{"product_id":"da-hong-pao-royal-red-robe-oolong-tea","title":"Da Hong Pao (Royal Red Robe) oolong tea","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eOne of China's 'Famous Teas', formerly known as a Tribute tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eDa Hong Pao is a unique 'rock tea' picked from bushes around 360 years old.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eLocated precariously on the cliffs and in the crevices of the Wuyi Shan mountains.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eThe sparse soil has a high mineral content, creating a complex tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003ePicked in early May it is highly oxidised for a China oolong, to around 80%, giving it a dark leaf colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eIt is aged for three years.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eVery large, dark, open style leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eProduce a rich smooth, golden amber cup with notes of peaches, apricots and hyacinth.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eIt has a deliciously sweet aroma with a long, mellow finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eDa Hong Pao, Royal Red Robe: one of China's famous teas\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\u003cp\u003eFormerly known as a Tribute tea Da Hong Pao is a unique 'rock tea' picked from ancient bushes around 360 years old perched precariously on the cliffs and in the crevices of the Wuyi Shan mountains of north-west Fujian Province. The sparse soil in which these venerable bushes grow has a high mineral content, creating a complex tea. Picked in early May it is highly oxidised for a China oolong - to around 80% which accounts for the dark leaf colour. It is then aged for three years. The name Royal Red Robe refers to a sick Ming dynasty official who after drinking the tea recovered and in gratitude placed his cloak over the tea bushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\u003cp\u003eThe very large, dark, open style leaves produce a rich smooth, golden amber cup with notes of peaches, apricots and hyacinth with a long mellow finish. It has a deliciously sweet aroma. Infuse one teaspoon per cup at 85 degrees C for five minutes. Increase this time for subsequent infusions (up to four). Best brewed in the gongfu style using a traditional Chinese Yixing teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\u003cul\u003e\r\t\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\r\u003cul\u003e\r\t\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003eSuperb. \"This is the tea I have been looking for, it is packed with complicated flavours, a real wow.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003eThis tea is absolutely delicious (Red Royal Robe) I am an avid speciality tea drinker and this is by far the best I have tasted. Great for drinking with an evening meal.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\r\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\u003c\/li\u003e\r\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\u003ch3\u003eTea from Grey's Teas\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\u003cp\u003eOur teas are loose leaf and we specialise in large leaf grades. All are made using traditional orthodox methods. Our teas are from named tea gardens or defined areas of origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\u003ch3\u003eSourcing our tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\u003cp\u003eDa Hong Pao has been chosen for its distinctive, balanced flavour, aroma and appearance. Our tea is carefully sourced from long-established shippers. We can therefore guarantee the quality and origin of each tea and that it conforms to UK food and drink health regulations and our own demanding grading requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\u003ch3\u003eThe benefits of loose leaf tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\u003cp\u003eThis loose leaf tea enables the full flavour characteristics of the tea to infuse. This tea is chosen for its high grade which imparts the flavour and aroma characteristics for which this tea is best known. A little extra time is necessary when infusing large leaf grades but you will be rewarded with a superior, more balanced cup. You will be well rewarded for your patience!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\u003ch3\u003ePacking options\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\u003cp\u003eThere are generally several packing options to choose from. These are 60 grams, 125 grams and 250 grams, the default being 125 grams in a packet. Our silver-coloured packets are a triple laminate of paper, foil and cellophane, specifically designed for tea. Alternatively, you can select a tin caddy for your tea. These square, silver coloured caddies have hinged lids. Again, 60 gram, 125 gram and 250 gram options are generally available as options which can be selected from the drop-down list. Packets and caddies have full-colour labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\u003ch3\u003eDelivery options\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\u003cp\u003eFor delivery our standard shipping is second class post unless you choose an alternative option such as first class post or courier. Free UK shipping is available for orders over £30 and free first class post can be chosen for orders over £50.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\u003ch3\u003eStoring your tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\u003cp\u003eStore your tea with care by ensuring it is stored air-tight, away from heat, light, moisture and strong aromas. Our standard best-before period is one year from packing and all teas are packed to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\u003ch3\u003eA guide to our tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\u003cp\u003eAt the checkout you may choose to receive a free, full-colour, eight-page guide to our tea. For more information about buying our loose leaf teas see our page \u003ca href=\"\/about-us\/buy-best-loose-leaf-tea-2\/\"\u003eHow to Buy the Best Loose Leaf Tea\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Speciality Teas","offers":[{"title":"125 gram caddy","offer_id":56422150406524,"sku":"4107T1","price":32.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"125 gram packet","offer_id":56422150439292,"sku":"4107P1","price":29.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 gram caddy","offer_id":56422150472060,"sku":"4107T0","price":18.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 gram packet","offer_id":56422150504828,"sku":"4107P0","price":16.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/6691\/9292\/files\/Da-Hong-Pao-2_c41c7a5e-f9e7-4f22-ad55-3a09967e2b65.jpg?v=1772290256","url":"https:\/\/greysteas.co.uk\/products\/da-hong-pao-royal-red-robe-oolong-tea","provider":"Grey's Teas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}