Da Hong Pao
Regular price
$15.00
Frequently Asked Questions
Control humidity: Avoid storing tea in conditions that are either too dry or too humid.
Keep it cool: Store tea in a cool place away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Keep in mind that display cabinet lights can also produce heat.
Protect from light: Avoid using transparent containers whenever possible.
Limit exposure to air: Keep tea well sealed and avoid opening the container more often than necessary.
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What are the “roots” of Rooteas?
Family-made
Wuyi Yancha is what our own family makes in Wuyishan, and it is the tea we work with most closely. We know the growing areas and tea plants firsthand, as well as the decisions that go into processing and roasting. For the small number of other teas we carry, we work with tea-making families we know personally and whose work we know well.
Single-origin
Wuyi Yancha carries the influence of where it is grown. Wuyishan has a particular growing environment shaped by its rocky terrain, soil, climate, sunlight, and moisture, and these conditions are an important part of what makes Wuyi Yancha what it is. Together with cultivar, processing, and roasting, they all play a part in the aroma, texture, and overall character of the finished tea.
Transparency
We try to keep the information about our teas simple and clear. We share where each tea comes from, what tea plant it is made from, and how it was processed and roasted, so you have a clear idea of what you're drinking.
- Name: Da Hong Pao (“Big Red Robe”)
- Chinese Name & Pinyin: 大红袍 dà hóng páo
- Type: Wuyi Rock Oolong
- Origin: Wuyishan, Fujian
- Harvest Time: Spring, 2025
- Roast Level: Medium-full fire ("zhōng zú huǒ", "中足火")
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- Producer: Xiao Family
- Tasting note: Dark chocolate, Toasty caramel, Cigar, Light sweet aftertaste, Bold and strong
We chose a traditional medium-full charcoal roast for this Da Hong Pao to bring out its strength and depth. After warming the gaiwan and giving the leaves a gentle shake, the dry leaf gives notes of dark chocolate and charcoal. The liquor brews a deep orange-red, with rich dark chocolate, cigar, and hints of ripe fruit in the body, followed by a gentle sweetness in the finish. This is a good daily choice for drinkers who enjoy rock oolong in a bolder and stronger style.
Da Hong Pao Mother Trees
Tea: 8g
Gaiwan: 110–150ml
Water Temperature: 100°C / 212°F
(When possible, use spring water, purified water, or good-quality mineral water. Avoid using very hard water)
Use flash steeping (pour out the tea in about 3s). Do not oversteep. As the flavor begins to fade, extend each infusion by 5–10s as needed.
Note: Be sure to pour out the tea soup completely after each infusion. Do not let it sit in the gaiwan.
(Adjust the tea amount and steeping time to suit your own taste.)
