Da Hong Pao Big Red Robe Wuyi Oolong
Da Hong Pao, the legendary "Big Red Robe" oolong from Wuyi Mountains in Fujian Province, is crafted from cuttings of the original mother trees. This genuine article reveals itself slowly—golden amber infusions unfold floral notes, apricot, toasted bread and hints of Seville orange marmalade. Hand-harvested before dawn from cliff-side bushes, each steep deepens with complexity. A tea that improves with age and rewards patience.
Notes
Apricot · Toast · Orange · Mellow
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Da Hong Pao, the legendary "Big Red Robe" oolong, originates from the mist-shrouded Wuyi Mountains of Fujian Province—birthplace of oolong tea itself. This is the genuine article: crafted from cuttings of the original mother trees, genetically identical to the celebrated plants that have inspired tea devotion for centuries.
What sets this apart is authenticity and provenance. Our Da Hong Pao descends directly from Qidan mother trees; lesser versions blend commodity teas to cut costs. Since 2006, picking from the six original trees has been forbidden, making pure lineage particularly prized.
The character of this tea reveals itself slowly. Freshly arrived in August after patient charcoal-roasting, it carries a subtle smokiness that mellows as it breathes. The infusion deepens to golden amber, releasing floral notes alongside hints of apricot, toasted bread and Seville orange marmalade. Each steep unfolds differently—the reward of a tea meant to be savoured.
Hand-harvested before dawn from cliffs that shelter tender buds, each bush yields merely one pound annually. The shallow, mineral-rich soil and natural spring water create conditions impossible to replicate elsewhere.
This is a tea that invites ritual and patience—one that improves with proper storage over years, revealing deeper complexity with age. A choice for those who understand that the finest teas are not merely drunk, but experienced.
What sets this apart is authenticity and provenance. Our Da Hong Pao descends directly from Qidan mother trees; lesser versions blend commodity teas to cut costs. Since 2006, picking from the six original trees has been forbidden, making pure lineage particularly prized.
The character of this tea reveals itself slowly. Freshly arrived in August after patient charcoal-roasting, it carries a subtle smokiness that mellows as it breathes. The infusion deepens to golden amber, releasing floral notes alongside hints of apricot, toasted bread and Seville orange marmalade. Each steep unfolds differently—the reward of a tea meant to be savoured.
Hand-harvested before dawn from cliffs that shelter tender buds, each bush yields merely one pound annually. The shallow, mineral-rich soil and natural spring water create conditions impossible to replicate elsewhere.
This is a tea that invites ritual and patience—one that improves with proper storage over years, revealing deeper complexity with age. A choice for those who understand that the finest teas are not merely drunk, but experienced.
SPECIFICATION
- Strength
-
- With milk?
- No
- Brew time
- 2 mins
- Water Temp.
- 90°C
- No. of Infusions
- 7
Da Hong Pao Big Red Robe Wuyi Oolong
Sale price£27.00