Da Hong Pao (Big Red Robe)-Wu Yi Tea

Alternative names:Big Red Robe, Wu Yi tea, Wu Yi rock tea

Da Hong Pao belongs to Oolong/Wulong tea family. It is named after its appearance – big red stretched tea leaves. It is one of the top ten Chinese teas and was once portrayed as ‘Royal tea’ as a result of its low production and rich flavor. Because it is produced in Wu Yi area’s rocky mountains, it therefore also belongs to a special group of teas called Wu Yi rock Tea. Its brew is lightly reddish brown in color. Terms used to describe its favor include fragrant, roasted, nutty and tenderly sweet, followed by a lingering after taste. A nice cup of Da Hong Pao is pure indulgence.

There have been some recent claims that the Wu Yi tea has super fat burning power. We believe that it is evident that teas (especially green, Oolong/Wulong and Pu-erh tea) have slimming effects. The ‘ultimate fat burner’ claim is however irresponsibly exaggerated. For more info with regard to tea and weight and some clarifications, please visit: Tea & Weight.

Da Hong Pao tea can't be tightly vacuum packed as some other teas (ie the leaves crush and break under too much pressure) and therefore present with  more "bulk". More care is required in the packaging process to maintain quality. As such we only offer one size - 50 gm  for standard orders. However special arrangements can be made for larger packaging where required in support of bulk orders. Please advise if this is required.

We offer Premium and Exclusive quality grades currently. The exclusive is the level above which a regular tea drinker from the region where the tea was produced would not easily distinguish further improvement in quality. 

Customer Reviews:

ahh brisk.. the supreme sense of satisfaction after a cup of lotus leaf tea (weight reducing) with the addition of some exclusive Da Hong Pao.
Preferrable to a cup of coffee as you feel a nice boost of energy and a lasting zing! i hightly reccomend this tea.. superb

Hello, I have tasted a few of your teas but would have to say Da Hong Pao is by far my favorite. Taste fantastic and gives me plenty of energy, cheers
guys keep up the good work. Tyrone- Australia

This tea was new to me.What a delightful surprise.A nice rich flavour and clear colour.Like all the other teas from this site, we have here a tea of
real quality. A tea that sits well with me in the late afternoon.rnrnRichardrnAustralia