Da Hong Pao Wuyi Horsehead Rock Oolong Tea

Da Hong Pao Wuyi Horsehead Rock Oolong Tea is presented as a Wuyi rock oolong, a celebrated family of Chinese oolong teas associated with the Wuyi Mountains of Fujian.

Wuyi oolongs are usually enjoyed for their depth, roasted character and changing aroma from one infusion to the next. This tea is best prepared with hot water and enough leaf to explore several steeps.

Oolong processing: Oolong tea is partially oxidized, creating a style that sits between green tea and black tea.

Wuyi tradition: Rock oolongs from the Wuyi area are often roasted, which can bring toast, wood, cocoa, dried fruit or floral impressions depending on the tea and roast.

Multiple infusions: Quality loose leaf oolong can be re steeped, with the flavour and aroma shifting from cup to cup.

Da Hong Pao name: Da Hong Pao means Big Red Robe. Modern teas sold under this name can vary in cultivar, blend and roast style.

Aroma: Roasted, warm and gently floral.

Flavour: Full oolong character with toasted depth, gentle sweetness and a savoury mineral style impression.

Body: Medium to full with a rounded texture.

Finish: Lingering, lightly drying and aromatic.

Flavour impression: A deep, roasted Wuyi style oolong that reveals different facets over repeated infusions.

Tea amount: Use approximately 4 grams or 1 heaped teaspoon for every 250 millilitres of water.

Water temperature: Use freshly boiled water cooled slightly to 90°C to 95°C or 194°F to 203°F.

Steeping time: Steep for 2 to 3 minutes, then strain completely.

Re steep: Infuse the same leaves again, adding a little time to each later steep as needed.

Brewing tip: Use more leaf rather than a very long first steep to keep the cup balanced and reduce excessive bitterness.

Leaf amount: Use approximately 5 grams of tea for a 100 millilitre gaiwan or small teapot.

Water temperature: Use water at 95°C or 203°F.

First infusion: Steep for about 15 to 20 seconds, then pour out completely.

Later infusions: Add a few seconds to each infusion as the leaves open and the flavour softens.

Optional rinse: A quick rinse may be used to warm and awaken the leaves, but it is a preference rather than a requirement.

This tea contains caffeine because it is made from oolong tea leaves.

The caffeine in a cup varies with leaf quantity, vessel size, water temperature and steeping time. Enjoy it earlier in the day if you prefer to limit caffeine later in the evening.

Individual responses to caffeine vary. Begin with a smaller serving if you are sensitive to its effects.

Enjoy it plain: This is the best way to notice how the aroma and texture develop across steeps.

Pair with savoury foods: Try it with roasted mushrooms, duck, grilled vegetables, toasted nuts or aged cheese.

Pair with sweets: It also works well with dark chocolate, sesame biscuits or lightly caramelized desserts.

Serve warm: Wuyi rock oolong is generally most expressive when served hot rather than iced.

Form: Loose leaf oolong tea.

Ingredients: Oolong tea.

Product style: The supplied name identifies this tea as Da Hong Pao Wuyi Horsehead Rock Oolong Tea.

Storage: Keep tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat, moisture and strong odours.

Confirm the producer and lot documentation before making specific claims about cultivar, harvest, roast level or Horsehead Rock provenance.

What is Da Hong Pao? Da Hong Pao is a famous name in the Wuyi rock oolong tradition. Teas sold under the name vary in composition and roast style.

Does this tea contain caffeine? Yes. Oolong tea naturally contains caffeine.

Can the leaves be re steeped? Yes. Oolong leaves are well suited to multiple infusions.

Should boiling water be used? Start with water at 90°C to 95°C. This provides enough heat for a roasted oolong while keeping the cup balanced.

Is Horsehead Rock a guaranteed origin statement? The product name uses Horsehead Rock. Confirm the supplier documentation before making a detailed provenance claim.

Should milk be added? This style of oolong is generally best enjoyed plain so its aroma and evolving flavour can be appreciated.

Da Hong Pao Wuyi Horsehead Rock Oolong Tea offers a deep loose leaf oolong experience with roasted character, gentle floral lift and a lingering finish. Brew it carefully and return to the leaves for several infusions.