

Grade: Premium Wuyi Mountain Oolong 

Appearance: Tightly twisted dark brown strips 

Growth Environment: Mineral-rich cliffs of Wuyi Mountain 

Size: 2 oz 

How to brew:

Take 3-5g tea leaves in teapot or gaiwan.

First pour: 100-110ml boiling water (100°C), immediately discard 

Second pour: 100-110 ml boiling water, steep 20 seconds slowly increase steeping time between intervals 

Subsequent pours: Add 5-10 seconds per infusion

Note:

Tea to water ratio: 1:40 (adjustable)

Leaves yield 6+ infusions

Aged Da Hong Pao retains quality it is good anytime when brewing 

Specialty: Da Hong Pao, also known as Big Red Robe, comes from the Wuyi Mountains in China and is defined as rock/cliff tea. It’s one of the most prized Oolong Teas and has a higher oxidation level with extensive charcoal roasting.