Blissed Cliff (Da Hong Pao) 大红袍

  • 300m
  • Mineral, roasty and caramel
  • Mount Wuyi, Fujian
  • Production year: 2023, Spring harvest

A classic Wuyi rock Oolong tea (Big Red Robe/Da Hong Pao) with a typical mineral and roasty flavours. Its leaves are in the shape of tightly knotted ropes. After steeping, the liquid comes out bright and orange. This tea may taste fiery at first, but it has a pleasant floral aroma complemented by a long-lasting sweet aftertaste.

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Blissed Cliff (Da Hong Pao) 大红袍

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  • 300m
  • Mineral, roasty and caramel
  • Mount Wuyi, Fujian
  • Production year: 2023, Spring harvest

A classic Wuyi rock Oolong tea (Big Red Robe/Da Hong Pao) with a typical mineral and roasty flavours. Its leaves are in the shape of tightly knotted ropes. After steeping, the liquid comes out bright and orange. This tea may taste fiery at first, but it has a pleasant floral aroma complemented by a long-lasting sweet aftertaste.

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  • 20g-€9,50
  • 45g-€19,50

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Description

TEA STORY

Chinese name: Da Hong Pao 大红袍

Nurtured in a protected nature reserve in Wuyi Mountain, this Da Hong Pao rock oolong tea (Yan Cha) has inherited the mineral taste from its extraordinary location. As a typical Wuyi Rock tea, it has been hiding away in the cliffs. Legend has it that it also brings blessings to people who drink it. It originated from a story of a scholar who became sick on his way to the Imperial Exam. Thanks to the monks in the temple who made this tea for him, he recovered and won first place in the exam. He was then rewarded with an honorary imperial scarlet red robe. Later he also served this tea to the emperor’s ailing mother, and it became an exclusive tribute tea for the Imperial family.

 

This tea belongs to our Yǐn 隐 | RECLUSE collection.

Brewing recommendations

3g | 100ml | 100 °C | 3s | 5-7 steeps

We recommend a steeping temperature of 100 °C (212 °F) to fully stimulate the strong aroma of this Oolong tea. Take 3 grams of tea with 100ml water to steep for 3 seconds. Or increase to 8.3 grams with a shorter steeping time if you prefer a stronger tea. It can be re-steeped several times when using a tea egg, filter bag, or Chinese Gaiwan/Yixing teapot. But please remove the tea leaves quickly to avoid stuffing. This tea is best suited for consuming in small cups to appreciate the tea with patience.

Additional information

Altitude

300m
Flavor

Mineral, roasty and caramel
Location

Mount Wuyi, Fujian
Production year

Production year: 2023, Spring harvest
Taste

Roasty, Warm, Strong
Option

20g, 45g