Da Hong Pao

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Another name "Big Red Robe" is a dark Oolong from the list of the top 10 Chinese teas from Wuyi Mountain, Fujian Province. Infusion has an amber color, slightly tart and smoked taste, some may catch the notes of prunes and other fruits.

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Place of Origin	Wuyi Mountains, Fujian Province
Country	China
Classification	Dark Oolong
Ingredients	Tea 100% free of artificial additives

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Da Hong Pao from China

This tea has a special place in the tea communities; some call it the "King of Oolong from Wuyi" for its unique taste and a pleasant relaxing effect. It is perfect for afternoon and evening time.

How to Prepare Da Hong Pao Tea

Water temperature: 90-100 °C / 194 - 212 °F.
Housewares: we don't recommend use paper or plastic.
Amount of tea and volume of teapot: 2 teaspoon per 300 ml / 8.4 oz.
Number of infusions: 2-4.

Place the tea leaves into the teapot and pour water into it.
The first filling lasts a few seconds and the water must be drained, thus washes the tea leaves.
Pour water into the teapot again.
Leave the mixture for at least 45-60 seconds*.
Drain the water out from a teapot and your tea is ready to serve.

* Increase time of next brewing for 10-20 seconds.