Bird King Da Hong Pao

練老師 鳥王種 大紅袍 2024 New Batch

The new Bird King Da Hong Pao batch is finally here! Compared to the last batch, the latest batch reveals heavy, fiery notes at the first contact with boiling water, providing the depths and excitement you'd expect from a traditional Yan Cha. As you re-brew, intense floral, honey and nutty notes unique to the Bird King tea trees will start unfolding, offering a different dimension unlike any other Da Hong Pao (Big Red Robe) you've tasted. 

Master Lian and his daughter have applied the traditional DHP methods from his family's Fujian origins to tea leaves foraged from the ancient indigenous Bird King trees in Guizhou. This is an expression of his nostalgia and a tribute to both of his homes. After roasting, the tea leaves were left to rest in stillness for two months, allowing the fieriness to mellow.

This tea can give you instant joy and relief. As the complex floral flavours roll back and forth in your mouth and throat, you will likely find hidden joy from the charcoal fire or encounter glimpses of the indescribable yet distinct flavours unique to the Bird King trees. If you want to connect with the joyous, relaxed, and graciously expressive part of you, this tea is a perfect companion. Recommend to re-brew at least 5 times.