DaHongPao oolong tea
Product Description
Wuyi Dahongpao Oolong tea, also known as Big Red Robe, is a Wuyi rock tea grown in the Wuyi Mountains in the Fujian province of China. It is a heavily oxidized, dark Oolong Tea and is one of the world's most expensive tea.
As the name implies, Wuyi rock tea grows in between the rocky cliffs of Mount Wuyi, which is known for its sheer precipices, overhanging rocks as well as gigantic valleys. The Potted Tea Plantation is realized by utilizing the rock valleys, rock cracks and constructing rock band alongside the edges. Rock tea got its name by only growing in between the rocky cliffs. Forfathers praised the Wuyi rock tea for its unique rock charm. Rock tea also pronounced Yan tea in Chinese means tea of strong flavor. It still remains one of the top ten Chinese tea.
According to the current national standard, being bred and planted in the natrual ecological invironment of Mount Wuyi, Wuyi rock tea falls into the category of Oolong tea produced with unique traditional processing techniques (shape of tea stripe) with rock charm. As a renowned tea it is under the protection of products of origin by PRC
As the name implies, Wuyi rock tea grows in between the rocky cliffs of Mount Wuyi, which is known for its sheer precipices, overhanging rocks as well as gigantic valleys. The Potted Tea Plantation is realized by utilizing the rock valleys, rock cracks and constructing rock band alongside the edges. Rock tea got its name by only growing in between the rocky cliffs. Forfathers praised the Wuyi rock tea for its unique rock charm. Rock tea also pronounced Yan tea in Chinese means tea of strong flavor. It still remains one of the top ten Chinese tea.
According to the current national standard, being bred and planted in the natrual ecological invironment of Mount Wuyi, Wuyi rock tea falls into the category of Oolong tea produced with unique traditional processing techniques (shape of tea stripe) with rock charm. As a renowned tea it is under the protection of products of origin by PRC
Name | DaHongPao | ||||||
Origin | Fujian,China | ||||||
Altitude | 600M above sea | ||||||
Process | Plucking-sun withering-room withering-bruising in bamboo trays-wok frying-roasting-rolling-cooling-packing | ||||||
Harvest Time | Spring,Summer | ||||||
Dried Leaves | Tight bar shaped tea leaves in black | ||||||
Infusion | Bright reddish orange | ||||||
Taste | Mellow and thick taste with slight floral sweetness, prominent distinctive yanyun “charming rocky rhyme” | ||||||
Aroma | Warm roasted aroma with delightful floral flavor | ||||||
Brewed Tealeaves | Elastic tealeaves in green and red color | ||||||
Shelf Life | Three Years,Stored in a well-closed container away from moisture and light | ||||||
Product Details
1.Tea Leaves: The tea appearance is strong and tight, slightly curly,brown in color
2. Tea Infusion: The infusion color is reddish orange in color, mellow and thick taste with slight floral sweetness, prominent distinctive yanyun “charming rocky rhyme”
3. Brewed Tea Leaves: Elastic tealeaves in green and red color
Origin：
Da Hong Pao tea originated from wild tea plants found growing along the cliffs of Wuyi Mountain; in Tianxin Temple there can still be seen the carving of “大红袍”, da hong pao, carved by a monk in 1927. Along Wuyi Mountain there are fewer daylight hours as well as a greater temperature difference between day and night, and usually clear water springs trickling down from atop cliffs. This particular natural environment is what gives Da Hong Pao tea its character.
Good ecology, high altitude tea garden base
Ample rainfall, with an average annual temperature of 18-19 degrees
Suitable soil, planted in sandstone weathered soil
The origin trees of Da Hong Pao tea are grown on the Tianxin Rock of Wuyi Mountain in Fujian, with only six of these mother trees remaining in existence. After years of cultivation, in 1982 the Dahongpao variety resulted in a reproductive success, which led to massive growth and spreading of the tea. In 1988 the new, reproductive Dahonpao variety was judged by tea tasting experts to be equal in quality to the mother trees. This variety grows as a shrub with a semi-spread crown and thick branches, and leaves that take on a wide oval shape and dark, glossy green color.
