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How to Distinguish the Grades of Da Hong Pao

Tea News · Oct 29, 2025

How to Distinguish the Grades of Da Hong Pao

Da Hong Pao tea is the head of the five traditional famous teas in Wuyi Mountain, so Da Hong Pao is renowned both domestically and internationally as the king of Wuyi Rock Tea. If Da Hong Pao were to be graded, how would its grades be distinguished? Currently, according to the national "Regulations on the Protection of Products of Geographical Origin," relevant departments have also established sensory indicators for Da Hong Pao products. The produced Da Hong Pao tea is qualified to be called Da Hong Pao tea. The quality must meet the sensory indicators promulgated below to be called Da Hong Pao, and no specific grades are further distinguished.

"Da Hong Pao" tea is the head of the five traditional famous clusters in Wuyi Mountain.

"Da Hong Pao" tea is divided into three grades based on quality: special grade "Da Hong Pao," first grade "Da Hong Pao," and second grade "Da Hong Pao."

The three main teas of Wuyi Mountain are: Wuyi "Da Hong Pao," Wuyi Rougui, and Wuyi Shuixian.

"Da Hong Pao" tea is divided into light fragrance type and ripe fragrance type based on different tea aromas.

"Da Hong Pao" tea is divided into two categories based on origin: Zheng Yan "Da Hong Pao" and Dan Yan "Da Hong Pao."

Currently, according to the national "Regulations on the Protection of Products of Geographical Origin," relevant departments have also established sensory indicators for Da Hong Pao products. The produced Da Hong Pao tea is qualified to be called Da Hong Pao tea. The quality must meet the sensory indicators promulgated above to be called Da Hong Pao, and no specific grades are further distinguished. Thus, we now know how to distinguish the grades of Da Hong Pao.

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