{"product_id":"qi-dan-big-red-robe-aka-da-hong-pao-rock-oolong","title":"Qi Dan Big Red Robe (AKA Da Hong Pao Rock Oolong)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUMMARY \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWuyi Rock\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOolong Tea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Qi Dan (奇丹) \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWuyi Mountains, Fujian China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone fruit, minerals, cacao\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWuyi Rock tea is a unique type of oolong tea that is only produced in the Wuyi Mountains which have been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for cultural, scenic, and biodiversity values since 1999. Teas grown in this region are known for their \"rocky\" mineral characteristics or \"Yan Yun\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQI DAN DA HONG PAO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDa Hong Pao AKA Big Red Robe is the most famous of all the Wuyi rock teas, with many myths and stories surrounding it. \u003c\/span\u003eThis particular Da Hong Pao is a pure, non-blended version made from the Qi Dan cultivar. The genetic makeup of this cultivar is said to be the same as two of the original six Da Hong Pao mother trees, leading many to consider Qi Dan to be as pure an expression of Da Hong Pao as one can get on the wider market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA sweet, fruity flavour with light floral undertones and a lightly toasted aroma. A medium baked Rock tea, it still has those mineral-like qualities that are characteristic of this type of Oolong tea with some\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e earthy, cacao flavour notes, finishing off with a light, floral aftertaste. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePREPARATION NOTES\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best way to enjoy Wuyi Rock tea is using the traditional Gongfu brewing such as Gaiwan or Yixing tea pot. \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWe recommend using a greater leaf to water ratio, quicker steeps and brewing the tea at higher temperatures (approx. 93 degrees)\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003eHowever, all of these teas still tastes great when brewed in a teapot, western style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/7930\/files\/Gaiwan_thumb.png?12302101017992768942\" alt=\"Gaiwan\"\u003e Gong-Fu style (preferred method)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/7930\/files\/Weight_icon.png?2713714897806775971\" alt=\"Leaf weight\"\u003e 4g per 60 – 100ml of water\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/7930\/files\/Temp_icon.png?16348932795721884623\" alt=\"\"\u003e 93 – 95 degrees Celsius\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/7930\/files\/Time_icon.png?16348932795721884623\" alt=\"\"\u003e 10 – 15 secs per infusion* (up to 8 infusions)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*First infusion is a quick 3 – 5 sec rinse and isn't drunk.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/7930\/files\/Teapot_thumb.png?7287483837304649950\" alt=\"Oolong teapot\"\u003e Teapot steep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/7930\/files\/Weight_icon.png?7287483837304649950\" alt=\"Leaf weight\"\u003e 5g per 300ml of water\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/7930\/files\/Temp_icon.png?7287483837304649950\" alt=\"Water temperature\"\u003e 93 – 95 degrees Celsius\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/7930\/files\/Time_icon.png?7287483837304649950\" alt=\"Time\"\u003e 2.5 – 3mins (2 – 3 infusions)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper tea storage is super important. Improper storage leads to flat, flavourless and potentially weird tasting tea. So as a rule of thumb, keep your tea leaves in an airtight container (the less air inside the better) and away from heat, light, moisture and strong odours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wuyi Rock Oolong","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":51387102265508,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/7930\/files\/dahongpao-dry_5f50e516-f838-4a13-87f4-a1c193c3a35e.jpg?v=1701132705","url":"https:\/\/www.teaangle.com\/products\/qi-dan-big-red-robe-aka-da-hong-pao-rock-oolong","provider":"Tea Angle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}