Da Hong Pao (大红袍) , which means 'Big Red Robe', belongs to the category of Oolong tea. Produced in Wuyi Mountain, Fujian, it is of the best quality in Wuyi Rock Tea and honored as “king of Wuyi tea”. Dahongpao is carefully made with exquisite handicraft. The finished tea appears to be tight and looks greenish brown. After brewed, the beverage is bright orange and clear. It tastes mellow and rich with a striking charm of rock. After drinking, an enduring aftertaste can be kept in mouth. It still remains fragrant even after being brewed nine times.
Steeping Instructions:
Western-style steeping: (Medium to large sized teapot: 20-32 oz)
1. Use 1.25 Tablespoons (2-3 grams) of tea per each 6oz water
2. Rinse the tea in your teapot with a quick application of hot water
3. Immediately discard this liquid
4. Add additional hot water to start the 1st steeping
5. Re-steep 2-3 infusions at 2-3 minutes each.
6. Water temperature should be 195° - 205° F
Asian-style steeping: (small teapots under 10 oz or a gaiwan)
1. Use 2.5 Tablespoons (5-6 grams) of tea per each 6oz water
2. Rinse the tea in your teapot with a quick application of hot water
3. Immediately discard this liquid
4. Add additional hot water to start the 1st steeping
5. Re-steep 6-8 infusions (or more!) at 10 seconds to 1 minute each
6. Water temperature should be 195° - 205° F
Steeping Instructions:
Western-style steeping: (Medium to large sized teapot: 20-32 oz)
1. Use 1.25 Tablespoons (2-3 grams) of tea per each 6oz water
2. Rinse the tea in your teapot with a quick application of hot water
3. Immediately discard this liquid
4. Add additional hot water to start the 1st steeping
5. Re-steep 2-3 infusions at 2-3 minutes each.
6. Water temperature should be 195° - 205° F
Asian-style steeping: (small teapots under 10 oz or a gaiwan)
1. Use 2.5 Tablespoons (5-6 grams) of tea per each 6oz water
2. Rinse the tea in your teapot with a quick application of hot water
3. Immediately discard this liquid
4. Add additional hot water to start the 1st steeping
5. Re-steep 6-8 infusions (or more!) at 10 seconds to 1 minute each
6. Water temperature should be 195° - 205° F