Tea: Red Robe Da Hong Pao

A Da Hong Pao from Teasenz

Picture of Red Robe Da Hong Pao
Brand:Teasenz
Style:Da Hong Pao
Region:Wuyi, Fujian, China
Caffeine:Caffeinated
Loose?Loose
# Ratings:2 View All
Product page:Red Robe Da Hong Pao

Review of Red Robe Da Hong Pao

AromaFlavorValueTotal
10 of 105 of 55 of 595 of 100
OutstandingExcellentOutstanding

It's kind of strange that I've had so many Dan Cong oolongs in my life, but no oolong from Wuyishan. I guess that's because of my Chaozhou background. Given the fame of Dahongpao, I guess it's about time to try it out!

According to the vendor it's a 'banyan' type, meaning it's harvested near the scenic area of Wuyishan.

At first I was thinking to steep it in an Yixing teapot in which I steep my Dancongs, but then I thought, it might affect the flavour making this dahongpao taste like the usual oolongs I drink. So I decided to go for a porcelain gaiwan.

After a quick rinse, I applied a 15 second steep. The leaves release a nice aroma. The taste is kind of like a Milan Xiang Dan Cong oolong. It's more honeyish in the first steep, but it slowly becomes more flowery in the next sessions.

I managed to get 9 steeps out of 8 grams of tea. Pretty good yield.

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