Compressed Da Hong Pao was invented in 1997 and continued to get produced in the following year, since then the production was ceased due to problems of business management. Its real emergence was since Wuyi Star, the large producer, established a production line for it in 2004; at the same time a few factories also started to produce it. Our 2008 Da Hong Pao Tea Brick was one of the very earliest products, and nowadays there are very few of them left in the market.
 
This tea indeed brings us a very unique experience. After being aged 14 years, it has become fairly different to any fresh or aged loose leaf Da Hong Pao, and there are not many compressed ones of the same period to compare with. Despite of the traces that this tea was once toasted medium high, or even deeper, there is no longer any fire note in it. The magic of aging has removed all signs of the charcoal touch and brings out a sweet, smooth and creamy liquor, full of toffee, raisins and herbal medicine aromas, and gives a hint of apricot like acidity in the aftertaste. The taste is very well balanced, calming and comforting in each sip, even while over steeped.
 
Each block weighs approximately 11g and requires a relatively larger teapot, we recommend Bi'an Lianhua Gaiwan 120ml which is a perfect size for brewing this tea.
 
Special Offer:
 
Whole Brick + Bi'an Lianhua Gaiwan, save €11.10
 
Whole Brick + Bi'an Lianhua Gaiwan + Bi'an Lianhua Cups x 2, save €21.06
 
Whole Brick + 2021 Da Hong Pao Tea Brick, save €11.10