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This is a classic (medium-high) roasted Da Hong Pao picked in Cao Dun Village (wai yan 外岩) in May 2017. It was carefully roasted several times using charcoal and has developed a nice copper-gold colored tea soup.
The taste thick and sweet, fruity, a little roast taste that will fade over the coming months does not detract from the overall experience. Others that enjoy higher levels of roasting will really love this tea. The tea oils are pungent, aroma is good and mouth-feel is long lasting and smooth. You may find notes of corn, honey, dried longan and flowers.
A classic Da Hong Pao styled oolong that’s perfect for enjoying now or putting away for the future.
May 2017 harvest
Area: Wu Yi Mountains, Xing Zhen, Cao Dun Village
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