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95°CTemperature
6g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
Origin
Fujian, China
Harvest
Autumn
Processing
Heavy Roast
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Tasting Notes
RoastedOakenHoneyed
Vendor Notes
This robust oolong presents a captivating roasted character with deep, oaken undertones that evoke the scent of damp forest leaves. A hint of honeyed sweetness balances the profile, creating a lingering, complex finish that invites contemplation.
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About This Tea
What does Da Hong Pao taste like?
This robust oolong presents a captivating roasted character with deep, oaken undertones that evoke the scent of damp forest leaves. A hint of honeyed sweetness balances the profile, creating a lingeri. It leans roasted, oaken and honeyed.
How should I brew Da Hong Pao?
Water around 85–95 °C (185–205 °F). In a mug, steep 3–4 min. For gongfu, use 5–7 g per 100 ml, 10–30 s steeps (8–15 rounds). You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. Heavier roasts can take boiling water no problem.
Where does Da Hong Pao come from?
Grown in Fujian, China. This batch is from the Autumn harvest. The leaves got a heavy roast after picking.
How much does Da Hong Pao cost?
Starts at $12.00 from Dobrá Tea, or about $0.43/g. A 28g package gets you around 5 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $2.58 per session. Explore more oolong teas on Teadar.
$12.00$0.43/g