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Da Hong Pao Oolong Tea Sample (Big Red Robe) - 2024 Best Seller

Wuyi Rock Tea

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Watch the Gongfu brewing of our Da Hong Pao Wuyi Rock Oolong Tea (Big Red Robe) – 2024 Best Seller

This Da Hong Pao Oolong tea sample (Big Red Robe) — our Best Seller — comes from the legendary Wuyi Mountains in Fujian. It is classified as a Rock Tea.

Characteristics

  • Its history dates back to the Ming and Qing dynasties, with a legend stating it earned the name "Big Red Robe" after curing a top scholar (Zhuangyuan).
  • The unique geographical environment of Wuyi Mountain, including its Danxia landforms and lush vegetation, provides ideal natural conditions for the growth of Da Hong Pao.
  • Mineral-rich soil imparts its distinctive "rock essence," which is why it is also known as Wuyi Rock Tea.
  • The dry leaves are dark green.

Flavor

  • When brewed, the tea produces a bright liquor with floral and fruity aromas.
  • It combines the traditional essence of authentic Chinese tea with the unique characteristics of classic Wuyi Rock Tea.

Gongfu Tea Brewing Guide

(Traditional Method)

Water Temperature 100°C (212°F)
Tea-to-Water Ratio 8g tea per 160ml water
Steeping Time
Brews 1–3 Steep for 3–5 sec
Brews 4–6 Steep for 5–8 sec
Brews 7–10 Steep for 8–15 sec
Brews 11+ Steep for 15+ sec

Tips: Tea masters recommend steeping times based on each tea's unique flavor, starting the timer after pouring the water.

Common Brewing Guide

(Easy Everyday Preparation)

Water Temperature 100°C(212°F)
Leaf-to-Water Ratio 2g per 100ml
Steeping Time About 1–2 minutes
Subsequent Infusions Increase by 30 seconds each time

Tips: You can adjust the steeping time or leaf-to-water ratio to suit your taste—shorten the infusion for a lighter brew or extend it for a stronger one.

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It is the land and the tea trees tended by generations of tea farmers, a living heritage passed down through time in harmony with nature.

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