Da Hong Pao Oolong Tea (Big Red Robe)

Classic Dahongpao aroma. Yum, yum, yum. A slightly drying sensation filled in with fruit and mineral notes. A touch of tropical florals as well. The leaf is a dark chocolate color, lightly twisted, and slightly dusty looking. On the initial bit of water hitting the leaves an aroma of lychee came first and then charcoal. Now roasty/toasty notes. The first infusion leans more toward the roast notes. And no I'm not talking about chicken or beef. The flavor continues to remain dominantly on the charcoal side. Which I find somewhat surprising because of the amount of other notes in the dry aroma, however, it's still quite enjoyable.

Very strong smell full of fragrance. Intensive flavor. I can taste woody notes in combination with sweetnes and fruity notes. Very well rosted. Irecomend to try.

This dark oolong reminded me a lot of black tea. Roasted and lightly woody, smokey aroma. The taste reminded me of stone fruits like cherries and apricots, it's also lightly sweet and bitter at the same time, which was an interesting experience. The 3rd and 4th infusions were my favourite because of the velvety mouth feel. After the 4th infusion the taste changed slightly becoming more mineral.
It was my first time trying Da Hong Pao and I utterly enjoyed it.

I've been exploring various Dahongpao Oolongs, and this one stands out. The roast is skillfully balanced, allowing the pronounced spice notes to shine through, accompanied by a delightful caramel sweetness. A truly satisfying tea tasting experience.