Gao Huo Da Hong Pao
Gao Huo Da Hong Pao (高火大红袍) — a deeply roasted rock oolong with a warming character (2024 harvest)
If you're looking for a tea with a "warm blanket" effect and a distinct, deep flavor, Gao Huo Da Hong Pao is exactly that. It's a richly roasted rock oolong that produces a thick, full-bodied infusion and is perfect for evening tea or on cooler days.
Taste and aroma
What will you feel in the infusion?
A rich, amber infusion with notes of caramel , roasted nuts , and elegant wood accents . Everything is "darker," toastier, and very enveloping.
Who is this tea for?
Perfect if…
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you like thick, full-bodied oolongs with a stronger roasted profile
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you want a tea with a distinct, stimulating effect
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you appreciate a taste that is intense, but still "tea-like", not perfumed
How to brew to make it "wow"
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Gongfu: 5–6 g / 100 ml, 95–100°C , short brewing 5–10 s, then lengthen
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In a teapot: 3–4 g / 250 ml, 95°C , 2–3 min
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Tip: If you want less "roast", rinse the leaves briefly and only then brew them for the first time.