What is Dahongpao from Mount Wuyi? Dahongpao is a semi-fermented tea; all semi-fermented teas are referred to as Oolong tea, also known as Qing tea. Dahongpao is primarily produced in Mount Wuyi, Fujian. Teas from Mount Wuyi can be categorized by geographical location: Zhengyan (Core Region) tea, Banyan (Semi-Core Region) tea, and Zhou (Riverine Plain) tea. High-quality Mount Wuyi Oolong teas are mainly produced in the Zhengyan and Banyan regions.

Therefore, the Oolong Tea produced in Mount Wuyi is also called rock tea, and Dahongpao is just one type of rock tea.

Dahongpao is the name of a tea tree, and it is the most famous one in Mount Wuyi, so it is also known as a named variety. The tea processed from the leaves of the Dahongpao tea tree following the Oolong tea production method is called Dahongpao (named after the tea tree, like Tieguanyin).

To which category does Dahongpao belong? Dahongpao belongs to the Oolong tea category. It is not Black tea. As long as you drink tea healthily, it will not harm your stomach. Dahongpao is the highest quality tea among Wuyi Rock Teas. Wuyi Rock Tea is produced in Mount Wuyi, Fujian. The quality characteristics of “Dahongpao” are: tight twisted shape, greenish-brown and fresh color, bright orange-yellow infusion, and red and green interlaced leaves, with typical leaves showing the beauty of green leaves with red edges.

The most prominent feature of Dahongpao is its rich fragrance with orchid-like aroma, high and lasting fragrance, and obvious “rock character.” Dahongpao is very durable for brewing, retaining aroma even after seven or eight infusions. To truly appreciate the essence of the top-tier Rock Tea, one must follow the Gongfu tea ritual of small pot and small cup, savoring slowly.