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Oolong
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Spring Da Hong Pao (Big Red Robe)
Yunnan Sourcing · Wu Yi Shan "Zi Hong Pao" Purple Da Hong Pao Oolong Tea
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This rare purple varietal, an offshoot of classic Da Hong Pao, offers a remarkably thick and vibrant tea soup even from an initial rinse. Expect a full-bodied and exciting liquor that carries a strong, pungent character through multiple infusions, a true testament to its unique pedigree.
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What does Wu Yi Shan "Zi Hong Pao" Purple Da Hong Pao Oolong Tea taste like?
This rare purple varietal, an offshoot of classic Da Hong Pao, offers a remarkably thick and vibrant tea soup even from an initial rinse. Expect a full-bodied and exciting liquor that carries a strong. It leans thick, pungent and vibrant.
How should I brew Wu Yi Shan "Zi Hong Pao" Purple Da Hong Pao Oolong Tea?
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 Wu Yi Shan "Zi Hong Pao" Purple Da Hong Pao Oolong Tea come from?
Grown in Fujian, China from the Zi Hong Pao cultivar. This batch is from the Spring 2025 harvest.
How much does Wu Yi Shan "Zi Hong Pao" Purple Da Hong Pao Oolong Tea cost?
Starts at $9.50 from Yunnan Sourcing, or about $0.27/g. A 25g package gets you around 4 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $1.62 per session. Compare oolong prices across vendors on Teadar.
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