Qidan 2022 – Dahongpao

Tea – Yancha Wulong
Harvest – Spring 2022
Origin – Xingcun, Wuyishan (Banyan)

The name Dahongpao is often used for Yancha blends of various grade and quality that might include several cultivars. Dahongpao is a more famous name than Yancha and tied to legends and different teas so it is impossible to define it clearly.
If instead of blends we consider cultivar, there is not one “Dahongpao” cultivar but rather a few of them, the Qi Dan and Bei Dou are the names of individual cultivars commonly considered to be propagated from some of the “Dahongpao” famous old bushes that are one of the main tourist attractions of Wuyi mountain scenic park.

This tea is made from one of those cultivars: a pure unblended Qidan that is well processed and can be appreciated for its character. A classic  balanced and cozy tea with a nice charcoal roast, and subtle aromatics and sweetness expressing the cultivar character. This can be both a nice tea for any occasion with a bit deeper flavor profile and a more subtle fragrance but also an interesting experience for those curious to try one of the famous Dahongpao cultivars.

Price is for 50 g.