Craft
Picked manually, each tea leaf is picked carefully by tea farmers
Wuyi Dahongpao Oolong tea uses ancient methods to make tea, and selects high-quality rock tea after multiple processes such as pic king-sun withering-room withering-bruising in bamboo trays-wok frying-roasting-rolling-cooling-packing.
History：
The name “Da Hong Pao” (or “Big Red Robe” in English) is alleged to have come from a few different stories. Some stories say its tea bushes were so revered that they were cloaked in red robes by imperial officials, while others simply claim the name was a poetic description for the color of local tea bushes when dusk light is cast through their newly grown leaves.
A special varietal of tea, known as “Qi Dan,” is used to make Da Hong Pao. It grows defiantly in the gaps of the mountain
boulders, which endow it with the highly prized 'yan yun' or mineral 'rock taste.' In making this tea, long leaves are selected.
They are twisted using the sideways rolling technique (much different than the tight ball rolling seen in other oolongs) and then pan-fired to stop oxidation. The leaves are baked in the final stage of processing.
A special varietal of tea, known as “Qi Dan,” is used to make Da Hong Pao. It grows defiantly in the gaps of the mountain
boulders, which endow it with the highly prized 'yan yun' or mineral 'rock taste.' In making this tea, long leaves are selected.
They are twisted using the sideways rolling technique (much different than the tight ball rolling seen in other oolongs) and then pan-fired to stop oxidation. The leaves are baked in the final stage of processing.
According to legend, a certain tea cured the the mother of a Ming Dynasty emperor of an illness, and that emperor sent great red robes to clothe the four bushes from which that tea originated. Three of these original bushes, growing on a rock on Mount Wuyi, reportedly date back to the Song Dynasty in terms of age and still survive today. At one point, less than one kilogram of tea was harvested from these plants each year, of which a portion was retained by the Chinese government.
Da Hong Pao tea has become a rare treasure as a result of this. The original huge tea bushes have been protected by the nation, and were allowed to be harvested every spring until 2006. Nowadays people use an asexually-reproducing tree of the same characteristics of these original Da Hong Pao tea trees, and have developed several hundreds of acres with it. What is unique is that the female characters of every generation - second, third, or even twentieth generation - have the same significance as the original: in other words, the tea crafted from these trees is virtually identical to that made from the original bushes.
Speciallity:
Our premium Wuyi Da Hong Pao offers rich aromas of roasted vegetables, sweet honey and wet stones. When the tea is brewed, the liquor is equally intriguing, colored as warm peach brandy. Delicately spicy, robust and rounded texture, with pit-fruit flavors and subtle ripe peach juiciness. A truly thought-provoking cup.
Da Hong Pao tea has become a rare treasure as a result of this. The original huge tea bushes have been protected by the nation, and were allowed to be harvested every spring until 2006. Nowadays people use an asexually-reproducing tree of the same characteristics of these original Da Hong Pao tea trees, and have developed several hundreds of acres with it. What is unique is that the female characters of every generation - second, third, or even twentieth generation - have the same significance as the original: in other words, the tea crafted from these trees is virtually identical to that made from the original bushes.
Speciallity:
Our premium Wuyi Da Hong Pao offers rich aromas of roasted vegetables, sweet honey and wet stones. When the tea is brewed, the liquor is equally intriguing, colored as warm peach brandy. Delicately spicy, robust and rounded texture, with pit-fruit flavors and subtle ripe peach juiciness. A truly thought-provoking cup.
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What are the characteristics of the superior Wuyi rock tea?
1. Shape: The texture is close and the weight is compact. The length of the tea stripe, which is tight and relatively slender, is neither too long nor too short. For Shuixian, the leaves are comparatively large, and the stripes could be slightly thick, but still pure, tidy and beautiful.
2. Color: Due to the appropriate malaxation and moderate baking, the so-called Treasure color is appeared, which directs to the color of bright green brown, and the frog skin shaped small white spots could be seen on the surface of the stripes.
