Chu Lingxi

Da Hong Pao Oolong Tea

$122.50 USD

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Da Hong Pao is a legendary Wuyi rock tea grown in the rocky cliffs of Wuyi Mountain 武夷山, Fujian, China, known for its bold, robust flavor with hints of roasted nuts, dried fruit, and a lingering, sweet finish. This tea is highly prized for its rarity and exceptional quality, with the finest batches considered some of the most sought-after and expensive teas in the world.

Basic Information

Origin: Wuyishan, China

Variety: Da Hong Pao

Harvest: Spring 2023

Oxidation: Partly-oxidized

Caffeine: Low

Theanine: Medium

Catechin: Medium

Tea Story

There are hundreds of varieties of oolong teas in the world, but none as famous as Da Hong Pao (or Big Red Robe 大红袍). Dahongpao was honored as “King of Wuyi tea”, which grows defiantly in the gaps between rocks that endow it with the highly prized mineral character taste or “rock note 岩韵”. Da Hong Pao embodies the essence of its unique terroir, with a heritage that dates back centuries, making it one of the most celebrated and legendary teas in Chinese tea culture.

The crafting of Da Hong Pao is a highly intricate process that requires exceptional skill and experience. The leaves are carefully plucked, withered, and rolled, followed by multiple stages of roasting over charcoal. This meticulous process imparts the tea with its signature robust and layered flavor, characterized by rich notes of roasted nuts, dried fruit, and a deep, lingering sweetness. The tea’s complex profile also carries subtle hints of floral and mineral notes, offering a full-bodied experience that is both bold and smooth, with a finish that lingers long after the last sip.

This particular Da Hong Pao, crafted by the renowned tea maker Lingxi, is a truly exceptional example of this iconic tea. Lingxi's intimate knowledge of the Wuyi Mountain terroir and her skilled hands have resulted in a tea that is both harmonious and complex. The interplay of the tea's natural sweetness, the subtle mineral notes imparted by the mountain soil, and the gentle smokiness of the roasting create a truly unforgettable drinking experience.

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