“Extremely charcoal, roasty flavors. Strong minerality and wet rock notes.” Read full tasting note
“I have had this for a while but hadn’t written about it. It is their 2019 Da Hong Pao. I really like Whispering Pines teas overall. I prepared it Gongfu 200 F, quick rinse, then 5s, 10s, 15s, 20s,...” Read full tasting note
“So now we’re back to oolongs for awhile. This is a tea I have been looking forward to reviewing. I love Wuyi rock oolongs, and Da Hong Pao, in particular, is one of my favorite teas of all time. In...” Read full tasting note
“Dry leaf smells of green, like nature, and charcoal roast. The roast doesn’t come through to the taste of the tea at all. Steeps tasted like sweet water that was a little drying. Clean tasting.” Read full tasting note
An exceptional example of this classic tea, this Da Hong Pao is immensely sweet and highly aromatic with clean fruit and mineral notes. A warm roasty body and long lingering aftertaste make this tea a great comfort choice for this fall and winter. Spring 2015 harvest, I’ve let this one age out a bit for smoothness and it’s now ready to drink! Limited quantity this year. Great cha qi, enjoy! :-)
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