China Da Hong Pao Oolong

Brew & Taste

China Da Hong Pao has a beautiful yellow-orange to copper color and a pleasant, fresh, fruity aroma. Its flavor can be described as harmonious, complex and distinctive. There are traces of fruit, complemented by light woody notes.

Origins

Sipping China Da Hong Pao tea is like walking through a fairy tale. Imagine it growing in the Wuyi Mountains in the northwest of Fujian Province. It's so beautiful that it has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is criss-crossed by dramatic valleys with wild rivers, bordered by columnar cliffs, its eastern parts even lit up by red sandstone. You can venture into its dense forests, as well as its ancient temples. And, of course, you will always come across lush green tea plantations.

You can also come across 3 rare tea trees. According to a legend, this particular tea was given to the mother of a Ming Dynasty ruler for its beneficial effects. Back then, in the 14th century, it relieved her of serious ailments, and since then, the long oolong leaves have been considered sacred. Of the original four plants, only 3 remain today, but thanks to careful propagation by cuttings, they are also grown in several nearby gardens. This traditional and efficient method has allowed the spread of plants with unique DNA, and we can now enjoy tea made from their leaves.

The tea known as the Big Red Robe is held in high esteem in China. Harvesting is a ceremony – it is processed under strict conditions, and only a very few people can indulge in it. Not only because it comes from the legendary tea trees but also because its quantity is limited.

Finally, let us briefly mention how oolongs are produced. The plucked tea leaves are first left to wilt briefly in the sun. They are then placed on large bags or ''tossed'' by machines to break their structure. This releases the juices in the leaves and starts fermentation. The so-called shaking of the greens must be repeated several times until a beautiful floral scent is achieved. To stop the fermentation process, the harvest is exposed to high temperatures and cooled immediately afterwards. Finally, the leaves are rolled or granulated and dried.

Tea packaging preview

We pack our teas in a strong, zip-lock aluminum packet which allows you to easily re-seal its contents. This container protects the quality of the tea against humidity, light or foreign odors, all of which could noticeably affect the quality of the brew.