DA HONG PAO OOLONG TEA - PREMIUM
A Oolong Tea from Tao Tea Leaf5 Tasting Notes View all
“Mmm, this is a perfect oolong for winter. It has a really pleasant roasted, nutty flavour that comes close to a coffee when you brew it strongly. There are more subtle hints of maybe burnt sugar or...” Read full tasting note
“Mmmmm yes this was good today. Fruity and mineral rich. Four steeps of complex roasted yum! Not much variation between steeps, besides getting smoother over time. This would be great for grandpa...” Read full tasting note
“Sipdown from this morning – I originally wrote about this tea here: http://booksandtea.ca/2015/12/toronto-tea-festival-tasting-set/” Read full tasting note
“This was a very interesting tea session. I feel that I may have gotten perhaps old tea. I do not state this because it was a bad tea session, it just wasn’t as good as I thought it should be. I...” Read full tasting note
Description
Da Hong Pao is one of the most famous oolong teas in the world. It comes from the famous Wuyi mountains. It is one of 5 ‘Rock Teas’ meaning the teas are grown in more rocky areas making the mineral content in the soil much denser. This is what gives the 5 rock teas their signature flavours. What makes Da Hong Pao special is its darker, heavier and more oxidized flavor. This very full bodied tea has a very particular sweetness to it and is reminiscent of baked goods or molasses.
Region: Wuyi Mountains, Fujian Province, China.
Other Names: Big Red Robe, Ta Hong Pao.
Steeping Guide:
Teaware: YiXing Teapot or Ceramic Gaiwan
Amount: 3g /1½ teaspoons
Temperature: 100°c (212°F)
Steeping Time: We suggest that you rinse your tea leaves before enjoying them, simply add water to the leaves and discard. This wakes them up and they are ready to go. For your first steep, we suggest a 30-50 second steep. For the second steep 10 seconds is best, simply add 5 seconds to each of your next steeps. This will allow you to experience the full range of tastes the leaves have to offer.
*These steeping directions are for a traditional Gong Fu style tea, if you are brewing this tea in a regular cup we recommend steeping for 2 – 3 minutes. This tea can be steeped 5 times.
About Tao Tea Leaf
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