Da Hong Pao | China

This ‘classic’ tea has a complete, harmonic combination of ripe, nutty flavours, accompanied by elegant muscatel notes and enveloped by a soft, smooth roasted taste. Da Hong Pao, the infamous cliff tea, is one of the most popular and special Oolongs in China and is produced on the slopes of the Wu-Yi mountain range in Fujian. Da Hong Pao is the most famous of all the Wuyi rock teas, with many myths and stories surrounding it. The tea that many refer to as Da Hong Pao is actually a blend of different Wuyi Rock Oolongs, designed to express the characteristics and essence of Oolong tea from the Wuyi Mountains. This rather robust-looking Oolong from organic cultivation has a legacy so big it’s hard to describe. Following tradition, the first infusion of this tea is not drunk but is given to Buddha as a ritual offering. The infusion shines in copper colours and the ruby-coloured cup keeps its promise: long-lasting flavour with depth and a full body.