3. Fragrance: As a kind of the semi-fermented tea, the rock tea is provided with a fragrance, combined with the faint scent of the Green Tea and the deep aroma of the Black Tea. Without strong, fresh and long lasting fragrance, the rock tea cannot be described as the superior one.
4. Color of the tea soup: It is normally clear, florid and luteous, which will not be lightish even until the third or fourth tea soup.
5. Flavor: A strong fragrant flavor can be tasted once into mouth, and a lubricious feeling would be felt through the throat. Even the bitter of theine can be tasted at the beginning, gradually the bitter turns to be a kind of palatable relish. The quality of rock tea almost depends on the flavor, which would be mellow, elegant and rich for the superior one.
6. Times of tea soup: For the better tea, its flavor remains after the fifth tea soup, and for the best, its fragrance is still lingering till the eighth tea soup, and the aftertaste is agreeable till the ninth tea soup.
7. Infused leaves: The preferable tea would be easily unfolded and be unusually soft, when it is infused into the boiled water. The leaf margin shows some silver vermilion, and the middle is bright green with somewhat yellow, what’s more, the veins are light yellow. In this way, the infused leaves are described as so-called “green leaves rimmed with red color”.
1. Shape: The texture is close and the weight is compact. The length of the tea stripe, which is tight and relatively slender, is neither too long nor too short. For Shuixian, the leaves are comparatively large, and the stripes could be slightly thick, but still pure, tidy and beautiful.
2. Color: Due to the appropriate malaxation and moderate baking, the so-called Treasure color is appeared, which directs to the color of bright green brown, and the frog skin shaped small white spots could be seen on the surface of the stripes.
3. Fragrance: As a kind of the semi-fermented tea, the rock tea is provided with a fragrance, combined with the faint scent of the Green Tea and the deep aroma of the Black Tea. Without strong, fresh and long lasting fragrance, the rock tea cannot be described as the superior one.
4. Color of the tea soup: It is normally clear, florid and luteous, which will not be lightish even until the third or fourth tea soup.
5. Flavor: A strong fragrant flavor can be tasted once into mouth, and a lubricious feeling would be felt through the throat. Even the bitter of theine can be tasted at the beginning, gradually the bitter turns to be a kind of palatable relish. The quality of rock tea almost depends on the flavor, which would be mellow, elegant and rich for the superior one.
6. Times of tea soup: For the better tea, its flavor remains after the fifth tea soup, and for the best, its fragrance is still lingering till the eighth tea soup, and the aftertaste is agreeable till the ninth tea soup.
7. Infused leaves: The preferable tea would be easily unfolded and be unusually soft, when it is infused into the boiled water. The leaf margin shows some silver vermilion, and the middle is bright green with somewhat yellow, what’s more, the veins are light yellow. In this way, the infused leaves are described as so-called “green leaves rimmed with red color”.
What is rock charm of Wuyi rock tea? Is there any difference between the tea from Mingyan and Danyan producing areas as far as rock charm is concerned?
Rock charm is the charming flavor unique for Wuyi rock tea, a kind of good-quality old fir Oolong tea growing on the Danxia landform of Mount Wuyi. The tea trees are scientifically looked after and tea is processed with traditional techniques. Rock charm is also related with tea trees' growing environment, species, cultivation management and processing techniques. Rock charm has extensive and profound connotation of which everyone has his own understanding. It is a taste hard to describe and a feeling hard to explain. But it is true in life. Wuyi rock tea's rock charm is something different from that of other kinds of tea. It lies in every kind of Wuyi rock tea and can only be expressed by tea soup. Charm is a feeling that makes people feel delightful and full of imagination. If some tea leaves a lingering taste in our mouth and makes us physically and mentally comfortable, then the tea has the charm. However, everyone has his own understanding of rock charm.
Mr.Yao, a specialist on Wuyi rock tea, once commented: good-quality Wuyi rock tea features rock charm which is the Bone of Rocks or Taste of Rocks. It is a mellow and thick taste lingering in your mouth for a long time. He believes that tea trees in gravel and sandy soil grow better and produce better tea.
