This is an attractive tea with greenish black leaves and red-brown leaf edges. It infuses to an orange-red liquor. In the cup it has a sweet, floral aroma with caramelized notes that develop when the sap in the leaves is exposed to direct heat. This is a complex and multidimensional tea that evolves through several infusions. The texture in the mouth is substantial and there's a sweet, lingering finish. Da Hong Pao (sometimes known in English as Big Red Robe) is the most famous of all the 100+ yan cha varieties, and we're proud of our selection. Try it and we think you'll agree, this legendary tea is like a tea tour of Wu Yi Shan in a cup, as you can discover flavors, aroma, and intriguing complexities of many individual yan cha varieties in this single extraordinary tea. GROWING REGION Fujian, China: Fujian is a coastal province in southeastern China where the finest oolong, white, and jasmine teas are produced. According to the written record, teas have been produced there for well over 1,600 years. Growers currently produce five different categories of tea, most of which originated in the province.
