“This is a very smooth yancha with a nicely settled roast. Its aromas remind me of toasted coconut flakes.” Read full tasting note
“This is a solid DHP. It has rested long enough that the roast is neither sour nor overpowering. Aroma is roasty and sweet. The flavor is mostly nutty and sweet. There is a slight sharpness in...” Read full tasting note
“I took notes for about half this session then came to visit this tea’s page. Upon reading eastkyteaguys’s note, I realize I have nothing new to add. His review is very comprehensive as usual. I...” Read full tasting note
“I’m kind of surprised that I am the first person on Steepster to post a review of this tea. Like many of the teas marketed as Da Hong Pao on the market, this is not a single cultivar tea, but...” Read full tasting note
Dahongpao is central to the vibrant tea culture of Wuyishan. Visitors are often related the tale of how dahongpao came to be. There is an excellent show to watch called "Impressions Da Hong Pao which tells the story in an unbelievably spectacular fashion.
For a tea drinker, what is dahongpao? This name means many different things to different people and may seem inscrutable.
At its base and to the tea farmer, dahongpao is a name for a mix of teas that represent a balanced impression of what Wuyi tea should be. This is one such mixed tea, and I believe a fairly good and cost effective one at that. The material is from my family’s farms and has been blended to achieve a balanced flavor. This tea is not too picky about brewing parameters. It does not seem to get bitter fast and develops a good mouth feel in short and longer brews. The 2015 roast has had time to settle and can be enjoyed now.
Year: 2015
Roast: charcoal
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