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Fujian

Dà Hóng Páo大红袍

dà hóng páo

Origin
China, Fújiàn Province (福建, Fújiàn), Wǔyí Mountains (武夷山, Wǔyí Shān),...
Tea type
Oolong Tea
Caffeine Level
Medium
Water Temperature
90.000000
Tea notes

Brewing, origin and taste.

The legendary 'Big Red Robe' — the king of rock oolongs with a dense flavor, a note of charcoal roasting, and a magical melody of the rocks.

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Brewing, origin and taste notes

Brewing
Brewing Temperature
90.000000 - 95.000000
Tea Amount
5-7 grams per 150-200 ml of water (approximately one to one and a half teaspoons).
Teaware
Gaiwan (traditional Chinese cup with lid) or Yixing clay teapot are ideal. Yixing clay is porous and "breathes" well, allowing the tea to fully unfold. Yixing clay tea...
Water Temperature
90.000000
Brewing Notes
Rely on your sensations and adjust brewing time depending on desired strength and richness of infusion.Pay attention to infusion color, aroma, tea leaf unfolding. This will help...
Water Temperature Detail
90-95°C (boiling water can "burn" the tea and make it bitter).
Origin
Tea Type
Oolong
Origin Country
CN
Province
Fujian
Category
Among China's most famous teas, included in the "Ten Famous Teas," and heads the list of "Four Great Bushes" (四大名枞, Sì Dà Míng Cōng) from ...
Coordinates
27°43' North latitude, 117°41' East longitude.
Origin
China, Fújiàn Province (福建, Fújiàn), Wǔyí Mountains (武夷山, Wǔyí Shān), UNESCO-protected reserve. Wuyishan City.
Taste
Dry Leaf Appearance
Large, longitudinally twisted leaves, dark brown, almost black in color, with reddish or golden luster. Leaves are dense, strong, oily in appearance.
Dry Leaf Aroma
Very rich, multifaceted, with pronounced notes of "fire" (roasting), woody, spicy, chocolate, caramel, fruity (dried fruits) and floral nuances. The characteristic &qu...
Liquor Aroma
Deep, enveloping, with dominating notes of roasting, dried fruits, chocolate, caramel, spices, with floral and mineral undertones.
Liquor Color
From dark amber to reddish-brown, cognac-colored, transparent, clear, with oily sheen.
Spent Leaves
Whole, dense, elastic leaves of dark brown color with reddish tint, unfurling during brewing.
Taste
Very rich, saturated, dense, oily, with light astringency and noble bitterness that quickly transitions to a long, sweet aftertaste. The bouquet contains notes of "fire&quo...
Details
Oxidation
15.000000 - 70.000000
Oxidation Maximum
70.000000
Oxidation Maximum Detail
70
Cultivar
The question of Da Hong Pao's varietal classification is a subject of discussion.
Picking
Harvesting occurs, as a rule, in late April - early May.
Phase
Early
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