Natural environment plays an important part in the quality of rock tea. The same species of tea processed in the same way may vary in quality if they are living in different environment. In the Wuyi rock tea producing areas, Mingyan producing area is defined as the 70-square-kilometer area in the scenic reserve, while the other areas are generally called Danyan producing area. The tea from Mingyan producing area has better quality, with a mellow and thick taste and a strong rock charm. Danyan producing area, the margin lands of Mount Wuyi, features the high-altitude landform which is subject to drought and its soil which is not as good as that in Mingyan producing area. The tea produced there has a sweet fragrance, a mellow and granulated sugar-like taste, but a weak rock charm. Processing technique is also the key factor as far as the quality of tea is concerned. If not processed properly, the tea picked up from Mingyan producing area cannot be of high quality. On the contrary, the tea from an area that is not as good as Mingyan producing area can also be made high quality with good processing techniques.
Mr.Yao, a specialist on Wuyi rock tea, once commented: good-quality Wuyi rock tea features rock charm which is the Bone of Rocks or Taste of Rocks. It is a mellow and thick taste lingering in your mouth for a long time. He believes that tea trees in gravel and sandy soil grow better and produce better tea.
Natural environment plays an important part in the quality of rock tea. The same species of tea processed in the same way may vary in quality if they are living in different environment. In the Wuyi rock tea producing areas, Mingyan producing area is defined as the 70-square-kilometer area in the scenic reserve, while the other areas are generally called Danyan producing area. The tea from Mingyan producing area has better quality, with a mellow and thick taste and a strong rock charm. Danyan producing area, the margin lands of Mount Wuyi, features the high-altitude landform which is subject to drought and its soil which is not as good as that in Mingyan producing area. The tea produced there has a sweet fragrance, a mellow and granulated sugar-like taste, but a weak rock charm. Processing technique is also the key factor as far as the quality of tea is concerned. If not processed properly, the tea picked up from Mingyan producing area cannot be of high quality. On the contrary, the tea from an area that is not as good as Mingyan producing area can also be made high quality with good processing techniques.
Benefits:
Wuyi rock tea grows in the weathered rocks and soil of Mount Wuyi. The weathered rocks and soil are abundant with minerals which are aborbed by tea trees, therefore, the tea is rich in mineral substances such as Kalium, Zinc,Selenium etc. In 1847, Roret discovered Tannin (catechin)in tea and extracted Acid Bohea from Wuyi rock tea. In 1861, Hasse.Whaits proved that Acid Bohea was mixture of gallic acid, oxalic acid,tannin and quercetin etc. Thus it can be seen that Wuyi rock tea has substances of pharmacological functions and good nutrition, and excels other kind of tea. Test by Institute for Nutrition and Food Safety of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention shows that Wuyi rock tea has functions as follows, antiaging, cancer prevention, immunity enhancement, cardiovascular disease prevention, weight loss, beauty effect, protection of urinary and digestive systems, eye disease prevention, cool and refreshing, nerve system exciting, decanting, harmful ion precipitation, antiphlogosis, virus killing and prevention, radioresistance, radiation injuries curing etc.. And international friends once highly praised Wuyi rock tea for its sweet flavor and curing functions, and called it the Myth of the Universe.
Company Profile
Jiuzhou Tea Company Ltd founded in 1954 in Fujian Province, China. Started as a small traditional family workshop, Jiuzhou Tea
grew step by step, now owns a tea factory of 2,000 m2, and a tea plantation of over 30,000 acres, after decades of hard work and
good reputation. Jiuzhou Tea integrates tea production, processing and sales together. Our main products include White tea, Green
Tea, Jasmine Tea, Oolong Tea, Blooming Tea, Black Tea, Pu erh Tea. With the outright dedication, we have been involved in tea
business for more than 60 years and possess the capability of marketing and exporting our high quality Chinese teas to more than
40 countries. Tea is an excellent culture of China, it provides a healthy and elegant life style for tea lovers. We devote
ourselves to bring the long history and meaningfulness for our tea friends all over the world, by producing good teas, giving
professional tea ceremonies, holding various tea journeys. Honesty brings more warmth and beauty to life!
