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95°CTemperature
6g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
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MineralRoastedFruity
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This robust Wuyi Rock Oolong delivers a complex interplay of roasted warmth and deep mineral notes, characteristic of its mountain origin. Expect a rich, satisfying brew with a lingering sweet finish and subtle hints of stone fruit and charcoal.
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About This Tea
What does Da Hong Pao taste like?
This robust Wuyi Rock Oolong delivers a complex interplay of roasted warmth and deep mineral notes, characteristic of its mountain origin. Expect a rich, satisfying brew with a lingering sweet finish . It leans mineral, roasted and fruity.
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 from the Qi Dan cultivar. This batch is from the Spring 2024 harvest. The leaves got a medium roast after picking.
How much does Da Hong Pao cost?
Starts at $5.43 from Nannuoshan, or about $0.60/g. A 6g package gets you around 1 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $3.60 per session. Explore more oolong teas on Teadar.
$5.43$0.60/g