“Da Hong Pao Lixiang” (Big Red Robe – Pear Flavor) is made in the north of Fujian Province, in the Wuyi Mountains. Harvest: autumn 2024. Moderate fermentation, medium fire.
In appearance: medium-sized, dark brown, twisted along the axis tea leaves. The aroma is intense, biscuit-herbal with a smoky note. The infusion is transparent, yellow ochre in color.
The flavor profile of the ready-made tea is multifaceted, herbaceous-and-floral, with nutty, tobacco, bread and fruity notes. The aroma is complex, herbaceous-and-floral. The taste is rich and smooth, sweetish, slightly tart, with a refined sourness and a long aftertaste.
Steep the tea in a hot water (92-95°С) in a gaiwan or in a teapot made of porous clay. The proportion is 7 g per 100 ml. The time of the first steeping is 30 seconds. After that, starting with an exposure of 10 seconds and increasing the time to 3 minutes, you can steep the tea 6 times.
“Da Hong Pao Lixiang” is a natural elixir for stress relief, a rare gem cherished by connoisseurs of ‘floral’ oolongs!