2024 Author: Isabella Gilson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:14
The world-famous Da Hong Pao - "Big Red Robe" - a unique variety of tea that was known in antiquity. Bushes of this variety grow on steep cliffs in a unique nature reserve in the province of Wuyishan. 4 "mother" plants, from which all the rest descended, are even shown to tourists during an excursion to the reserve.
However, many experts believe that in fact the "big red robe" as a separate variety of tea does not exist, and that in fact it is a trademark, which hides a mixture of varieties quite common in Wuyishan. Seeing the bushes, knowledgeable people usually say that it is impossible to harvest a quality crop from them. In addition, the amount of tea on the market under this brand does not correspond to the legend that plantations almost do not exist. Too many mysteries!
The production technology of this tea is no different from the procedure used to make other varieties. It consists of 5 stages: collection of leaves, primary drying, then frying, crushing, anotherdrying. The fourth stage is the selection and blending, and lastly - hongpei, a special procedure used in the production of dark oolongs. The essence of this process is the long-term calcination of tea leaves on coals at a fairly low temperature. For this, special wicker baskets with a double bottom are used.
Any expert will say that the final result depends on the last two stages of leaf processing: the taste and aroma of tea. The degree of roasting also affects the saturation of the Big Red Robe drink. Tea can be processed for only a few hours, which will make it easy, or it can take several long procedures, and then its aroma will take on smoky notes and taste will be rich.
To choose and buy this tea without sniffing it is a criminal imprudence, since it can differ significantly from one batch to another. A person must choose for himself whether he likes this smell. So any advice on this is meaningless.
You can brew "Big Red Robe" more than once. Many people like 3 or 5 tea leaves the most. This is a matter of taste, but pouring the same leaves more than 7 times is not recommended. Usually a teaspoon of leaves is consumed per cup of boiling water, while the water temperature should reach 95-100 degrees. You need to insist the drink for no more than a minute.
"Big Red Robe" has a number of interesting and surprising effects. First, heIt has a beneficial effect on the he alth of the body in general and all organ systems in particular. Secondly, it helps to reduce weight to normal values, and also normalizes metabolism.
Thirdly, there is an opinion that it perfectly relieves a hangover by restoring water-s alt metabolism in the body. Many believe that the "Big Red Robe" even prevents aging and has antioxidant properties. The legends surrounding this tea also attribute hallucinogenic effects similar to some drugs, however, there is no evidence for this claim.
To touch ancient history with just a cup of tea - what could be more interesting? A rich and interesting history makes Da Hong Pao a drink worth trying at least once in a lifetime.
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