{"product_id":"big-red-robe-da-hong-pao-wuyi-rock-oolong-tea-30g","title":"Big Red Robe Da Hong Pao Wuyi Rock Oolong Tea, 30g Pouch","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDa Hong Pao, translated as \u003cstrong\u003eBig Red Robe\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the best-known styles of Wuyi Rock Tea - a category of oolong produced in the Wuyi Mountains of Fujian, China. Wuyi teas are recognised for their distinctive combination of depth, aroma, and the characteristic mineral quality traditionally described as \u003cstrong\u003eyan yun\u003c\/strong\u003e, or “rock rhyme.” \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eSpring 2025 Da Hong Pao comes from Wuyi Mountain, Fujian Province, China\u003c\/strong\u003e, and is finished with charcoal roasting to develop a deeper, warmer expression of the tea. The profile moves through \u003cstrong\u003emilk chocolate, charcoal, vanilla bean, and rock sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining roasted depth with a clean underlying sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma begins warm and roasted, with charcoal and cocoa-like notes appearing first. As the leaves open, the cup becomes softer and sweeter: milk chocolate and vanilla emerge alongside a mineral character and the clear sweetness of rock sugar. The roast brings depth without turning the tea burnt or overly smoky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this Da Hong Pao distinctive is the balance between \u003cstrong\u003eroast, minerality, and sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has considerably more structure than a light floral oolong, yet the finish remains smooth and persistent. Charcoal roasting is an important part of the flavour development of Da Hong Pao; research on the tea shows that roasting time changes its aromatic composition and can shift the profile away from greener notes toward more developed floral and fruity aromatics. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a cup that is \u003cstrong\u003eroasted, mineral, smooth, and naturally sweet\u003c\/strong\u003e, with pronounced notes of \u003cstrong\u003emilk chocolate, charcoal, vanilla bean, and rock sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first infusions emphasise the charcoal roast and mineral structure. With subsequent infusions, the tea becomes rounder and sweeter, revealing chocolate, vanilla, and a clean sugar-like finish. Bitterness is low, while a moderate, structured astringency gives the tea length without making it harsh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to brew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100ml Gaiwan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5g | 95–100°C | 20–30 sec | 5–6 infusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e300ml Teapot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7–8g | 95°C | 2–3 mins | 2–3 infusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHotter water suits this tea well, helping the tightly roasted aromatic profile and mineral character open fully. For gongfu brewing, shorten the first infusions and gradually increase the steeping time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProperties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDa Hong Pao is a partially oxidized \u003cstrong\u003eoolong tea\u003c\/strong\u003e and naturally contains caffeine, polyphenols, and amino acids found in tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts defining character comes less from light freshness and more from the interaction between oxidation and roasting. This creates a fuller, warmer cup with pronounced aromatic depth, mineral structure, and a lingering sweetness — particularly suited to drinkers who find green or lightly oxidized teas too delicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oolong tea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Da Hong Pao \/ Big Red Robe \/ Wuyi Rock Tea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring, 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wuyi Mountain, Fujian Province, China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charcoal roasted\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark, twisted roasted leaves\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear amber to deep amber\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milk chocolate, charcoal, vanilla bean, mineral notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to high\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBitterness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAstringency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-low to medium\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30g pouch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late mornings and afternoons, gongfu brewing, and those who enjoy roasted oolong with mineral depth, chocolate notes, and a long, warming finish\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esho","offers":[{"title":"30g","offer_id":47340396675241,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true},{"title":"300g","offer_id":47340396708009,"sku":null,"price":440.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/5376\/5801\/files\/BigRedRobeDahongPaoteaUAElocalbrandmadeinDubai.png?v=1786457565","url":"https:\/\/esho.ae\/products\/big-red-robe-da-hong-pao-wuyi-rock-oolong-tea-30g","provider":"ēsho","version":"1.0","type":"link"}