Only Picked from 6 Mother Trees is Called Authentic Da Hong Pao
Da Hong Pao tea has always been one of the most discussed teas. There is confusion about what constitutes authentic Da Hong Pao. One definition refers to tea produced from the 6 mother trees in Wuyi Mountain's Jiulong Ke. Between 1998-2005, 20 grams from these trees were auctioned annually, reaching...
Tea News · Nov 21, 2025
Da Hong Pao Originated from the Emperor Bestowing a Red Robe
Da Hong Pao, literally meaning 'big red robe', is a famous tea from Wuyi Mountain, Fujian, classified as Wuyi Rock Tea and one of China's Top Ten Famous Teas. Legend traces its name to the Ming Dynasty (1385 AD when a top scholar, cured of illness by this tea, draped his official red robe over the...
Tea News · Nov 20, 2025
Mother Tree Da Hong Pao
The Mother Tree Da Hong Pao consists of six tea trees located on the cliff of Tianxin Rock in Jiulongke. These trees are divided into three distinct strains due to natural hybridization within the Wuyi Caicha population. Trees 3 and 4 mature early with small, long leaves and obvious rock rhythm; tre...
Tea News · Nov 17, 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, renowned both domestically and internationally as the king of Wuyi Rock Tea. According to national regulations on the protection of products of geographical origin, relevant departments have established sensory indicat...
Tea News · Oct 29, 2025
Why Do Lips and Tongue Feel Numb After Drinking Rock Tea?
Drinking Rock Tea (Yan Cha may cause temporary numbness in the lips and tongue due to its unique processing method involving roasting. The roasted tea leaves produce a thick, heavy liquor that creates a distinct thickening sensation on the tongue. Specific varieties like Rou Gui can intensify this...
Tea News · Oct 07, 2025
Have You Ever Seen Such Da Hong Pao?
Da Hong Pao is a shrub-type plant that can grow up to 2 meters tall. It has dense branches with grayish trunks and often hosts symbiotic green moss. Its elliptical leaves are 6-7 cm long with serrated edges and thick, glossy texture. The plant blooms white flowers from November to January. What dist...
Tea News · Oct 04, 2025
【Learning Tea】Oolong Tea Classification - Understand in 1 Minute
Oolong tea, also known as green tea, was created during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It was developed by tea farmers in Anxi based on green tea processing methods before spreading to northern Fujian, Chaozhou in Guangdong, and later Taiwan. After tasting, it leaves a lingering fragrance and sweet af...
Tea News · Oct 02, 2025
Tea is a Good Teacher, Tea Has Taught Us...
Tea is more than a beverage; it is a profound teacher. From tea, we learn that value isn't determined by price alone, but by craftsmanship and personal suitability. It teaches us to see beyond appearances, understanding that 'black tea' in English refers to what we call red tea, and that 'pure' tea...
Tea News · Sep 17, 2025
Do You Really Know How to Drink Da Hong Pao? Lack of Culture Is Truly Frightening
Da Hong Pao is the king of Wuyi Rock Tea and a premium variety of Oolong Tea, often regarded as a national treasure. While many people claim to enjoy drinking it, few actually master the correct method. Proper preparation involves specific steps: using about half the tea vessel's capacity for leaves...
Tea News · Sep 14, 2025
How Do People in Wuyi Mountain Drink Tea?
People in Wuyi Mountain, a renowned tea-producing region in China famous for varieties like Da Hong Pao and Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong, approach tea drinking with immense purity and focus. Their method is summarized by the word 'fastidiousness'. They prioritize the quality of water, insisting on mountain...
Tea News · Sep 02, 2025