Tea: Wuyi Mountain Big Red Robe
A Da Hong Pao from Verdant Tea
| Brand: | Verdant Tea |
| Style: | Da Hong Pao |
| Region: | Wuyi, Fujian, China |
| Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
| Loose? | Loose |
| # Ratings: | 3 View All |
| Product page: | Wuyi Mountain Big Red Robe |
Reviewer: TarHeelTea
✓ 3 teas reviewed
✓ 1 of Da Hong Pao
✓ 2 of Oolong Tea
✓ 1 of Verdant Tea
✓ 1 from Wuyi, Fujian, China
✓ 1 from Fujian, China
Review of Wuyi Mountain Big Red Robe
March 23rd, 2018
| Aroma | Flavor | Value | Total |
| 8 of 10 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 75 of 100 |
| Excellent | Excellent | Outstanding |
I'll confess I tried this tea after being intrigued at reading the legend of the Big Red Robe. Glad I did. I wonder if a monkey really picked this?
This is my new favorite tea. It has more body and flavor than the more delicate oolong teas. I usually give it a bit more tea and a longer steep than the usual recommendation for oolongs. I go for about 2 1/2 tsp in about a 14 oz ceramic infuser cup for a full five minutes.
I usually use just a little sweetener but this tastes too good as it is. Good for at least two steeps.
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Comments:
 | Alex Zorach wrote: on April 19th, 2018 |
The legends of how these teas originate can be really fun to read, even if their truthfulness may be dubious!
I also tend to like oolongs that have a bit more depth and body. I find a lot of high-quality oolongs naturally taste sweet. Some of the greener ones I've tried have been surprisingly sweet naturally, almost tasting as if I had added a bit of honey.
And welcome to RateTea by the way! I'm Alex and I run the site, feel free to get in touch if you have any questions about the site or about tea! I look forward to reading more of your reviews!
