Imperial Big Red Robe (Da Hong Pao)

£19.80

Weight

50g

100g

250g

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Big Red Robe is one of the great Wuyi Teas, and one of our favourites. Produced from the Wuyi Qidan cultivar and picked in mid April, carefully sun withered before charcoal roasting, resulting in it’s wonderful taste and aroma.Our Big Red Robe has been medium roasted giving it a rich mellow flavour with hints of cocoa, and a sweet almost floral aftertaste.
Western style:

Measure 1 tablespoon per cup (150-200ml), add near boiling water, infuse for 1-3 minutes.

3-6 Infusions.

Traditional Style:

Measure 3-5g per cup (150-200ml), infuse in near boiling water for 30 seconds, gradually increasing the time on subsequent infusions.

Made this way the tea can be brewed between 5-10 infusions.