Origin: Fujian, Wuyi Mountains Region

Harvest: 2012 Spring

Smell: mild roasted, flowery and fruity

Taste: It has a wonderfully caramelized character, which balanced nicely with this roasted aroma.

Brew: golden brown

Preparation:

• Quantity - 5-7g (0,25L)
• Steeping Time - 1-2 min (depends on brew and personal liking) *1st brew is only to wash the tea leaves, therefore not to drink!
• Water Temp. - 100°C
• No. of Brews - at least once

Kungfu Cha Preparation (to Detail):

• Fill the warmed teapot (max. 100mL) to the half with dry tea leaves or 5g in a warmed 160mL Gaiwan.
• 1st Brew - "wash" the tea leaves with 100°C water without longer than 10 Sec. of steeping, then discard the water
• 2nd Brew - 100°C for 10 Sec.
• 3rd Brew - 95°C for 20 Sec.
• 4th Brew - 95°C for 1 min (*from this brew onwards, pour hot water over the teapot while brewing in order to keep the inside temperature)
• 5th Brew - 90°C for 2 min
• 6th Brew - vary the steeping time and temperature depending on personal liking

Teaware Recommendation: Porcelain, Glass or Yixing Claypot

Note: Da Hong Pao, as well as other rock teas taste even better, when prepared in clay teapot, as the porous character of such material can allow the tea to breath better. On the other hand, this also allows more brews.