grew step by step, now owns a tea factory of 2,000 m2, and a tea plantation of over 30,000 acres, after decades of hard work and
good reputation. Jiuzhou Tea integrates tea production, processing and sales together. Our main products include White tea, Green
Tea, Jasmine Tea, Oolong Tea, Blooming Tea, Black Tea, Pu erh Tea. With the outright dedication, we have been involved in tea
business for more than 60 years and possess the capability of marketing and exporting our high quality Chinese teas to more than
40 countries. Tea is an excellent culture of China, it provides a healthy and elegant life style for tea lovers. We devote
ourselves to bring the long history and meaningfulness for our tea friends all over the world, by producing good teas, giving
professional tea ceremonies, holding various tea journeys. Honesty brings more warmth and beauty to life!
1. who are we?
We are based in Guangdong, China, start from 2017,sell to Southern Europe(10.00%),Domestic Market(10.00%),Northern
Europe(10.00%),Central America(10.00%),Eastern Europe(10.00%),Western Europe(10.00%),North America(10.00%),Mid
East(5.00%),Africa(5.00%),Southeast Asia(5.00%),South Asia(5.00%),Eastern Asia(5.00%),South America(3.00%),Oceania(2.00%). There
are total about 51-100 people in our office.
2. how can we guarantee quality?
Always a pre-production sample before mass production;
Always final Inspection before shipment;
3.what can you buy from us?
tea,Jasmine Tea,White Tea,Black Tea,Green Tea
4. why should you buy from us not from other suppliers?
Direct from our Plantation, Factory.;Full certification (EU & Organic).;Quality first, OEM available.;Experienced staff,customers
worldwidely.;Quick shipping.;Small order welcome.;7 days refund.;After sales service 24/7.;Grand choices for TEA & Teaware.
5. what services can we provide?
Accepted Delivery Terms: FOB,CFR,CIF,EXW,FCA,DDP,DDU,Express Delivery；
Accepted Payment Currency:USD,EUR,GBP;
Accepted Payment Type: T/T,L/C,D/P D/A,MoneyGram,Credit Card,PayPal,Western Union,Cash;
Language Spoken:English,Chinese,Japanese,German,French,Russian
We are based in Guangdong, China, start from 2017,sell to Southern Europe(10.00%),Domestic Market(10.00%),Northern
Europe(10.00%),Central America(10.00%),Eastern Europe(10.00%),Western Europe(10.00%),North America(10.00%),Mid
East(5.00%),Africa(5.00%),Southeast Asia(5.00%),South Asia(5.00%),Eastern Asia(5.00%),South America(3.00%),Oceania(2.00%). There
are total about 51-100 people in our office.
2. how can we guarantee quality?
Always a pre-production sample before mass production;
Always final Inspection before shipment;
3.what can you buy from us?
tea,Jasmine Tea,White Tea,Black Tea,Green Tea
4. why should you buy from us not from other suppliers?
Direct from our Plantation, Factory.;Full certification (EU & Organic).;Quality first, OEM available.;Experienced staff,customers
worldwidely.;Quick shipping.;Small order welcome.;7 days refund.;After sales service 24/7.;Grand choices for TEA & Teaware.
5. what services can we provide?
Accepted Delivery Terms: FOB,CFR,CIF,EXW,FCA,DDP,DDU,Express Delivery；
Accepted Payment Currency:USD,EUR,GBP;
Accepted Payment Type: T/T,L/C,D/P D/A,MoneyGram,Credit Card,PayPal,Western Union,Cash;
Language Spoken:English,Chinese,Japanese,German,French,Russian
FAQ
FAQ
Q1. Can I get samples?
A:Yes, free samples are available on a case by case basis at buyer's own freight cost after confirmation
Q2. What is your minimum order requirements?
A:Usually 20kgs/ item, knowing that the more quantity, the lower the price per kg.
Sample order is also acceptable.
Q3.Can you provide OEM service?
A:Sure, please contact us for more details.
Q4.How is your Quality Control?
