Wuyi rock oolong, Yan Cha in Chinese, is produced in the Wuyi mountain prefecture of Fujian province, China. The Wuyi mountain area has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its abundance of species and rich history. Wuyi rock oolong tea is so named because of its geographic characteristics, and almost all of its rocky cliffs grow tea. The locals call the historical core producing area as Zhen Yan, meaning the true rocks/cliffs, to distinguish from other areas that produce more inferior rock oolong teas. 

Da Hong Pao, meaning Big Red Robe in Chinese, is the post child of Wuyi rock tea. The mother bushes are grown at the cliff of the Nine Dragon Rock that surrounded by the stone barrier to preserve these six bushes by the government. Nowadays the majority of Da Hong Pao on the market are blended to mimic the original character of its varietal that is indigenous to the core-producing area of the Wuyi mountains. Due to the blended nature, Da Hong Pao is the most versatile Wuyi rock oolong tea on the market, with wide range of quality and taste. 

This tea is made by experienced master Liu, is very floral and fruity. It has a signature  flavor and fruity taste, very smooth with minerality texture, a clear liquor with a reddish hue,  and a naturally sweet finish that lingers in your mouth and nose. A lovely tea that will surely expand your horizon of Wuyi rock oolong. 

Each packet/pao weighs 8.3g, a standard volume for gongfu tea brewing with tea to water ratio of 100ml. 

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For more details on the tea's origin, glory and history, please read the blog here. 

Also, a sample gift pack of this tea is available here.

Additional Info

Origin:                Wuyi Mountains, Fujian province, China

Harvest:             May 2023, moderately roasting complete in Oct 2023

Grade:                Premium

Caffeine level:   Medium

Tasting Notes

Has a hint of cocoa bean, a slight fruitiness reminiscent of dates and raisins, creamy texture, and a lingering aftertaste.