Da Hong Pao
Dà Hóng Páo · 大红袍 (大紅袍)
Da Hong Pao ("Big Red Robe") is the most famous of the Wuyi yancha — rock teas grown on the cliffs of the Wuyi Mountains in Fujian. Heavy charcoal roasting gives it cocoa, mineral, and stone-fruit notes layered over the signature yan yun (rock rhyme) mouthfeel.
Brewing
- Leaf
- 7.0 g / 100 ml
- Water
- 100°C
- Rinse
- yes
- Gongfu steeps (s)
- 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30, 45, 60
Yancha thrives in 100°C water and a tight gaiwan. Push the leaves — they want to give.
Tasting notes
- Aroma
- roasted nuts, dark chocolate, mineral
- Flavor
- stone fruit, cocoa, yan yun
- Mouthfeel
- thick, structured
- Finish
- long, warming
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