NH Tea
Da Hong Pao Rock Oolong Tea
Premium Wuyi Mountain oolong from Fujian with deep roasted character, aged 3 years for complex mineral notes.
Highlights
- Hand-picked from Wuyi Mountain heritage bushes
- 70% oxidation for deep roasted character
- 3-year aged stock with complex mineral profile
- 8+ hour traditional wood-fire roasting
- Honey and orchid aromatics in each steep
- GB 2762 food safety and TQC organic certified
Specifications
| Origin | Wuyi Mountains, Fujian Province |
|---|---|
| Oxidation | 70% |
| Roasting | 8+ hours wood-fired |
| Aging | 3 years minimum |
| Leaf Grade | Hand-picked mature leaves |
| Packaging | 500g sealed bags, 25kg cartons |
Product Detail
Wuyi Mountains · Fujian Province · Rock Oolong
Da Hong Pao Rock Oolong Tea
NH Tea's Da Hong Pao is sourced directly from heritage bushes in Wuyi Mountains, Fujian. Hand-picked mature leaves go through traditional withering, rolling, and 8+ hours of wood-fired roasting, then aged a minimum of 3 years in climate-controlled storage. The result is a dark-amber liquor with mineral backbone, stone fruit, cocoa finish, and developing honey-orchid aromatics — retail-ready out of carton, with full food safety documentation for regulated import markets.
What is Da Hong Pao?
Da Hong Pao (大红袍) is a Yancha — "rock oolong" — grown in the rocky, mineral-rich terrain of Wuyi Mountains, Fujian. The local geology and misty microclimate produce yan yun ("rock rhyme"): a persistent mineral depth specific to this terroir, not found in Taiwanese or Anxi-style oolongs. At 70% oxidation it sits at the darker end of the oolong spectrum — fuller-bodied than green oolongs, yet more layered than fully oxidised black tea.
Why 3-year aging matters to buyers
Fresh-roasted Yancha goes through a post-roast settling period before aromatics fully integrate. NH Tea's minimum 3-year aging policy means every batch shipped has already cleared that window. Orders placed today ship aged, finished product — no additional conditioning time required on the buyer's side, suitable for immediate retail or F&B deployment.
Core Buying Points
Heritage sourcing
Leaves hand-picked from Wuyi Mountain heritage bushes. Batch records trace origin to Wuyi Mountain region; documentation available on request.
Defined roast character
8+ hours traditional wood-fired roasting produces dark-amber liquor, mineral depth, and cocoa–stone fruit finish — the defining markers of authentic Yancha.
3-year minimum aged stock
Climate-controlled storage rounds the roast edge and intensifies honey and orchid aromatics. Retail-ready out of carton.
Multi-steep performance
70% oxidation and matured leaf structure support 5–8 steeps with gong fu brewing — a key cost-per-cup talking point for tea-house and café operators.
Bulk-ready format
500 g nitrogen-flushed sealed bags packed into 25 kg export cartons. Suited to blending, private-label repackaging, or direct retail shelf.
Food safety documentation
GB 2762 compliance documents and TQC organic certificate available to support import clearance in regulated markets.
All parameters below are drawn directly from NH Tea's product records. Items not listed here are available upon request at enquiry stage.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Da Hong Pao Rock Oolong Tea |
| Tea Type | Rock Oolong (Yancha) |
| Origin | Wuyi Mountains, Fujian Province, China |
| Leaf Grade | Hand-picked mature leaves |
| Format | Loose leaf |
| Oxidation Level | 70% |
| Roasting Method | Traditional wood-fired, 8+ hours |
| Aging | 3 years minimum, climate-controlled storage |
| Liquor Colour | Dark amber |
| Flavour Profile | Mineral, stone fruit, cocoa finish; honey and orchid aromatics on later steeps |
| Packaging Unit | 500 g nitrogen-flushed sealed bag |
| Carton Size | 25 kg per carton |
| Food Safety | GB 2762 compliant |
| Organic Certification | TQC organic certified |
| MOQ & Lead Time | Available upon request |
| OEM / Private Label | Available upon request |
Additional parameters, third-party lab reports, phytosanitary certificates, or market-specific import documentation available at enquiry stage.
Da Hong Pao's name recognition, aged profile, and available certification documentation make it a workable fit across several wholesale channels.
Premium Retail & Private Label
Aged, finished profile and available certification documentation make this a viable candidate for premium loose-leaf retail lines or private-label repackaging. OEM options available upon request.
Tea Houses & Specialty Cafés
5–8 steeps with gong fu method and layered flavour profile suit traditional service. The 500 g bag allows easy back-of-house portioning without over-ordering.
Blending & Ingredient Supply
Consistent 70% oxidation and defined roast depth provide a reliable base or accent component for blended oolong or dark tea products at scale.
Gift & Hospitality Packs
Da Hong Pao carries strong consumer name recognition across Chinese-speaking markets. Well-suited to gift-set curation and hotel F&B programmes where provenance is a selling point.
Food Safety
GB 2762
This product complies with China GB 2762 national food contaminant limits covering heavy metals, pesticide residues, and mycotoxin thresholds for tea export. GB 2762 documentation available to support import customs clearance in regulated markets.
Organic
TQC Certified
NH Tea holds TQC organic certification for this product, aligned with the brand's single-origin traceability model. Certificate copies available upon request for buyer due diligence or retailer compliance requirements.
Traceability
Batch Records
Each production batch carries full origin traceability to Wuyi Mountain region. Batch records, production and aging dates, and third-party test reports available upon request.
What makes Wuyi Mountain Da Hong Pao different from other oolongs?
The Wuyi Mountain growing environment — rocky mineral soil, misty altitude, localised microclimate — produces yan yun ("rock rhyme"): a persistent mineral depth specific to this terroir. At 70% oxidation and 8+ hours of wood-fired roasting, this tea sits at the darker end of the oolong spectrum. Fuller-bodied and more complex than lighter Taiwanese or Anxi-style oolongs, yet more nuanced than fully oxidised black tea.
How many steeps per serving — relevant for tea-house cost calculations?
Mature hand-picked leaf at 70% oxidation typically supports 5–8 steeps