A:From the very beginning to the very end, National Commodity Inspection and Testing Bureau, Authority Third-party Testing
institution, QS, NOP, BRC, QS guarantee our quality.
The details for our pesticide control are as follows:
1 - we test our raw tea material.
2 - we test the first batch sample products.
3 - we test the bulk tea before shipment.
Please ask us for the original certifications.
Q5.Can I visit your factory & offices?
A:Yes, you are most welcome to visit us. Please let us know in advance so we can get organized.
We have own tea farms and factory in Fuding, Hengxian and Fengqing two hours away from Xiamen city (for white tea, green tea,
oolong tea), or three hours away from Nanning airport (For Jasmine tea), and three hours away from Lincang airport (For Black Tea
& Pu Erh Tea) .
Q6.When will my order shipped?
A:Products in stock usually ship within 3 days. Otherwise, depending on the tea varieties and order quantity, delivery times can
vary. Please ask us and we will let you know.
Q7.Will my money be refunded if anything is wrong with my order?
A:If there is a problem or defect with your order, , please contact our manager within 10 days upon receiving your order. We will
refund or replace the products if there is eviden that this is our fault.
Q8.How can you make sure your products are more competitive for my business?
A:With over 50 years of experience as manufacturers for three generations, direct trade saves significant costs. You do not need
to pay middlemen nor brokers for better quality tea. We think we are at least 12% less expensive compared with traditional
traders.
In addition, our teas are directly from our factory, thus are fresher than those offered by other traders. Good quality leads to
better sales and less complaints;
We also do OEM for your own brand, including TEA + PACKAGES according to your demand.
As we sell big quantities to overseas, the tea quality and pesticide are under control, and such are the average prime cost, which
is very competitive.
Finally, we have not only premium product sources and trading experiences, but also complete supply chain and abundant cash flow
to support our global tea business.
Taste the nature, enjoy the health!
Q1. Can I get samples?
A:Yes, free samples are available on a case by case basis at buyer's own freight cost after confirmation
Q2. What is your minimum order requirements?
A:Usually 20kgs/ item, knowing that the more quantity, the lower the price per kg.
Sample order is also acceptable.
Q3.Can you provide OEM service?
A:Sure, please contact us for more details.
Q4.How is your Quality Control?
A:From the very beginning to the very end, National Commodity Inspection and Testing Bureau, Authority Third-party Testing
institution, QS, NOP, BRC, QS guarantee our quality.
The details for our pesticide control are as follows:
1 - we test our raw tea material.
2 - we test the first batch sample products.
3 - we test the bulk tea before shipment.
Please ask us for the original certifications.
Q5.Can I visit your factory & offices?
A:Yes, you are most welcome to visit us. Please let us know in advance so we can get organized.
We have own tea farms and factory in Fuding, Hengxian and Fengqing two hours away from Xiamen city (for white tea, green tea,
oolong tea), or three hours away from Nanning airport (For Jasmine tea), and three hours away from Lincang airport (For Black Tea
& Pu Erh Tea) .
Q6.When will my order shipped?
A:Products in stock usually ship within 3 days. Otherwise, depending on the tea varieties and order quantity, delivery times can
vary. Please ask us and we will let you know.
Q7.Will my money be refunded if anything is wrong with my order?
A:If there is a problem or defect with your order, , please contact our manager within 10 days upon receiving your order. We will
refund or replace the products if there is eviden that this is our fault.
Q8.How can you make sure your products are more competitive for my business?
A:With over 50 years of experience as manufacturers for three generations, direct trade saves significant costs. You do not need
to pay middlemen nor brokers for better quality tea. We think we are at least 12% less expensive compared with traditional
traders.
In addition, our teas are directly from our factory, thus are fresher than those offered by other traders. Good quality leads to
better sales and less complaints;
We also do OEM for your own brand, including TEA + PACKAGES according to your demand.
As we sell big quantities to overseas, the tea quality and pesticide are under control, and such are the average prime cost, which
is very competitive.
Finally, we have not only premium product sources and trading experiences, but also complete supply chain and abundant cash flow
to support our global tea business.
Taste the nature, enjoy the health!
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